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Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Columbia, NC
  • Place, Vineyards On The Scuppernong
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tyrrell County Visitor Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmetto-Peartree Preserve
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat

Located at the mouth of the Scuppernong River and the Albemarle Sound in Columbia, North Carolina. The Inner Banks of Eastern North Carolina. Relaxing private River front that is great for swimming, fishing, kayaking and boating.
3 BR, 2 Queen, 2 Twin, 1 Hide a Way Queen bed, 2 B, Full set up Kitchen, Den, Dining Room seats 6, 3 seats at Bar, 3 Smart TVs, Direct TV with DVR, VCR/DVD player with a collection of movies and books
Deck with furniture and Gas grill
Swing and Hammock
Pier
Outdoor Shower with hot and cold water
Firepit
Small boat launch access in private canal
Big cypress trees with Spanish moss and shade

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Use Doggie Bags. Clean up Hair. Pet Crate
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking in house, outside only. Pick up butts

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Take all trash to the big trash can at the paved road.
Put keys back in the key box
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please stay on driveway path and parking area as y

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Somerset Place and Jim Catfish Hunter Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vineyards On The Scuppernong and Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Columbia, NC

What's nearby

  • Vineyards On The Scuppernong - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Tyrrell County Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Palmetto-Peartree Preserve - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge - 41 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Lake Phelps - 43 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stick Burnin - BBQ Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Crossing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful sunsets, Cypress trees and Spanish moss retreat located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Vineyards On The Scuppernong, Palmetto-Peartree Preserve, and Tyrrell County Visitor Center. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is 7 mi (11.3 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. 141 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLY M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No frills---just a relaxing stay with awesome views..
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing Clean house
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Waterfront stay

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack J.

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

Place to be with god

Time to share with our lord and savior
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed stay pretty view of water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia A., LEXINGTON

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

Scuppernong Festival

wonderful views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY M.

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

Relaxing

2nd year staying here but certainly wont be the last....we stood outside on the 4th and watched fireworks in 3 different places. We love the homey feel of the rental.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Scott M.

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

Hunting trip

Great location! Beautiful views! Property worked out well for the limited time we actually spent at the house. Home is well equipped for cooking and grilling. Ms Linda is a very nice host! Would welcome the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Fishing Trip

This stay was just to get away from the house and bustle of the. Raleigh area where I work, and to get is some eastern river fishing was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

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

Father Time

Was very relaxing and enjoyable time with my Dad. No worries and no problems was what we were looking for. That is what we got staying here. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Spot

The location was wonderful! A beautiful spot on the Scuppernong river with easy access to the water (4-6 ft deep for a long ways out). We swam, fished, and kayaked and saw dolphins, and osprey right off the dock. The property itself could use an upgrade. The outdoor shower was broken (looked like it hadn't been used in a while), the paddleboat was missing some pedals, and the furniture has seen better days. Owner filed a claim for an older chair; thankfully, we had renters insurance (required?). The uneven floors were noticeable, but didn't bother us. However, except for a couple days of really hot weather, it wasn't noticed, since we were outside enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The host was delightful, easy to work with, and wanted to ensure our stay was great. We enjoyed the great extras for guest use (fishing poles, games, hammock, etc). Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Greg L.

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

Nice view

Beautiful setting once you get to the house but if you are one of those highfalutin people you will not be happy however we are down to earth and don’t get out much so it was just fine for us. It’s not a good place to drive a nice clean car because the driveway is a mess if it rains Parts of it are clay mud holes and you are expected to walk down it and take the trash can but we actually had To go get the trash can so we could use it and it was raining but No biggie just saying and I guess the biggest thing to get used to is the house is un level and I don’t mean a little bit I mean probably 3-4” out of level so take some hot wheels because the hallway would make a great drag strip because it’s really a good downhill race I’m sure may not be a good place to do excessive drinking because I don’t know how you could stand and walk but might be a good challenge who knows but as I said all that really didn’t bother us because we are simple people and it is a beautiful setting… once you get past all the old equipment junk pile and get down the mostly clay driveway no problem for us because I was driving a truck and not a nice car but we still had fun and would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Wonderful vacation spot

We stayed at this wonderful little retreat July 9-16 and we have already started talking about going back. Karen and her family were nothing but accommodating and wonderful. The property was far nicer than the description and photos (and both the description and photos were wonderful). Very small, minor grievances cannot begin to reduce the pleasure of staying on the river. It was a wonderful experience to roll out of bed, grab the fishing rod, and walk down to the water and drop a line (and catch all sorts of fish). In subsequent correspondence with Ms. York, I am pleased to hear she will be updating some features of the home (most notably the television in the living room area). That wasn't a factor for us, as I brought a spare TV I had laying about in the house, but I could see it being a "problem" for others. The property is wonderfully maintained, the views are beautiful, and the remote location is perfect for anyone looking for a getaway. It's only about 50 minutes to Nags Head, too, so, nothing is terribly far away. And the actual town of Columbia, while small, is very pleasant. Local produce, the fish market, the vineyard, and the small-town feel is very, very welcoming and inviting. Truly, it was one of the most relaxing, pleasant vacations (nothing quite prepares you for the view when you turn down the driveway to the house) and I hope to make this little hideaway on the Scuppernong a regular vacation destination (maybe next time I'll be there in the fall - I bet that's just lovely). Cannot recommend highly enough. It will be difficult to leave once you've arrived and settled in. A wonderful vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Cypress and Spanish moss retreat was great. The home was an excellent location for a family retreat of fishing, relaxing, cooking, and fellowshipping. We had no problems and Karen was an excellent host with quick responses to any questions we had. The family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Clean home, comfortable beds and nicely stocked kitchen. We had to leave early due to the possibility of flooding, so that was unfortunate and I hope we get the opportunity to finish our trip at a later date
Beautiful
Our dog loved the water, she especially liked when the waves came to shore
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the kayakingBesutiful sunsets Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kesha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. I especially loved how family friendly the property is for children. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to get to,quiet and peaceful. Spacious property with plenty of shoreline for fishing. House has enough room and is nice. Its not a new home so it has its kinks but nothing that will interfere with your stay. Karen and her family were super nice to deal with and we'll be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Peaceful Property

This was our second visit and we enjoyed our stay once again. This home is very peaceful and exactly what we needed to get away for a few days. Made one side trip but stayed onsite for our other full day to soak up the beauty, peace, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Peaceful

Place was perfect to escape and be present. We fished, had cookouts and campfires. It was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack J.

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

God country

Peace with no understanding ! Thank you Jesus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Magical waterfront location

Scenic spot right on the river with trees, Spanish moss, lapping waves, and marvelous sunsets. The living space itself is a no-frills manufactured home in need of re-leveling, but it’s comfortable, spacious, and has all the basics we needed for our 4-night stay. The location cannot be beaten for the price - great value. Private and quiet, and less than an hour drive to the outer banks beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Work stay

House was exactly what we needed for a 7 day work trip at the papermill in Plymouth. A bit far to drive everyday. Leaving at 5:45 AM and not getting back until after 8 didnt leave much time for the water. But on the water location was good far sunrise and sunset viewing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Great view and wow the stars!!

This home is well kept and very well stocked. It had everything we needed. The view was outstanding, great sunset, and the stars were incredible. Best stars I've seen in decades!! We will be back, maybe when it is warmer. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen York

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This is the home place in which I grew up. I attended Columbia High School. This has the small town charm where you know everyone.

Why they chose this property

This is family owned property. I grew up with my brother on the river-fishing, swimming, canoeing, water skiing and boating. I have enjoyed many years on the river with our family and friends and would like to share this experience with other couples and families. There is nothing as enjoyable like watching the sunset over the mouth of the Scuppernong River and the Albemarle Sound every afternoon.

What makes this property unique

Watching the sunset every afternoon sitting one the deck with my family is what made me fall in love with the River House. We have shared many meals with our family and friends outside. Cooking local seafood. And best of all making home made peach ice cream.

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