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Little Pearl - Pet Friendly Cottage in River Dunes

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A single-story house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a number '17' above the door.
A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Grace Harbor Provision Co." and a covered front porch with seating.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick fireplace, and large windows allowing natural light.
A poolside area with two drinks on a wooden table, a pool, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Oriental Dog Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Pepsi Museum
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Oriental

Oriental is home to this cottage. Pamlico County History Museum and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sea Gate Marina and Bock Marine.
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • Oriental Dog Park - 23 min drive - 13.8 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 58 min drive - 71.5 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 58 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 58 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Tryon Palace - 59 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Silos Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Brantley's Village Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • Sea Shanty Restaurant
  • ‪Garys Fresh Seafood Market - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Fire Pit - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Pearl - Pet Friendly Cottage in River Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Pearl - Pet Friendly Cottage in River Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Pearl - Pet Friendly Cottage in River Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Pearl - Pet Friendly Cottage in River Dunes located?

Situated in Oriental, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Pamlico Sound and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Oriental Dog Park. Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little cottage

Very clean, loved the decor, beautiful homes within River Dunes. There is not much to do outside the development though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2022
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! Our Sweetwater Cottage is located in the River Dunes community where you are welcome to enjoy the pool, hot tub, bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, tennis courts, nature trail, and restaurants. This neighborhood is just a 10 minute drive to the Village or Oriental, where you will find delicious local restaurants, coffee shop, brewery, fishing, boating, shopping, and art galleries. Our team is always more than happy to make local recommendations for your trip to ensure you get to enjoy all the area has to offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Pearl LoVe

We truly enjoyed our beautifully appointed Little Pearl cottage. River Dunes is a unique community which we thoroughly enjoyed exploring. We highly recommend Beth Frazer and Associates for their professional and kind service!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute But Lacking

We're very familiar with River Dunes and usually book through the property itself. This time we found Little Pearl through through VRBO. The cottage was very cute, well-appointed/decorated and nicely situated on the property. However, in this time when particular attention to detail is given to sanitation and cleanliness, Little Pearl lacked attention to detail. Specifically the bedding was soiled and unwashed. The pillow shams were dirty, as was the duvet cover. Other small details like coffee pods, but no creamer, and no dresser to unpack clothes could also have been addressed. The management was responsive to my email and promised a cleaning crew would show up to address the soiled bedding, but alas no one ever came.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback. Once we were informed about the issue, we contacted our housekeeping team to have new bedding delivered to the cottage. However, we were told to disregard the new bedding before housekeeping was able arrive to the cottage. We always want to provide our guests with an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Our cottages are supplied with linens, towels, and kitchen appliances and we encourage guests to bring groceries for their stay. Again, thank you for your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Great property, lousy community

The cottage was exactly as pictured, quaint, clean, and comfortable. Check in was simple (key under the mat!). If I could transport the cottage to a different community I would stay in it again. The River Dunes was a complete and utter disappointment. The website bills it as a "bustling harbor village" and nothing could be further from the truth. We arrived on Thursday afternoon. The one shop to buy a snack closed at 5. The restaurant is not open for dinner on Thursday (which I now see IS indicated, sort of, on the website but it certainly wasn't CLEAR). Even though there was a bar, it wasn't staffed. We spoke to an employee and said "we'll see you tomorrow and Saturday for dinner then?" and he said "great". Options were minimal but we drove to Oriental for dinner. On Saturday we spent the day in New Bern, which was fun. We returned to the cottage in the late afternoon. I called to make a dinner reservation and got a voicemail that said "we check this throughout dinner and will call you back". They didn't call so we walked over around 6pm, to find the restaurant closed AGAIN because of a "resident event". The employee we spoke to suggested we drive to New Bern for dinner (it's a 45 minute each way drive that we'd already done). She also explained that the restaurant would not be open for dinner on Saturday night EITHER because of the resident weekend. It was by now after closing time to even buy a microwavable meal at the "Provision Shop". Again, no bar, no coffee shop, no where to get anything so we drove back to Oriental for a horrible dinner and checked out a day early, forfeiting the cost of one night and incurring a hotel cost elsewhere. Maybe the Harbor Club is 'bustling' in season? but I honestly wouldn't recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you for your feedback on Little Pearl. Your stay is very important to us. Little Pearl is located in the Harbor Community of River Dunes which can be found just outside of Oriental NC- the sailing capital of North Carolina. The River Dunes Community does have several amenities that are available to guests including access to the community pool (during summer months), tennis courts, bikes, Yawls Place and the Harbor Club restaurant. The community does host a variety of events throughout the year and also has seasonal hours which can impact the onsite dining options. However, Oriental is located just 10-15 minutes from Little Pearl and has multiple dining options available year round as well as shopping, art galleries, a brewery, and coffee shop. We do apologize for the miscommunication that you received during your stay regarding the Harbor Club. We wish that we were aware of your experience before you departed, so we could have improved your stay. Our accommodations agents are on call to assist with our guests needs. Again, thank you for your feedback and we look forward to hosting you again soon. - The Team at Beth Frazer & Associates
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The host has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! This cottage is perfect for one or two people and is in an ideal location within River Dunes. The community itself is beautiful, and we really enjoyed taking advantage of all the amenities included with our stay.The cottage is thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and beautifully decorated. Having a washer and dryer was a huge plus, and we especially enjoyed relaxing on the back porch. While it’s cozy in size, it has everything you need if your plan is to spend your days exploring the community, enjoying nature, or dining out rather than cooking meals.Check-in and check-out were seamless, and communication throughout our stay, including parking instructions and other logistics, was excellent. If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-appointed place to slow down, unwind, and enjoy everything River Dunes has to offer, this cottage is an excellent choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful comfortable cottage

Great experience. Would definitely come back to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

Excellent accommodations. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Little Cottage

A little but luxurious quaint cottage in a quiet resort community. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Located in River Dunes, this cottage is walking distance to the marina, restaurants, shops, pool and other amenities. Free bicycles and kayaks are provided free of charge to guests on a first-come first serve basis. We can't wait to go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Classy property with nice amenities. Would have like to stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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