The Moss House Bed and Breakfast 129 Van Norden Street Washington North Carolina 27889 USA Phone: +1-252-975-3967 Fax: +1-252-946-7184

General Information

This 1902 Federal Style Historic District house boasts original artwork and antiques, but with an easy coastal style. With whole house central air, ceiling fans and lots of extra pillows you will always be comfortable. The house still retains 6 of the original mantles with original tiles and heart of pine floors. The sweeping veranda has a swing and rockers all around, or kick back on the back porch wicker chairs. Relax in one of our four comfortable guest rooms, two with Queen beds, and two with King, each with private bath,Wireless Internet, Cable TV's and well lit seating areas and chocolates on the nightstand! Our deluxe "Pamlico River Room" offers a King bed, master bath with tub/shower, robes and a view to the garden. Delicious full breakfasts and freshly ground coffee, our own Moss House Blend roasted just for us, will highlight your morning before you set off on your adventures. We specialize in the details and will

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: 2 queen and 2 king
• There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 110.00 and $ 240.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
• Other Accommodations: The Bridge Suite

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30am,flexable for early depa
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast "to go" for pre 7am departures, Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Any special diet, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Moss House Apple Sausage
  Sauteed Granny Smith apples, sage, and fennel seeds help make our tasty, moist sausage that is always a hit, especially with our special Fluffy Eggs and Sweet Potato Hash or our Spiced Oatmeal Pancakes with fresh fruit and syrup.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (On some Holidays and special event week-ends.)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas (On porches and outdoors)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Limitations on children staying (Well Behaved Children over 6.)
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (A 50% deposit is due at the time of booking or a credit card is required to guarantee the reservation.)
• Check in time is 3pm and Check out time is 11am
• Cancellations:
  Should it be necessary to cancel any part of the reservation with less than 72 hours notice, the deposit is forfeited or we reserve the right to charge 50% of your total reservation. If the whole house has been booked, i.e. a group books all four rooms, a 14-day cancellation notice is required. We reserve the right to charge the full amount of the reservation in the event of a no-show.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • AAA
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • NCBBI
  • Washington Tourism Authority
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Federal Style Victorian
• Built in 1902
• Opened for business in 1992
• Restored / Remodeled in 2002
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (off strret parking lot entrance off 2nd Strret)

Location

• Location is best described as: 1 Block from Pamlico River, Downtown, Village
  
• Nearest major city: New Bern, NC (38 miles)
• Directions to property:
  Driving north on HWY 17 from New Bern: Cross the bridge over the Pamlico River. Main Street is the first street at the bottom of the bridge. Turn right onto Main Street and drive two blocks to the first stoplight. Turn left onto Gladden Street. Drive one block and turn left at the stoplight onto 2nd Street. Drive about 3/4 of a block. On the left you will see our sign, which reads, "The Moss House Parking." Turn into the driveway, find a place to park, and come up to the back door, which we use as the main entrance.
• Nearest major airport: PGV 32 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Driving east on HWY 264 from Greenville: At the intersection of HWY 264 & 17 in Washington, turn right on HWY 17 and drive south four blocks to Main Street. You will see the bridge over the Pamlico River. Turn left onto Main Street before the bridge and drive two blocks to the first stoplight. Turn left onto Gladden Street. Drive one block and turn left at the stoplight onto 2nd Street. Drive about 3/4 of a block. On the left you will see our sign, which reads, "The Moss House Parking." Turn into the driveway, find a place to park, and come up to the back door, which we use as the main entrance.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Rebecca and Scott Sipprell
  We both sail and we enjoy traveling, when we get a chance. Scott is a fabulous wood worker and handy man, very helpful. Rebecca loves to sing, she used to sing opera and cook. Occasionly she gets a chance to make jewelry or paint.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, National/State parks, Nature area, Aroura Fossil Museum, Free Ferry to Aurora, Historic Bath, 11/2 hour from the Okracoke Ferry, New Bern, Goose Creek State Park, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Estuarium, Board walk thru Turtles and Birds, River front walk, Historic Walking Tour, Estuary tours, Music in the Streets/Art Market, Sailing, Shopping