Vacation Rentals by Owner

Wonderful Getaway

Guest: Susan & Mike H (Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

Sandy Point is truly a lovely getaway! Our family has stayed at Nick and Missy's other property, The Sandy Garden, a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. This year we stayed at the larger Sandy Point Cottage and had a ball. The house is gorgeous and has everything you'll need - definitely a home away from home. We cooked inside and grilled outside; played foosball, ping pong, and pool; took advantage of the kayaks and canoe; and enjoyed the waterfront with the kids! We look forward to going back next year to either cottage - both are delightful and perfect for a memorable family vacation on the water in quaint New Bern, N.C.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

FABULOUS!

Guest: L & D (Indiana, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Sandy Point is everything promised and more. Beautifully decorated, comfortable, quiet, relaxing. A great spot for reconnecting with family and friends. Big enough for everyone to have their own space, but cozy enough to enjoy. Nick, Missy and Zak are fabulous hosts and the setting is stunningly beautiful. We enjoyed day trips to a variety of locations within an hour's drive, and came home each day to swim, kayak, or just play in the water. The kitchen is well equipped, and we enjoyed preparing a meal on the grill each evening, and eating on the screened porch. We hope to return to Sandy Point.

Owner response:Thanks L & D. We really enjoyed having you as guests. And we can't wait til you come and visit us again!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

What a GEM!!!

Guest: Ced (Sugar Hill, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/13/10

We arrived at night on the 4th of July weekend, and I have to admit, its not an easy find when the sun is down, but once inside, we were blown away with the amount of space that greeted us. From the open foyer with a wooden bench and pillows to the adequately sized country kitchen and living room that has a gorgeous view of the Neuse River literally in the backyard of the house. The neighborhood is calm and serene, so perfect for a relaxing weekend for two, or big enough for a three-couple getaway. On the 4th of July, my father and I got some fishing in from the pier in the back, and caught a few crabs in the traps supplied by the owners. Thanks. My wife told me later that she almost cried from watching my father and I fish, then brought my son out watch us amateurs attempt to catch some fish. The pool table, ping pong table, and Foosball table helped pass the time. Overall, my family and I were highly satisfied with the house. It was a great gem. Thanks again to the owners for supplying us with a wonderful place to rest our heads in a clean and comfortable environment. Next time I'm in New Bern, I know where I'm staying. Sandy Point!!

Owner response:So glad you enjoyed your visit. We really enjoyed meeting your family and hope to see you again soon!! Missy & Nick

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Charming!

Guest: Pat Ash (NC)
Date of Stay: 08/13/09 Review Submitted: 08/18/09

We had a wonderful time, and I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying in your lovely house. It was so comfortable for us, another couple and our 12 y/o son and his friend. The house is so beautifully decorated, and the landscaping is charming! We enjoyed many activities both inside and out. It was a great launching spot for us to explore the coast in our boat as well. I hope we will get a chance to return some time.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Getaway fom the the late northeast autumn chill

Guest: Pete L. (Albany, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/19/08 Review Submitted: 11/14/08

With my wife being ill for the whole summer, we were not looking forward to the late autumn chill and dampness in upstate New York. We decided to head south to NC where we have a few relatives and could get away from the "four walls" we had looked at all summer. So, we spent a month in New Bern. Even though it has a Southern charm, a quaint downtown, a history, and the amentities of everyday America, New Bern does not have many reasonably priced vacation rentals. This site located on the Neuse River (one mile across the river from downtown New Bern) was a real find. Spacious, clean, well maintained, and quiet it was just the atmosphere we needed. The proprietors attention to detail is obvious. With all types of recreation alternatives offered, from sitting on the dock, to kayaking (kayaks provided), to playing pool (or foosball) in the recreation room, to sitting on the porch on a rocking chair, your relaxation is clearly what they have in mind. Take it all in. Enjoy the restaurants and shopping downtown, the view, and the ambience. This is a true getaway.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

I highly recommend Sandy Point for a family vacation. Our family had the best time here. The kids, ages 4 – 16, kayaked, canoed, fished, played pool and ping pong, sailed... We never even had a chance to ride the bikes. We also did a sailing excursion with Nick which was a lot of fun. The house is very nice and clean. It’s a nice size for two families. We plan to return to Sandy Point.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 08/10/08

I highly recommend Sandy Point for a family vacation. Our family had the best time here. The kids, ages 4 – 16, kayaked, canoed, fished, played pool and ping pong, sailed... We never even had a chance to ride the bikes. We also did a sailing excursion with Nick which was a lot of fun. The house is very nice and clean. It’s a nice size for two families. We plan to return to Sandy Point.

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Something for everyone

Guest: Lynn M. (Greenville, nc)
Date of Stay: 07/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

This was a super special experience. My brother rented this place for a week and we had a grand time. The place is super clean and we had a blast sailing and riding bikes. We even spotted some porpoises in the river. We liked it so much we booked it a year in advance for next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Lambert
Date of Stay: 06/03/08 Review Submitted: 06/02/08

We had an absolutely wonderful time! Your house was so lovely and comfortable for our stay. The kids really enjoyed the game room and playing in the water at the dock. My sister and I got to relax and ride bikes while our husband's fished off the dock. We definitely would like to stay at your house at Sandy Point again. It was a memorable weekend that we all enjoyed. Thanks so much, Shari

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Relaxing Weekend at Sandy Point

Guest: Rental for 8 (Garner, NC, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/23/08 Review Submitted: 06/03/08

We had an absolutely wonderful time! The house was so lovely and comfortable for our stay. The kids really enjoyed the game room and playing in the water at the dock. My sister and I got to relax and ride bikes while our husband's fished off the dock. We spent every evening watching the sunsets from the screened back porch. It was a great location with easy access to New Bern and Tryon Palace. The owners were easy to make rental arrangements with and very nice. We definitely would like to stay at Sandy Point again. It was a memorable weekend that we all enjoyed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Missy, Nick & Zak, The Owners
Date of Stay: 12/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/30/07

Hello current and future guests. Per your requests, we are now offerring a larger guest house. As are our others, it is very clean, comfy and has everything that you need for a great vacation here in New Bern. It was our own home (before we built another cottage for ourselves) and so we think it's the best yet. It is larger with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living, dining rooms, and a recreation room with pool, ping pong, and foos ball. It's a great house and is right next to Sandy Garden Cottage, so for larger gatherings you can rent both houses. Have a great vacation! Missy, Nick & Zak.

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