Waterfront Lodging & Dining in the Outer Banks

Romantic Waterfront Inn in Manteo, NC

exterior view of the Tranquil House Inn in the evening
Inn History

An Iconic Nantucket-style Property in Historic Manteo

The Tranquil House Inn, the iconic Nantucket-style property on Manteo’s historic waterfront, was purchased by the Harrington family and their hospitality firm, Carolina Resort Company, in December of 2020. Prior to the Harrington’s, Donnie Just and his father, Don, owned and operated the inn and its on-site restaurant, for close to 27 years. The inn’s aesthetic was changed to its current Nantucket style in 2003. New owners, Mike and Holly Harrington, were long-time residents of the Outer Banks, and have fond memories of this property because it is where Mike proposed to Holly in 2005. The Harrington’s intend to remain loyal to the OBX traditions that date back generations of a welcoming old Outer Banks friendliness with a touch of salt.

Breezy water-view decks and thoughtful
hospitality await you at The Tranquil House Inn.

complimentary continental breakfast at our inn in Manteo

Complimentary Breakfast

At our Manteo, NC inn you are greeted in the morning with steaming hot coffee or tea and a complimentary continental breakfast including a selection of pastries, bagels, fruits, juices, and cereals.

couple sitting outside with glasses of wine at our Manteo, NC inn

Afternoon Wine Reception

In the evening you’re invited to attend a complimentary wine reception to let you wind down and enjoy the company of your fellow guests.

chairs on the deck with view of the bay at our inn on the Outer Banks

Inn Amenities

With spacious decks and porches, on-site dining at our Manteo restaurant and boardwalk access to area trails and activities, our Manteo, NC inn is the ideal destination for your Outer Banks vacation.

room 22 bed

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