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2026 History Guide

Waterfront Beauty! Incredible Sunsets, E...

Absolutely Amazing Sunsets, Water Vistas and a variety of Exotic Birds! A Cavernous and Cozy Living area with a Big Screen TV, Substantial Table, Loveseat and Couch. ...

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

Stay Downtown on Historic Main St.

Come stay in our entirely furnished 1 bedroom apartment downtown in the historic district on Main St. You'll be one block from our handsome waterfront, our downtown eateries, entertainment, and brewery. You'll have your own reserved parking spot...

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

Waterfront Beauty! Incredible Sunsets, E...

Absolutely Amazing Sunsets, Water Vistas and a variety of Exotic Birds! A Cavernous and Cozy Living area with a Big Screen TV, Substantial Table, Loveseat and Couch. ...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Williamston, Martin County

Let nature's gifts lift your spirit in Martin County. Cast your line for striped bass in the Roanoke River. Watch horses with precision and grace compete at the Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center. Camp on unique platforms in the tributaries...

NEW! Historic Elegance in the Heart of E...

**Historic Elegance in the Heart of Elizabeth City – 4BR, 3BA**Step into timeless appeal with this elegantly restored 1915 home located inthe sought-after Northside Historic District of Elizabeth City. With itsoriginal millwork, grandiose...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...

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...

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...