OUR LOCATION.  The Old Point Inn is the only Bed and Breakfast in the Historical Point Neighborhood.  It is surrounded by history, nestled between the prestigious Lewis Reeves Sams’ house ca. 1852 and film location for the Prince of Tides and on the other side is The Thomas Hepworth House ca. 1717, the oldest house in Beaufort.  From our verandahs there are river views, and our lush garden and trees provide a natural habitat for a large variety of birds.  We provide detailed tourist maps which enable guests to take a leisurely self-guided tour around the Beaufort historical district. Moreover, The Old Point Inn is only a block away from the downtown shops, art galleries, restaurants and Waterfront Park.

OUR HOUSE.  Built in 1898 by William Waterhouse, the second editor of The Beaufort Gazette, The Old Point Inn was a wedding gift for his bride to be Isabella Richmond. The tour guides refer to it as “The Wedding Gift House” and also point out to their groups the Eyebrow Windows on the third floor, and the Jib windows on the verandahs that serve as doors.  This Victorian home with its wrap around verandahs has five guest bedrooms, a formal living room, and dining room. Much of the original 110 year old craftsmanship is still in place, like the verandahs’ columns, pocket doors, crown molding and bull’s eye window adornments.  The rooms are tastefully decorated with fine antiques from Eastern Europe and the USA, Stone and wood sculptures from Africa, and Oriental rugs and Ottoman artifacts from Turkey.  Share the history and fascinating stories with your hosts, Paul and Julie Michau who travelled and lived abroad for 15 years.

OUR GUESTS.    Our guests, many who have become friends, and many who have met and made friends here, come from all around the USA and the World.  A lot of our visitors are repeat guests and often tell their friends about their experience at The Old Point Inn.  Read why we are so highly rated on www.tripadvisor.com.   The most important aspect of our business is our guests. We appreciate your business and you deserve the very best.  For those of you who have stayed with us, we thank you, and look forward to your repeat visit, and for those of you still coming we look forward to meeting you. 

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