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'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek

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Escape to the 'Cozy Cottage', a charming 1-bed, 1-bath retreat in Oriental, North Carolina's sailing capital. Enjoy water views from the wraparound deck and access to a shared dock for kayaking or canoeing. Explore nearby art festivals, live music venues and world-renowned Crystal Coast beaches.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek

  • Escape the hustle and bustle and head to this cozy retreat for a getaway packed with on-the-water fun! Boasting a full kitchen, a wraparound deck with Dawson Creek views, and access to a shared dock, this 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental is the ideal spot to enjoy the great outdoors. Oriental is the sailing capital of North Carolina, with many waterways to explore. Spend the day kayaking and canoeing, or take a drive to visit Beaufort, New Bern, and the world-renowned beaches of the Crystal Coast!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Shared Dock Access | Peaceful Location

    Take advantage of Oriental’s art festivals, boating, live music, and regattas with ease when you stay at the ‘Cozy Cottage’ - perfect for adventurous couples, solo explorers, and serenity seekers looking to escape the city feel!

    Bedroom: Queen Bed

    MAIN COTTAGE FEATURES: Smart TV w/ streaming capabilities (no cable or local channels), Netflix, Amazon Prime & more, wraparound deck w/ Dawson Creek views, dining table, ceiling fans, stained glass window, natural light
    SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Boat dock, gas grill
    KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, spices, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware, toaster oven, microwave, breakfast bar
    GENERAL: Free WiFi (high speed), linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, central A/C, hair dryer, in-unit laundry machines, trash bags & paper towels
    FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)
    ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free entry via ramp, stairs required for dock access, grab rails in bathroom
    PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 1-bedroom property for 2 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    DAWSON CREEK (on-site): Fishing, boating, kayaking, wildlife watching, Dawson Creek Boat Ramp (6.3 miles), Oriental NC Boat Ramp (8.1 miles)
    CHARTERS & GUIDES: Green Creek Outfitter (3.6 miles), Spec Fever Guide Service (6.3 miles), North State Guide Service: Inshore Fishing and Duck Hunting (8.4 miles)
    THINGS TO SEE & DO: Oriental's History Museum (8.0 miles), Lou Mac Park (8.3 miles), John Bond Town Beach (8.3 miles), Minnesott Golf & Country Club (9.8 miles), Birthplace of Pepsi Cola (26.3 miles); art festivals, local live music, regattas, restaurants and more
    NEARBY CITIES: New Bern (26.6 miles), Beaufort (34.1 miles w/ ferry), Moorehead City (37.7 miles w/ ferry), Crystal Coast (45.0 miles w/ ferry)
    AIRPORT: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (27.2 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet friendly with a $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 pet max)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site that shares access to some of the outdoor amenities; other travelers may be present during your stay
    - NOTE: Stairs are required to access the property’s dock. This area may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
    - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: camera 1 is located at the top of the dock facing the dock, canal, driveway, and the back area of the property, and camera 2 is located on the front of the garage and monitors the back of the property . The cameras are outward-facing and does not look into interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound while guests are in residence

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Located in Oriental, this cottage is on the waterfront. Sound of Freedom Golf Course and Carolina Pines Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kennel Beach and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting. Visit our Oriental travel guide
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • dog golden retriever playing with Asian family in park
    Oriental Dog Park
    13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Oumc Community Labyrinth
    14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Pamlico Community College
    16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Sunfish Beach
    19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Kennel Beach
    22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station
    36 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Silos Restaurant
    13 min drive
  • Camp Seafarer Mess Hall
    21 min drive
  • Brantley's Village Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Tiki Bar
    15 min drive
  • Barcos Food Company
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Oriental Dog Park, Oumc Community Labyrinth and Pamlico Community College. Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and Kennel Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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'Cozy Cottage' w/ Shared Dock on Dawson Creek Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great stay here, house was clean and just like the description said. I highly recommend booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

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

Great place for Neuse fishing

This my second stay at Cozy Cottage! It’s perfect for some that will be fishing most of the day or just looking for a quiet place to relax. I high recommend this vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Great place

The house is a perfect get away for me and my wife to just escape for a bit together. Got to go fishing and just spend an awesome weekend together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

george

stay at the cozy cottage

we had a very nice time at our stay at the cottage. it's located in a nice quiet area and very peasful. loved having the dock right outback on the canal leading to the river. great being able to walk outback get on your boat . the place was in great condition and had everything needed. we would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

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

Tidy and well equipped

All the amenities. Nice view of the canal. Deck needs work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

3 night stay

Quite, comfortable, we asked for a later check out time and had no problem getting it, Izzy is a great host! we will be building in Oriental in about 14 months and will utilize this property again. Thanks again for letting us use your home!!!! Ps. Bring some dog treats, the neighbors dogs are super friendly and always greeting you when you get back home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Fishing Cottage

Highly recommended. Great communication. Added extra day and the Evolve team was super easy to work with. Quiet place. Cozy. Very fresh and clean. Amazing view of the canal where the dock is located just a few steps behind the cottage. I look forward to going back there anytime. I am so appreciative and beyond grateful for this wonderful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

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

Good enough to come back!

Stayed there last year and came back this year. Enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

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

Fishing getaway

Cozy Cottage was gr
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele Judd J.

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

Wonderful

very nice perfect place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Travis

NC Visit

Place was very clean !!! Supplied with everything we needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Barna B.

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

Just perfect

We just wanted a quiet place to visit for a short birthday getaway. The Cozy Cottage was perfect for us. We will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Peaceful stay

Just as advertised. We were there to check on property we had recently purchased. Will definitely keep this cottage in mind when we need to come down and see relatives and to also stay when we start building our new home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Good to come back to this property

Always a joy. Thanks again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage that was close to our fishing spot! It was tidy and had all of the basics that we needed for a weekend getaway. We did find the bed to be a lot more firm that we are used to and struggled the get the cottage cooled to a comfortable temperature the first night. The A/C unit is located in the bathroom and can't really cool the whole cottage that well. We closed off the kitchen / living room area the second night and that helped a good bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cozy Cottage

Everything was ok except my spouse and myself were very disappointed with the tv not having local channels on the Hulu app. We had to drive all the way to New Bern to watch the baseball playoff games. A vacuum would have helped to clean up a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darion L.

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

Perfect!

The cottage was so peaceful and quiet! It is the perfect little vacation spot to just relax and spend time with your significant other. I couldn't have asked for a better place to stay, honestly! Hope someday I get to come back and visit the again! It had everything we needed to feel like a home away from home. The deck is just gorgeous! My boyfriend and i couldn't resist spending most of our time out there since we got lucky with the weather warming up! Also, I was extremely excited we got to bring our dog to be with us! Very comfortable and COZY!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

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

Psycho 48 bike event.

All was good. We had a great time at the. Cozy Cottage. Loved the quiet little neighborhood. We were able to catch 4 puppy drum, 3 blue crabs, 3 Eels, 1 super small flounder, and a bunch of pin fish right off the dock. Only thing was could have supplied a little more laundry and dish detergent. We will rent again next year if we are back in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Great place to relax

This place is just as the name says the Cozy Cottage, planning on going back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Cute, quiet, all we needed

Everything was just as described. The location was very quiet and just a few minutes drive to the grocery store and restaurants. Very nice way to see the area and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark I.

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

Awesome place to stay!

Great place to stay for anyone fishing the Neuse. Izzy has thought of everything that is needed for a temporary away home. Everything was as advertised in the VRBO listing. There was even a bottle of wine! I highly recommend this vrbo for a get away weekend or week long fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Quiet and off the beaten path..

Quiet, secluded neighborhood about 4 miles from Oriental ...Dawson Creek area. Great for a couple. Everything you need for a quiet escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Home

It was a very adorable, clean house. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ghost_n_woods

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025