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Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at 1587 serving guests of Tranquil House Inn . Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Tranquil House Inn in Manteo (Historic Downtown Manteo), you'll be steps from Dare County Arts Council and Festival Park. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Nags Head Fishing Pier.
What's nearby
Dare County Arts Council(0.1 miles)
Festival Park(0.1 miles)
Outer Banks History Center(0.2 miles)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse(0.2 miles)
Roanoke Island Festival Park(0.3 miles)
Island Farm(1.8 miles)
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau(2.2 miles)
Pirate's Cove Marina(2.9 miles)
The Lost Colony(3.3 miles)
Elizabethan Gardens(3.6 miles)
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site(3.7 miles)
North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island(3.7 miles)
Tale of the Whale(5.6 miles)
Whalebone Junction(5.7 miles)
Whalebone Junction Information Center(5.8 miles)
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)(1.7 miles)
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)(95.5 miles)
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Free Wi-Fi
Garden
Fishing
Playground
Hiking
Dare County Arts Council (0.1 miles)
Festival Park (0.1 miles)
Outer Banks History Center (0.2 miles)
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (0.2 miles)
Roanoke Island Festival Park (0.3 miles)
Island Farm (1.8 miles)
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At The Tranquil House Inn, travelers highlight a walkable waterfront setting in the heart of Manteo and a calm, boutique atmosphere that works well for quiet getaways as well as exploring local sights and the surrounding Outer Banks.
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What guests think
At The Tranquil House Inn, travelers highlight a walkable waterfront setting in the heart of Manteo and a calm, boutique atmosphere that works well for quiet getaways as well as exploring local sights and the surrounding Outer Banks.
Rooms are generally comfortable and often described as clean and cozy, with some offering marina views, though a number of guests mention dated furnishings and damp conditions that require in-room dehumidifiers. Staff are friendly and responsive with easy text-based check-in, but front desk hours and overall staffing can be limited, and daily housekeeping is not provided. The on-site 1587 restaurant is frequently praised, while the continental breakfast and wine and cheese reception range from enjoyable to basic, and the restaurant may operate limited days or close early. It suits travelers who value character and location over full-service amenities.
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Facilities
On-site restaurant and bar are a highlight, with a loft/deck area and a simple evening wine and cheese reception; however, hours can be limited or end early. Parking is available but can be tight.
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Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jan 16, 2024
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Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Jun 10, 2024
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Aug 18, 2024
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Feb 16, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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John
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Cleanliness
Many guests report very clean rooms, but several note dampness with dehumidifiers and occasional issues like mold or bugs, so cleanliness and upkeep can vary by room.
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Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Kelly
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
joyce
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Debra
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Natasha
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Mason
Aug 26, 2025
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Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and cozy, some spacious and with marina views and Outer Banks-inspired decor; others feel basic or dated, with limited storage and occasional loud AC or firm mattresses.
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Lacey
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alvin
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
carolyn
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Kevin
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Austin
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Debra
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
LAURIE
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kim T
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive, and quick to respond via text; however, front desk hours and staffing are limited, and daily housekeeping isn’t offered.
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Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stephen
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Brenda
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Phillip
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
carolyn
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Landis
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clive
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Location
Waterfront, central, and highly walkable location in downtown Manteo, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and nearby beaches and attractions.
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Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Mar 26, 2024
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Jun 12, 2024
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Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Don
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Landis
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Orlando
Apr 30, 2025
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Dining
The 1587 restaurant receives consistent praise for quality and service; the continental breakfast and wine and cheese reception are appreciated by many but some find them basic, and the restaurant may be closed on certain days or early.
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Karen
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
julius
Nov 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Michael
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
dave
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Richard
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Debra
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Mason
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stephanie
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
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Aug 29, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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Aug 16, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026
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Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
The property is located in Historic Downtown Manteo, within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier. It is 0.1 miles from Dare County Arts Council and 16.7 miles from Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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