Title: Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112165466&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes Riverfront cottage with a fitness center and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes ![Terrace/patio - Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165466/48328642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165466/9d66e329.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165466/8d421309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165466/45dec943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165466/9976a0f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a gym are available to all guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Cottage Awaits - 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 E - HATTER CREW COTTAGE \- 1 King Bed \- Gas Fireplace \- Walk-in Shower \- Granite Vanity with Hairdryer \- Compact Closet with Iron & Ironing Board \- Flat-Screen Smart TV \- 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 F \- 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Sailing nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122760000/122757100/122757052/22ffdbbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub\~Dog Friendly\~Near Downtown\~Firehouse Suite Morehead City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly CA $115 CA $325 total includes taxes & fees Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=122757052&PinnedHotelID=122757052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122600000/122598100/122598012/0da1d454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Coastal Cozy' - Newport Home w/ Private Hot Tub Newport - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $164 CA $432 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=122598012&PinnedHotelID=122598012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/220403d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes Oriental - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer CA $320 CA $385 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=112165447&PinnedHotelID=112165447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87360900/87360880/f5f2f4b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-friendly, Centrally Located, 3 Blocks to Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2392-261770 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.08580%2C-76.60043&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=77uaaSU9Eh8HVTUthE73bGQNVmU=) Oriental, NC #### What's nearby - Oriental Dog Park \- 23 min drive \- 13.2 km - New Bern Riverfront Convention Center \- 57 min drive \- 67.1 km - New Bern Grand Marina \- 58 min drive \- 66.7 km - Pepsi Museum \- 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 - Sea Shanty Restaurant - ‪Endurance Seafood - ‬26 min drive - ‪Fire Pit - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes have a pool? ### Is Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Cottage Awaits - River Dunes Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki N. Sep 2, 2025 #### Wonderful 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: We had the most relaxing weekend. Everything is so clean and well kept. The kids had a blast and so did the adults! Can’t wait to come back. ##### Nikki N. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Harrahs-Cherokee-Casino-Resort.h13319510.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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