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Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Front of cottage
Front of cottage
Front and outdoor shower
View of the Neuse River from side yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Health Center- Camp Sea Gull
  • Place, Sunfish Beach
  • Place, Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!!

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Neuse River, nestled among ancient oaks and pines –you'll discover the magic of CALL MY BLUFF cottage located next door to the Journey's End cottage. The shared 70' dock provides ample space for gathering over coffee in the mornings, sunsets in the evening, relaxing, fishing and enjoying the views of water foul along the river. Dolphin frequent the waters off of the dock. Conveniently located between Camps Seagull and Seafarer, the cottage is only 10 minutes away from Oriental, the sailing capitol of North Carolina. A free ferry ride across the Neuse and a short drive will take you to Beaufort, Morehead City, and the world-renowned beaches of the Crystal Coast. Historic New Bern is just up the river, and the tri-county area has an abundance of restaurants – from Mom'n'Pop shrimp burgers to 4-star International Cuisine. CALL MY BLUFF cottage features a painted white pine interior with one bedroom, a large open living space, and a stocked kitchen. A waterfront screened porch and deck with expansive river views and continuous breezes will be the perfect beginning to your CALL MY BLUFF cottage stay. Cottage accomodates five, and rents from Saturday to Saturday. Long-term renting available. Perfect for honeymooners!!

Keywords: waterfront, cottage, minnesott beach, neuse river, getaway, fishing

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events at this property.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please board your pet. No pets allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping in or on this property.
For security purposes the property is under surveillance 24/7.
Not complying with the requested booking set for guests may incur in extra charges.
Thanks for boarding your pet. They are not allowed in or on the premises.

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
Note from host: No parties or events at this property.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arapahoe

Located in Arapahoe, this cottage is on the waterfront. Pamlico County History Museum and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Jet skiing, kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Minnesott Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Health Center- Camp Sea Gull - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sunfish Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail - 26 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Croatan National Forest - 26 min drive - 7.5 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 32 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 33 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Landing - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Gary's Oyster Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Camp Seafarer Mess Hall - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Evil Cheeto - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Jason's Bar - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Call My Bluff- Quaint Cottage Overlooking the Neuse River. Honeymoon perfect!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and within 6 miles (10 km) of Croatan National Forest and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Pamlico Community College and Kennel Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Z.

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

Quaint Cottage

Quaint little cottage for a last minute summer getaway with my fiancé. We loved the screened-in porch, where we ate lots of dinners! The bed was super comfy! Thanks for sharing your cottage with us Terry!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Serene getaway

What a wonderful place! Beautiful sunsets over the Nuese River with the sounds of nature as the soundtrack.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

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

Quiet getaway

Had a quiet getaway on the river. Terry’s cottage is a hideaway to disconnect from a busy life. We enjoyed relaxing on the dock and in the hammock over a few days. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kellie b.

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

Terry is a great host and everything was as advertised

Rented for my Dad’s 81st birthday and it exceeded all expectations! Great little cottage and we loved every second of our trip. Will be posting pictures that my Dad took of the hummingbirds and the overall beauty of this great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Wonderful week!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It was just as relaxing as I’d hoped. Terry is amazing - incredibly thoughtful and attentive to your needs. I definitely recommend this charming cottage for your R&R getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K., Chapel Hill

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

Magical

This cottage is a true gem! The best outfitted STR I have ever stayed in, from a kitchen well equipped enough to cook any dinner, to thoughtful extras such as a hammock, crap pots and fishing pole, beaches chairs and towels, and plastic wine glasses! All you need to do is unpack and start enjoying the breeze and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

Magical Cottage on the River!

My husband and I spent a wonderful weekend at "Call My Bluff" and needless to say didn't want to leave. The cottage decor and use of materials was spot-on for location with nautical theme. It has all the comforts of home in a magical setting with stunning views! The dock provided hours of fun fishing, crabbing and enjoying sunsets. Terry is a most gracious host and truly wants her guest to enjoy her property to its fullest. She was quick to respond from beginning of process until checkout. It was a pleasure to have an owner that has such love and enthusiasm for the area and their property. We've rented from VRBO many times and have never rented such a well maintained, clean property that has spectacular views! Well done Terry!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nothing Better!

My husband and I stayed at this wonderful "Slice of Heaven" for a few days after Memorial Weekend. I have no words to explain our happiness with this cottage, the location, and Terry herself! This cottage was so much more than a simple place to stay on the river. It allowed us to "step back in time" but also have all the modern conveniences that we could have ever needed! The decor was splendid; combining rustic, comfort, modern colors, and nautical touches. The kitchen was wonderfully stocked and very enjoyable to cook in. The view was beyond perfection from all locations, including, inside the cottage, the screened in porch, the deck, and the pier! You couldn't escape the wonderful views (not that you would ever want to)! We enjoyed the outdoor shower and loved traveling around the area, exploring different coastal towns but also being able to take a quick drive and enjoy our favorite restaurant in New Bern! This cottage is a perfect place for anyone who wants a romantic getaway; younger or old, new marriage or 50th anniversary. If you are considering this cottage, do not hesitate to stay here. It is everything you could ever want or need!

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay in the charming cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

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

Quiet waterfront getaway

My mom and I rented Terry’s cottage for a quiet weekend in a beautiful setting and that’s exactly what we got! Terry is extremely responsive and helpful and will do everything to make your stay the best it can be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty C.

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

Great Getaway

We had a great time at this quaint cottage! The view is amazing! We enjoyed fishing and relaxing on the river, and visiting many of the nearby towns. Our host, Terry, was so welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We can’t wait to return to our new favorite spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita H.

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

Call My Bluff

My husband and I had a wonderful time! This place is amazing! For a smaller place, it was extremely spacious and we loved it and plan on renting again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katie j.

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

Cutest cabin on the river

This was the cutest cabin right on the Neuse river. It's so cozy but can actually sleep a good amount of people with the loft. The bed was so comfy and plenty of extra blankets and bedding provided. The AC was cold and everything you need is right there. The porch is screened in and I loved spending hours on it watching the birds and occasional dolphins go by. Terry was so helpful with ferry info and what to do across the river. Can't recommend this place enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Dykes S.

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

Nice place

Incredible views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

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

Most of a week away!!

Loved relaxing and watching the river!!! We saw dolphins out back and other wildlife. Across the river we got to see the fighter jets coming and going. Rented a boat and spent the day on the river. A short drive to the ocean after an easy ferry ride. The cottage was lovely and perfect for two. The outside shower is a treat as are the kayaks. Great place and a great time!! Thank you and we hope to return🌞
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Gaston H.

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

A wonderful get away location!

Call My Bluff called my bluff😊😁😁in a great way!! My goal/need was to do nothing!! l just needed another week to continue my relaxing.. The quaint & pleasantly old beach feel of this rustic cabin is charming & felt like home. All you need to relax is there! I can’t say enough about Terry! There for every question & helpful at every corner. LOVE the dock & sunsets…….. the river fish weren’t interested in worms, but they were there teasing us!! A wonder and cool time to be introduced to the Neuse!! Day trips to historic NewBern & quaint Oriental were grand! I’ll be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Great anniversary

Had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Finaly able to book this propeery

After 4 years of renting thru vrbo this property was available. It was everything we had been waiting for. Attention to detail was amazing. From the dock cleats on drawer handles to the port hole window in the bath. Felt as if we couldve stayed forever. The sunrise/sunset views are amazing. The property owner msTerry was helpful and really made us feel"at home". Kayaks crab pots and an awesome dock to fish from. What else could you ask for!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie N., Orlando, FL, USA

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

Absolutely Amazing!

We had an incredible time at Call My Bluff Cottage! We are already planning our next trip! Terry, the owner, is so personable and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanie W.

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

Tranquil Paradise

We love everything about this house. The property is exactly what we needed to reconnect. We will be back soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo A.

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

Quiet time

Very nice, quiet and peaceful 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Fabulous Trip

What a fabulous location! The cottage was perfect location for the getaway I needed. Thank you Terry for being so accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alyson w.

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

We love this house so much - we come back year after year after year!

Thank you Terry
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A Beautiful and Relaxing Retreat

We stayed in a beautiful space and loved our time there. The river is magical and very relaxing. The neighborhood was great for walking and the country club is perfect for lunch. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Durham, NC 27705

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

Charming Cottage with Fabulous Views!

Our family of four enjoyed a long weekend in this charming cottage. The screened in porch, deck, and dock provided lovely and peaceful water views, and the kayaks were an added bonus! We had everything we needed for meal prep, but also enjoyed exploring restaurants in New Bern. It was a perfect place for us to celebrate Dads and Grads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Terry McManus

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Why they chose this property

First and foremost, welcome to my newly renovated little slice of heaven.
Call My Bluff was built in 1947 and was originally a fish camp. Fishermen came to relax for a week or weekend of fishing and preparing and eating their catch. If you look above the bed in the bedroom, you can see where the stove pipe was vented through the top of the cottage to heat the fishermen. Up until the winter of 2014, the back porch was screened-in exposing the bathroom to the elements. Even though this was the quaint original structure, there were some things that needed to be modified to make this a cottage comfortable for all seasons.
Enjoy the new outdoor shower, private porch with new case windows, insulation and new windows throughout, steps to the 70’ dock below, upgraded furniture, kitchen cookware and flatware, new steps and handrails to the roadside entrance, new shady umbrella for the dining table on the riverside deck and a 32” smart TV with cable and wireless internet.
Bring your book, a fishing pole and some summer beverages, and you should be equipped for your vacation getaway at Call My Bluff Cottage on the Neuse River at Minnesott Beach, North Carolina. If you are single and need a retreat or if you are a couple seeking a romantic getaway, this is for you! For small families, it is a cozy spot if you love the river and relaxing on the screened-in porch, set for privacy and relaxation. Fishermen welcome. No pets please.
The cottage rents for $825 per week, $325 per weekend, and $100 for each additional night. The cottage will accommodate 4. Go to vrbo to view Call My Bluff. Enter the #359773. If you would like to see the larger cottage next to Call My Bluff, go to vrbo and enter the # 245297 to view Journey’s End Cottage which accommodates 8. Journey’s End is the oldest structure along this stretch of the Neuse River. Old but equipped with everything that you need to make a week or weekend vacation optimal.

What makes this property unique

Relaxation, fishing, a sunset walk on the waterfront, meals with a view of the Neuse River, kayaking, shopping, and dining in Oriental, Beaufort or New Bern.

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English

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