The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is The Cala Lily: A Luxury Water Access River Beach Home with Wraparound Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Oriental Dog Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and Pamlico Community College. Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail and Croatan National Forest are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

May 11, 2023

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

Wonderful owner and property manager!

Wonderful to deal with, was super communicative and went out of their way to get info to me when needed. Truly good people handling this vrbo!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg E.

Jun 5, 2024

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

Lovely Getaway

Overall we had a great stay in a lovely property. There was easy access to Oriental and we did some birding in the nearby nature preserve. An hour away were Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. And we did a sunset horseback ride up by the ferry to Okracoke. Plenty to do, including kayaking and biking too! Property itself was lovely and quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Jun 12, 2022

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

Great property

Great house that was well equipped. The property's grounds were magnificent. The grassed lawn with available adirondack chairs to enjoy the view over the Neuse River was great. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and taking in the sights. House is also a short drive to Oriental, which was great for dining options.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Dec 5, 2019

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

Tranquility

We loved our stay at the Calla Lily. The area is wonderful! There is as much or as little as you would like to do. The cottage and the plantation are unique and full of history. Charming. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

April D., Fennimore, Wisconsin

Sep 19, 2011

Family Vacation

My husband and I took my mom,dad and two sons, and stayed here for a week. Aside from some small problems that the owner took care of right away, we had the most relaxing, enjoyable vacation ever. The place was clean, the grounds were perfect, and the area is amazing. Taking fairies to different destinations was a lot of fun and within 30 minutes you can do pretty much anything you want and still come back to an amazing, peaceful property. We will go again.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Jul 18, 2022

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

Call Lilly Neuse riverside

Beautiful home in the private China Grove community. Grounds are Beautiful, public dock. pool and beach were very nice. Extremely quite. Never need to leave the grounds except for bait and food for the humans. Would have been nice if street name was on sign or if listing noted the home was in the private community, this caused a little confusion upon our arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Oct 19, 2017

Fantastic property!

We spent the week of 9/17/17 at Cala Lily cottage with another couple. We could not have been more pleased with the property! The location was perfect for access to the town of Oriental (we were attending sailing school that week). We didn't need to bring anything but food and clothing - the house was completely stocked with loads of towels and every imaginable device for cooking you could possibly need. We loved walking down to the dock for happy hour in the evenings, hoping to catch site of the dolphins. (Only one of us saw them one morning.) We also greatly enjoyed the daily visits from the neighborhood dogs, Moses and Peanut! And don't even get me started on the stars at night - what a show! A place we will definitely hope to rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Michael Y.

Oct 4, 2017

Great location but not clean

Location of house is ideal, but when we arrived the house had not been properly cleaned prior to our arrival. We had to spend a couple of hours doing our own thorough cleaning of the property which is not the way to start a vacation. Rental Company apologized and agreed to compensate us for this, but so far I've heard nothing from them....Disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Ashley S.

Dec 30, 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The advertisement is misleading. It was not water front, you’re behind a large house. Everything in the house is broken and very run down. The shower heads look like they’ve never been replaced or cleaned. The fireplace only works for a few min and then quits. Most of the light switches don’t work. Overall very disappointing as it is clear there is no upkeep of the property. We ended up leaving a day early.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

John D.

Oct 26, 2020

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Poorly maintained

There is water damage in the kitchen. It's bad. They claim it's free of mold, but why not just make the repairs then? Most of the windows upstairs leak. There's a very bad musty smell. Just poorly maintained property, a to z. Wound up getting a refund for the nights we refused to stay there, but that also put us in a precarious position of finding a place with zero time. The realtor seemed accommodating to our issues and concerns, but the property just isn't properly cared for. Not what I expected with a high end rental property.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

dewey b., Cambridge, MD

Jul 19, 2017

Great Location - Great Cottage - NO WIFI or TV

Let me first say that I rarely leave review comments because I do not want to sound like the bunch of whining first worlders that can never truly be satisfied; however, this is such an awesome cottage and location that I feel compelled to do this. As busy professionals my wife and I both planned on working about half-time while on vacation to VPN in to the office. We are very disappointed and upset that we were never able to connect to the internet. We contacted the property manager immediately who sent out a tech but the fix lasted about 30 minutes. We contacted the property manager again and she said to feel free to contact the provider ourselves but they probably wouldn't come back for a week. In addition to the internet we had almost NO cell phone service. We are in the middle of selling our house and were unable to effectively communicate with anyone and were unable to negotiate a rent back agreement from the buyers leaving us effectively homeless since we just got back and go to closing tomorrow. We both have work stacked up that now requires us working additional hours when we need to be home packing. In addition to the lack of internet access and phone service the audio/video equipment was so outdated that we actually watched a movie on a VCR connected to a tube TV that whistled at such a high pitch it gave you a headache (I would have chosen the other option, a DVD, but the disc was missing lol). While I am piling on I guess that I should mention that there is no disposal in the kitchen sink, the hall bath toilet rocks considerably when you sit on it, and the mattress in the guest cottage is about 3" thick with springs missing. This is so easily correctable but unfortunately not corrected. FYI we have been coming down here for over 20 years and usually rent a little closer to Oriental so the phone signal issue was a known risk. The house that we normally stay in was booked so we took a chance on this one. House 8.5 Location 8.5 Amenities 2.0.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Aug 16, 2022

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

Hidden little gem…

Had a wonderful time with family. Thank you for sharing this property for everyone to enjoy!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

May 8, 2022

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

Tranquil and beautiful!!

We loved staying here while Oriental! It is such a charming spot, sitting outside on the back porch, rocking away, listening to the birds sing and seeing the roses all abloom. Very comfortable inside and outside. Definitely recommend this spot.

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Dec 9, 2021

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

Wonderful relaxing vacation home

We enjoyed our stay at the Cala Lily cottage. It was very clean, spacious and well stocked. The kitchen had everything you could need for meal preparation. Plenty of space. The bunkhouse is a great extra space. Gorgeous views, especially from the master bedroom window seat. Thank you for such an enjoyable trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

LIsa R.

Oct 19, 2021

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

Cala Lily River View

Our stay was an unexpected trip to attend a memorial, but the beautiful property helped to brighten our solemn moods. Communication was quick and easy. We will gladly stay here again for an actual vacation. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Sep 21, 2021

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

Great Stay

Everything about the stay was wonderful. The rental company staff were very friendly and the house was very clean. The pool was closed but the little beach area was a great place to swim and play in the sand. The fishing was good as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany J.

Aug 9, 2021

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect getaway for our family. Quaint and quiet and had all the amenities we needed. Unfortunately the weather kept us from enjoying the outdoors such as swimming in in the pool or being on the water but shopping and restaurants were within an hour or less (depending on where we wanted to go). The home was comfortable and clean and we enjoyed every moment of our stay. We look forward to many more trips here!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Jul 26, 2021

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

Another enjoyable stay

We returned to Cala Lily for a second time this weekend. It is such a beautiful location! The weather was gorgeous and there was a wonderful breeze this weekend. We did not get into the River this trip because we were seeing jellyfish but we still enjoyed the beach area as well as the pool. The house itself is very comfortable and the kitchen appeared to have a few new pots and pans that were helpful when it came time to cook!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sahar M.

Jul 23, 2021

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

So great!

The most special property, with all the things we were looking for, we caught tons of fish, swam in the river and pool, cooked with your stocked kitchen, did laundry, enjoyed the Adirondack chairs in the evenings, had a dance party with the kids with the surround sound, and so much more. Would have loved to have had the opportunity to learn more about the historic property! You should advertise this more because your rental is an absolute gem!!! Can’t wait to come back.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Jul 20, 2021

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

Great Experience

This place was more than we expected! The location was perfect for a nice relaxing weekend! They had extra towels blankets sheets and the kitchen was fully stocked. Being able to walk to the pool and the water was awesome! We can not wait to go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Oct 12, 2020

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

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

We had such a wonderful weekend at the Cala Lily! The house was beautiful and very clean. It was very nice that it had many supplies already at the house. Our family enjoyed the front porch and spending the afternoon on the beautiful private beach. Very close to Oriental. We’d love to come back in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B., Raleigh, NC

Aug 27, 2020

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

Solitude and Relaxation

The property was very beautiful and wonderfully maintained. We have two teenagers and it was fun to be able to walk across the grass to the pool, fish from the pier or swim in the river. It was very peaceful and social distancing was very easy at this property. The kitchen had everything we needed and Oriental is a very short drive away if you want to pick up groceries, carry out or fresh off the boat seafood to cook at home! The beds were very comfortable. We liked that there was a washer and dryer there also. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tammy L.

Aug 15, 2020

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

Great location, perfect beach

I really loved the house and the proximity to a beautiful, clean beach front. It was really the best beachfront on a river that I’ve seen. Very clean sand and water, private access, and the new looking pier. The house itself was very clean and comfortable. I loved the layout and the view from upstairs. We were a little confused because you can only sleep 4 people inside as there are only 2 bedrooms. The other “bed” is a pull out sofa in a completely separate, sparsely furnished building, pretty much just the sofa and a mini fridge. The listing advertised a DVD player, but it was only an old box TV with a built in DVD player and VHS player, upstairs in a cabinet in the main bedroom, not in the living room. But they did have cable and HBO channels available. There was an outdoor shower which comes in handy to get sand off, but it was really stained and the shower head was broken. The indoor shower heads were old and covered in limescale, but they worked and the water pressure and temperature was great. The community pool is fenced in next to the largest house in the community and I guess the renters there assumed it was theirs alone, because we kept hearing pointed comments about “their pool” and “their house”. These were very minor issues in the long run, and we had a really great time and would definitely go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

Aug 10, 2020

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

Plan to return!

We had a wonderful experience at the Cala Lily Cottage! The cottage was so inviting and comfortable! We loved the beach area and pool! Homeowners nearby were very friendly! It was like our own private beach which was especially nice during COVID! The property managers were quick to answer any and all questions we had prior to arrival. Wonderful, enjoyable experience!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Aug 7, 2020

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

Nice long weekend

This was the second time we have stayed at this place and looking forward to go back again. Quiet, pool is nice, beach is good and close boat ramp. Good place for kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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