The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Arapahoe, NC

Oriental's School of Sailing9 min drive
Sunfish Beach15 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)38 min drive
Croatan National Forest39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower for after River Beach Walk/Before Pool

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Picturesque home with stunning views of the Neuse River from the upstairs bedroom, or from the dock! Rock or swing on the wrap-around porch. Take a dip in the pool (generally between Memorial Day and Labor Day) or relax on the riverfront as you watch the boats. The private community beach is a perfect place to swim, sunbathe, kayak, or just relax. Whatever you choose, you're sure to enjoy the slow pace and peaceful atmosphere at the Cala Lily in China Grove. For variety, bike or jog to Oriental, the "Sailing Capital of North Carolina." The pier is fabulous! Cala Lily Cottage sleeps 4, and a single step up offers easy access.
The guest bunk house is perfect for a staycation office space--please inquire if interested in adding this adorable and useful space for an additional $50/day. Please Note:There is a Ring camera at the main entrance (the door you enter just in front of where you park). It is set to video only. This is the only camera.

Property manager

Maria Machle or assistant, Amy

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Downstrs floor brick--Supervise toddlers closely.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside

Children must be supervised outside--pool and river nearby.

Guests must have previous positive reviews through VRBO and no negative reviews. Thank you!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arapahoe

Located in Arapahoe, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail and Sea Gate Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Mount Maker Charters. Isaac Taylor Garden and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Arapahoe, NC

What's nearby

Oriental's School of Sailing - 9 min drive
Sunfish Beach - 15 min drive
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 33 min drive
Croatan National Forest - 39 min drive
Fort Macon State Park - 63 min drive

Getting around

New Bern Station - 37 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

The Silos - 8 min drive
Brantley's Village Restaurant - 7 min drive
Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar - 7 min drive
Gary's Oyster Bar - 9 min drive
The Bean - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Oriental's School of Sailing and within 12 miles (20 km) of Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Croatan National Forest is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

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Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

11 May 2023

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

Wonderful owner and property manager!

Wonderful to deal with, was super communicative and went out of their way to get info to me when needed. Truly good people handling this vrbo!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ashley S.

30 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The advertisement is misleading. It was not water front, you’re behind a large house. Everything in the house is broken and very run down. The shower heads look like they’ve never been replaced or cleaned. The fireplace only works for a few min and then quits. Most of the light switches don’t work. Overall very disappointing as it is clear there is no upkeep of the property. We ended up leaving a day early.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David O.

16 Aug 2022

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

Hidden little gem…

Had a wonderful time with family. Thank you for sharing this property for everyone to enjoy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

18 July 2022

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

Call Lilly Neuse riverside

Beautiful home in the private China Grove community. Grounds are Beautiful, public dock. pool and beach were very nice. Extremely quite. Never need to leave the grounds except for bait and food for the humans. Would have been nice if street name was on sign or if listing noted the home was in the private community, this caused a little confusion upon our arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

15 June 2022

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

Great property

Great house that was well equipped. The property's grounds were magnificent. The grassed lawn with available adirondack chairs to enjoy the view over the Neuse River was great. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and taking in the sights. House is also a short drive to Oriental, which was great for dining options.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022