Title: Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes Riverfront cottage with a hot tub and a fitness center ## Photo gallery for Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes ![Terrace/patio - Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/ebc12532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/220403d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/18bdc264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/10ac2cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165447/5897e173.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroom336 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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 & Cozy Retreat for Two – 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 A - HINKLEY COTTAGE \- 1 Queen Bed \- Walk-in Shower \- Dual Granite Vanity with Hairdryer \- Compact Closet with Iron & Ironing Board \- Flat-Screen Smart TV \- Kitchenette with Keurig Coffee Maker, Mini-Fridge, Toaster & Microwave \- Complimentary Wi-Fi \- Cozy Reading Nook & Workspace \- Front Porch with Rocking Chair, Table & Lamp \- Outdoor communal space shared with others in the courtyard with a fire pit, Adirondack chairs and firewood 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 - 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 - No pets allowed ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 336 square feet ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122760000/122757100/122757052/f18f206c.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 $128 CA $337 total includes taxes & fees Feb 12 - Feb 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=122757052&PinnedHotelID=122757052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122600000/122598100/122598012/509d05db.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 $433 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=122598012&PinnedHotelID=122598012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165443/b4ab1a2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Retreat in Coastal NC - River Dunes Oriental - Pool - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $260 CA $314 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=112165443&PinnedHotelID=112165443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112170000/112165500/112165435/a90312b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint Escape to the Waterfront - River Dunes Oriental - Pool - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Air conditioning CA $260 CA $314 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=112165435&PinnedHotelID=112165435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119650000/119645300/119645278/7b4446b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Marina View Bliss New Bern - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $129 CA $538 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=119645278&PinnedHotelID=119645278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95100000/95098500/95098421/9f0096fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy waterfront bamboo retreat, perfect for fishermen or outdoor enthusiasts Beaufort - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 49 reviews CA $74 CA $261 total includes taxes & fees Jan 25 - Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=95098421&PinnedHotelID=95098421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105790000/105784800/105784767/a50e4342.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 minutes from the 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 2392-261765 ## About the area Located in Oriental, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby. [Visit our Oriental travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oriental.dx183757) [View more Cottages in Oriental](https://www.expedia.ca/Oriental-Cottages.d183757-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![dog golden retriever playing with Asian family in park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/906163068793409536/477ad32c-4c51-4873-a285-1117e8c435b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oriental Dog Park 23 min drive \- 13.2 km - ![Historic Tryon House in New Bern North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222825/ab03f22e-77eb-432f-babf-296fdaefdc04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tryon Palace 58 min drive \- 68.1 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 ### Getting around - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Yawl’s Cafe 2 min walk - Sea Shanty Restaurant - Fire Pit 27 min drive - Endurance Seafood 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes? ### Is Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Romantic & Cozy Retreat for Two – River Dunes located? ## Have a question? 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