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Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse!

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A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, and a colorful rug.
A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by a forested area.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a view of a forest and water.
A cozy living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a flat-screen TV.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Aurora, NC
  • Place, Aurora Fossil Museum
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bennett Vineyards
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Aurora

Located in Aurora, this apartment is on the waterfront. Bennett Vineyards and River Forest Manor & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aurora Fossil Museum and Mattie Arts Center. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Aurora, NC

What's nearby

  • Aurora Fossil Museum - 17 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Bennett Vineyards - 28 min drive - 36.8 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 52 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 53 min drive - 73.3 km
  • Tryon Palace - 53 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the little bar - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Island Fisheries - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Whitehurst Wendy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River Breeze - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boat Dock & Ramp: Upwind Acres Guesthouse! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Aurora Fossil Museum. Phoenix Farms Vineyard and Plum Creek are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am a return customer and love the place more each time. Great waterfront, great fishing, and Don is a great host. Will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot, exactly as advertised, wonderful waterfront. Don is an excellent host and will go out of his way to make sure you have everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful little place

Great little apt/loft to get away. Beautiful creek area off the sound to do a little fishing or just watch the sun set. Living area was comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for the kind words regarding your stay at our property. It was a pleasure to have you and look forward to hosting you again should your travels take you our way.Best,Don and Alicia Fretz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have visited Aurora several times for the fossil pits. This is our first time staying at this location. We now have a new favorite in Aurora. We will be back.Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little piece of heaven!

Host greeted us upon arrival. Was helpful with local questions. The fishing dock was a great touch for the hubby. Quiet, small, perfect for our visit! We will return again if available for next trip!
Sunset from dock!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
From the owner: "We were delighted to host Kristi, who was in town to support our local event, Aurora Fossil Fest, as a vendor. We are very proud to provide a means for visitors to stay in our guesthouse, conveniently located for Kristi's purpose for visiting. I'll note the Aurora Fossil Fest date for 2026 and hope we can accommodate her again. Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate you! Don and Alicia Fretz"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Weekend Gem!

My boyfriend and I stayed for a weekend here and had a lovely time! Everything was clean, Don, the host, is very kind, and everything was easy access :) This is the second time I've visited Aurora, NC and I feel like I got to see more of what it has to offer this time around. Would definitely recommend for anyone trying to find a peaceful weekend getaway!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you Sydney.. Please come and stay with us any time you wish. BTW we launched a new website upwindacres.net.. We are also on FB, Instagram and Tic Tok. We often run specials. thank you so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Away from it all on the water

Clean, comfortable, updated, and welcoming property. The guest house is upstairs from the garage and has a fully-equipped living room, kitchen, bathroom, and outside decks. Outdoors, you can walk over to the dock and enjoy the view. The owners have two kayaks, a paddleboard, and a canoe for guest use - there's a ramp where you can launch next to the dock.The area has a lot of wildlife and coastal views, and it's not too far from areas like New Bern if you want to explore the town.We would definitely stay again!
view from the bedroom
using a guest kayak to explore the creek
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Stay on the Pamlico River

I had the pleasure of staying at the Upwind Acres guesthouse March 14-15th. The guesthouse is beautifully decorated and cozy. The sleeping arrangements are so comfortable and the A/C and heat work great (we stayed in the springtime and the weather was all over the place while we were there, so we got to try both!) Wi-Fi is fast - I had to work a shift while staying at the guesthouse and had no problem running multiple applications at a time. Owners Don & Alicia were so kind and easy to communicate with. I would absolutely stay again and cannot wait to go back during the summer to partake in some of their outdoor experiences!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful waterfront location and Don is an excellent host! I have had multiple stays at this property and each time has been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. I brought my 17‑foot Starcraft boat, and the host went above and beyond by putting it in the water for me and giving us full use of their dock. The property is peaceful, private, and offers gorgeous views of the sound inlet. We definitely plan to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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