This is an amazing place to stay. I have stayed here for the last 4 years on my annual hunting trip…read moreand you couldn't ask for a nicer person/owner to work with and a nicer place to stay.

The Hotel Engelard is probably the most charming hotel I've ever stayed in - including B&B's. The…read moreowners are incredibly nice and the breakfast discount is one that cannot be beat! I would definitely rather stay there than a chain.

Axson Smith Jr is one of the best man I have ever met. I called for help for a tow when hung up on…read morea stump on ICW and reached Axson at 3:30 a.m. after discussions with insurance and calls all over the Belhaven area. He got me free with a little help and we made it home. Axson was over and above managing our needs to get free with his tug and help he called in. I will recommend him and his family, daughter and Axson #3 to EVERYONE, who needs help in lower Mid-Atlantic ICW. Thanks Axson and team! Hope to see you again on a northern trip!

We've stayed here many times when we head south for the winter and back up in the Spring, the…read moremarina has fixed docks which is a challenge to get on and off the yacht, but the dockmaster JT is super knowledgeable and wonderful to work with The Manor itself has had huge revitalization implements that preserves the history of the property by now owner (wife's family built and owned this magnificent estate for years and now they own it back) This is an awesome wedding venue equipped with magnificent rooms at the Inn manor Restaurant food is good, not too pricey, craft drinks are excellent Highly recommend this place. Hope they keep up the high quality standards.

We ended up at Captain's Landing more or less by accident (at the last minute we decided to take…read morethe Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry instead of driving via Manteo to Hatteras Island, and this was the only hotel we found with room -- most hotels on Ocracoke close in winter, and one that was open, Pony Island, didn't answer its phone or return our calls.) A helpful person at NC Ferries gave us the tip on Captain's Landings. We're so glad we did! We got the next to last room available at this inn, and probably on the island, a one-bedroom, one and a half bath suite for just $110. Rates in summer rise to $280, but there's a discount for weekly stays, and I would guess that this place stays fully booked much of the time. The inn, painted a light yellow and patterned after another, long-gone hotel on the island, the Ponzer Hotel, is owned by a ninth generation Ocracoker, Betty Chamberlin, and her husband. It is perched right on Silver Lake (the Ocracoke harbor) in the heart of the village, within walking or biking distance to just about everything, including one of the best and most pristine stretches of Hatteras National Seashore beach on the entire Outer Banks. In a Frommer's guidebook I wrote to the coast of the Carolinas and Georgia years ago, I rated this 14 miles of Ocracoke beach the best beach in the three states. In my view, it still is. You're also just a short bike or hike away from the lighthouse and the shops and restaurants in and around the village. Although they are closed in winter, you'll probably find as most do that the Flying Melon and the Back Porch are the two top restaurants on the island, and that Howard's Pub is a great watering hole. On this visit, we ate at Jason's for dinner -- it has good, fresh seafood and probably the best pizza anywhere around. The views across the harbor, including the Ocracoke Lighthouse, are wonderful. Our first-floor suite had everything we needed -- fully equipped kitchen, a balcony overlooking the inn's 10 boat slips and the water, a pleasant living room with a large flat screen TV with DirecTV and DVD player, and a comfortable bedroom with a quality queen bed. There's free Wi-Fi. The manager is very friendly and helpful, and she gave us good advice on the three restaurants that are open for dinner this time of year. We've visited Ocracoke many times during annual stays at Avon or Rodanthe on Hatteras Island, but I have only stayed overnight on the island only a couple of times. This visit, in late February, we lucked out on the weather. It can be surprisingly cold on the OBX in winter, but this time it was sunny and around 70 degrees in the day, perfect springlike weather. Ocracoke is one of the jewels of the North Carolina coast, and in our book Captain's Landing is the top place to stay on Ocracoke.

loved my nine days on ocracoke. captain's landing apartments provide a fabulous view of hte…read moreharbor, at teh same time they are three steps from everything in town

My boyfriend and I stayed here this weekend on a trip to the coast. The house, as promised, is…read moreright on the water. Prices are totally reasonable and include a DELICIOUS homemade breakfast (one of the best quiches I can remember in recent memory!). The rooms are well furnished and contain many personal touches. They feel rather like staying in a friend's guest room, or maybe a friend's grown daughter's former bedroom. I found the room we stayed in charming; but this may be a pro or a con to you depending on your tastes. All rooms have ensuite baths. One room has a Jacuzzi, but we didn't stay in that one. The town itself is rather small, and you'll need to go outside it to find any lasting entertainment. But nonetheless, this is the place to stay if you find yourself in Belhaven.

From the owner: Clean private rooms with private bath. breakfast at 8:30read more

What a welcome is in store for every guest who passes through the door of this wonderful B&B!…read more Southern hospitality at it's finest. Thomasina is a true Southern Lady in every sense of the word. From the delightful pound cakes she provides her guest to the wonderful fresh flowers delivered with the morning coffee at your door, Thomasina has thought of every possible amenity you could possible want and treats you like royalty. She and her husband are extremely people friendly welcoming folks from all over the country for pleasure or business. I highly recommend you give this B&B your business and I promise you WILL NOT be disappointed!!

Had an absolutely lovely time at the Bluff Shoal with my partner. The location is right in the…read moremiddle of the action (close to restaurants, water, and 10 minute walk from the lighthouse), and the room was clean and cozy. We parked in front of the motel and didn't touch the car again the whole time we were there. The highlight was the service - the motel staff were so welcoming and truly exemplify the southern hospitality that North Carolina is known for. All in all, we loved Ocracoke Island and Bluff Shoal was the perfect HQ for our vacation. Hope to come back again!

Clean, friendly staff good location, nice atmosphere, not fancy. Back deck on the harbor.read more

I found this gem on Yelp! Thank you Yelp!…read more It's a beautiful bed and breakfast, and the owners have exquisite taste in furnishings and decor. We stayed in the Beaufort Suite, and I slept like a baby in that huge comfortable bed with such soft linens. I love that we could control our room temp because we like it cold at night, and the unit cooled down quickly and quietly. The bathtub! Oh my! I want one of those so badly! We were there only one night, and I took two baths. The entire bathroom is stunningly gorgeous, well lit, and so spacious. You had hot water within seconds of turning the shower on, and it didn't cool down even a little bit. The Inn is located at a perfect spot, as it's a quick walk to everything you'd want to do in Belhaven. There are condos directly across the street which block the water view, but a vacant lot next to those allow for a beautiful view. The breeze coming off the water is wonderful. Happy hour was a nice treat, and enjoyable. Gail and Alan are great hosts, easy to chat with, and also interesting to converse with. They really do make you feel right at home, and act as if they've known you forever. (Don't worry though, they also leave you alone if that's what you prefer.) They have a great outdoor area to just sit, or swing, and enjoy the peacefulness of this quaint town. We loved our stay there.

We needed a safe place to get away for a few days and booked The Duck Blind cottage behind the main…read morehouse. It is pet friendly and we were traveling with our two dogs. Booking was easy with friendly service. Arrival was contactless and we never met or saw anyone during our stay of three days. The cottage was on a second level with a flight of steps which as a surprise because I had not noticed that from pictures. It was fine for us but might be difficult if traveling with someone with mobility issues. Inside, everything was so cute and clean and they had anticipated our every need. The kitchen had coffee, snacks and cereal and the fridge was pack with delicious breakfast items and treats like fresh backed goods. The yogurt appeared to be homemade and was delicious! The bed as comfortable and the rain shower was delightful. They even supplied the bags for our dogs potty trips. The main inn was unoccupied during COVID so we had the beautiful back yard garden all to ourselves. The view of the water was blocked since the cottage is behind the main house but the town docks were very close by, just a very short walk. Because of COVID, a lot of the restaurants in town were closed in the middle of the week but there was enough available for our needs. We visited in September 2020 and it was just what we needed, a quiet get away after working 7 days a week since March. We loved it and highly recommend it as a nice, quiet place to get away and have your every need thoughtfully met.

Absolutely wonderful location! We had a great harbor view from our deck, (room 303). Everything is…read morewithin walking distance from here. Easy and safe parking Great people, easy check in. Our room was clean, spacious, quiet, and comfortable.

A disappointing experience this Labor Day holiday weekend. Me, James, Kevin and Wes booked the…read moreusual 501 Tree House and were looking forward to our Saturday fishing extravaganza. The ice maker was broken, there was no gas tank on the grill and the internet was down. When I brought this to the attention of the front desk. she said you should have called. Wait a sec, you roll of the boat with a cooler full of fish you are ready to throw on the grill and you are supposed to call ahead for a propane tank? A disappointing experience given you pay a premium for this property and they don't deliver on the experience. You would think there might have been an adjustment on the bill at check out...but no. If you have important work or timely transactions where you require the internet, be prepared to trudge your lap top over to the main office for internet access.