The island guest house was the best experience! I've got a dog, and they were very welcoming. We…read moresat by a fire at night and the weather was so perfect for April. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was so nice. It just felt like home, but I'm from another place and this was manteo N.C. The lobby even had a history! The original owner was very kind to people who needed a place to stay, so he would sometimes give tenants work. A way of singing for your supper. The art in the lobby was done by one of the tenants in lue of paying for his rent. When the business was sold, the new owners thought it to be a good idea to hold onto it for its historical value of this awesome hotel.

Down friendly abd and inviting place to lodge. Checking in was a breeze. Tara the manager is…read morepolite, friendly and provides all your needs for your stay. The rooms are cheerfully decorated and fresh when you arrive. Beds and showers are immaculate. Mini refrigerator, microwave and ample towels are there for your use. In the smoke pit area are colorful Adirondack chairs and a weber grill for use. The motel is pet friendly. This place is one of the best kept secrets for lodging in Manteo. Thank you for having us.

Wonderful experience at this hotel! Service was excellent and very clear with their hours and…read moreamenities. Room was spacious and clean. Views from the second floor outdoor deck- gorgeous. We appreciated the snacks at Happy Hour and breakfast in the morning. Manteo is a sweet little town and we hope to be back!

Went on a Mother-Daughter retreat during the off-season in Manteo. Here are the pros/cons…read more.. Yes, I would recommend the place for it's architectural charm and location right off the marina. The rooms were pretty comfortable, and the continental breakfast with homemade blueberry muffins were delicious. Downside, there was still renovation activity going on in the rooms nearby. Plus, the mini fridges had not been installed yet so no way to keep our leftovers cool. In the end, the staff was super friendly and ready to assist... and the check in/out was a breeze.

My husband had an amazing stay at the White Doe Inn celebrating our first wedding anniversary. We…read morestayed in the beautiful Scuppernong Suite that had a fireplace and separate sitting room. We splurged on the charcuterie board upon arrival which was 100% worth it. From 4-5pm they had happy hour with complementary wine and appetizers. The Inn owners were so nice and offered great recommendations for things to see and do in the area. We took their suggestion to have dinner at Salt and Cyprus with waterfront views and great cocktails. In the morning, the inn's breakfast was perfect. Fresh fruit, homemade muffin, coffee, juice, biscuits and gravy, and scrambled eggs. With our short stay, we ran out of time to try out their fire pits and take a bike ride through town. Next time we'll have to stay at least two nights!

WOW!!!!!!! We went to Manteo (Roanoke Island) and booked here last minute and are so glad we did…read more This is a 150yr old house and the new owners are absolutely amazing. There spare no expense to make the guests feel like royalty. First of all, high end coffee machine, fresh made cookies every day, ice cream sandwiches in the freezer... Then, the breakfasts are like dining in a Michelin star restaurant. Easily would be $25-30 in a restaurant. They have a happy hour(s) each night from 4 to 6 and serve 3-4 high quality wines and an assortment of local and regional beers. David and Tania are amazing hosts and we will definitely be back. There is lost to do and see in this area and the White Doe is a perfect hub for all things north OBX.

As the duchess of the RelaxInn, I owe it to my kingdom to share how great this place is!…read more I say the $175/night is worth it. The following amenities are included: - breakfast at 8:30am (naturally, the thing to do if you're not a morning person is take a 2.5 hour nap after eating; I may have some experience with this.) - beach access within a few blocks! - cable tv in room - beach towels, umbrellas, and beach chairs available during your stay - bathrobes - a cozy room decorated with beach-infused decor (seashells, lighthouses, sand-themed hangings) - jacuzzi and pool, not to mention hammocks for relaxing We had a wonderful stay, and I would highly recommend this place. The caretakers were kind, warm, and around in case any assistance was needed (help! A replacement beach towel is needed!).

Very quaint home with many amenities and a very welcoming host couple! My husband and I visited…read moreNag's Head for our Babymoon and got a recommendation from a previous guest to stay at the RelaxInn. We were welcomed by our host Eric, on arrival who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was very nice, decorated in a birds of paradise decor and had a sitting room and a large, private bathroom. The house boasted a pool, hot tub, roof top patio and various other outdoor seating areas. It was located on the second row of houses from the beach with about a 3 minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes to the pier. Every morning at 9am hot coffee was available and our hosts served us breakfast that included omelets and a breakfast casserole with veggies from the Margie's own garden. There are only 3 rooms at this B&B so only 6 people maximum can stay at one time. Fortunately, we were the only ones there during this weekend so we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves! The RelaxInn was very close to MANY shops and restaurants, just the perfect location! If you are looking to get away and have a quite time with a hot breakfast served daily, you should check out this place!

Staying at "A Wave From It All". Worst rental home experience of my life. Just filthy. Flies in the…read morehouse, nothing has been cleaned. Roach legs on the window sill. Aside from cleanliness the pillows and blankets are minimal, so thin. I stayed the one night and contacted resort realty who said they could send a cleaning crew and pest control out but they couldn't move us without owner permission. Vacation shouldn't be this stressful. Just a terrible company.

I booked a home with Resort Realty from the online reviews on their site. Clearly, they only use…read morethe favorable reviews.  The pictures of the house I rented were at least 10 years old; the home was not in the same shape as in the online pictures.  I also chose this home as it had a game room with a pool table, card table, and area for our family.  It also had a movie room with a TV, surround sound, DVD player, and reclining chairs and a large sofa for family time. I thought with all of this if the weather were bad, we would still have a pool, game room, and movie room.  All we were able to use was the pool table.  There was a hole in one of the refrigerators, a cupboard door was hanging as the hinge was falling off, another cupboard was splitting at the corner.  One of the beds on the second floor had screws on the floor and the support board was on the floor with the headboard leaning towards the floor, not ideal for sleeping.  The boards on all the deck areas are very old and not treated; several nails sticking up in the boards and some areas where boards were splintering. Before booking I called about the indoor/outdoor pool being usable for the week I needed and was told it would be usable.  We arrived and both the indoor and outdoor parts of the pool were green and full of trash including a 5-gallon bucket floating in the outdoor area.  I called that day and was told it would not be usable until April 18th as it was not a heated pool.  When I asked why I had been told before booking it would be usable and that there was no information on their website about when pools open or were usable, I got a response that the person I was speaking to was sorry but nothing could be done. The game room was okay, the pool tabletop was very old, it was blue in color, and some areas were turning white, it was so used/old. The card table that was in the game room was not usable as the felt on the table was covered in mold.  There as a three-light chandelier with glass globes hanging over the pool table--not the best idea ever. One of the globes was broken and hanging from the light bulb, I removed the globe and set it on the countertop, so no one was hurt from this. The movie room was very dated, and the TV would not give us a picture, maintenance guy said we needed a whole new tv and he would put in the work order.  Did not see him again the rest of the week. We arrived on April 4th, I submitted an email on Sunday, April 5th with pictures of all the issues and received an email that maintenance had been included and a work order was put in.  The maintenance man came once; he checked all the issues took pictures and we did not see him again the rest of the time we were there.  I received a call on Tuesday April 7th from Resort Realty to inquire if the maintenance man had been out and taken care of the issues.  My response was "honestly I don't know what he did, I am on vacation and don't plan to sit around for maintenance issues." The Resort Realty staff I dealt with on the phone for booking and questions was very helpful. The representation online of the house and when access is available to home and pool was not great.  Issues should be handled before quest check-in or at the least taken care of within a day or two of reporting these issues. There is nothing online about when pools can be used, if they can only be used if heated, and that check-in is 4pm at the earliest but could be 6pm or later.  They do offer early check-in for an added fee of $150. If you don't pay, they will contact authorities to remove you if you arrive early and are waiting in the driveway.

The Roanoke Island Inn is located near docks with marina views in Manteo, NC. It is a lovely,…read moreconvenient spot where with easy to find food and drinks nearby as well as a great location for enjoying the Outer Banks in general. We easily visited Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk while also enjoying Manteo. We would love to stay here again in the future! The Inn itself is very clean and has a lot of interesting history that Lee (the manager) will happily share with you. The rooms are well kept and super clean with plenty of amenities available. The continental breakfast is thoughtfully provided with fresh fruit salad and an array of cereal, bread and other options. They also have plenty of coffee and a tea station that I particularly loved with an array of options and even teapots on hand. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of blooming flowers and green space to enjoy yourself and hang out. We particularly liked the very friendly koi in the koi pond which came over to say hi when we approached.

We spent a few nights here and could not be more delighted with our stay! Lee, the innkeeper, was…read morefantastic and friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and we had a nice view of the water and the downtown area. We were here in mid October so it was a little chilly and rainy but it was perfect weather for walking around, sitting by the fire pit, and chatting in the lounge. If we're ever in the region again we would definitely stay here!!

Sea spray cottages was the perfect place for a few days away in OBX with my fiancé and pup! We…read morestayed in cottage #4, lots of space for 2 and a fenced in yard for our beagle. Place was clean and stocked with cooking supplies and various items we needed. You do need to provide your own sheets and towels but that's fine. You are VERY close to two public beach access points, restaurants, bars and a short drive to all OBX has to offer! Water pressure in that shower was amazing :) We would highly recommend sea spray cottages to friends and family and hope to come back!

We have stayed at the Seaspray Cottages in cottage 1 twice and a third trip is in the works…read more Vacancies permitting we will continue to make this our home away from home on the Outer Banks. The cottage was clean, comfortable and has a fenced in yards for pet use. There are relatively few places that are pet friendly and accommodating but here they go out of their way for pet owners. All of us loved it but our 2 beagles really enjoyed lying out on the front porch. Thank you Seaspray for making us feel right at home!

Susan was a wonderful host! She gave us advice on where to eat in Manteo, sights to see, even an…read morealternate more scenic route back to Maryland. The house was beautiful, charming, cottage like, twinkly lights on at night, a big magnolia tree out front and a hammock to the side. The B&B was more of our private efficiency. We had our own entrance, kitchenette w/fully stocked fridge, bathroom with jacuzzi, robes, tv/dvd player, wifi, spiral staircase leading up to the loft/sitting room and balcony (2 chairs and perfect for star gazing). It was beautifully decorated, plenty of natural lighting.. We also had access to her 2 kayaks and 2 bikes. The waterfront is only about 2 blocks away which was very convenient. There are plenty of little shops, great restaurants, an old timey theatre, general store, and trails all within walking distance (just a few minutes away). I will definitely return!!

The Scarborough House Inn, not to be confused with the Scarborough Inn (a hotel nearby) , is a…read morecute, quaint inn nestled on a residential street in the heart of Manteo. I love the building with its weathered shaker shingles, bright green door, and welcoming walkway lined with flowerpots. It looked like something out of a movie, beautiful! Inside, the lobby was dim, full of antiques, dark wood, vintage Tiffany lamps, Oriental rugs, faded chintz, a cuckoo clock and abundant in English charm. The owner of the inn was "off duty" but she left our keys and towels on the huge heirloom desk in the parlor. Talk about trusting your visitors... this was a sweet surprise. Our room was just as charming as the lobby, appointed with aged floral wallpaper, red and white checkered calico quilts on the beds, vintage furnishings and pictures of a bygone era. It was certainly cozy and warm. What could've improved was the twin bed I slept in... it wasn't very comfortable as it was saggy... new mattress please, smiley face! My friend's queen bed was comfy though, she said. Another thing I would have appreciated is a set of soft, matching towels. Although the bathroom was clean, the towels were rough, mix matched, and worn. This is an easy fix to take this inn up a notch! We only stayed one night, and when we checked out, again the phantom innkeeper was nowhere to be seen. While I appreciate the trustworthiness of the owner allowing its guests to check themselves in and out, we did encounter a couple of issues that would have warranted face-to-face contact. Next door lives a relative of the owner, I believe, and they have the yappiest little dog I've ever heard. No need for a wake up call here, lol! With a couple of improvements and a bit of sprucing, I think this idyllic country inn could easily be 5 stars! Maybe upon my next visit, I can meet the owner and they can earn that elusive 5th star *!!

We head to OBX every year and take our annual beach vacation. Pack the truck up and head the same…read moreroute down 460 to 58 bypass to 168 yes you know the route if that's where you spend a week of summer vacation. When you cross that bridge and roll the windows down all your worries seems to blow right out Every year I see all these great unique spots I want to stop and explore such as Peace of the Past on 460 or Carolina Charm in Currituck ... Every year my husband just flys right on by them I decided to take an overnight trip and stop at each and every unique place I've always wanted to explore for the past 15 plus years . I get my good friend involved and on board . She's always up for a road trip . That's how I stumbled upon this quaint little place . We both like Tea Rooms and B&B's so I started calling and most places would not accommodate an overnight stay. A minimum of 2 days were required. An owner to one B&B suggested the Scarborough House Inn not to be confused with Scarborough Inn . I expressed my appreciation and quickly looked up the number to see if I could book my reservations.(it was Wednesday and we were leaving the next day) I was so elated that the lady on the phone was happy to accommodate us for just one night . She suggested the room with a queen bed and a twin . All the rooms are antique inspired. Although not a B&B , it has all the charm of one. (because of not serving breakfast. It has English country cottage charm . We arrived later that evening and on the desk in the lobby was a note to me from Ruth along with my key to Room 3 . The room was cool and quite charming more than I even expected . We had a small refrigerator / freezer , microwave , coffee pot ,TV and a small table to eat at . The room was a nice size and the decor will take you back in time . From the quilts on the bed to the 4 poster queen bed give you a feeling of home even though your away from home. So quaint and charming . I look forward to planning another trip to Manteo and booking my accommodations here at the Inn.

Amazing food and service! Great prices! Can't recommend this place enough!! Perfect for a beach day!read more

Stopped by Fri late afternoon for late lunch around 2PM and the parking lot was packed with cars…read moreparking roadside. I was surprised when to see plenty of seating available on the patio. Guess many of the cars were for people on the beach. First beer I ordered...they didn't have. However, they still had plenty of options. I came for Fish Tacos and they had Wicked Tuna Tacos available ($19) and they were excellent. My bride ordered the tradtional Fish Tacos and added pickled red onions and cilantro lime alioli on the side ($19) and enjoyed them. The food came out FAST. Almost immeditately. Thinking they were staffed for a much bigger turnout. Service from Zoe was super friendly and attentive. Frankly, while it was good and great atmosphere...seemed a little spendy to me including "processing fees" on the check. What is that about?