Your Guide to Pamlico, NC

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Pamlico, NC

The Pamlico region of North Carolina is a peaceful coastal area known for its wide riverfront views, maritime history, and connection to the state's inland sounds and estuaries.

Centered around the Pamlico Sound - the largest lagoon along the U.S. East Coast - this region includes charming towns like Washington, Bath, Oriental, and Belhaven. Visitors will find scenic waterfronts, historic districts, and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. With its quiet creeks, wide open water, and slower pace of life, the Pamlico region offers a relaxing escape into North Carolina's coastal heartland.

Lodging options in the Pamlico region include cozy inns, waterfront cottages, and vacation rental homes. The area is ideal for travelers looking to explore hidden gems, enjoy water-based activities, and experience authentic small-town charm. Whether you're sailing along the sound, visiting North Carolina's oldest town, or simply watching the sunset from a dock, the Pamlico region offers a quiet and scenic getaway off the beaten path.

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Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

Walkable to Downtown!

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 2 bedroom 1940's modernized bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Woodland -Luxury Retreat King Bed Pe...

Welcome to the Woodland! Located up to a modest patch of woods you are sure to savor your time in our cavernous home surrounded by nature.The spaceDiscover all you need for a enchanting stay in New Bern!Prefer traveling light? We offer soap...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Private 3BR Historic Farmhouse near down...

Come stay at our historic New Bern farmhouse, constructed in 1870, on our family farm. The home is only five miles from Tryon Palace and at the end of a tree-lined drive. The farmhouse has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a full kitchen, an office...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Home w/ Direct Access to Neuse ...

Savor a calming getaway at this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away from...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Quiet studio

This studio is ideal for those looking for an upgrade from a traditional hotel. Located in a peaceful setting on the river, this unit has everything you need for a short or long stay. Coffee and all the essentials are included.

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Vacation Rental: Close to Neuse...

Unwind with a family getaway in historic New Bern, NC, at this striking 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental! Located near top attractions, like the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola and Tyron Palace in downtown New Bern, as well as plenty of outdoor rec...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Old theater

Visitors can get a taste of Oriental's small but thriving art scene with a visit to The Old Theater, a stark white and impressively large two-story building located on the corner of Broad and Church Streets. Showcasing a number of performances...

Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...