The Tranquil House Inn - Manteo, NC

I have found a new favorite hotel. The Tranquil Inn is the epitome of their name. We were traveling over a national holiday and had looked carefully for a place where we were going to be comfortable and able to spend this holiday without starving to death or unable to do anything. We knew the restaurant would be closed for the evening meal but they assured us that the complimentary continental breakfast would be available despite the holiday. We had a large room with two Queen beds on the third floor. It was roomy with two comfortable recliner style chairs a small breakfast table and chairs. The view was lovely over the waterfront and the second floor has a balcony seating area with tables and chairs to watch the sunrise or the sunset. We sat out there watching the sail boats in the sound and enjoying the Live Oak tree shadowing the porch. The rooms have keyless entry which was nice and did not require all of us to have a separate key. (I think that they keyed the lock code to our phone number and therefore very easy to remember.) The hotel is right in the center of Manteo. We walked everywhere shopping, lunch, art gallery.... We will be back!

My husband and I are frequent guests of The Tranquil House Inn. It is one of our very favorite places to stay during a getaway. The location is stunning, the rooms are clean and well-appointed, and the atmosphere is relaxing - even during the busiest of Manteo's celebrations. The staff is friendly and accommodating, often going above and beyond (sometimes WAY beyond) expectations. It is within walking distance of many of Manteo's amazing restaurants, shops, and attractions. If you're hungry but don't want to stray from the inn, the on-site restaurant, 1587, will never disappoint. Five stars doesn't even seem adequate for the experience we have had with each stay at The Tranquil House Inn!

We recently spent a weekend at this lovely property, and will certainly be going back. The service, amenities, and room were 100% on point. We enjoyed rocking on the porch overlooking the water, while sharing some wine and cheese. Further, the restaurant was fantastic! I would love to get the recipe for the delicious brown butter maple vinaigrette that was on the root vegetable salad! I highly recommend checking out The Tranquil House Inn. You will not be disappointed.

I don't normally take the time to write reviews but this gem motivated me to tell about our recent stay. I cannot say enough about the entire staff, from making the reservation to checkout everyone was so friendly, professional and so helpful. The inn is exactly as pictured on their website. We stayed in room #25 with a large gathering deck overlooking the sound just outside our door. Room is spacious with very comfortable bedding Social hour happens each day at 3:00 with wine cheese and crackers. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wine and snacks while sitting in high top chairs on the deck. What fun to watch the boats coming and going and to people watch. The lounge on the first floor is super nice, with delicious craft cocktails at the bar. In the morning there is a breakfast included, it was very good and plentiful. We've been to Manteo a zillion times and have even stopped in for drinks in their lounge on several occasions but have never stayed over night. Not sure what took us so long! We loved staying here and telling our friends how wonderful it is. We will return!!

This is a small traditional inn. The rooms are delightful and clean. Each room has a gentle beachie feel. No, not spa bathrooms, not huge wasted space, just a warm beach welcome where you can relax. We love the Tranquil House. The name says it all!

I cannot say enough about the Tranquil House Inn and its staff. Everyone was most helpful and accommodating. The room was spectacular and very comfortable. The overall feel of this location begs for a return trip. My dinner at 1587 was exceptional. I have paid a lot more for a lot less. My final thing I have to note is the view. My stay was flawless.

Doesn't get any better if you are staying in Manteo. My 2nd trip back to visit. Ashley and Chris are my kind of people. They will take care of you. Food was great! If I had to get critical, I would have loved some warm scrambled eggs in the morning vs. a hard boiled egg. Warm eggs or not, you won't be disappointed with your stay.

Peaceful, quiet and beautiful place to stay. Right on the water in the quaint little town of Manteo. Away from the usual OBX congestión. The room was large, attractively appointed and very clean. Classic hotel with happy hour cocktail and breakfast included. Staff friendly and helpful. Dinner was delicious! Highly recommend .

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!

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 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.

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 breakfast Nice people and charming room on the 3rd floor Checking in took a while, since the woman at the desk was booking a room over the phone, and I guess that comes first They made sure to tell us about the managers wine and cheese in the evening We went there 2 nights and there we two decanters if wine, some cheese and crackers The lights were shut off and it appeared to be very dingy Certainly nothing special. Good be improved upon We might come back next year The 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.

I'D GIVE IT 20 STARS IF I COULD!! We're vegetarian and this is one of the best upscale vegetarian menus anywhere. The Sesame Seared Tofu appetizer was absolutely to die for - amazing texture and flavors. My husband picked this restaraunt after reading the menu in the OBX app for Android for our anniversary and while we were on our last night of vacation. I am so glad he did! It was all excellent: the ambiance, the service, the view, the food and the wine. We had a very delicious desert there and then took a walk over the bridge. It was a wonderful, romantic evening.

I have stayed at Bed and Breakfast Inns before and my experience at the Tranquil House Inn was just ok. The rooms were clean but needed a few upgrades. The bed was sunken in and needed replacement and the TVs are dated. Usually when staying at Bed and Breakfast Inn's I have experienced coffee and water and drinks and snacks in the lobby or general area at all times during the day. At the tranquil house, there is nothing out during the day except a plate of cookies in the afternoon followed by a wine and cheese hour. The wine I passed on at the recommendation of some other folks which had tried it. The breakfast was pretty good however there was no water to be found. The best thing going for this place is its location to the Old Town of Manteo. For the price I paid I would have expected a bit more. The feel was that because the location is ideal we can cut some corners here and there and still sell rooms. When I come back to Manteo I will stay somewhere else.

Beautiful views of the marina. An upscale restaurant which is also a vegetarian's delight, thanks to a completely separate, extensive vegetarian menu. It is situated in the back of Tranquil House Inn - which is so pretty, I think I'd like to stay there sometime. My dh and I got a table by the window - perhaps b/c we made reservations? - and watched the boats/yachts pull up. Some of the folks came right in to eat. We started with the featured red by the glass, William Hill Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon...it was surprisingly smooth and we ordered another! My parmesan risotto was one of the best dishes I've ever had. My dh was pleased with his perfectly cooked filet mignon, resting on yummy garlic mashed potatoes. I was in heaven when we had dessert (verbal menu) which was pots de chocolat. Pretty amazing.

Great location and gorgeous views. We all enjoyed our meals, gazpacho, salads, the entree's, everything was satisfying. We were the last ones to leave, which was well past closing but no rush to push us out. Great area to walk around afterwards.

This was not my favorite hotel by far. I thought I was going to get a quaint hotel with a fine restaurant but instead the restaurant was closed and it was not very clean. Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment for my husbands birthday surprise.

I have not been in many restaurants in the outer banks I consider an establishment to take visiting guests but this was such the feeling I had after a wonderful meal at 1587. The Manteo waterfront offers many locations to eat and shop but if your looking for that one place that you will remember please take a trip to Roanoke Island and visit this eatery. The dinner entree cost per plate will run you around 22 for a chicken dish to 36 for the Tenderloin but for the atmosphere and the location on water, this was a justified cost for my dinning experience. I gave 1587 5 stars for what it does, and what is does, it does very well. I have not yet visited the Inn but if I were to have guest request a place of logging, I just might steer them toward Tranquil House.

Small menu but very good food. Great service & view. Very good value. Highly recommend.

This was our first visit to the Outer Banks and we were looking for an experience that we would never forget! 1587 was such an event. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and each person that works here smiled and made us feel welcomed and appreciated. The view directly outside the window was amazing and only added to the sheer perfection of our dinner. Our waiter, Brandon, was very accommodating and helped us in pairing a wine that went with both entrees. And speaking of food - from beginning to end AMAZING! Scallops. Beef. Lamb. Chocolate dessert. We left feeling very full and very satisfied. We also stayed at the Inn for the weekend and were celebrating a low-key Birthday dinner. I would recommend 1587 in a heartbeat and we will return to this eatery on our next visit!

Lovely restaurant in the Tranquil hotel. This was our anniversary and the staff made an extra effort to welcome us. We ordered the crabcakes which were the best we have tasted anywhere! I had the braised chicken on a bed of rice with a curry sauce. Beautiful view of the wharf in Manteo. Don't miss this one. Wine selection excellent and resonalble. Nick Brown

We booked a block of rooms here for wedding guests and are so glad we did. Jackie was great with communication and I know our guests enjoyed their stay there. Highly recommend.

Have stayed at the Tranquil House on four occasions. Every time our experience has been wonderful. As the name implies, tranquil is the word of choice. Our stays have been peaceful and relaxing. The is never a lot of noise often found in the big box hotels. The accommodations too are not your commonplace "one room looks like the other"...each room is different. Am not on the OBX to watch TV so the older models were not a distraction. The breakfast offerings are much better then any other continental offerings. Whether after a day at the beach or just out and about the wine and cheese provided in the afternoon is spectacular. Just gets you ready for a nice dinner..possibly downstairs at the elegant 1587. Having traveled in business for years, the Tranquil House Inn get high marks from me. Peaceful and quiet.

Been on the Outer Banks for 6 days and this was by far the best dinner we've had. Shrimp that tasted like shrimp and scallops to die for. Service excellent.

This is one of our favorite annual stops for dinner. The food is always outstanding and the service is not only great, but very personable. We truly enjoy the Tranquil House. It's always a highlight of our summer trip.