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Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arapahoe, NC
  • Health Center- Camp Sea Gull
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sunfish Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sea Gate Marina
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek

Enjoy the sun rising over the Neuse River from the porch of this elevated log cabin near the mouth of Dawson Creek midway between Minnesott Beach and Oriental.
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-Rates include cleaning fees.
-Sleeps 6; $20/person/night for each additional person (>8).
-2 bedrooms (queen beds in each plus one roll-away) & 1 bath on main level.
-1 bedroom/bath suite (queen bed plus one roll-away) on ground level (accessible from exterior only).
-Laundry room on ground level (accessible from exterior only).
-Floating dock on protected canal.
-Community pier access on Neuse River.
-Fenced yard.
-Pet friendly (pets must be preapproved; pet fee is $20/night).
-RV hookup available for additional $40/night.

Property manager

Michelle McFarland
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be preapproved; pet fee applies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed within the cabin.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Arapahoe

Located in Arapahoe, this cabin is on the waterfront. Pamlico County History Museum and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arapahoe, NC

What's nearby

  • Health Center- Camp Sea Gull - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Sunfish Beach - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 39 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Croatan National Forest - 41 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Sea Gate Marina - 59 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 32 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Silos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brantley's Village Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪M & M's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gary's Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunrise on the Porch - Vacation Cabin near Dawson Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Health Center- Camp Sea Gull, Oriental Dog Park and Pamlico Community College. Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail and Croatan National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chassidy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, it was a wonderful stay. We enjoy our time rockin' and fishin'. Michelle is a wonderful host and is very attentive to her customers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JImmy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of heaven!

Love this !! We have been staying for many years and look forward to many more. Owners and even neighbors treat you like family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a Comfortable Vacation Home

We call it the Bear House in my family because of coffee table. The house has three comfortable bedrooms (2 up and 1 down) and two bathrooms. You can’t beat the view of the river. We had a crab feast with crabs we caught off the private and community docks. Billy or Michelle, checked on us daily and it felt like being welcomed to the community. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place was very clean and very comfortable and most of all close to an excellent fishing area

This property was clean and comfortable had great river access and dock facilities look forward to renting their same week next year thank you very much
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Found the location very clean and well equipped. It was a great place. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making Memories is easy at this location!

The property and location was perfect! We were able to hold a small family event which was was easy to do with the layout of the property. This clean, spacious, with a beautifil daily sunrise, Michelle is very nice, and makes check-in and check-out easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Have fun

Have stayed at this location several times it is a very comfortable cabin and a great fishing area thanks again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ben Tugwell

Beautiful place! We have stayed here several times. The host is always gracious and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JImmy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual visit was great

Love the feeling of being welcomed. Just like visiting family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing destination

This is a very comfortable cabin located near a great fishing area very good public boat ramp nearby I plan to visit this location yearly
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys fishing trip

Very nice place to stay. It was very clean, in a really good location, nice neighbors, even Bill…LOL. Great place for our annual guys kayak fishing trip. Thank you for letting us stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Perfect location for a long weekend of fishing and the boat dock was in a great area to keep the boat safe from wake. We had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Enjoyable stay at Sunrise on the Porch for our 2nd stay. Location and property are excellent for crabbing, visiting family and relaxing. Michelle is an excellent host and the neighbors are great too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

Michelle is a great hostess!!! The house had everything we needed for our getaway. The screened in porch was great for morning coffee, beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house & views

We enjoyed our stay. The house had plenty of room with spacious decks all the way around. The area was peaceful and relaxing and Michelle made check in very easy. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly P., Woodbridge, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin for a family weekend getaway

The cabin was the perfect place to stay with our family for spending the weekend attending the NC Fossil Festival in nearby Aurora. We really enjoyed all of the outdoor seating options with beautiful views of the river. We even got to see a rainbow over the river! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Really enjoyed the peace and quiet of this place but at the same time being able to fish and kayak from the property really made it ideal for us. Lovely fenced in yard for the dogs made it easy to let the dogs out without having to walk them on leashes. Close to Oriental for restaurants but the house was well equipped for cooking and grilling when we wanted to stay in. Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jimmy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really special place

This is at least the 6th year we have stayed at this property. Owners are so welcoming, and do everything they can to make your time there relaxing. House is very comfortable, has everything you need and just a short drive to the ferry to morehead city/Beaufort area and quick drive to oriental !! We love going and the owners and folks in the area make you feel like you are part of their community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

This property was amazing. Gorgeous views and friendly hosts and neighbors. We wanted to getaway for a few days and explore Oriental and Beaufort. We loved this property. The view from the porch was phenomenal. We woke up every morning to watch the sunrise and sat on the porch ever evening to watch the sunset. We enjoyed the property even more than the towns we visited. We had so much fun fishing!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect house:)

This was our family’s second fishing trip to Oriental & our second stay at Sunrise on the Porch. We thoroughly enjoyed the property, inside and out again! Our dog also loved playing in the nice fenced in yard and the fishing was fun! Michelle is a wonderful host and makes the whole booking/check in process very simple. Thank you so much, we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Shanks

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini vacation with grandchildren

Grandsons loved fishing off the doc… The room downstairs was awesome. Gave space and privacy.. I will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get Away

First time staying and everything was as advertised. Perfect set up for fishing and kids. Two piers for fishing and crabbing and a nice floating dock a couple hundred yards off the Neuse river and out of the wind if it's blowing. Also it's a good place for the kids to play in shallow water. Planning on going back in September, so please leave a week open
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chassidy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing by the River

We love this property's proximity to the river. It is very relaxing way of life. The community is quiet and friendly. The host is very attentive and communicates often. We enjoyed our stay. The only complaint we had was downstairs was not as clean as it usually is but none the less we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fish and Crabs

Property and location is what I was looking for, Quiet and uneventful , and stress free. Found many things to do, civil war battlefield, fishing, aqaurium, Tryon Palace, Emerald Isle and Oriental. Almost forgot Fort Macon.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

jimmy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great week!

We love staying at this property at Dawson Creek. Michelle and Dale go out of their way to ensure everything is clean and welcoming!! The house or cabin as it is called has everything you need. We cooked with family, rode ferry to Beaufort and Morehead City and just relaxed on screened in porch! Can't wait until next July to come again. They even make sure to have a beautiful fireworks show for the 4th!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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