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Cozy, Historic downtown retreat, walk to...

Feel Elizabeth City like a local in this 1-bedroom apartment. The space features a comfortable queen bed and a relaxing bathroom equipped with a hair dryer. Guests appreciate a awesome balance of heating and AC, making it simple to relax no matter...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Swan Quarter

Two stories prevail as to how Hyde Countys seat got its name. One legend has it named for the thousands of swan that came to "quarter" in the this little village at the head of Swan Quarter Bay. The second, less romantic story, says it was named...

New Barn Apartment on 55 acres/waterfron...

Watch the horses graze, walk miles of wooded trails, kayak, swim, appreciate the beach, pet the donkeys, savor the enchanting new home located above a four stall active horse barn. Located 15 mins. from charming downtown Elizabeth City, NC.

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Plymouth and Washington County

The town of Plymouth became the first incorporated town in Washington County in 1787 when Arthur Rhodes divided 100 acres of his Brick House Plantation along the Roanoke River into lots. In its heyday, it was the fifth-largest port in North Carolina...

Modern Farmhouse Retreat, 3BR/3.5BA, Bal...

Welcome to your serene escape in Elizabeth City —a entirely redesigned, farmhouse-inspired 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom apartment that blends modern luxury with rustic appeal. Comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests and is ideal for families, remote...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Columbia, NC

The small town of Columbia, located approximately 45 miles west of the Outer Banks, is a rising star along the central North Carolina coastline. An anchor of the informally named "Inner Banks" region, this small community of less than 1,000...

Private condo, river views, off-street p...

Come stay at our exclusive luxury two-level condo home away from home. This stay features river vistas from Elizabeth City's historic former Ford Assembly building. Feel at home in our condo with personal off-street parking and a private entrance...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Museum of the Albemarle

The Museum of the Albemarle is considered the showpiece of downtown Elizabeth City, and is a must-stop for any new explorer of North Carolina's "Inner Banks." Located along the waterfront within a sprawling and stately green-roofed complex, the...

North Carolina Estuarium

The North Carolina Estuarium is one of the highlights of Little Washington's downtown scene, and for good reason. The 12,500 square foot structure, which has served as an educational center since it was first managed by the Partnership for the...

Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

Penelope Barker House

The Barker House, the notable residence of one of Edenton's most famous citizens of all time, Penelope Barker, is a stunning attraction in more ways than one. The stately white home with a unique brick base and three stories of elite living space is...

Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...