Beaufort

Inlet Inn
601 Front St

601 front street, +1-252-728-3600 or +1-800-554-5466, (http://www.inlet-inn.com/). 36 rooms some waterfront, complimentary continental room-service breakfast. $75 non-waterfront, weekday off-season - $155 waterfront, weekend peak season.

Carteret County Home B&B
Bazzle lane

299 highway 101, +1-252-728-4611, (http://www.carteretcounty...). 10 rooms. a county home dating from 1914, and beaufort's only bed and breakfast listed on the national register of historic places. kitchenette with fridge, complimentary breakfast juice, fruit, yogurt, warm muffins and bagels, tea and coffee, complimentary wine, two gas grills, croquet, darts and an old piano. guest bicycles available. $85 - $105.

Pecan Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast
701-799 Ann St

116 queen street, +1-252-728-6733 or +1-800-728-7871, (http://www.pecantree.com/). 7 rooms. originally a masonic lodge and schoolhouse in 1866. three breezy porches, a 5,000-square-foot flower and herb garden, and a bountiful complimentary continental breakfast. $100 - $140 off-season, $130 - $175 peak season.

Beaufort Inn
101 Ann Street

101 ann street, +1-252-728-2600 or +1-800-726-0321, (http://www.beaufort-inn.com/). 44 rooms some overlooking gallant's channel, exercise room and outdoor hot tub, a boat slip and bicycles for rent. a hot breakfast is served in the dining room; owner katie etheridge's breakfast pie with egg, sausage and cheese is delicious.

The very nature of Beaufort is sort of anti-giant-chain-hotel; instead, the town has several quaint bed-and-breakfasts and vacation rentals for visitors who are looking for a little something special to complete their stay.

The Cedars by the Sea

305 front street, +1-252-728-7036, (http://www.cedarsinn.com/). 12 rooms. built around 1768, internationally recommended and awarded the title of one of north carolina's ten best inns. private baths, antique tubs and fireplaces. $130 - $180.

Sunset Lane Condos
+1-877-690-8382

Charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, located in the Historic District just steps from downtown shopping and dining. $150-$200/nt $750-$1200/wk.

Langdon House Bed and Breakfast

135 craven street, +1-252-728-5499, (http://www.langdonhouse.com/). 4 rooms. built in 1733 with first and second floor porches, a parlor and landscaped gardens. a two-course full breakfast is served in the morning, including fresh fruit, belgian waffles and stuffed french toast. $78 - $115 off-season, $88 - $125 peak season.

Anchorage House Bed and Breakfast

211 turner street, +1-800-934-9968, (http://www.anchoragehouse.net/). 4 rooms. an 1866 gothic revival cottage with a gift shop, porch and foyer for relaxing, pine floors and electric simulated wood-burning stoves. $75 - $150.

The Red Dog Inn

113 pollock street, +1-252-728-5954, (http://www.thereddoginnbb.com/). 3 rooms. dog-friendly accommodations, with a bottomless candy jar and pine floors. $90 - $140 off-season, $100 - $150 peak season.

If you want someplace less intimate but with a similar down-home feel, there are a couple of larger inns in town:

Beaufort Bungalow Vacation Rentals

1527 front street, +1-877-690-8382. luxurious 3 bedroom, 3 bath, private suites, decorated with antique reproductions and oriental rugs. $175-$225/nt $900-$1300/wk. beaufort bungalow (http://www.nccoastvacatio...)

Delamar Inn Bed and Breakfast

(http://www.bbonline.com/n...). 4 rooms. built in 1866 and considered by many to be beaufort's most authentic historic bed and breakfast. antique guest rooms, three common sitting areas, an upper and lower porch, an english courtyard garden and a complimentary continental breakfast. $88 - $124.