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The Prettiest Small Town in the South

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living room
Living area
Living room fireplace
Dining room - can seat up to 12
Dining room with fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Barker House
  • Place, Edenton Bell Battery Cannon
  • Place, Rocky Hock Playhouse

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Bath

Toilet

Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Prettiest Small Town in the South

Welcome to what has been dubbed the prettiest small town in the south. Roberts Rest is a restored 1894 home with all the warmth and charm. Two story home with two balconies. Three bedrooms with closet, dressers and chest of drawers. Fully equipped kitchen. Side patio off of kitchen with a bar-b-que grill. Many other amenities. Gas heat and cooking stove. ADT security. Combination door locks. Two blocks from downtown, city park and waterfront. Kayaking, water taxi, trolley tour and restaurants along with a wide variety of merchants throughout this historic town.

Welcome to your home away from home. We have filled the home with antiques, dinnerware for formal or informal occasions, TV's, board games for families to play and comfortable high end mattresses for a great nights sleep. Williamsburg, VA is only 1 hr. and 53 min away. Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks and Norfolk are between and hour and an hour and a half away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Only strip the beds of the sheets and pillow cases. Turn thermostats to 78. Close all room doors and close toilet seats. Put stoppers in all sinks. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please leave all curtains as found - not meant to close unless already that way. You can close blinds
Please strip all beds and take towels to laundry room when you go to leave.
Leave thermostat on cool, 78 in summer and heat, 70 in winter, Be sure all lights are off. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Edenton

Located in Edenton Historic District, a neighbourhood in Edenton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Cupola House Association and Barker House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Jim Catfish Hunter Museum and God's Creation Wildlife Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Edenton, NC

What's nearby

  • Barker House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cupola House Association - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edenton Bell Battery Cannon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chowan Arts Council - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rocky Hock Playhouse - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mamasita's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Colony Smokehouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Prettiest Small Town in the South pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Prettiest Small Town in the South?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Prettiest Small Town in the South?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Prettiest Small Town in the South located?

Located in Edenton Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cupola House Association and Chowan County Court House. Barker House and Chowan Arts Council are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Felicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of space in common areas! Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in the area

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edenton visit

Lovely home, well equipped kitchen, cozy, and convenient to everything we wanted to do!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Robert's Rest was a great place for a girls weekend in Edenton. The location was so convenient to walk to everything downtown, and the house was spacious for all our needs. Great kitchen and comfortable beds. Thanks Cathy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, comfortable and convenient home

Nice house just a few blocks from downtown in a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of room to gather with friends. Upscale kitchen and thoughtful responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property was prettier than advertised.

Great Host, Well kept property. Our teens were amazed by some of the antiques and took pictures of them. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

6 of us (3 couples) enjoyed this home for a long weekend. Home was clean, well equipped with plenty of room for us to enjoy meals together as well as spread out in smaller groups. Edenton is a beautiful town and the house was within walking distance of everything downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Donna H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

My niece’s wedding in Edenton

We loved the easy walk to Water St and downtown shops. Comfortable beds. The house had a few issues. We were notified the oven was not working 1 day before our arrival and we were planning to have dinner there and needed the oven for our casseroles.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Annual Edenton Reunion

This was our first stay in this home. We really appreciated the location since it was around the corner from our cousins and where some of the events were. But the antiques on the main level were a little much to maneuver for my mom with a walker. Just not my style I guess. The upstairs rooms were not a problem and perfect for our needs. Thank you for the opportunity to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfort and elegance

This was a wonderful home base during a busy wedding weekend! We loved the little touches like treats from the local coffee shop and the very well stocked pantry. Robert and Cathy made check-in and check-out super easy, and responded quickly to our questions. I wish we'd stayed longer to explore the neighborhood--we were down the street from some local artisans and a farmer's market. The best amenity was Sandwich, the very friendly neighbor cat, who came to say hello anytime we stepped outside. If you're in Edenton, I can't think of a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My book club friends came for a long weekend and Shrimp Festival

There were supposed to be six of us. We are all in our 70’s book group has been together 30;years. There were only three of at the last minute., but. We each had our own room. My sister lives on W. Gale. She was our tour guide and Shrimp Fest partner. We had a blast. Ate great food, shopped, toured historic district etc. house was great. A few minor annoyances ( no ice maker, master suite toilet runs if you don’t watch it, did not find WiFi info until the last night, very homey and comfortable. Took some doing to figure out tv…) really enjoyed the house. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely historic home in a beautiful part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Greta D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owners are very accommodating. House location is within walking distance of downtown Edenton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay at Robert's Rest

Beautiful and makes you feel a part of a period of history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Very convenient location and fun house with lots of history. Enjoyed the oversized rooms. Was also nice having condiments available, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique

Overall, our stay was pleasant. We were pleased with the location and delighted with the space. however, to much clutter or many little distractions. Dolls, objects, furniture and things that one might break or fall and hurt a child! Also, it was as clean downstairs as one would have hoped because there was so much stuff throughout. It seemed that someone was living their full time and left in a hurry having left the laundry room door open and trash unattended too! Other than that, our stay was fun and would recommend others to consider staying at the property as well as us! Really don't want to sound negative simply thinking out loud just in case you'll wanted to make some changes or upgrades!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1 of 2 homes rented for the family

My 3 adult daughters and their spouses/significant others stayed here for a family funeral. Found it to be exactly as described online. Location is fantastic and allowed everyone to walk to everything Edenton has to offer. Beautiful old home that feels like Edenton. Would definitely rent again. Owners were easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Enjoy Edenton from here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Very nice house, excellent for ages 10 and above. Maybe too many things around for younger children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint heritage home

The outside and inside the property was great. Very welcoming. Many antique and period pieces in the home giving it a warm feel. I did find some grocery in the refridgerator unopened and the pillow cases didn't appear to be freshly laundered. There are plenty of kitchen amenities for cooking and entertaining larger groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Weekend Getaway

House was comfortable and the sleeping arrangements were fine. Kitchen/Dining area was spacious and was well equipped with necessary appliances. Living room was large and all 6 of us had individual seating to enjoy time together. Location to Downtown and the Episcopal Church made walking enjoyable. was
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Edenton House

We enjoyed the location and the beauty of Edenton. But we felt we were invading the owner's privacy as all their goods, clothing and other items were still in closets, frig, and counters. The gas stove needs a good cleaning but otherwise, the house was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently Located

It was easy to walk to anything we wanted to do in town during the packed with tourists tour weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michele S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok. Great layout.

When we arrived something smelled rotten right away. The refrigerator had ransom meat in it and the garbage disposal also smelled. Once we cleaned out the refrigerator and sink, all was well. You may want to check into your cleaning service. The house however was perfect for our sit down Thanksgiving meal. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brett M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 weeks

We had a nice stay. Very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient, comfortable, and charming!

We recently stayed at Roberts rest and found the property to be very clean, stocked with everything one might need, and it was a very comfortable place to spend a few days with friends. We enjoyed walkable access to downtown Edenton and the waterfront. We had a few questions along the way, and our hosts were very responsive. I recommend this property to others traveling to Edenton.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Darryl and Cathy Roberts

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We came for a visit and bought a house to turn into a home. Eventually, we will retire here but for now it is home to all. Enjoy the magic of Edenton!

Why they chose this property

The history and beauty of the home. The town is quaint and so welcoming. The sound is so close and everyone is so friendly.

What makes this property unique

"Prettiest little town in all of NC" Near to Outer Banks, Coast Guard, Virginia Beach and Norfolk and Williamsburg, VA. Lots of antiquing!!

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