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Southport hosts the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival, attracting about 50,000 annual visitors to the lovely coastal town in the southeastern part of the state. And another just as compelling reason to visit this four-square-mile city is LaPolena Bed & Breakfast, a grand residence overlooking the Cape Fear River. And while the inn provides luxurious accommodations and delicious cuisine, this unique North Carolina bed and breakfast is also an observatory so you can stargaze during your stay. Let’s take a look inside this extravagant home.

Southport’s grand bed and breakfast is a place for people who demand simple elegance.
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But as the sun is setting, the Crow's Nest is the place to retreat.
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It's right there at the top of the house equipped with windows all around so you don't miss anything.
The small space is only 187 square feet, but just look at the exquisite show as the sunset spreads its crimsons, oranges, and golds just for you.
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Watch as the colors melt into the horizon overlooking the Cape Fear River.
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It is hard to imagine this place is real.

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The darkness exposes the moon's tiny sliver high up over on the left.
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As you can see, there is no shortage of windows as the Carolina Room overlooks the lush and well-maintained grounds.
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This sprawling 535-square-foot master suite showcases 12-foot ceilings; a king-sized sleigh bed with a plush, pillow-top mattress; and feather pillows.
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While you may feel swept away in all this luxury, it is also a very practical space providing nightstands with phone and computer chargers and a 42-inch flat-screen TV.
Wake up in the morning to the smell of your breakfast cooking.
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The eggs Benedict is a favorite with creamy homemade hollandaise, fresh fruit, and veggies. Find recipes in the innkeepers' cookbooks.

Are you ready to reserve a room where you can stargaze during your stay? While you’re there book a fabulous cruise on a gorgeous yacht, another company owned by the innkeeper, and another way to experience the charm of Southport. And who knows, you may spot this fantastic, 800-year-old tree.

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LaPolena Bed and Breakfast, 201 River Dr, Southport, NC 28461, USA