My family has lived here since the 1700's. We're from Atlantic, NC (NOT Atlantic Beach, but the community of Atlantic, between Beaufort/Harkers Island and Cedar Island/Ocracoke). Granddaddy moved from Atlantic to Beaufort in the 1930's to work at First Citizens Bank, so I grew up in Beaufort. I'm back home in Atlantic now, but still keep a part-time residence in the back yard of the Gull Cottage here in Beaufort.
I've traveled almost everywhere in the world during my lifetime, so I have experience with folks from all over our planet. As with any true native here in eastern Carteret County, Queen's English come naturally, but I still love visiting Germany, and have enough German language skills to have a general conversation. My Spanish is not very good, but I do recall enough Spanish from High School to communicate. I've also spent time in Brazil, France, Japan, and many other countries where English is not so common, and I always find a way to communicate effectively.
I am a USCG licensed Captain, and am certified to take paying passengers on charters in my boat(s). I have multiple boats available for charter, but charters are not included in the cottage rental. Just ask me if you are interested...