
Waterfront holiday rentals in James City
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Explore 30 holiday rentals in James City

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James City holiday rentals start at £52 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
10 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
30 of James City holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across James City rentals

4.9 Average rating
James City stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront rentals in James City
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Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!
This is the number one rated vacation rental in New Bern. waterfront, home in the historic Riverside District! Located on 1/2 acre on the banks of the Neuse River, this 3050 sqft 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. Sleeps 12, Unwind with your loved ones on the natural stone patio. Whether you spend your days lounging on the shore or casting your line off our brand new 126' dock. This is what vacations are made of. We host many wedding parties and families due to our central location to wedding venues.

Waterfront Getaway with kayaks, jonboat, & fishing
This cozy cottage with amazing reading retreat is perfect for the adventurer at heart. Waterfront with 2 kayaks and a small boat with oars (trolling motor and battery for rent). 3 miles to the Beach. Fish for flounder, drum, crabs, etc from the backyard. Use the kayak or boat to explore a sand bar or just float around the Marsh. The View is amazing! Steps from the water. The home is on a Busy Road but once you enter the sunroom you feel like you are in paradise. There will be some road noise.

River Watch Retreat
You will not forget your stay at the River Watch Retreat, and will want to tell your friends. This beautiful cabin offers a full NW view of the Carolina Blue Sky and setting sun on ENC's Trent River. Interior is paneled in locally sourced Poplar with Cedar accents. Beadboard and custom ceramic tile compliment the bathroom. Sleeping options: foldout couch downstairs and futon in loft. *Watch Bald Eagles, Geese, Heron and Osprey from 2 elevated decks a stone's throw from the water!

Comfy in-law suite on Hayward Creek with pool
Enjoy your own private entrance to an in-law suite (1 bedroom apt) attached to house separated with double locked secure door in the hall. Quartz counters, kitchen, LR/DR, queen bed, full size bath with bar handles, door to own patio to fenced pool. Safe for women traveling alone. 8 min to hospital & 10 min downtown. Boardwalk is closed for repairs-woods wetlands to Haywood creek overlooking Croatan National Forest. You may see deer, otters, Egrets or turtles No pets, no smoking or vaping

"Once Upon A Tide" Waterfront cottage
Miles of breathtaking water views looking towards Swansboro from this riverfront cottage that has been newly renovated inside & out. A mile dirt road takes you off the beaten path & a private setting on the end of a dirt lane with only a few other fishing cottages. You will love the peace & quiet & refreshing breezes. Enjoy sunrises/sunsets from the pier! Access to kayaks, canoe & 2 paddleboards. Enjoy the ospreys dive bomb for fish, an occasional dolphin, & other birdlife.

Drake's Cove -Waterfront Oasis
This Waterfront Home is located in the gated resort community of Fairfield Harbour. Bring your boat or fish from the backyard. Swim, Play Tennis & work out at the Community Rec Center. Play a round of golf. Take a walk along the greenway. Watch the family play cornhole in the backyard. Play a board game or enjoy our 80's Style Arcade Games. Take advantage of the high-speed internet and then watch a Disney movie on the big screen tv. Welcome to Drake's Cove!

We call it The Point….
If you are an artist, fisherperson, kayaker, boater or just someone who wants to chill, you will love this. It’s quirky, private, artsy and has soul to refresh yours. Our waterfront paradise sits on a point on Queens Creek with a 180-degree view of the quarter-mile-wide estuary, just upriver from the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 miles from the ocean. We’ve rehabbed a 1959 fishing cottage, 2 bed, 2 bath surrounded by glass w/ kitchen and living facing the water.

The Grey Goose (Waterfront) Historic New Bern - Private Beach - BRING YOUR BOAT!
Waterfront cottage just six minutes to historic downtown New Bern. Beautiful place on deep water Brices Creek excellent for swimming, boating, fishing, crabbing, kayaking. Enjoy your own private expansive sand beach right on the waterfront. Take a relaxing nap in our beach hammock or sit in one of our comfortable beach chairs with your toes in the sand and drink of choice in your hand. You also have use of a shared dock off to the side of the property.

Dockside Daze/Sunday checkout 5pm/Riverfront
Dockside Daze is a beautiful waterfront home overlooking the Neuse River. Relax on the back deck with a glass of wine while watching the sunset view of the New Bern skyline. It’s just a five-minute drive to historic downtown New Bern where you will find great restaurants and plenty of unique, local shops. This property does not have sufficient parking for trailers. Due to allergies, no pets. Check out 5:00pm Sundays only.

Water Lover's Retreat: dolphins for neighbors
Welcome to our waterfront open floor plan studio-cottage. Wake to panoramic views of Swansboro and the White Oak River. Fish, kayak, dolphin watch, and enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the decks. Easy paddle to Jones, other intracoastal islands and to Swansboro for lunch. A ~15 minute drive will take you to the Emerald Isle beaches or Swansboro to walk the historic district and visit the many shops and restaurants

Carriage House on the Neuse River
It is a perfect place to rest and relax and enjoy country, river life. The carriage house is 650 sq feet of open living space with a full bath, queen size bed, living area and full size kitchen on the second floor of our carriage house. It is private. There is a deck with wonderful views of boating and sunsets. You have access to our dock for sun bathing, fishing and swimming.

Dot's Spot!
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful and quiet place during ur stay. Enjoy a walk down to private beach and have a bonfire or doing some fishing off dock. The beach is shared with owner and 2 other airbnb's on the same property of 8 acres. owner lives on property, so please be respectful with house rules during ur stay.
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in James City
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Historic Swansboro "Seaside Bliss"

Blue Heron Shack

Pet friendly 1 bedroom unit with a view!

Why Knot Getaway. Rooftop with WaterView! Unit F

Beach Happy

New! Oceanfront 2bd/2ba - Penthouse View!

The Big Rock Studio | Waterview Balcony + Walkable

Sailor’s Choice @ Blackwell Point Marina
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The Yates Cottage

Welcome to Sailors' Haven

Coastal Retreat on Waterway w/Hot Tub

Captain’s Quarters - Private Beach Access!

Toes in the sand, drink in hand! 4BD on Ocean

Beachfront Family Oasis | Sleeps 12 - Hen House

Amazing Views: Private Estate-(with Jacuzzi)

Crew Bern House
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OceanFront MillionDollarView- Top Floor, Panoramic

Cozy On-the-Beach w/ Private Deck

OS112 Steps to ocean, Wi-Fi, pool, w/d onsite

Blue Space - a couples retreat

Private Beach Access | Pool | Kitchen | Pet OK

BREATHTAKING VIEWS/ DIRECT OCEAN FRONT

Serenity by the Sea, cozy beachfront with a view

Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Condo | 1st Floor | Sleeps 8
When is the best time to visit James City?
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