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THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"

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Your Home Away From Home
Relax under the magnolia tree.
Eat in kitchen is fully equipped and cheerfully decorated. Accommodates 6-8.
Cozy living room off the front sunroom with 42" TV or snuggle up with a book.
Warm and inviting master king bedroom with 1930's door as headboard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Edenton, NC
  • Place, Barker House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edenton Bell Battery Cannon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Chowan Arts Council
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"

This country setting 1930's fully updated and beautifully decorated farm house, once surrounded by cotton fields and chicken copes is filled with history and charm. The smokehouse, where the family smoked their own meats is original and the old barn still has the historical cart once used for farming. This three (3) bedroom home comfortably sleeps 5. The cozy living room features a 42" color television with cable. A warm elegant king size master bedroom features a 1930's door as the head board and the double bedroom features an old barn door as a headboard and a 1930's refinished armoire. The daybed room has a work place for your daily business needs or relaxing with a book. Our fully furnished eat in kitchen has all new counter tops and stainless steel appliances, to include microwave, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, blender and an indoor George Formal grill. Relax with morning coffee in our year round fully heated and air-conditioned sunroom equipped with games or just enjoy the awesome sunsets. The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer for all your family needs. Bicycle enthusiast will enjoy the short ride downtown where you can take the trolley ride to the Historic sites, visit the lighthouse, local shops, restaurants, and waterfront. The Hardison House is located just outside of Edenton's town limits and is approximately 9 miles to the Chowan Golf and Country Club and 1.5 - 2 hours to the Outer Banks and Virginia Beach, depending on which direction you travel and traffic. When preferring a comfortable home setting instead of a closed in hotel room The Hardison House is the perfect place for you.

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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
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We will greet you upon arrival and give you a short tour of the home then leave you to the comforts of the home.
If number of people booked exceeds the occupancy number, you could possibly have an extra charge.

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Edenton

Located in Edenton, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Edenton, NC

What's nearby

  • Barker House - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Edenton Bell Battery Cannon - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chowan Arts Council - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cupola House Association - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chowan County Court House - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Colony Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mamasita's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"?

As of 1 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town" on 2 Apr, 2026 start from S$161, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE HARDISON HOUSE in Historical Edenton the "South's Prettist Little Town" located?

Located in the heart of Edenton, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cupola House Association and Barker House. Chowan Arts Council and Edenton Bell Battery Cannon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in Edenton in this sweet little house!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KOREEN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, homey, cozy little farm house. Equipped with everything you might need. Beds were very comfortable! Good communication from the host and she left us a nice welcome! Great location with a quick drive to downtown. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

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Great HousePerfect Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Beautiful and clean home

We thoroughly enjoyed our Anniversary weekend in this home. It was very convenient to the boat ramps where we enjoyed our time out on the water fishing. The home is decorated beautifully and it's extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Wonderful home!

This was a great VRBO experience. It all started with Donna who was very responsive and accommodating. She personalized our arrival as well. Very clean and nicely decorated home. Very comfortable and convenient to town but far enough out to be quiet. Would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Outstanding!

We used to live in Edenton, so we already knew what a special place it is. This rental was *perfection*! Absolutely spotless!! Charming, and tastefully decorated. Sun porch is air conditioned and heated, making it a real treat in the NC summer. Bed was so comfy! Donna is an outstanding host! So many little touches: a welcome message with treats and snacks, toiletries, outside grill, great AC to fight the NC summer heat! We now know we have a great place to hang our hat when we come back to the town we miss and love
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Quiet and Comfortable

We chose this property for its proximity between our daughter in Southern VA and my mother in Eastern NC (Wilson area). The house is clean and well appointed. We cooked most meals there and had everything we needed and gave the coffee pot a serious run for the money. Everything was as described. A few short minutes to the historic downtown area and a similar run to the grocery store. It was a week of rest and books and games and family. Perfect holiday get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Carrell H.

Cozy Comfort

Two friends, my husband and I were in town for Edenton's Candlelight Tour. Donna maintained communication prior to our arrival and met us at the property. The pictures don't do it justice! This is is a quaint cottage, easily accommodating four, at the most, six! Totally remodeled. We enjoyed an evening relaxing in the 'parlor', watching TV and playing games. As it was early December, we so appreciated the 'pencil' tree and candles in the Windows! Thank you, Donna, for a memorable experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Bill&Jill

We were conveniently located just down the street from the event we were attending, as well as just a minute or so from the central part of the charming, historical town of Edenton, NC. The Hardison House is a vintage 1930s home that has kept its 1930s flavor while being refreshed & renewed with such a pretty decor and all the amenities you could need or want. Our king size bed & pillows were super comfortable (& it’s hard for me to find a comfortable pillow!) We met both Donna & Jerry who are extremely friendly - without being intrusive! They were so accommodating and generous and found several ways to make us feel welcome. We hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April N.

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

Weekend for 50th JAHHS Reunion

The property is very nice and quaint. There was occasionally road traffic noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Perfect Home!

The Hardison House was just perfect. Everything we needed and more! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul B.

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

Away but Close

The property was far enough away from the town but close enough for us to go back and forth easily. The only reason a 4 for location is it was close to the road and we could hear cars driving by at night-still over all quiet because it wasn’t a terribly busy road at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl B.

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

great place to stay

The property was great. Although it was only a 2 night stay the owners were available at all times and the house was clean and quaint... ty donna
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

The Hardison House

I stayed at The Hardison House for a month while waiting to move into a home I purchased in the area. My host Donna was very helpful in accommodating several date changes before my arrival. The cottage itself was spotless and contained everything I needed for my stay. It is located within a short 5 minute drive of downtown Edenton and its attractions, as well as the grocery store and restaurants. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha M.

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

Peaceful Place

Very nice and peaceful. I loved the attention to detail with the decor and the photos made it fill very home like. Donna made sure that she checked in routinely to see if everything was going ok. Would stay here again.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely getaway

Such a charming and cozy place with adorable decor and details - we were warmly welcomed with a lovely note and snack package. Loved the views from the window and the town of Edenton. Host was very accessible and responsive. Just important to note that it’s a minimum of an hour and a half - two hour drive each way to Outer Banks (not “about an hour” as advertised). Still had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very Nice Property - Very Clean...

This is a very nice property. It is very clean and very comfortable. It is close to town, but very quiet. The WIFI was not working when I was there, but the property manager indicated she would work on getting this fixed. I would have given it all 5 stars, but the WIFI was an issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne K.

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

Sweet place!

Such a darling little house. Amazingly clean and Tastefully decorated. Manager was amazing. I felt completely at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL A.

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

Felt like we knew Donna the Property Manager for years

It was a great stay with Donna having everything perfect at the house when we arrived. A message on the chalkboard to greet us along with some warm gifts. Donna met us at the property and gave a walk around showing us everything and also giving us some history about the property. Overall it was a seamless transaction with no headaches. Thank You Donna see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton W.

Wonderful stay

I stayed here for 3 weeks while I was working in the area and had a wonderful stay. Donna is very helpful and goes above and beyond to make your stay as great as possible. The house is also just as beautiful as the pictures online. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay and highly recommend this house!
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Beautiful home.

Beautifully restored home just outside of town. Just minutes away from all Edenton has to offer. Very much enjoyed staying here for the long weekend. Donna is very available and provided a personal welcome and goodies.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Perfect! Great location, well stocked and well decorated

My husband and I loved staying here for 3 months as we worked as travel physical therapists in the area. Donna was absolutely amazing to work with, so welcoming and quick to answer any questions we had. The house is adorable and such great history. It had everything we needed and then some! We frequently move for our job and this is by far the best housing we've had.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Miriam A.

Cozy cottage

We spent three nights in this charming home for the Edenton Candlelight Homes Tour. My no.1 priority in rental property is cleanliness and The Hardison House is pristine! I was perfectly comfortable walking in my sock-feet on the beautiful hardwood floors. Comfy bed, fluffy towels, and a well stocked kitchen made for a delightful stay. The Christmas tree and window candles were a nice touch! Donna met us and gave us a tour of the home and some Edenton tips. We are low maintenance travelers so it was not necessary for us to contact her but knowing that we could and that she would promptly reply was reassuring. Don't hesitate to book The Hardison House!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Aleeta Z.

Comfortable, clean, great location.

This property was perfect for our visit with family in Ahoskie. My husband and I from Niagara Falls, my 90 year old mother-in-law from Ahoskie and sister-in-law from Colorado were very comfortable spending a week at the Hardison House. Compared to finding 3 rooms at a Bed and Breakfast or hotel rooms this house was much more reasonable cost wise. And we were able to have breakfast and other meals together. We packed sandwiches for our day excursions, had leftovers and nephew prepared a crock pot dessert. We were able to get laundry done for trips home. Had some mean Skipbo card games and a monopoly game until 1:30 am. Different family visited and were able to share the sights of Edenton. We ate at Mexican restaurant, had Chinese take out, great meal at Waterman's Grill. Did the trolley tour of Edenton. We spent a day on Outer Banks visiting Wright Brother's Memorial and Cape Hatteras Light house where my husband's family the Quigley's were lighthouse keepers and a romp on the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the Federal Fish Hatchery. The park ranger gave us a tour and we saw the bass almost ready to be released. Lots of herons there and the eagles were awesome. The boardwalk over to Pembroke Creek had interesting sites and peaceful. My 90 year old mother in law made the walk just fine. It is also a great place for a morning run. They open the gates at 7:00am. Food Lion was convenient. We stocked up on groceries and bought shrimp and pies to take to Ahoskie for Thanksgiving with family. We also met family for dinner at Deadwood. Fried everything. Sort of a mini amusement park. Loved the sunporch. Had my morning coffee there. House is in a very private setting. Rural but just outside town. Traffic on main road but with windows closed didn't disturb. Great to have place to be outside. Possibly needs some chairs for sitting outside. Only other suggestion would be more hooks in bathroom or bedrooms to hang towels. We all loved Hardison House! Would certainly recommend the house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

Prettist Little House

We had three great nights at the Hardison House. The personalized greeting from Donna was way above anything a guest could expect. The house is so warm and inviting. Edenton is listed as the "Prettist Town in North Carolina". The Hardison House is adorable and fits perfectly into that motto.

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