Bed and breakfast inns and small inns are Beaufort's specialty. Read on to find a variety of accommodations in Beaufort, NC, that include B&Bs, small inns and guest houses. See also our Beaufort Hotels section for additional options for your overnight stay.
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The price codes reflect an average figure for double occupancy in the peak season from April through October. As always, it's best to verify the information that is important to you — including acceptable forms of payment — when making your reservations.
$ Less than $100
$$ $101 to $125
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In the heart of Beaufort's historic district, the 36-room Inlet Inn is right on the waterfront and offers views of Taylor's Creek, Rachel Carson Preserve and its wild horses, Beaufort Inlet and, in the distance, the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. All rooms are large and have private baths, refrigerators, coffeemakers, hairdryers, cable TV and free high-speed wireless Internet. First and second floor rooms have a king bed, sofa, and large private porches with rocking chairs. Six of the first floor rooms even have working fireplaces and recliners. Third-floor rooms offer two queen beds and a wonderful window seat for views all the way to the Beaufort Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Guests will enjoy a warm continental breakfast of muffins, bagels and juice delivered to their room each morning. A courtyard garden, the rooftop Widow's Walk and an on-site meeting room are also available for guests' use year round. The Inlet Inn's central location makes it easy to take full advantage of all of Beaufort's attractions and activities.
Langdon House Bed & Breakfast $$$-$$$$The innkeepers and restorers of the Langdon House (c. 1733) extend the hospitality of good friends and provide all the extras that give their guests a personalized experience of Beaufort. Each of the four guest rooms has a queen-size bed and a private bath and is furnished with antiques in keeping with the old Colonial/Federal home. The latest renovation is their "Master Guest Room" with an extra-large whirlpool bath for two and an open shower as well as other amenities. Come here to relax; sleeping late is considered a compliment to the innkeepers. The hallmark of the innkeepers' hospitality is a full breakfast, served until 11 AM. A hearty serving of fresh fruit is followed by one of the house specialties, such as stuffed French toast, Belgian waffles or Mexican cuisine, if your appetite is adventuresome. They are happy to cater to special diets and preferences. Credit cards and personal checks are accepted. Bring a change of clothes and a good attitude, and they'll take care of the rest.
This 1860s, two-story Victorian home, complete with gingerbread trim, is a charming bed and breakfast with seven guest rooms. The location is perfect — in the heart of the Beaufort Historic District and just a few steps from the harbor. Each spacious room with private bath has a distinctive character. Two romantic suites have king-size canopied beds and Jacuzzis. A stay at the inn includes an expanded continental breakfast served in the dining room or on the inviting wrap-around front porch. Guests enjoy fresh-baked muffins, cakes and breads, fruit, cereal and fresh-roasted coffee. The hosts can assist with daytrip plans, dinner reservations or flowers. Beach chairs and bicycles are available. Relax on the cool porches overlooking the inn's expansive herb and flower garden. All rooms have cable TV and wireless high-speed Internet service.
This two-story home with its luxurious wrap-around porch offers the charm of a Victorian summer at the shore. The interior is decorated with family heirlooms and antiques that reflect the charm of the home. The Captain's Quarters is proud to offer hospitality with "quiet elegance," making guests feel right at home upon arrival. You'll find Ms. Ruby, Capt. Dick Collins and their daughter Polly to be delightful, welcoming hosts. Be sure to ask Capt. Dick Collins about what brought him to Beaufort — his enthusiasm and love for the area are contagious. The three upstairs bedrooms feature private powder rooms and baths. House traditions include Ms. Ruby's fresh "riz" biscuits, full continental breakfasts and complimentary beverages to welcome the sunset each evening. The Collins family will gladly help you with area information and dinner reservations as well as provide you with the use of a computer, wireless Internet service and a fax machine. The Captain's Quarters has been rated "Excellent" by the North Carolina Bed & Breakfast Association. Payment by personal check is preferred.
Located on N.C. Highway 101, a half-mile north of the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 East, County Home B&B is just minutes from Beaufort's famed historic district. Known as the County Home, it is one of the town's most interesting buildings and is Beaufort's only bed and breakfast listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1913-14, before the days of Social Security and welfare, it was operated by Carteret County for 29 years as a house for the area's "poor, aged and infirm." The building's architectural and cultural interest kept it safe from demolition but not deterioration until it was bought by Terry and Nan O'Pray for restoration into a bed and breakfast. Because of the building's simple yet classic design, don't expect the stereotypical Victorian home most imagine for a bed and breakfast. Instead, you'll find ten private, individually decorated efficiency suites complete with comfortable, charming decor. Its location and backyard pavilion on 2 acres make it an ideal getaway for weddings, family reunions or special weekends. Tell your family and friends you're going to the poorhouse where Southern hospitality is spoken with a Northern accent. Children are always welcome, and pets are allowed in special pet-friendly rooms.
Cousins Bed and Breakfast in downtown Beaufort, known for a sumptuous breakfast, is also the only bed and breakfast that allows you to do a little shopping in your nightgown at the on-site shop. Martha and Elmo Barnes offer two air-conditioned rooms with private baths, furnished with an island motif. Located in the Historic District, Cousins resides in the Jarvis-Brown House, circa 1820, and is right across from the historic Carteret County Courthouse. Cousins' tariff covers an incomparable full breakfast prepared by Elmo, who is a master chef and has published his own cookbooks. Cooking classes are also available for small groups, so ask Elmo for details. Whether you're a guest or not, make sure you visit their shop, Martha's Collection of Spices & Gifts, which is full of wonderful items for yourself or to take home as a gift. (See our Shopping chapter for more information.)
Old Seaport Inn, located in the Historic District of Beaufort, is just steps away from the Beaufort Historic District and the Beaufort waterfront. From there you can enjoy unique shopping, fine dining or take a trip to the outer islands where you can spend as much time as you like. The Old Seaport Inn offers three uniquely furnished guest rooms, each with a private bath. A full breakfast is served daily. The inn is plaqued by the Beaufort Historic Commission as the Gibble-Delamar House c. 1866. The Old Seaport Inn has two separate porches, one upstairs and one downstairs, that welcome you to relax with a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a good book along with sea breezes. Located on the first floor is the Cotter Hurst Gallery, where you can view the works of your host, Mary Cotter Hurst BFA, MFA. The gallery includes Mary's limited-edition etchings, wood cuts and original oil paintings. The Old Seaport Inn is one of Beaufort's oldest and finest bed and breakfast inns.
Leave the hustle and bustle behind. Located at the beginning of Scenic U.S. Highway 70 East, in the Down East community of Otway, the Otway House features private rooms (one king and three queens), each with a full private bath and decorated with antique and reproduction furniture. Rooms have cable TV, wireless Internet, hairdryers and other amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast of coffee or tea, juice and fruit with their choice of pancakes, French toast or eggs, as well as a choice of bacon or sausage. Pet guests are accommodated in kennel facilities with cots, shade-screened runs, fans or heat. Pets can relax in comfort while you go to the beach or play in the new safe, quarter-acre fenced play field. This is a relaxing, quiet place to stay with a wonderful front porch surrounded by mature pecan trees and beautiful butterfly gardens. Located between Beaufort and Harkers Island, Otway House is convenient to the area's beaches, boat-launch sites, historic sites, Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Down East communities. This is the perfect lodging if you like being pampered in the countryside.
