Spend a week on the peaceful banks of the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound in North Carolina. This 2 1/2 bath cottage with an adjacent guest house sleeps 6 comfortably, and is nestled among the pines overlooking the sparkling waters and grounds of the old China Grove Plantation. Close by is a recently refurbished golf course with a water view and the small village of Oriental long known as the "sailing capital of the South." Dangle your toes in the warm water from the pier or sandy beach or take a cool, relaxing dip in the pool. www.chinagroveplantation.com