Your Digital Guidebook to the Mizpah Compound in Historic Washington, NC

🏑 Welcome to the Mizpah Compound β€” Manor House + Chapel Loft

1114 & 1112 North Market Street, Washington, NC

You've booked the entire Mizpah grounds β€” both the fully renovated Manor House and the brand-new Chapel Loft β€” as one private compound. Together they sleep up to 10 across 4 beds and 2.5 baths. Please read through this guide and share it with everyone in your group for a smooth, enjoyable stay.

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🏑 The Basics

Two beautifully renovated spaces on the quiet, tree-lined grounds of Mizpah Manor & Chapel in historic "Little Washington" β€” yours alone, with free on-site parking. Note: the chapel occasionally hosts weddings and bible studies on the ground floor.

  • Manor House (1114 N Market St): single-level home Β· 3 bedrooms Β· 1.5 baths Β· sleeps 6
  • Chapel Loft (1112 N Market St): upstairs studio above the 1929 chapel Β· queen daybed + kids' trundle Β· 1 full bath Β· sleeps up to 4
  • Together: 4 beds Β· 2.5 baths Β· sleeps up to 10
  • Two full kitchens, two in-unit washer/dryers, fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs
  • Under a mile to the Pamlico River waterfront and downtown restaurants

πŸ›οΈ Sleeping & Capacity

Manor House (sleeps 6)

  • Bedroom 1: King bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen bed
  • Bedroom 3: Queen bed
  • (Living-room sofa for lounging β€” not a bed)

Chapel Loft (sleeps up to 4)

  • Queen daybed in the open studio
  • Trundle bed that slides out from under the daybed β€” best for kids

Total: up to 10 guests.

πŸ”‘ Check-In & Arrival (5:00 PM)

Both buildings use a Schlage keypad. Your door code is the last four digits of the phone number used to book (same code for both). To enter: press the Schlage logo, enter your 4-digit code, then turn the handle.

  • Manor House: 1114 N Market Street β€” directly behind the Mizpah Chapel.
  • Chapel Loft: 1112 N Market Street β€” the private entrance is at the back of the chapel; take the exterior staircase up.
  • Early check-in may be possible when there's no same-day turnover β€” just ask.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

  • Free on-site parking. Turn into the driveway next to the fountain, behind the chapel (enter at the 1118 N Market Street driveway β€” the same parking area serves both buildings).
  • Please don't block the chapel entrance or fountain area during events.

πŸ“Ά Wi-Fi & TVs

  • Wi-Fi network: The Mizpah Collection (open β€” no password), available in both buildings.
  • Smart TVs in both spaces β€” log in with your own Netflix/Prime/etc. and please sign out at checkout.

❄️ Heating & Air Conditioning

  • Manor House: central heat & air on a single thermostat β€” set it to whatever's comfortable.
  • Chapel Loft: a quiet ductless mini-split (heat & A/C) β€” use the remote; please keep the loft windows closed while it runs.
  • Set both to a reasonable temperature when you head out.

🍳 Kitchens (two of them!)

  • Manor House: full chef's kitchen with cookware, dishes, silverware, a coffee maker, and a built-in warming tray for entertaining.
  • Chapel Loft: full kitchen with butcher-block counters, cookware, dishes, and a coffee maker.
  • Please wash and return items after use; bring extra coffee/filters to be safe.

🧺 Laundry, Linens & Supplies

  • Linens for all beds and towels for all baths are provided in both buildings.
  • In-unit washer/dryer in each space (in-home in the Manor; stacked in the loft).
  • Toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/body wash) and hair dryers provided.
  • At check-out, start a load of towels in each space if you can β€” please don't strip the beds.

πŸ—‘οΈ Trash & Recycling

  • Pickup day: Thursday.
  • Bag and seal all trash; place it in the provided bins.
  • Set bins at the curb Wednesday night or Thursday morning, and return them after pickup if you're still here.

πŸŒ… Downtown & Waterfront (right out the door)

  • Pamlico River waterfront boardwalk & Riverwalk β€” under a mile away
  • Historic downtown shops, antiques, and art galleries
  • The Turnage Theatre
  • The North Carolina Estuarium β€” the world's first
  • Self-guided historic walking tours of the district

🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations

Downtown Washington (walkable):

  • The Hackney β€” farm-to-table + craft gin distillery in a restored bank
  • Bank Bistro & Bar
  • Grub Brothers Eatery β€” Southern + Cajun
  • Washington Crab & Pasta Β· Ribeyes (steaks)
  • Waterfront spots with live music & river views
  • Coffee shops, bakeries & ice cream within a short stroll

🎑 Things to Do

  • NC Estuarium & river tour boats
  • Kayaking / paddling on the Tar–Pamlico
  • Goose Creek State Park (~20 min) β€” hiking, paddling, cypress-swamp boardwalks
  • Historic Bath (~20 min) β€” NC's oldest town
  • Day trips to the Outer Banks and coast

πŸ›’ Groceries & Essentials

  • Grocery: Food Lion and Walmart Supercenter in Washington
  • Pharmacy: Walgreens / CVS in town
  • Urgent care / hospital: ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, Washington

🐾 Pets

  • Approval required before bringing pets; a pet fee applies (shown on your booking platform).
  • Please clean up after your pet and never leave pets unattended.

πŸ›Ÿ Safety

  • Smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits in both buildings.
  • For life-threatening emergencies call 911 first, then message us.

🚫 House Rules

  • Up to 10 guests total across both buildings
  • No smoking indoors (either building)
  • No parties or events without prior approval
  • Quiet hours after 10:00 PM β€” the loft sits above the active chapel, so please be mindful of noise
  • Treat both homes and the historic grounds with care

πŸ‘‹ Check-Out (10:00 AM)

For both buildings:

  • Load and start the dishwasher (Manor)
  • Bag trash and place in the bins (curb Wed night/Thu morning)
  • Start a load of towels if you can β€” don't strip the beds
  • Return any moved furniture (inside or out)
  • Set the thermostat / mini-split to a reasonable temp and close windows
  • Sign out of streaming accounts
  • Lock all doors and message us so the cleaning team can enter

πŸ’΅ Possible Extra Fees

  • Excessive cleaning, dirty dishes, or items left behind
  • Unapproved late check-out
  • Damage to either home or furnishings
  • Unauthorized pets or guests over the limit

πŸ“ž Need Help?

Message us on your booking platform or contact us directly. Mark urgent issues (lockout, no power/water, major leak, safety) "URGENT" so we prioritize. For emergencies, call 911 first.

The Mizpah Collection Β· 1112 & 1114 North Market Street, Washington, NC