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Southport

The Brunswick Inn
$$$$
301 E. Bay St., Southport
 (910) 457-5278

Since 1800 when it was built as the summer residence of Benjamin Smith, founder of Smithville (Southport) and tenth governor of North Carolina, this Federal-style mansion has looked out over the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. It served as summer residence for Governor Dudley as well. In 1856 the top two floors were rebuilt by Thomas Meares, owner of Orton Plantation around the time of the Civil War. In 1997 Jim and Judy Clary purchased the building and went to work restoring it to its previous grandeur, including preserving the original heart-pine floors, the plaster ceiling moldings, the cathedral shaped pocket doors, the Southport bows over the door and window casings, and the nine working fireplaces. Judy chose rich, vibrant colors that set off the spacious rooms and play up the interesting architecture. In the middle of the dining room stands a huge antique table, handmade in the mountains, above which hangs a crystal chandelier dropping from the second-floor ceiling, through the rotunda. This is where the full, home-cooked, gourmet breakfasts, including homemade pastries, are normally served. Some mornings, though, breakfast is served in the cozy working kitchen in front of the fireplace.

Each beautifully decorated guest room has a private bath and contains a working fireplace for which the proprietors provide a Duraflame log. A well-stocked library, a parlor and an observatory, including telescope, are all available to guests. Afternoon hors d'oeuvre and wine are served, and guests are encouraged to spend some time on the veranda watching the passing scene. 

You will be welcomed by Lizzie Lou, the Sunshine Girl (the resident cat). Don't be spooked by Tony, the whimsical resident ghost who sometimes makes his presence known. Tony was a harpist who played at the inn when balls were common occurrences. He drowned in a boating accident off Bald Head Island in 1882 and has made the inn his home since! More recently, Charles Bronson slept here. The Brunswick Inn was used in the making of several movies, including Summer Catch with Freddie Printz, Jr., The Wedding with Halle Berry and Pirate Kids. RP 04-24-08

Lois Jane's Riverview Inn
$$$
106 W. Bay St., Southport
(910) 457-6701, (800) 457-1152

Owned and operated by fourth-generation descendants of the original owner, this beautifully restored 1892 home is near the old harbor pilot's tower and overlooks the mouth of the Cape Fear River. It is a quiet getaway within easy walking distance of Southport's restaurants, river walk, shops and museums. Porches on the river side of the building are ideal for rocking away the time. Two rooms with private baths and two with a shared bath have queen-size, four-poster beds and period furnishings that have been part of the home for years. Rooms to the front of the inn have expansive river views and access to the second floor balcony. Every morning hot coffee is placed in the upstairs hallway followed by a full Southern-style breakfast in the dining room. Afternoon wine and cheese is a nice way to end the day. Special breakfast arrangements can be made with advance notice. Those interested in a bit more privacy might inquire about the Queen Deluxe Suite. Cancellations require a 72-hour notice for refunds. RP 04-24-08
 

Oak Island

Oak Island Beach House Bed & Breakfast
$$-$$$
4505 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island
(910) 278-1400, (800) 676-9593

If a list of your favorite book titles includes Treasure Island, The Shell Seekers, The Lighthouse Keeper or Beach Music, here is your chance to sleep in a room named after one of them – and decorated to suit. You will find these rooms at the Beach House Bed & Breakfast, the only and by default, the best B & B on Oak Island. The house was built by one of the first mayors of the town and has the distinction of being one of only five houses on the island to have survived Hurricane Hazel in 1954. All of the rooms have private baths and either king or queen-size beds. Lodging includes your choice of full or continental breakfast served in the dining room, afternoon snacks and complimentary soft drinks. You will find two large decks for lounging, a game room with TV, DVD, VCR, board games and a piano, and a cozy living room. Provided for your convenience are bicycles, beach toys, umbrellas and chairs, and picnic baskets. Personal services available are breakfast in bed upon request, laundry and reservations for dining and recreation in the area. Take advantage of the “stay for seven days and pay for only six nights” rate. Special packages are available for weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries and other celebrations. Special rates are available for a four-day minimum stay when all the rooms are rented by the same group. Golf or fishing weekend packages are available during the off-season. Beach House is closed between Thanksgiving and January 2 each year, and pets are not allowed. rp/7-15-05/Debbie Caine
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