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Begin your relaxation at this welcoming home, where stunning water views create a serene atmosphere. From the elegant bathtub to the covered front porch, every detail invites you to unwind and indulge in 'grill aromatherapy' from supper sizzling on the grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC

Show stopping water views sparkle in the sun most everywhere you look from this welcoming and super tidy home! Begin your relaxation in the lovingly maintained surroundings, or head right out into spectacular nature. Whether you'd prefer to be under the "dreaming tree," or out on the dock, just about a 30 second walk away, you'll surely find a way to calm the pulse and center the spirit. Perhaps you'll head out for a day of fishing and come back for a soak in the elegant bathtub? Then rock your worries away on the covered front porch while you indulge in "grill aromatherapy" as supper gently sizzles?
If you feel like rejoining civilization, please do so with charm in mind--take a ten minute drive into Oriental. There's plenty to enjoy in the way of dining, shopping, village life, and a ramp to launch your boat down at the end of Midyette Street. From there, it's not far to plenty more destinations that make great day trips, from New Bern (35 minutes) to Atlantic Beach (42 miles + free ferry ride).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Rules

Guests must have previous positive reviews through VRBO and no negative reviews. Please park only in front of store that is to the right of the home.

If bringing boat, please provide proof of current boat registration/insurance, and sign provided liability waiver. Launch is 301 Midyette St Oriental

Kayak/dock/waterfront use is at your own risk. Do not kayak if inexperienced. Lifejacket must be worn at all times. Covered boat slip not to be used.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Creek: know where your children are at all times.

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
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 Merritt, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sea Gate Marina and Sound of Freedom Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park. With kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Merritt travel guide
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Merritt, NC

What's nearby

  • dog golden retriever playing with Asian family in park
    Oriental Dog Park
    30 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Christmas Wreath hanging from a light post in Union Point Park, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
    Union Point Park
    60 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Kennel Beach
    51 min drive - 43.0 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    60 min drive - 60.5 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina
    61 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Silos Restaurant
    28 min drive
  • Brantley's Village Restaurant
    29 min drive
  • Tiki Bar
    31 min drive
  • Village Food Emporium
    29 min drive
  • Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar
    31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 20 miles (32 km) of Bayboro Community Park, Alliance Recreation Park and Pamlico Co Heritage Center. Town of Grantsboro and Pamlico Community College are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Coffee Creek Cottage: A tranquil, waterfront escape minutes from Oriental, NC Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Pleasant and relaxin

Love the Quietness the beautiful surroundings. All around just a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dicy T.

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

A home away from home!

The house was charming with every modern upgrade to make our visit so pleasant.The sunsets were lovely and it was very quiet and peaceful. Our dogs loved the area as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana T.

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful time at the secluded property. We enjoyed the marina, and got beautiful photos there. Boat ramp we were able to use at the Marina, which is next to the house. The house was very nicely set up, with all the amenities needed, extra towels, linens, blankets, kitchen items. It was as if we were home! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, comfortable cottage in the country. Private dock with boat ramp short drive away. Great place for fishing and crabbing. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and it's a super cute cottage. Perfect for our family of 4 visiting from the Netherlands. Very family friendly. Be aware of the ant piles in the yard after a rain, though. And bring mosquito spray in case the skeeters are out (like they were during this visit)
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis

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

Great place

Really enjoyed staying here. And especially the kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Oriental. The house was great and located on a pretty creek. The kayaks were fun to paddle on. Would love to stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra O.

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

Great Place with water on all sides

Great 2 bedroom 2 bath house with great kitchen and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston D.

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

Nice place to get away and do some fishing

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jameson W. W.

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

Clean quiet getaway

We enjoyed our brief stay. It was a little isolated but its a short drive to Oriental. The place was immaculate and the property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Beautiful

Very pleasant and relaxing, very clean and Mayor was real nice. Will go again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Great Creek Cottage

Perfect cottage for stay near Oriental NC. Clean and exactly as represented in the listing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Very relaxing

Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed watching birds, seeing the fish jump out of the water. Relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Excellent host, beautiful creek and quiet surroundings

Maria was a wonderful host! It was our first visit to the Oriental area. Life take a slower pace there, but there’s more than enough to see and do over a long weekend. Keep in mind that the location is remote, but if that’s what you’re looking for, then it could be a great place for you. Creek was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Maria was so awesome and helpful!

So easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleks D.

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

Wonderful cottage, in the nature

Purpose of our stay was to rest from work, to fish, and relax. The place offers- great fishing deck (that is in shade! due boat covered dock) kayaks to discover the neighborhood and a nice big green lot- where our dog could run. We loved the stay and highly recommend it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

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

Had a great time. Peaceful!!

The rooms were large. The house was clean. Very peaceful and quiet. The traffic was minimum. Large yard and the fishing was fun. We caught a bunch of shrimp with our cast net. Definitely an enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Quiet Gem

Lovely property about 10. minutes from Oriental, NC. This sweet home is on a cul de sac, next to a Marina. We enjoyed taking the kayaks into the main river where we saw Dolphins and River Otter. Our pets were very happy with a large yard. We enjoyed fishing from the spacious dock. When we asked locals where they swim - they encouraged us to check the waterway reports before swimming. After we saw a jellyfish next to the dock and read about the bacteria, out of an abundance of caution, we chose not to swim at the property or in the area. The management was great, answering all our questions. Checking in and out was easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Hidden Gem!!!!

One of the most relaxing vacations of my life! After almost 3 months without a day off I needed a quiet weekend to recharge. The Coffee Creek Cottage checked all my boxes! I rented it for Fri & Sat night. Upon entering & opening the windows I knew that wouldn't be long enough. Messaged Maria, who had been great, friendly and responsive during the reservation process, she easily added a night to my reservation, and I was able to settle up with VBRO all in a few minutes. My cat and I enjoyed the breeze and birds chirping from the rocking chairs on the covered porch, I caught a fish for dinner Saturday, and enjoyed the clawfoot tub. Kitchen was fully stocked with pots/pans/spices. Not having to worry about linens, towels, toilet paper, dish soap made it even more relaxing to be able to pack light! The pictures are deceiving, you don't just get a creek water view, it's a 180 degree view of the creek and nearby river, so even better!!! Only drawbacks I found were while they provided fishing rods, there were no sharp fillet knifes so I butchered it!!! I poached it so presentation didn't bother me, it was tasty :) Also the bed was too firm for my preference. But why would you want to sleep in here! As a 39yr woman and her cat I felt so relaxed and safe here. May have seen half dozen vehicles in the 3 days I was there. So charming.. only thing missing to make it a Nicholas Sparks novel was the strong misunderstood male lol! I can't wait to revisit CCC in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin T.

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

October in Merritt

We absolutely had a blast enjoying our short stay on Coffee Creek. The fishing was good, the towns were quaint and just enough local amenities that you weren’t completely backwoods. The rental is beautifully crafted and made our stay feel extremely luxurious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Great spot

Exactly as advertised. Super clean, easy check-in/out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Oriental visit

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as advertised, clean and the kitchen was well stocked. If I was forced to make a suggestion, it would be to have a ladder added to the dock. In getting in and out of the boat with dogs, I kept planning what I would do if I or the dog fell in because the shore has sharp rocks and barnacles. The house is a delight and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Best VRBO experience

Best experience we have had! Looking forward to the next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

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

Fabulous getaway

We had a lovely time, house is perfect and the area was grand. Kayaking was great fun. Pupsters really enjoyed the open grass and the dock. We will be returning. House exactly as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022