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Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community

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A single-story house with a front porch, a wooden door, and a number '16' above the door.
A marina with people relaxing on lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella, boats in the background, and a screen displaying a landscape.
A room with a wooden door, a bookshelf with decorative items, a pink sofa with a fish-patterned pillow, and a patterned rug.
A two-story building with a sign reading "Grace Harbor Provision Co." and a covered front porch with seating.
A poolside area with two drinks on a wooden table, a pool, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Shared communal pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Oriental Dog Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Place, Pepsi Museum
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

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About the area

Oriental

Oriental is home to this cottage. Pamlico County History Museum and Core Creek Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sea Gate Marina and Bock Marine.
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • Oriental Dog Park - 23 min drive - 13.8 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 58 min drive - 71.5 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 58 min drive - 71.1 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 58 min drive - 72.1 km
  • Tryon Palace - 59 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Silos Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Brantley's Village Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • Sea Shanty Restaurant
  • ‪Garys Fresh Seafood Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fire Pit - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$888, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater - Pet Friendly in River Dunes Community located?

Situated in Oriental, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Pamlico Sound and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Oriental Dog Park. Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We had a great weekend away. Everyone in the town was friendly. Can’t wait to come back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property in a picturesque community.

The bungalow was the perfect place for a getaway weekend in a peaceful and picturesque community.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed it all!

Bikes were a wonderful way to explore the area, we really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
So glad you enjoyed exploring the area on bikes! Perfect weather to do that! Thank you for the great feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Years Getaway

Great cottage for a long weekend getaway! Property management was easy to work with and made the check in / out process a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

This property was everything and more! The bikes that came with the property were amazing and we rode them almost everyday! The pool area was nice and not too crowded! The food at the Harbor Club was amazing, definitely recommend! This property was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River Dunes Property

Very nice property. Quiet and relaxing. Would recommend and would return if opportunity presents itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fabulous

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to relax.

We loved every inch of Sweetwater Cottage. The neighborhood amenities are very nice and easy to access. Bullfrogs sang us to sleep. Spotless and comfortable! Super quiet neighborhood. Nothing is closer than Oriental, so plan your trip accordingly. We ate at Brantley’s, Barcos, and Toucan Bar and Grill. All were good. We took the ferry from Minnesott Beach and spent a day in Morehead/Beaufort-great day trip. We left relaxed and rested. Highly recommend. My only criticism of the trip? It’s been so long since I lived down east, I forgot what sweet tea tastes like when made with sulfur water …
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at River Dunes. The property was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The community itself is beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing. We especially enjoyed walking around the marina and taking in the scenery.The host was responsive and made everything easy from check-in through departure. The only downside to our stay was that the pool was reserved for a private party on one of the days we were there, and that was not communicated to us in advance. We only found out after arriving at the pool and being asked to leave, which was disappointing. A heads-up beforehand would have allowed us to plan our day differently.Overall, it was a great stay, and whether you're looking for a quiet weekend away or a home base to explore Oriental and the surrounding area, this is a great choice. We'd happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bunkie is super cute and the furnishings are well suited. However, The room, bedding and linens all smelled like artificial fragrance. It was like walking into Ulta and being consumed by scent. There was a thick layer of dust on the air intake and black handprints on the attic access door. my husband said there was black stuff growing in the ice machine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorabe Southern Classic

16 Backcove Circle was the perfect place for a quiet getaway! The bunkie was the absolute cutest -- inside and out. The shiplap, hardwood floors, reading nook with built-in bookcase made all of my Joanna Gaines dreams come true. I stayed in the winter, so it was quiet, which is what I was looking for, but I'm sure the community atmosphere would be amazing during the summer -- I'll have to come back! I wish it had been warmer so I could have taken advantage of the available bikes. The overall community is so picturesque to drive through or run through (it's the perfect place for your daily workout)!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

When you want to relax with no distractions this is the place to be
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway

Very cute little cottage, comfortable bed and nice Bathroom. Little deceiving in that you don’t have a water view. We couldn’t get into the carriage to use bikes but they were available at the provision store. No one else in the bunkers while we were there which was fine we were getting away for short break . Would be very nice if you had a boat, wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for a lot of activities! The community is beautiful homes are replicas of old homes and the gas lamp posts throughout the community are so neat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2021
Karen, We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your feedback, we are always looking for new ways to grow and improve our properties. Sweetwater is located in the Harbor Community of River Dunes which can be found just outside of Oriental NC- the sailing capital of North Carolina. The River Dunes Community does have several amenities that are available to guests including access to the community pool (during summer months), tennis courts, bikes, Yawls Place and the Harbor Club restaurant. The Village of Oriental is located just 10-15 minutes from Sweetwater and has multiple dining options available year round as well as shopping, art galleries, a brewery, and coffee shop. We hope you had a relaxing stay and look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweetwater Cottage

We had a nice 3 days at the Sweetwater cottage in River Dunes. The area is beautiful and quite, VERY quite. We were there from Monday afternoon thru Thursday morning, and discovered that this time of year, everything in River Dunes, and the village of Oriental are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. But we enjoyed walking the dogs through the neighborhoods anyway. The house was immaculate and adorably cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
We're glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again soon! - The Team at Beth Frazer & Associates
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away!

Sent my parents for a weekend get away for their anniversary. They had a great time! They enjoyed biking, sitting by the pool and a delicious meal at the clubhouse. We will be going back for a wedding in October. Can’t wait!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay!

This was a great place to stay! Beautiful accommodations. So nice to have bikes and kayaks to use. Great little Cafe to eat at. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property! Very relaxing!

Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We were blown away but this beautiful community. It was quiet, relaxing and a hidden gem. Would absolutely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and Quiet

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. My husband and my 2 pups thoroughly enjoyed the peacefulness of the River Dunes-community. The bunkie was clean and well appointed. The quaint small back porch was a welcome spot to sit and sip. We stayed Mon-Wed, which as per the very pleasant worker at the Provisions store told us is the most quiet time to visit, she said the weekends are busy with weddings. Sadly we were unaware that the cafe was closed on these days. Being that the bunkie had no means of cooking we we had to travel out and find meals in outdoor venues that would allow us to bring our pups. If we were made aware of that prior, we would have planned for that. The entire visit we only saw one other couple who biked by the cottage. Each of the surrounding cottages were unoccupied. The area is somewhat desolate. The grounds are very nice, we walked about with our dogs and sat by the water and enjoyed the spectacular view. We did do take away from the Marina Club restaurant, burgers/pizza which was very tasty. The location of River Dunes is remote (that is part of the charm) a true getaway. If you seek solitude with your furry friends definitely stay at the sweet water cottage “bunkie” - it’s adorable. You will delight in all the coastal decor and comforts, even in such a small space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Sweetwater Cottage in River Dunes located just outside of Oriental NC. We look forward to hosting you again soon. - The Team at Beth Frazer and Associates
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay!

The bunkie was clean and quaint. We had a nice quiet stay in River Dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed River Dunes. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really Nice property for 2

The River Dunes community is beautiful, an "oasis" of new and pretty in the otherwise typical NC coastal area. Really nice environment and the small house for 2 is perfect. Nice comfortable bed, large bathroom (shower water pressure is just fine), washer/dryer, Decent Wifi (better speeds in common areas free Wifi), small kitchenette area with a small fridge and microwave as well as Keurig coffee maker. Really nice decor overall. Great communication with Frazer and Assctes for checkin and checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely vacation

We had a wonderful time at River Dunes. It was the perfect getaway for my small family (spouse+dog). Clean, cute, and functional house with easy access to pool, bikes, kayaks/SUP. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Loved everything about this property. I felt like I was living in a Southern Living magazine. The residents are very welcoming. The food was amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Great tenant and hope she comes back. Very respectful of the property and of the community.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

What a breathtaking little community! Everyone we came in contact with was so kind and helpful. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Very respectful of property and the check in and out process
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