[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703600/32703588/805ff212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703600/32703588/3c80ff5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703600/32703588/27459b95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703600/32703588/ae06af2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32703600/32703588/4ebd8d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Water Winds offers a serene retreat from everyday life. Enjoy the ever-changing waters of the Albemarle Sound from your spacious great room with plenty of comfortable seating options, or fix meals in the well-stocked kitchen with gas range. You can also unwind on the dock, go kayaking or paddleboarding, play pool and ping pong in the game room, or relax by an outside fire in a brick firepit. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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. ### WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly Water Winds is a retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Need to work from home? We have high speed internet and plenty of room to do what you have to. This is a great place to relax, spread out and claim plenty of room for yourself. WaterWinds has a calm aesthetic with a large great room, and plenty of comfortable seating options. Your view is the ever changing waters of the Albemarle Sound. We provide kayaks, a game room, crab pots and more. No need to go anywhere else. Fix your meals in our well stocked kitchen with gas range, better than eating out because you know exactly how it was prepared. Support our local fisherman and purchase fresh seafood locally or catch your own. Enjoy the scenery. Pods of dolphin can be seen swimming right off the bulkhead. Otter occasionally sun themselves on the Dock and banks. You will often see Bald head eagles, Osprey and all manner of sea birds from the large Sound side windows. Enjoy your coffee from the comfort of the great room while you experience the peace of the Albemarle Sound. Watch the Sunset and enjoy an outside fire in the brick firepit. Sit on the dock, or lay a blanket or yoga mat out and enjoy the sun. Explore the Sound by kayak, or wade out into the waist high water. Play pool, darts or ping pong in the downstairs games, sports room. Watch awestruck as waves break over the bulkhead during a storm. Walk to the little community park and play a game of tether ball or basketball. The boat ramp is right next to the park for your personal water craft. The home features 3 bedrooms, all with water view, all queen size. Plenty of linens, water themed rooms with fluffy comforters and a couple of beach towels if you forget yours. 2 baths. The Primary bath has oversized shower. The hall bath has a tub. \-55 inch smart TV in the great room. Smaller TVs with Roku in the 3 bedrooms. -- -- \-Washer and dryer in the canal view bedroom. \- The kitchen is a dream to work in with stainless steel appliances and gas stove. \-Stainless grill outside. \- Pet friendly with many dogs in the neighborhood. It is important to keep your pet on a leash and keep them safe from falling in the Sound. Water Winds is bulkheaded so it drops from yard to Water with a low wall in between. Currently there is a ladder available to get in and out of the water at the end of the dock. There are also steps into the water for easy access and to get in and out of the kayaks. Friendly neighbors will greet you as you walk about Holiday Island. Explore further with day trips to historic Hertford which has the oldest court house still in use. Take a step back in time and enjoy Steamers baseball in a wood stadiums with the original flip numbers, from bygone days. Then watch Bull Durham and see the similarities. Go to Edenton. Walk the town, go out on the docks and watch the boats and maybe get a boat tour of the Albemarle Sound. Take a motor trolley and get a history tour of Edenton. Learn the story of the lighthouse which was moved to its current site in Edenton. An hour and twenty minutes drive will see you to the Outer Banks for a day at the Atlantic Ocean. Kitty Hawk has a great area that is free to park and lifeguards on the beach and a excellent convenience area with showers. Walk to I've Got Your Crabs for fantastic seafood. When going through Elizabeth City stop by the Museum of the Albemarle for some history lessons. The museum is free of charge. Right across from the Museum is the Park with a scenic walk along the Water. Often you can watch sailing lessons and if you book ahead, take one yourself. On your way to the Outer Banks stop by H2OBX, a new WATER park with something for everyone. Then if you're ready for more history look up information on site X of the Lost colony, Interested in the story of Virginia Dare? The latest research says they moved inland 10 miles from Water Winds. Near site X is Bertie beach and see their plans for the future , take some fishing poles and enjoy the Water some more. For more insight into the Albemarle Sound towns and history go to YouTube and type in Exploring North Carolina Circumnavigating the Albemarle sound. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27132600/27132553/8de2b623.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat Columbia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 165 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=27132553&PinnedHotelID=27132553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103920000/103912400/103912335/da68405e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet waterfront retreat - 15 mins to historic Edenton. 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Close and lock all windows and doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Kayaks are available free of charge however lifevests must be worn and all equipment must be secured after each use and returned in same condition. Please keep all pets on a leash to prevent a fall in the Sound, it would be very difficult to get them out as the water drops off from the bulkhead. Please pick up after your pets, refuse bags are available by the door in the boot box. We may ask for an additional fee if there is damage done by pet ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please keep pets off the furniture and linens. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: This property is surrounded by water with a drop. ### Events No events allowed Quiet area, noise ordinance strictly enforced ### 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 Note from host: Quiet area, noise ordinance strictly enforced Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Reserve Valentines DAY Thursday Through Sunday. GET Sunday Free ## About the area Located in Hertford, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Newbold-White House and Cupola House Association are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation and Chowan Golf and Country Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Jim Catfish Hunter Museum and Port Discover. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hertford travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hertford.dx6085143) [View more Vacation homes in Hertford](https://www.expedia.ca/Hertford-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6085143-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C36.08141%2C-76.38567&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nxqlCLiKc-TWGRgakSNrK14BYSw=) Hertford, NC ### What's nearby - Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - Newbold-White House - 29 min drive - 14.6 km - Rocky Hock Playhouse - 51 min drive - 37.0 km - Barker House - 52 min drive - 35.5 km - Chowan Golf and Country Club - 53 min drive - 38.9 km ### Getting around - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 87 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Dockside Café - ‬10 min drive - ‪Sound Golf Links Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Tavern at Beechtree Inn - ‬26 min drive - Saddle Ridge - ‪Patricia's Grille - ‬26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is WaterWinds! Waterfront Private house w/dock, Pet friendly located? > This family-friendly Hertford vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Jim Catfish Hunter Museum and Newbold-White House. Rocky Hock Playhouse and St. Paul's Episcopal Church are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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