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Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes

Riverside cottage with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park
  • Place, Oriental Dog Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪57 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

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes

River Dunes is uniquely located on a 1,324 acre peninsula near the town of Oriental, North Carolina. Situated on the Neuse River where it meets the Pamlico Sound, the community’s waterfront location provides deep-water access to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway, coastal towns, cruising destinations and anchorages.


ON-SITE AMENITIES

- Harborside Pool & Hot Tubs
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Fine Dining at Harbor Club
- Casual Dining at Yawl's Cafe
- Bicycles, Kayaks & SUP Boards
- Poolside Cabana Bar (operating seasonally)
- Provision Co featuring Snacks, Drinks, Ice, Toiletries, River Dunes Gear & More
- Chandlery Lounge Area
- Billiards & Games
- Boaters' Lounger
- Fitness Center


MARINA

- Floating Docks with Full-Length Finger Piers
- Slips Accommodating Boats up to 150' and 7' Draft
- On Site Dockmaster & Dockhands to Assist as Needed
- Fuel Dock, Boat Ramp & Boat Trailer Storage
- Onsite Fishing in Designated Areas


COTTAGE F - HATTERAS CAPTAIN COTTAGE

- 1 King Bed
- Gas Fireplace
- Walk-in Shower
- Granite Vanity with Hairdryer
- Compact Closet with Iron & Ironing Board
- Flat-Screen TV with Dish Network, CNN & ESPN
- Kitchenette with Bistro Table, Keurig Coffee Maker, Mini-Fridge, Toaster & Microwave
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Cozy Reading Nook & Workspace
- Front Porch with Rocking Chair, Table & Lamp
- Screened-in Porch with Picnic Table, Rocking Chairs and Tables Shared with the Cottage E
- Outdoor communal space shared with others in the courtyard with a fire pit, Adirondack chairs and firewood
- We do allow pets in this Cottage, but an additional fee of $150/pet plus 6.75 %tax will be added to your reservation.


TRAVEL INFORMATION

River Dunes is easily accessible from I-95 and I-40 via US I-42/HWY 70 East and NC HWY 55 East. Air Travel is available from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern via American Airways. A variety of car rental companies are available at the airport.


DRIVE TIMES

- Oriental, NC- 10 mins
- New Bern, NC- 35 mins
- Beaufort, NC- 1.25 hours
- Atlantic Beach, NC- 1.5 hours
- Jacksonville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Greenville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Raleigh, NC- 2.5 hours
- Wilmington, NC- 2.5 hours
- Charlotte, NC- 5 hours
- Charleston, NC- 5.5 hours
- Washington, DC- 5.5 hours


RENTAL AGREEMENT

A formal Rental Agreement will be sent for e-signature within 24 hours of booking. This must be completed within 48 hours of receiving to confirm and hold a reservation.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oriental

Located in Oriental, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Sea Gate Marina and Bock Marine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North River and Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • Oriental Dog Park - 26 min drive - 13.2 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 57 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 58 min drive - 67.7 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 58 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Tryon Palace - 58 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yawl’s Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Endurance Seafood - ‬26 min drive
  • Sea Shanty Restaurant
  • ‪Fire Pit - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Tranquil Oasis in Coastal NC - River Dunes located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Oriental Dog Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Pamlico County History Museum and Pamlico Community College. Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and Kennel Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

River Dunes, Awesome Place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place with great staff. they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

River Dunes Cottage stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cottages were nice, well maintained and great character. Shower pressure was awesome.
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

Just lovely

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s right out of a rom com- beautiful, quaint, all you would need for a great getawat
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10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

River Dunes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just what I needed in a beautiful place The Provision Co staff were the best pool very important to me great dinner at the Harbor Club bike fun view awesome
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mooresville, NC

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: River Dunes is lovely and our cabin was perfect. I am sure we will return. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Robby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely decorated single bed cabin. Only issue was had to call maintenence to light gas logs in fireplace. Also community gas grill not functional. Ended up eating 2 delicious dinners at the marina restaurant just 300 feet away.the 2 nights there. The whole community was picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts and facilities at River Dunes were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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