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