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Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded

  • Leave your cares at the bridge and embrace the spacious, comfortable, and pristine charm of this delightful home on the secluded Goose Creek Island. Nestled in a tranquil setting on the Pamlico Sound, this island retreat offers a fully stocked kitchen, both indoor and outdoor games, accommodation for up to 16 guests, and high-speed Wi-Fi, all set against a scenic and private backdrop. Engage in activities such as duck hunting, fishing, and kayaking (*additional daily fee), or simply wander through the island's natural beauty. It's the perfect locale for social distancing while relishing your personal slice of paradise.

    You'll have full access to the entire house, including front patio, back porches, and all rooms. The family room features a flat-screen TV with Roku and cable, while the large sleeping room boasts a Smart TV. An oversized washer and dryer are at your disposal during your stay.

    The all-season room, adjacent to the dining area, provides a dedicated workstation for four with desks and seating. A well-stocked kitchen, equipped with all essential cooking items, invites you to prepare your meals. A Wilmington Grill is available for use (guests must provide their own propane), and you can utilize the new Loco Cart Boiler (90Qt) for your own Low Country Boil! Remember to stock up on supplies before arrival, as the nearest stores and restaurants are a 20-minute drive to Bayboro.

    Outdoor enthusiasts can make use of provided games like cornhole, badminton, volleyball, pickleball, and kites, while indoor games are also available. A boat and kayak ramp, just 1/4 mile away, is included with your stay. Witness breathtaking sunrises on Jones Bay or enjoy spectacular sunsets on the Intracoastal, both of which are sure to leave lasting memories.

    For day trips, explore Morehead City/Atlantic Beach (approximately 1.5 hours away) or venture less than an hour to the picturesque New Bern, NC, offering local shopping, delightful restaurants, and historical sites such as the "Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola."

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Map
Hobucken, NC

What's nearby

  • Plum Creek
    7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Aurora Fossil Museum
    17 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Bayboro Community Park
    21 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Bennett Vineyards
    28 min drive - 46.0 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    46 min drive - 67.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Island Fisheries
    9 min drive
  • Jones Tony
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Plum Creek and within 20 mi (32 km) of Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park. Pamlico County History Museum and Pamlico Co Heritage Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Goose Creek Island Retreat - Rural & Secluded Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer’23

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean and comfortable. The AC was awesome! The kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were comfy, there was plenty of hot water. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

P D J F Family Vacation 2021

Great house, Awesome, nice views. Kicking AC. We all enjoyed our stay. We all enjoyed the vacation dog Billy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tons of space!

This property more than accommodated our group of 12 with room to spare. Close enough to most of the activities we were interested in. Loved having access to the boat launch for kayaking. Visit to nearby Aurora's fossil museum was a treat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Space

Quiet and a lot of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The metal mansuin is very cool for duck hunters. We need a place ro stay wile house hunting

A great place first class accommodations for for duck hunting families.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Very Bad experience of Stay

We had a very bad experience and gone through tough nights of stay ... one of the Bedrooms which had 5 beds smelled too bad... it's mostly like pee smell... it's not about the lenins ... we doubted the mattresses itself were smelling... and the room corners too... the 1st night of stay was hell for us... because that smell was came up to dining area... also the overall cleanliness is very poor... windows were not in a good condition... could not open them easily and lot of debris everywhere... This is the first time for us to experience like this in USA We were completely unhappy to stay there with the kids... but we had to continue as we had no other option as we couldn't find alternate cabin immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021