You may think all inns and beds and breakfasts are the same, but don’t be fooled – Outer Banks inns harbor a distinct coastal charm that you can’t find just anywhere. Sit out on a porch deck and let the ocean breeze cool your face, or snuggle into a cozy chair with your favorite book...but be warned that you will become attached to both actions! Outer Banks inns offer beautifully decorated rooms that keep you comfortable at night, and they’re located near plenty of attractions and activities to keep you busy during the day. Many inns and beds and breakfasts include amenities, such as free WiFi, bikes you can use to pedal around the area, televisions, libraries or pet-friendly options, that make a big difference in the appeal of your stay. Outer Banks inns and beds and breakfasts also have prime locations -- soundfront, in the middle of a downtown village, snuggled into trees -- that place you in the midst of the fun or in the lap of peace and quiet. Check out our listings below to see what will best suit your Outer Banks vacation.
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Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
305 Fernando Street, Manteo
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with private baths and outside entrances; two of the accommodations are family suites. Dog-friendly accommodations are available. A comfortable common area (wait until you see the frescoed ceiling), a peaceful back yard with a koi pond and a well-stocked innkeeper’s pantry are welcoming touches. Guests have 24-hour access to the fully stocked pantry, and a continental breakfast is set out each morning from 8 to 11 a.m. WiFi is available in the guest rooms and the lobby. In the backyard garden is a bungalow offering two bedrooms and a wet bar but no cooking facilities. Children are welcomed in the two family suites and in the bungalow, and dogs are allowed in the bungalow. Bikes are available for guests to use. They close in January and February every year.
Roanoke Island Inn is now also offering the Croatan Cottage, a charming fully restored and furnished 1920s Sears kit home located in downtown Manteo next to the entrance to Roanoke Island Festival Park. Voted #6 in Best Homes 2012 by Hooked on Houses, the Croatan Cottage offers three bedrooms and three baths, sleeps up to six people and is pet friendly. The house rents for a two-night minimum. Make sure to ask about their four-night stay and seven-night stay special packages!
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking...read more
Roanoke Island Inn is one of Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Cypress Moon Inn is located on the sound and offers three waterfront guest rooms. Each one has a private bath and is furnished with antiques, a refrigerator...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Located just 600 feet from the ocean, this old Nags Head-style inn on the National Register of Historic Places has a private beach access and a large...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Located on the sound side in the Corolla Light Resort, the Inn at Corolla Light is all about pampering its guests...read more
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Far removed from the tourist bustle, the village of Wanchese treats its visitors to true local flavor. At the Island House of Wanchese you’ll feel a world...read more
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This aptly named inn overlooks Silver Lake harbor and has private decks off most rooms so no one misses the view. The inn has 16 rooms and seven suites, all...read more
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Offering bed and breakfast accommodations since 1984, Oscar’s House has welcomed folks from all over the world. This 1940 island home was built by Captain...read more
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This charming three-room bed and breakfast inn is located just across the street from the beach and is within walking distance of Jennette's Pier. The inn...read more
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Scarborough Inn’s cedar-shaked buildings and covered porches welcome visitors with classic Outer Banks charm. Three buildings — the main inn, the annex and...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Lodge & Kite School owner Keith Croghan is the ambassador of kiting on the island and gladly shares his love of the island and sport. With more than 15 years of experience teaching kite-surfing lessons, Keith operates the island's only kite school for all levels from beginners to advanced riders looking to enhance their skills and experience some of Ocracoke’s truly world-class kiting conditions and scenery. Beginner lessons are held in the safe, shallow, calm waters of the Pamlico Sound. For more advanced riders, Keith facilitates downwinders and excursions as well as tricks and wave-riding clinics. Want to graduate from the sound to the surf? This is the place! The guided downwinders are truly hidden gems through some of the island’s more hard-to-reach and untouched places. Keith also offers multi-day kite camps for all levels as well as sailing lessons on 15’ daysailers.
Keith operates a boutique kite lodge and budding permaculture ranch. The guest house, a perfect base for all your adventures, serves as the center for like-minded windsports and watersports enthusiasts. The lodge offers accommodations for larger groups but also welcomes solo travelers, with options of booking the whole property for your group, private rooms or even the occasional van/tent/coach camper. Tucked away on a quiet creek with plenty of shade and a well-provisioned kitchen, it’s got everything you need and is centrally located within walking distance to shops, bars and restaurants.
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Lodge & Kite School owner Keith Croghan is the ambassador of kiting on...read more
Interested in kitesurfing? This is your place on Ocracoke Island. The Sea Monkey Lodge &...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
The White Doe Inn is a bed and breakfast in one of Manteo’s most picturesque historic homes. It occupies the Theodore Meekins house, which was partially...read more
Outer Banks Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
This cozy bed and breakfast inn occupies two buildings – a 1920s island home that is a contributing structure in Ocracoke’s Historic District and a newer...read more
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With the waters of Shallowbag Bay practically lapping on its lawn, Tranquil House Inn offers wonderful views of the Manteo harbor and boardwalk and is right...read more