Romantic Waterfront Carriage House in Heart of Edenton's Historic District

The perfect couples retreat! Location, Location, Location! Park your car and grab your walking shoes, a bike or a kayak. You will be staying on the prettiest historic waterfront street in Edenton , surrounded by shops, restaurants, art galleries and historical sites. Step out your front door and toss a fishing pole in the Bay, take a stroll over the charming wooden bridge, launch your own kayak or rent one from the town then after enjoy a picnic on the lush historic Green in front of our magnificent courthouse. It's all just steps from your door. Perhaps you just want to relax or explore the rich history that Edenton is famous for. Whatever you choose to do, Burch House is the ideal historic waterfront location.

You are very welcome to also enjoy the view from the front porch of the main house as sailboats glide across the Albemarle Sound and perhaps take a stroll in the park just across the street. In a place where porch sitting is an art, indeed often in the evenings as the Sun gently sets over the water you can see how special this incredible and rare place is. Being protected and shielded from the modern world in many ways, the essence of small town living and being one of the true historical destinations where the very ideals of America were born before the Revolution and set into motion by Penelope Barker herself still hangs in the sweet Southern air along with the Magnolia blossoms and Jasmine. My friends, you absolutely will feel what it really must have felt like hundreds of years ago when this house was built when sitting in our rocking chairs looking out upon the day and into the fire fly lit up evenings and can easily imagine a time that is truly now, Gone with the Wind. ( yes we borrowed that from Margret Mitchell)

In addition to the main house front porch views, also prepare to be impressed as you sit on your private courtyard patio. Relax to the sounds of the water fountain just outside your door. In the morning you may want to sip coffee to the sounds of the many birds that call our lovely yard home.

Evening brings gas lanterns to light your way through the courtyard leading to your completely remodeled and comfortable home away from home. Inside you will snuggle by the fireplace and enjoy the water view from your king bed suite.

Interior designer, David Stevenson has created an incredibly homey yet stylish environment by brilliantly combining new and antique furnishings and decor, all with a nod to our coastal location.

You will find the downstairs living room to be a happy and fun place to unwind with a cheerful aqua sofa, antique secretary, funky crystal chandelier and overstuffed swivel rockers. Not to mention the custom made fireplace, window treatments, and the garden view, Soft hues exude tranquility and restfulness in the upstairs king bed suite. Lush monogrammed robes, fine linens and even candles are provided for your comfort and relaxation. Goody baskets await you in the kitchen and your every need has been well thought out and provided in advance. Extras such as flowers, a spa day here in town, coupled with easy drive day trips to the beaches of the Outer Banks, great golf, the historic narrated trolley tours, private dinner on the deck, or small occasion garden parties, vow renewals, weddings and surprise engagements can be arranged by our accredited event and wedding planner. Also kayaks for rent and boat tours can be enjoyed best to explore the area by water just a couple of blocks down Water St. by the lighthouse.
Burch House By The Bay is not just a vacation rental, it's an experience and one we trust will be a wonderful memory for years to come.