Drake's Cove - Private Dock For Your Boat - Vacation rental home in New Bern, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2400 SQUARE_FEET
• Non-smoking property
• Pets welcome (restrictions apply)

This Waterfront Home is in the gated resort community of Fairfield Harbour. Bring your boat or fish from the back yard. You can Swim, Play Tennis & work out at the Rec Center or play a round of golf. Take a peaceful walk along the 4.5 miles of greenway or watch the family play cornhole in the back yard from the deck or covered patio. Play a board game in the game area or take advantage of the high-speed internet and then watch a Disney movie on the big screen tv.

Welcome To Drake's Cove!
The space
We are in the process of having the home elevated an additional 5' to reduce flooding risks during hurricane season. The home will be ready for guests by mid-march. The entire layout will be the same, but there will be a few additional stairs to gain entry to the home. The main living areas are upstairs in this handsome 2-Story home, accepting for a great view of the cove. Located 15 mins. from historic downtown New Bern & 1 hour to Atlantic Beach.

The first floor has a full bath with a deep 6' soaking tub and separate walk in shower, a family room with a 50" 4K Intelligent TV and French doors leading to an outdoor covered patio. There are 3 bedrooms (one king w/ 43" 4K Intelligent TV, one queen and a bunk bed with a full & twin size bed).

On the second floor, you will be greeted by a wall of windows. Settle in, recline and watch a movie on the 65" 4K Intelligent TV, or prepare up a family dinner in the well equipped kitchen featuring a double oven, microwave and dishwasher and gather around the dining room table, taking in the view from this Great Room. The coffee station features a Keurig, a drip coffee maker and an electric tea kettle. The second floor also has a full bath with a combination hottub tub with a rain shower head. You will also find an additional enormous bedroom with two queen beds.

All TV's are SMART TV's with tons of viewing options, but we do not have local channels or LIVE TV. We provide Disney + and HULU. This home has direct access to the water, multiple staircases and is not childproof. Kids are welcome, but must be supervised at all times.

We have one security camera on the front of the home covering the front door and garage and one on the back of the home for the backdoor.

Broad Creek Recreation Center
We can arrange guest passes for 2 adults and kids at the Broad Creek Recreation Center. There is a pool, exercise center, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Tennis Courts & Playground. They do provide towels, so no need to bring any from the home. Additional guests can purchase a day pass at the center for a nominal fee.

Pet Agreement

We adore our dog and are pleased to allow you to bring yours, if he/she is
well behaved. Our preference is not to allow dogs on the furnishings. We recognize this can be a difficult request, so we offer a compromise. If you have a dog that is accustomed to getting on furnishings, please bring a protective blanket to
help protect the furnishings.

A booking with a pet agrees to the following:

I agree that my dog is up to date on all vaccinations and that he/she are on a flea/tick preventive.
I agree to provide my own dog bed and supplies.
I agree to pay a $200 fine if I leave my dog unattended and they cause a disturbance.
I agree to pay for additional cleaning, repair or replacement of any items damaged by my dog. The fear and separation anxiety experienced by many dogs left unattended can result in barking/howling and destruction of floor and door
frames. Please know your dog and do not leave him/her alone in the home, uncrated, if this is a possibility.

I agree to always pick up after my dog.
I agree to keep my dog on a leash always held by me or a responsible individual when outside—and I will remove the leash from my dog only while he/she is at the dog park, or within the confines of the home. I also agree to keep my dog close to me when other people/dogs are around

I understand this is a peaceful subdivision and I agree to prevent my dog from barking excessively or causing any other disturbance while staying at the property.

Pet Restriction- Unfortunately, our insurance company will not allow us to host the following breeds: Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, wolf hybrid of any dog that is a mix that includes one or more of the breeds listed. A Separate Pet Agreement must be signed at booking, if you are bringing your dog.

About the Area

Located in New Bern, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Greater Good Art Gallery and Pepsi Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northwest Creek Marina and New Bern Grand Marina.

Special Instructions

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

• Pets allowed
• Dogs only
• 1 per room (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect rental home experience:

Getting the most from your rental budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Book your vacation home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Many rental management companies supply New Bern area travel guide magazines which will include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your rental Search:

• To start, have your family agree to trip dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Drake's Cove - Private Dock For Your Boat has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our New Bern rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is commonly available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the host before reserving the home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your vacation.
• If there's a certain New Bern beach you are crazy about, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.

Know before you go:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• Document any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a great vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.