It is an island with beautiful views of the water, the Outer Banks, and the abundant wildlife, not to mention the sunrises! Cedar Island is an outdoor person's paradise with boating, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, Outer Banks exploring, and bird watching to name a few. In recent years it has become a popular kite boarding spot also. It is not a 'touristy' location. It is very natural and unspoiled with three fourths of the island the National Wildlife Refuge.
There are horse stables and rentals on the island for beach trail rides. There is a National Wildlife Refuge on the island for bird watching. There are numerous neighboring Audubon controlled islands also for bird watching. And just minutes away by boat are ocean inlets and the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There is a fishing and hunting guide service on the island, as well as, guide kayak trips and outer banks ferries.
There is a great fish market to buy the day's catch for dinner or there is great seafood restaurants where you can watch the ferries come and go. In the evenings relax on the deck or dock and watch the shrimp boats head out for the evening and return again in the morning.
For attractions off the island, you can take the Cedar Island - Ocracoke Ferry to Ocracoke and the Outer Banks. Or you can head off to the historic towns of Beaufort (about 45 miles) or New Bern (about 65 miles). There are also local ferries that will take you to the Core Banks, otherwise known as the 'Southern Outer Banks'. 'Cedar Sunrise' is truly our family's paradise and home away from home.
We also have three cottages in Historic New Bern!! Amenities: Waterfront, Air Conditioning/Heat, TV, VCR, Stereo, CD player, Library of VCRs, books, and games, Microwave, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Washer and Dryer, Gas BBQ Grill, Sleeping Porch, Outside Shower, Deck, Dock, Kayak, Canoe, 4 boat Ramps within 3 miles. Pets and Smoking not allowed inside, Boat Rentals available (from New Bern). And remember to bring your own bed linens, unless you'd like to use and wash ours. (We provide pillows, comforters, quilts, towels, beach towels, kitchen towels, and sheets. But if you use our sheets and towels you need to wash, fold, and put them away before you leave!) If you'd like to bring your own linens (Q,F,T,F).
