Location: New Bern, Central Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (2 Hours East of Raleigh, Less than 1 hour West of the Beach) View Map
Accommodations: River Bend Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
"Rosie's Retreat" is a newly renovated, three bedroom, two bath cottage on River Bend Country Club Golf Course. The cottage overlooks the thirteenth green and fourteenth tee box and fairway. You can sit on the screened porch and watch the osprey, herons, squirrels, song birds, geese and ducks, or the golfers' best and worst shots.
The great room, with fireplace, and dining room's open floor concept, allows for great cozy entertaining. The fully stocked kitchen has the utensils that allow for elegant dining or surprise birthday parties. The gas grill on the deck has cooked many a great meals. The cottage is nestled beneath majestic oaks and has room beside the cottage to park your boat or RV while staying here.
River Bend was built around the Trent River which empties into the Neuse. The River Bend Marina is a half mile away from the cottage where you can launch your boat. River Bend Country Club also has a restaurant that can be used for any meal. Attitudes Pub and Grill is another River Bend Restaurant that is frequented by many for lunch or supper.
If you are thinking about retiring in the near future come on down and spend some time researching the area. Use "Rosie's Retreat" while your home is being completed or you are looking to buy, then move your stored furniture straight into the your new home. Many of River Bend's population are transplants from the North and West. Due to the Atlantic Ocean being so close we seldom have snow or wintry mix. Just about any day of the year you will find golfers enjoying North Carolina's great climate and blue skies. CarolinaEast Medical Center is ten minutes away and is a 350 bed full service hospital with a state-of-the-art Outpatient Surgery Center only four miles away.
River Bend is a quiet, beautiful little community. There are many historic sights nearby, as well as, the natural beauty of the area is breathtaking. The cottage has abundant wildlife in your yard with all types of song birds and occasionally you will hear the pileated wood peckers and see the blue birds and purple martins flying around. Bird feeders and bird houses are out back and monitored daily. The Trent and Neuse Rivers are natural for boating and fishing. A canoe is available for your use to paddle the canals and waterways around River Bend. Two bikes are available for your use around River Bend. Main roads have bike paths but all roads have such low traffic you will enjoy the sights and sounds of this well laid out town. Five miles North on Highway 17 is the town of New Bern, a historic, small town with many interesting destinations including Tryon Palace, museums, restaurants, theatres, and shopping. The Croatan National Forest is just East of New Bern and offers hiking and nature observing. Come see for yourself what "Rosie's Retreat", River Bend and New Bern have to offer.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Beds will already be made prior to your arrival.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Ordinance requires boat or RV's to be parked past the front of the house in the side yard.
- Wood Fireplace: Wood is made available upon your request.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: In master bedroom and bedroom #2.
- Convertible Bed: Bedroom #3 is set up as a mini den with TV, recliner and queen size sleeper sofa that can be opened at night for two to sleep on.
- Crib: Crib, high chair, and booster chair all available upon request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: In Great Room, Bedroom #3 and Master Bedroom.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Great serving bar between kitchen and dining room. Sink has garbage disposal.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Coffeemaker, pop up toaster, mixer, blender, crock pot, cake pans, cupcake pans, casserole dishes, everyday and china place settings for table.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: BBQ grill is Weber three burner and has full propane tank. Grill utensils are furnished.
- Deck/Patio: Wood deck with benches surround the furnished screened porch with ceiling fan and flood lights allow night time grilling.
- View/Location
- Golf Course Front: Overlooks River Bend Country Club's feature hole #13 and the #14 tee box and fairway.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Security Code required and will be furnished upon arrival.
- Other Amenities
- Furnished screened in back porch with ceiling fan overlooks River Bend Country Club feature hole (#13) and (#14) tee box and fairway. Two bikes and canoe available for use. Children's playground with swing sets and sliding board available three blocks from cottage next to Town Hall. All bedrooms have ceiling fans for your comfort.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs only with a fee. Small to medium dog{50lbs} fee is $50.00 large dogs $100.00.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: However, a pipe or stogey can be enjoyed to its maximum while sitting on the screen porch but please close the door to the cottage before lighting up.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- The newly renovated North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a must see, Fort Macon State Park is a piece of history regarding past protection of Beaufort Inlet, Maritime Museum, Atlantic Beach, and Emerald Isle are all less than 1 hour away. Deep-Sea fishing from Charter to Head Boats as well as Scuba Diving are available in Morehead City, Beaufort, and Atlantic Beach. Numerous golf courses available for public use with River Bend Country Club being voted "Best Golf Course in Craven County". "Mumfest" is held the middle of October and thousands of tourist flock to New Bern for this annual event. In 2010 New Bern will celibrate it's 300th anniversary with many activities and events scheduled throughout the year(Google City of New Bern, NC to see list of events).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Year Round .... $825/week .. $2200/month .. $5000/quarter.
Nightly Rate .. $175/night (2 night minimum).
13% Occupancy Tax {excluded on Quarterly lease}
$250.00 Refundable Damage Deposit
$75.00 Cleaning Fee
We follow the practice of the coastal area - 50% to hold the reservation and the
balance due 30 days prior to the arrival date. Non-refundable unless due to a
hurricane "warning or evacuation" for the New Bern area.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose New Bern
We love River Bend and the River Bend Golf & Country Club has been voted for the last three years the #1 Golf Course in the county. The location is very quiet, loaded with wildlife and very safe. River Bend residents are probably over 50% retirees. In the three years we've owned "Rosie's Retreat" we've had clients stay and then buy or move into the area. Both winters we have had clients come here to get out of the snow and our worst day, weather wise, we are told equals their best day back home.
The Unique Benefits at this River Bend Cottage
"Rosie's Retreat" has everything most people have in their own homes. Screened in porch with gas grill, wood deck and benches for outdoor seating, bicycles, canoe availability, great walking/riding area throughout River Bend, fireplace, kitchen with all the gadgets needed, washer and dryer. When we first opened "Rosie's Retreat" we stocked the home with all bath, kitchen & laundry needs, including condiments in the fridge so clients don't have to pack and bring those items. All we asked is if you use it up replace it for the next family that arrives (Our form of pay it forward). Oh, one last thing about staying here is all utilities and yard maintenance is included. It is the clients responsibility to get plenty of rest and relaxation and that's an order!
When New Bern was the Capital of North Carolina this was the Governor's Mansion and is open for tours along with walking historic downtown New Bern.
Closest Beach to "Rosie's Retreat" only 40 minutes from doorset to the ocean
Only 60 minutes to Deep Sea Fishing aboard head or charter boats, plus scuba diving and other water sports.
Free museum and tour of the phosphate mines with free searching for fossils and prehistoric sharks teeth in the over burden.
Another historic town within 70 minutes where there is a free Maritime Museum and boardwalks by the water.
One of North Carolina's National Forests that have ranger guided tours and many miles of hiking and bike trails.
Voted the last 3 years the #1 Public Golf Course in Craven County. Tee times available, driving range, putting green, lessons by a PGA Pro and restaurant open to the public.
East of Atlantic Beach is Fort Macon State Park. The Fort has been renovated and a learning experience for young and old. The Fort sits at the entrance to the harbor leading to Morehead City and Beauf
Owner's Map of New Bern
Kathy and I met at Emerald Isle, NC. We love to golf and fish at the ocean. We purchased our cottage from Rosie's daughters after her passing. Rosie and Kathy were neighbors and friends for over 25 years and together enjoyed the wildlife, golf and quietness River Bend had to offer. Therfore it wasn't hard coming up with the name "Rosie's Retreat" for the cottage. Kathy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA but moved here in 1978. I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and moved here in 2005. Come see why others have fallen in love with "Rosie's Reteat" and the River Bend area.
Clay & Kathy Hodge
Property Photos
- View from Front Yard - New Bern, North Carolina Vacation Cottage
- Master Bedroom - New Bern, North Carolina Vacation Cottage
- Fully stocked Kitchen - New Bern, North Carolina Vacation Cottage
- Rear view from Golf Course showing screened porch
- Sunrise over golf course from rear of home
- Spring View of front yard from street
- Spring View of Screened porch
- Spring View of Entrance Way
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