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

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 appreciate 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. Northwest Creek Marina and New Bern Grand Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Isaac Taylor Garden and Havelock Tourist & Event Center.

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)
• Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Rental property booking tips:

Getting the best rental home value:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To find the best value, try shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Morehead City area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to choose and book the rightvacation home:

• Choose a group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the 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 rental home search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before booking your rental. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs could be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Some things to know before you go:

• Get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Upon arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors bothering your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything at check-out. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent reviews to propel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.