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Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths

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Calm water on a beautiful morning.
The Cottage faces the Pamlico River
River facing living area with room for family activities
Living room leads straight to the porch. Enjoy a game or a meal at the table.
Family game & movie nights create lasting memories!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Belhaven, NC
  • Belhaven Memorial Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Goose Creek State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Washington, NC (OCW-Warren Field)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

East

2 Single Beds

Top

1 Queen Bed

West

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths

Book Your Perfect Summer Getaway at Pamlico Cottage — Summer Season: June 15 – September 14 - 4-Night minimum during the Summer Season. 10% Discount for a 7 night stay!

Wake up to breathtaking water views and end each day with unforgettable sunsets at Pamlico Cottage, your peaceful retreat on the Pamlico River in Eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re seeking adventure on the water or quiet relaxation on the porch, this charming vintage cottage has everything you need for a stress-free, memory-making getaway.

Why You’ll Love Staying Here:
• Waterfront Relaxation: Soak up stunning 4-mile views across the river from the large screened-in porch, perfect for morning coffee, afternoon naps, or evening cocktails.
• Wildlife & Waterfront Wonders: Watch bald eagles, ospreys, herons, and dolphins glide by right from your front-row seat on the 100-foot pier.
• Private Swimming & Sunsets: Wade into the sandy-bottom river from the swim deck and ladder. End your day with front-row sunset views from the pier’s large deck.
• Adventure-Ready: Two kayaks, inflatable paddle boards, and floats are included—just grab your life jacket (provided) and head out.
• Pet-Friendly Fun: Bring your furry friend along (pet fee applies)—they’ll love it as much as you do!

Inside the Cottage
• Sleeps 6 guests comfortably
• 3 cozy bedrooms & 2 full baths
• Outdoor shower in a private 3-season bathroom (open mid-March–November)
• Fully stocked kitchen with everything from an air fryer to an ice cream maker
• Washer/dryer for your convenience
• Games, Roku TV, DVD library & comfy gathering spaces
• Dining for 6 indoors plus river-view seating options

Thoughtful Touches & Sparkling Clean
• All linens (mattress pads, sheets, blankets, and more) are freshly laundered between guests
• High standards for cleaning and sanitizing
• Supplies provided: hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, bug spray & sunscreen

Easy Check-In & Added Comfort
• Contact-less check-in with keyless entry
• Charcoal grill available (please bring charcoal)
• Wood stove for cozy nights (bring firewood)
• Exterior security cameras for your peace of mind

Local Adventures Await
• Visit historic Bath Village (25 mins), NC’s oldest town and once home to Blackbeard
• Ride the free Bayview Ferry to Aurora and explore the Aurora Fossil Museum
• Head to Belhaven (20 mins) for boutique shopping and delicious dining at Spoon River, Jack’s Neck Tavern, or Fish Hooks Café

Pamlico Cottage is your perfect place to unwind, explore, and reconnect—with nature, your loved ones, and yourself. Summer dates fill up fast—book now to get 15% off your summer week stay and start counting down to riverfront bliss!

Property manager

Mary Haviland
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$75 Pet Fee Per Stay Applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping inside the Cottage.
Exterior Security Cameras - exterior security camera on the front side facing the water and one facing the parking area at the back of the Cottage

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belhaven

Located in Belhaven, this cottage is on the waterfront. North Carolina Historic Bath and Marsh House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lawson Shore and Cedar Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Belhaven, NC

What's nearby

  • Belhaven Memorial Museum - 20 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Marsh House - 25 min drive - 31.8 km
  • North Carolina Historic Bath - 29 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Goose Creek State Park - 40 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - 47 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fisheries - ‬88 min drive
  • ‪Foster's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pamlico Cottage - Waterfront near Bath & Belhaven - Pet Friendly - 3 Bds 2 Baths located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Lawson Shore and within 16 miles (25 km) of Cedar Island and Northside Community Park. Belhaven Memorial Museum and Belhaven City Hall are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 116 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Charming!

Beautiful stay! So peaceful, just what we need. Looking forward to a return stay. Thank you Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

What a wonderful place

We had the most wonderful time in the cottage. What a treasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela L.

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

Quaint Cottage for a Fishing Trip

House is very interesting! It appears to be a custom, hand-built cottage. The interior is filled with nautical tchotchkes, a dozen oil lamps, many great books to read and games to play, and loads of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tempe C.

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

A little slice of Heaven

We had an amazing weekend at Pamlico Cottage. The home was adorable and well stocked. We wanted for nothing. Of course the view was spectacular and time on the water was a blessing. We will look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon O.

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

Comfortable cottage right on the water

Had a great 3 night stay. The cottage had everything we needed and the location was super convenient for going on the boat with the ramp 5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

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

Pamlico cottage getaway

We had a great time at the pamlico cottage. Great views, clean house, everything you could need available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

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

Peaceful retreat

The cottage was so peaceful and quiet. The only sounds were the birds and the water lapping on the shore. Great for relaxing. We even saw dolphins swimming in the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Beautiful getaway

We all really enjoyed our visit to the Pamlico Cottage. The views were spectacular and the cottage was like home and had everything we needed to enjoy each other’s company. We will be back!!! Thank you Mary!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

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

Great views

House was exactly as advertised. Has everything you could need & then some. Absolutely gorgeous views. Easy check in, property owner fast to respond (had questions before trip not during stay). Very quiet neighborhood, friendly neighbors. Great fishing from dock, saw dolphins daily.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great semi-secluded get-away

very quiet rustic setting, great water views. very clean but (surprisingly) some of the floor boards spring-board when you step on them. The pier was great and a nice place to relax. There was no ladder to access the water but the pier was acceptable. We are retired, so water access was not needed anyway. Be careful getting in and out of the show-tub unit, there are no hand holds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Great stay!

Not only is the view amazing but Mary thought of everything you’ll need. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Amazing Place!

This was the most restful vacation i have ever had! I took my elerly mother for a week with just the 2 of us. I left ffor the military when i was 20 and have always lived far away- This week was about giving my mother and myself a week to just enjoy each others company and to just relax, reminisce, read and enjoy the views of the River This cottage was the ideal place to do so! Our host had the cottage stocked with many items you would not find at a typical VRBO. The pier and the view was amazing and the decor of the cottage was a perfect addtion! The town of Belhaven is a small town that has a Food Lion and several places to eat. If you are looking for a place to get away- just relax and be away from the craziness of life- i highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Tundra Swans Weekend

We needed a convenient place to spend our weekend and see the migrating swans. The cottage was perfect - it has such charm, lovely unique furnishings and anything and everything you would need. The view is stunning and the host is wonderful. We want to come back - try another season. Serenity!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Beautiful View

Cozy cottage with comfortable beds and exceptional view. Quite windy while we were there, so no kayaking, but owner provides lots of board games and dvds. Unfortunately we never saw any eagles, pelicans, osprey or dolphin, but we had a great time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobby l.

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

Everything you need and more

This delightful cottage is the perfect retreat with a ideal location on the water, very gracious host, and everything and more you need for a relaxing easy getaway in bellhaven. We will be back for more fishing, kayaking, cooking and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

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

Second Time Here

Had a great time again, our goal was to fish, and relax, and it didn't disappoint! The weather was decent and the fishing was excellent, off the dock out back we caught several flounder and redfish. For those of you looking to fish, at the end of the dock on the left hand side there is a grass flat and some old dock debris about 30 yards off the dock (stand facing the left corner piling and cast, we caught almost all our fish in that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Belhaven

Wonderful cottage for an older place. We loved it and it brought back so many good memories of my younger years oon the Pamlico river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Durham NC

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

Perfect place to relax

We were pretty lazy but that’s what we needed ! Nice quiet place right on the water. Host had thought of everything! We didn’t need to bring anything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We had an awesome time. Mary was more than accommodating. The house is located in a picturesque location. We spent most of our time out on the dock. The kids loved swimming and fishing. I enjoyed wildlife watching and kayaking. The fossil museum in Aurora is well worth the trip. We will definitely be back in the future. I was very sad I had to checkout after our week was over. Hopefully one day we can stay in this area permanently.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

One of a kind place

Amazing place Couldn’t ask for a better host Must go!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

yvonne p.

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

Comfortable

Relaxed, serene
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

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

Cottage was awesome.

Seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

River Cottage

This river cottage is adorable! Mary is super friendly, excellent at communicating and so thoughtful in all of the extras she provided. We will be back! Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reese R.

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

River stay

Great relaxing stay on the river. Sunsets are amazing and the outside shower was perfect! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

A lovely escape for our family

Mary is a wonderful hostess with prompt communication and a true gift for thinking of it all. We had gone to the grocery store before we arrived and ended up not needing many of the things we had bought. The panoramic views of the water in the main living space was our favorite place to spend a rainy day putting together a puzzle, listening to music or watching movies. The decor is so charming, the beds comfortable. We were looking for a relaxing escape from the city and that’s exactly what we got!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Haviland

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Originally from New Jersey, I arrived in Eastern North Carolina in 1997 and have called it home ever since. I raised my 3 children in nearby Tarboro, NC. A friend introduced us to River Life and as soon as we saw Pamlico Cottage we knew this was our little piece of heaven. The kids are grown now, enjoying their own lives in various parts of the country. My new nickname is Go-Go and I enjoy visiting my grandchildren!

I've also moved to a new house in the country and have created a large garden. These recent life changes mean less time for me at Pamlico Cottage, so I decided to share it with others who love being near the water, relaxing, and enjoying the local wildlife. As a former Bed and Breakfast owner, I know how rejuvenating a get-away can be and I'm happy to invite you to spend some time at Pamlico Cottage!

Why they chose this property

The Cottage is on a quiet gravel drive with friendly neighbors who might invite you for coffee or cocktails, but will also give you as much privacy as you desire. Built in 1956, the Cottage has just enough vintage charm to satisfy my love of all things with a history, but is easily maintained and updated as needed. The views of the River from the screened-in porch, the living room, and all 3 bedrooms are spectacular!

What makes this property unique

All rooms are good-sized and decorated to enjoy a casual weekend lifestyle with painted floors, a screened-in porch, and vintage rattan furniture. The kitchen contains everything but the food and guests are invited to use whatever is there. All bed linens, bath towels, even beach towels, are provided for our guests. There is a washer & dryer in case a surprise storm catches you outside!

Guests enjoy watching the River change throughout the day at the end of the pier; dolphins regularly swim by.

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English

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