Tranquil House Inn

Went on a Mother-Daughter retreat during the off-season in Manteo. Here are the pros/cons...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.

I've stayed here a few times and I really enjoyed every visit. Even though the rooms are not brand new, they have a cute and cozy charm. The bed was quite comfortable and the room has cute decorations. I didn't hear any outside noise, which helped with a great night's sleep. I loved the wine, cheese, and crackers happy hour in the evenings. That was a nice little perk. Also, the location is so pretty overlooking the Bay. There are Adirondack chairs available to sit and watch the view. Breakfast is included in the price, which I thought was a great value. There were sausage biscuits that are kept in the oven and you just ask the attendant when you're ready for some. There was also a nice selection of fruit, cereal, oatmeal, pastries, etc. The coffee was not wonderful and we ended up getting coffee right across the street. All the employees were super friendly and happy to answer any of my questions. I would gladly stay here again in the future!

This is a great place to spend $ 250.00, no one in site in a 3 story building and not have a thing to drink out of. The Tranquil House is right out of a horror movie, I thought it was joke when the manger said I would be the only one.. I mean the Mgr would be there?? NOPE !! As a single female traveling for business and my key was left under the front door mat because they couldn't wait around until 8:30 PM, not a glass or coffee was In the room to allow me a drink of water. I pushed the desk in front of the door, turned off all lights and waited for the maintenance man to kill me, at least the white sheets would show the blood, but my smelly pillows had scents of others. DNA test will suffice! I dropped pins to family members in case I didn't make it. I did !!! YEAH and I asked for a discount the next morning when they arrived at 0900 and they said NO!!! DONT stay here!! Unless you feel like throwing money away and the Shining is your favorite movie

Boy, it was difficult trying to find a hotel in this area. Reviews are none to very limited on Yelp as well as Trip Advisor. We ended up here on recommendation by extended family, whose family is local. ATMOSPHERE:It definitely fits the name, with its wood floors throughout, non-sound-deadening construction, quaintness, charm, and views. This 25-unit inn is tucked behind a quiet residential street and also borders some local restaurants & shops and is right on the water. A boardwalk connects the pier as well as neighboring inns and businesses. ARRIVAL:We drove from Philly and arrived at 3:00am. We pre-arranged a rate for the partial night's stay. A simple call to the person-on-duty brought her out of bed to check us in. ROOMS:Because of our schedule and I guess the hotel's, we were in 3 different rooms each night. All of the rooms were clean. Yes they're older looking, but clean & up-kept is what matters to us. It's not a dive by any means. The TV's are old meaning not flat paneled. The air conditioning units are strong & cool. The windows are covered with vinyl shutters which are great for blocking out the early morning sun, and to me are cleaner than drapery. As far as the bed quality, all 3 rooms differed, from sagging and springy on our first 2 nights, to newer & more firm on our 3rd. Nothing far from uncomfortable though. The bed was actually more comfortable than some of the major hotel brands we stayed at during our 26 day vacation! And the pillows were great, meaning firm. I loathe those soft worthless ones. There's free Wi-Fi, but a bit spotty. No biggie as AT&T has great reception. BATHROOMS:All 3 were the same, 1 sink and shower/tub, and hair dryer. But the tub filler doesn't come on, and there's no drain stopper. Possibly to discourage baths? Water pressure was good and drainage was quick. FRONT DESK:All the ladies who we interacted with were very friendly.PARKING:It's free! Where are you going to get that perk nowadays?!HOUSEKEEPING:On the day we had to relocate to the room next door, the housekeeper knocks on the door regardless of the DND sign. Not a big deal as we were up already. CHECK OUT:Stopped at the front desk to return the keys and for a receipt. All's well that ends well!OVERALL:We'd stay here again. The rate was reasonable for the room quality. But I doubt we'll be in this neck of the woods again.

This was the third time we have stayed here and the last. The first time we stayed was 1993. It looks the same. Needs more renovation and for the price should offer a hot breakfast. Beds are Iike rocks and rugs are torn. I hope they can renovate more for their own sake.

I have been coming to the Tranquil House Inn for twenty years with my family and friends. We don't always stay in Manteo, but when we do we stay here! The view of the sound is incomparable! There's a small marina right on their front deck which houses the Down East Rover in the summertime- a very inexpensive touring sailboat that will take you midday or on a sunset cruise. The 1587 restaurant downstairs is wonderful and always has been! Don't forget the creme brûlée! Each room is different and has it's own personality, most having a beachy-type feel. The televisions are older, yes, but why would you be in your room the whole day?! In the early evening there's wine and cheese on the second balcony and a continental breakfast every day. I'm not much for the coffee so I go to the shop around the corner on my bike. Love this town, love this Inn!

This was our first visit to this lovely bed and breakfastNice people and charming room on the 3rd floorChecking in took a while, since the woman at the desk was booking a room over the phone, and I guess that comes firstThey made sure to tell us about the managers wine and cheese in the eveningWe went there 2 nights and there we two decanters if wine, some cheese and crackersThe lights were shut off and it appeared to be very dingyCertainly nothing special. Good be improved uponWe might come back next yearThe continental breakfast was ok

First time to the Outerbanks in NC. I went in January (offseason). The price per day was half because of the time of the year and got a little discount with AAA. I still found it overpriced. The premium room was OK but the carpet was worn out. No coffee maker nor little fridge in the room. After 9 am there is no coffee in the entire place nor any business near by (offseason). This was supposed to be an upscale bed & breakfast but fell way short of my expectations (and I am not a very demanding person). It seems that they finally replaced the TVs with 24 to 27" flat screens. There was not room service in the three days we stayed. Maybe because of how late we left the room each day.I would not recommend this area for a get away weekend during this time of the year. The area is a cemetery. And I am referring to normal daytime activities. You can tell by the amount of empty beach homes and apartments. I would guess 95% of them were empty. Almost every local business closes during the offseason. If I ever come back to the area I would not stay here. I would rather stay in a regular hotel.

Awesome gem of a hotel! Fantastic service, comfortable bed and memorable experience. Right by the boats and docks and cool shops around. Will definitely be back!

I enjoyed my stay here. The rooms were nice and clean. The bed was so comfy. The only negatives were that it was a bit hot in my room and there were a few ants. The location was terrific. I really enjoyed it.