[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses Vacation home in Oriental with a sauna and an outdoor pool ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/c517085f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/11e86112.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/88328323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/0936201d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/4276bfd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses Welcome to The Boathouse at River Dunes, a private coastal retreat in beautiful Oriental, North Carolina. Designed for relaxing group getaways and unforgettable gatherings, this thoughtfully arranged property offers four separate guest spaces across a charming, landscaped compound. Guests will enjoy spacious common areas, cozy porches, and multiple kitchens throughout the main house, guest cottage, carriage house, and private suite—ideal for families, wedding weekends, or multi-household retreats. Relax by the private on-site pool, or take advantage of access to River Dunes' community amenities, which include a second pool, spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, marina, and scenic walking trails. The marina, general store, and dining options are all within walking distance. Looking to enhance your stay? Guests often enjoy making dinner reservations at Gretchen’s Bistro, a nearby coastal restaurant known for its seasonal dishes and warm hospitality. For a more exclusive experience, private yacht charters aboard Freedom may be available by request (separate arrangement and fee required). ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - 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 ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Pickleball - Tennis ### 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) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102680000/102670400/102670368/w1287h823x1y0-fefc9ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern NC Home: Dock, Karaoke, Games, Fire Pit Oriental - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $210 CA $482 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=102670368&PinnedHotelID=102670368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90360000/90350600/90350501/e8bbe341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fisher Point Cottage on the Nuese River Arapahoe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=90350501&PinnedHotelID=90350501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70220000/70217500/70217424/a3c76e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Backstay House in River Dunes Waterfront Community Oriental - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=70217424&PinnedHotelID=70217424&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19560000/19550700/19550620/17446bfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience old Oriental Oriental - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 156 reviews CA $221 CA $404 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=19550620&PinnedHotelID=19550620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115620000/115615500/115615427/w1287h853x1y0-765c0717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harborview! 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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 ## About the area Oriental is home to this vacation home. 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 Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park. [Visit our Oriental travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oriental.dx183757) [View more Vacation homes in Oriental](https://www.expedia.ca/Oriental-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183757-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.088917,-76.59785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ydeuEpoorM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDQBQDQFQDODQFQFODQFOFOFQFMHQFMHOFOHMHOHOHKHOJMHMJMHMJKJMHKLKHMLIJKJKJILKJILKLGLILIJILGLGLINELGLGLENGLENELELCNENELCNANELANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLDNHJFLFLHLHLHJFLJLHJJLHJJJJJHJLJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLFNJJHNHNFLHNFNHLFPFLHPFNFNDPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDR%40PBPBPBPBR%40P%40PBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAP%3FRAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCRAPERCNEPCPEPERENEPEPGPENGPENGNGPINGNGNINGLINGNILINKLGLKLILKLILKLKJKJKLKJKHKJKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFKFOHMFMDMFODMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGKIMGMKMGMKKIMIKKKKKKMIIKMMIKKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOGQGOEOGQGOEQEQGQEOCSEQEQCOEQCSCQCSCQAQCSAQCQASAQAS%3FQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yac6CJxZeIM8Kq0WGl4dFOzP3Co=) Oriental, NC ### What's nearby - Oriental Dog Park - 27 min drive - 13.5 km ### Getting around - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Yawl’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk - Sea Shanty Restaurant - ‪Endurance Seafood - ‬26 min drive - ‪Fire Pit - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses located? > Situated in Oriental, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Bayboro Community Park, Alliance Recreation Park, and Pamlico County History Museum. Pamlico Co Heritage Center and Pamlico Community College 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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