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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Edenton, NC
  • Place, Rocky Hock Playhouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Barker House
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Chowan Arts Council
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Water Front Cottage

Cozy WATER FRONT get away with screened porch, pier, BEACH and open concept living situated on the banks of the Chowan river. Quiet, Serene location 12 miles outside historic downtown EDENTON on the Chowan River. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and tranquil mornings on the River. Kayak available for guest use. Enjoy fishing (fishing poles at cottage for guest use) or playing in the River enjoy your getaway to this tranquil Paradise! No Wi-Fi or cable TV

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a water front property USE CAUTION
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2401051vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Edenton

Located in Edenton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rocky Hock Playhouse and Jim Catfish Hunter Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chowan Golf and Country Club and Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation.
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Edenton, NC

What's nearby

  • Rocky Hock Playhouse - 15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Barker House - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Chowan Arts Council - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Edenton Bell Battery Cannon - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Cupola House Association - 21 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Perry-Wynns Fish Co - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Seagull Cafe - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Eure Chicken House - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪cafe 45 - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Kara raynes - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Front Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Front Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Front Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Rocky Hock Playhouse and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Vidant Chowan Hospital. Cupola House Association and Barker House are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfy and spacious cottage. Peaceful setting. Convenient location. Would definitely stay here again if we return to the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with beautiful sunsets! The grandkids first getaway with us and they loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sunsets and evenings by the fire pit. Beach and shallow river bank great fun for those more active. The owner was quick to respone to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Nice place on the water

My parents and I had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Everything was great!

Very quiet, everything was clean, perfect for our small group!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Girls trip

We stayed for 3 wonderful days. It is a nice quiet location with a beautiful view of the water. Edenton is a beautiful town with great food and some interesting shops. Thank you for a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall get away

Nice and peaceful fall get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned S.

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

River Cottage

The cottage is clean and comfortable. Great location on the River. Very quiet and peaceful. Fabulous sunsets!! Van-Dee was very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Wonderful

Perfect to get get away! Communication was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick B.

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

possum's are nice people too.

Very nice. I hope to get back there soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen D.

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

Picture Perfect! The VIEW was everything! Quiet and peaceful❤️

We needed a getaway not to far from home and this quaint bungalow was perfect!! Steps away to the water and THE VIEW was breathtaking! Van-Dee was a great hostess! The town of Edenton was fun, we walked through museum houses and Broad St. I am booking a weekend for my parents, they will love it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay next to the Chowan River was really pretty. The house was nice anx perfect for our visiting friends. I would like to add, the sliding door is really hard to open and close and could be lubricated for easier use. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

The Sunsets!

This sweet retreat is in a little neighborhood near Edenton. We spent a couple of days there and driving time to Edenton Historic district, Elizabeth City and Merchant’s Mill Pond make this a great location. In the evenings…..very quiet. We saw ducks, bald eagles and herons from the back porch….and the sunsets were fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as pictured. The area was very quiet- we didn’t see or hear anyone else the whole weekend! Would highly recommend for a quiet fall weekend. Van Dee was super responsive and helpful. Our only suggestion would be more kayak paddles. We could only locate one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector and Lisa d.

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

Cutie on the river!

Cute little house on the river! Nice screened in porch with a great view. Clean and comfortable. We didn’t get to take advantage of the paddle boat or kayaks since we only stayed one night but if we are ever in the area again we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see your again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston K.

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

Summer get away

We enjoyed our stay @ your cottage. It was well equipped and a peaceful location. Some draw blinds over the patio doors would have helped block the sun where we would watch TV but we managed to drape the leg blankets over that doorway and block the sun that way.We will keep your place in mind for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property. Just what we were looking for. The one thing I would add would be a toaster. Otherwise, very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Beautiful sunsets and convenient to Edenton

Really enjoyed our two nights at the property. Given how the river is positioned at the property, you face pretty much directly west, which allowed us to enjoy gorgeous sunsets looking straight across the river. Just a 10-minute drive from downtown Edenton and all it has to offer (super pretty little town that sits on Albermarle Sound). Also a special shout out to our host Van Dee, who was super responsive in helping us troubleshoot accessing the streaming services after we had screwed things up! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

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

Peaceful and quiet!

Can’t beat the view! Our kids loved the kayaks and paddle board. We loved drinking coffee and having happy hour on the dock. Screen porch is great. Clean house. Nice linens and towels. Our only suggestion is an outdoor trash can and a mixing bowl is needed… as well as some cards and games. The sliding door is difficult to open.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2023
Thank you! We dont have outside trash cans bc they created a smell and bugs no matter what we did. We do however pick up trash for our guests at anytime upon request. Thank you for the mixing bowl suggestion! We will make that happen.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was peaceful and relaxing on the water. It was close enough to Edenton to enjoy Easels in the Garden. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Watercraft paradise

My family and I had an amazing time using all the outdoor watercraft - paddle boats, paddle board, and fishing on the kayaks! The house was perfect for playing outdoors during the day and going into Edenton for dinner and dessert. Our boys wanted to take the boats home! Loved our stay 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan W R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful paradise

What a lovely property! It is so peaceful and serene here. We spent most of our time on the screened in porch just taking in the view. You can drive to town in 10-15 minutes if you want to shop or dine out. I did deduct stars for the accuracy of the pictures for 2 reasons: the place is so much cuter in person! It look so much better than it does online and I would have booked a longer stay had I been sure of that. Secondly, and more importantly however, the picture shows a sandy beach behind a bulkhead. There is no sand there. The water comes right up to the bulkhead so you cannot sit in a chair or leave a kayak or anything down there. It was very difficult to drag the kayak, paddleboard, and especially the pedal boat in and out of the water, even with 2 strong healthy people, so that's important for guests to know. I understand that water levels can fluctuate, but this was our experience over 6 the days that we stayed. There is no "water access" except to climb down from the dock over the rocks and cypress roots. There is no ladder on the dock either. Otherwise this review would be 5 stars across the board. The host is very responsive and the cabin has most everything you need. I did not see a corkscrew or a shot glass so if you want cocktails come prepared! We will never forget this fabulous 20th wedding anniversary trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jewel T.

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

Quiet-cation

Loved the peace and tranquillity of the area. Some of the most beautiful sunsets I have EVER seen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Chilling and Exploring with my Sister

Beautiful location right on the river. Cottage has everything you need from the time you get up until you go to bed. Kayaks and paddle boats, fishing rods and a pier. The screened in porch is a wonderful bonus. Edenton is a lovely town with a lot of history and very nice people. We definitely will be returning!! Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Great

Everything was super!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Van-Dee Hetherington

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Hi! Im Van-Dee born and raised in North Eastern NC. Im lucky enough to be mom to the best boy in the world and live this great life doing what I love including hosting guests at our home from around the world.

Why they chose this property

We are excited to share our home with the world! This cozy cottage offers an amazing sandy beach, shallow waters and gorgeous sunsets!

What makes this property unique

Private location with small seasonal beach on the Chowan River.

Languages:

English

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