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Charming 2-bedroom house in Elizabeth Ci...

This cozy, detached home sits along a peaceful side road, not far from VA Beach to the north, OBX to the south, and the handsome Albemarle Sound just a few mins. away. This space is designed for comfort with an refreshed kitchen, bedrooms, full...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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
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...

Private Riverfront Retreat - Just outsid...

Gated private and secluded riverfront getaway just outside of town with simple access to Interstate 17. Electronic gate to access the property. Property is protected by a privacy fence that extends all the way to the river and mature trees provide...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Chowan Arts Council

Visitors taking a stroll along Edenton's scenic and historic waterfront should make a stop at the small and stately Chowan Arts Council. As the town's only non-profit arts gallery, visitors are welcome to poke around the small space to admire the...

Elizabeth City Abode w/ Fenced Yard, Nea...

Appreciate a memorable stay at this bright bungalow in the heart of Elizabeth City, NC! Located just 1 mile from the Pasquotank River and local hotspots like the Museum of the Albemarle, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental makes it painless to...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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...

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...

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...