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Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views

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A spacious room with large windows overlooking a body of water and a pier. There are multiple seating options including a sofa, chairs, and a small table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through a sliding glass door.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and a ceiling fan.
Two white Adirondack chairs with a small table and two blue glasses on it, set on a wooden deck with a view of a body of water and a distant shoreline.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There are several chairs and a dining table. The room has large windows with a view of the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Oriental Dog Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Oumc Community Labyrinth
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayboro Community Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Oriental

Located in Oriental, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sound of Freedom Golf Course and Sea Gate Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pamlico Sound and Bayboro Community Park. Isaac Taylor Garden and Aurora Fossil Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • Oriental Dog Park - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Oumc Community Labyrinth - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Bayboro Community Park - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Sunfish Beach - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 38 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 57 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Silos Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brantley's Village Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barcos Food Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gretchen's Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rivendock Rookery II: Waterfront Home w/Dock & Stunning Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Oriental Dog Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pamlico Sound and Bayboro Community Park. Alliance Recreation Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was very receptive and prompt communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has stunning views and a beautiful home. It was clean, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is exactly as pictured! It is truly a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Relaxing Stay!

Loved the house and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet vacation cottage!

Beautiful area, super dock to fish off of. Super clean and large kitchen. Property manager very responsive! Hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and house. Very quiet. Enjoyed the deck and dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome return trip

Love this property! The house is well stocked with everything you need. Spacious and very clean house. The view is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Thank you, Susan--it was indeed our privilege to host you as a return guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We loved this home. Close to downtown Oriental. Lovely views, comfy beds. Large kitchen and great open floorplan for family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Thank you AnnMarie-we enjoyed hosting you! Come back and visit any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Peaceful and quiet just as we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphins and rainbows

This house is fantastic! We saw dolphins and a rainbow on our first night. We love the small-town vibes of Oriental, plus the sailing day camp is a must if you have littles.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on the water

Property was as described. Beds and furniture were comfortable and clean. Water views were great. Perfect location for being on the water and a quick boat road to the ocean. The sunroom was great and was cool enough in the morning to enjoy the water with a cup of coffee. My family will definitly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful getaway

Property is beautifully decorated. Everything was perfect! Plenty of glasses and you could find everything you might need in kitchen drawers. Scenery is magnificent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rivendock -Fall

Great view and location. Had issues with lack of hot water in Guess bath. Will follow up
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

I wish would of had more time. So relaxing and nice The only thing I wish the sunroom had AC. That’s the most awesome Room but you can’t use it when it’s hit and humid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thank you for your feedback on the sunroom--it's definitely geared for using windows and doors for the breeze, and we're coming into those hot days, so I understand. We appreciate the 5-star review, and we'd love to have you back any time. Thank you for being a great VRBO guest! Best regards, Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

We had the best weekend!The property was as described, clean and comfortable. Our dog was the happiest guest of all with water to play in, a nice porch to dry off on, and a fenced area to run around in. The crate was so nice to have. We brought our own and were surprised to find one already set up and waiting for him. One of my sons spent most of his time looking for sharks teeth under the house and the other enjoyed paddle boarding ( we brought our own). The highlight for us was paddling to the town for coffees as the paddle was closer than driving! The view was spectacular. A truly relaxing weekend !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away with beautiful views

Such a great get away weekend spot! The views from this house are amazing! It is truly the perfect location. The house is extremely clean and has everything you’d need. The property manager, Maria, is super helpful and was great at communicating with us - we had a minor issue and she got back to us right away and sent someone out to fix it within an hour. Highly recommend this place - perfect location not too far from town, beautiful sunset and sunrise views, great fishing, big open yard for the dogs to play, perfect spot to put in to kayak, large wrap around porch for morning coffee or evening drinks, comfortable beds, large kitchen and sunroom for entertaining. 10/10 stay! We will definitely be booking this get away spot again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice view!

The house had a great view of the water and central to everything. There was an animal urine smell when we arrived and house was a little dusty. Also, NO condiments. Not even salt and pepper. Extra fee to have a boat. Expensive weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Retreat!!

I was looking for a quiet, serene and beautiful place to take a personal retreat. This home was all that and more. The house is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean and has water views from every room. It is even better than the pictures. The kitchen was open, bright and airy and a joy to cook in. The bed and linens were so comfortable. The property is beautiful, the position on the water is perfect, sitting on the doc with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine was lovely. The sunset and sunrise was breathtaking. Unfortunately, some bad weather came about, but the host was more than helpful and things went smoothly. I can't wait to come back and visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not as pleased as last time!

It was very frustrating that the ice maker did not work. The grill which we thought was for guest to use was nasty. There was a skillet/pan left on the grill that had never been cleaned. For the price of the house, there should be a TV service. Even in the cheapest of motels/hotels, there is a TV! This was our second time staying there and probably will be our last.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
I am so sorry to hear you were not as pleased with your stay this time. I do note that you did not contact us to let us know about the ice maker or the grill, as both of these situations could have been rapidly remedied, and happily so. We do hope you will consider returning, as we take guest comments to heart and fix things that come up to the best of our ability, as fast as we are able. Thank you--appreciate your coming back for a second visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well above average

The property was extremely clean and was furnished with very good taste. We were very impressed the property and would make a couple of minor suggestions, 1. We found the two showers to be slick and could be a liability- that is an easy fix with a bath mat or the “ grippers” that fit on the floor. Night lites for the bathrooms would be helpful. And possibly some type of darkening curtain for the guest room “slider”. If a light is left on in the bathroom, it shines directly onto the bedroom. This house rates way above ur average rental. We appreciated the quality of the linens and the kitchen furnishings. This house was decorated in very good taste and we would highly recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you for your kind comments and observations--those were thoughtful points that we'll take to heart. One of the benefits of opening a home to travelers is that they share great ideas that can improve everyone's experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute home-a work in progress

I feel like this home is being updated to sell. Molded refrigerator with broken water and ice maker, no ice trays. AC wasn't working well first day there, got them to lower AC temp, thinking it was just that but ended up being miserably hot for the first 2 nights. Between rock hard beds and 85 degrees inside we couldn’t sleep. Sent a repairman out on day 3 and it was fixed in 10 minutes. No offer to make this up to us at all. 😖 Deck boards marked for replacement-had to deal with splinters and broken boards-not safe for my elderly parents or my dog. Pictures were deceiving. They show a big pretty yard with water access. Not the case. The nice neighbors offered use of their water access to get the kayaks in. Went to fish but because the sailboat is permanently docked at the end of the pier-it was difficult to fish and the 4 of us couldn’t fish at one time. 😖 Overall would never stay here again-or rent from these owners. The rental company was fabulous!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unbelievably Peaceful

This property is perfect for a quiet get away. The house is extremely clean and well equipped. It appears to be recently renovated and furnished with nice high end furniture, linens and housewares. Maria was easy to deal with. Check in and out were very smooth. The living room and sun room have very comfy furniture. Plenty of seating for lounging or napping. The beds are comfortable and furnished with very nice linens. Bathrooms have plenty of towels and are roomy. Kitchen is well equipped for whatever you might want to cook. Nice cookware, dinnerware and hardware. Honestly, this house was so well stocked, we realized we didn't need half the stuff we brought. There are plenty of towels, sheets, blankets, throws, paper towels, toilet paper... you name it. The deck is a bit dated but has new adirondack chairs for lounging ... both high and low. There was low boat traffic but just enough to keep your attention and give you something to look at. The yard is VERY large. It gives you plenty of privacy. Oriental is nearby (5 mins)... great little grocery store, restaurants, parks, etc. People here are VERY friendly. Everyone waves. We took this trip to disconnect from work and it did not disappoint. I cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with beautiful views. We hope to go back again. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
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