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Island House of Wanchese

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  • Inn Details

    The house was purchased in 1991, and has been in a constant state of renovation since the day we walked through the front door. We have tried to bring this wonderful old house back to its original beauty, with the addition of modern conveniences for our guest's comfort. The house has been here since the early 1900's, and has stood through many storms, hurricanes, a fire, an explosion, and a 2 unit apartment house. The original house did not have baths, was heated by coal stoves, and the kitchen was not attached to the main house. The original kitchen interior was destroyed by a fire along with the porches that once wrapped around the kitchen, the fire damage extended into the dining room and living room areas of the house. The remainder of the house has all the original wood flooring and walls, and most of the glass is the old wavy glass that is so hard to come by today. All the wood to construct the house was milled on the property, along with the forged nails. The original property consisted of twenty-six acres, which was subdivided over the years. The orginal owner of the house was a US Coastguardsman who was stationed on Hatteras Island, and commuted to his duty station from Mill Landing just a short distance down what is now Rt. 345. The original owners family still own the property on the north and west sides of our property, and their daughter is still living, and spends some of her summers on the beach with her family.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Roy is a retired civil service employee. It was due to Roy's background we were able to complete the renovations to the Island House. He has a strong interest in collecting Coca-Cola Memorabilia, antiques, civil war relics, and arrowheads. Jeanne is a retired mortgage banker. Her many interests include crafts, antiquing, faux painting, gardening and raising her White Westhighland Terriers.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 4

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Internet Hookup Ava.

    • Outside foot shower

    • Porch Swing

    • Queensize beds

    • Rope Hammock

    • Screened in gazabo

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • VCR

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Swinging hammock & Double outside swing

    • Air conditioned sun room

    • furnished, Outside gazabo

    • iron & ironing board in guest pantry.

    • guest pantry,w/micro wave, fridge, ice machine

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  • Zena's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$145

    Cleo's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$159

    Lexi's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $87/$165

    Myia's Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $80/$140

    Willie's Hideaway Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $113/$175

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 pm to 6 pm    Check out: 11 am

    • Minimum stay: On weekends- 2nites Holidays-3 nites

    • Deposit amount required: 50%

    • Cancellations: A deposit of 50% of your stay including any services/packages will be charged to your credit card. One nite stays are charged the full amount. Reservations cancelled 15 days or less prior to arrival are considered non-refundable deposits unless re-booked by another guest. A early departure and no-shows will be charged the full amount of the reservation. All cancellations before the 15 day time frame will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee. The $50.00 fee will be refunded when you return for a stay of 2 nites or more. If you have any questions about the policy please call.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own, sodas for sale in pantry

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: 12 years or older, only permitted in suite

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Fall fling
      Percent off: 5% Days required: 2

    • Fall fling
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 4

    • Length of stay, summer
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

    • Length of stay, summer
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 4

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Buffet

    • Time Served: 8:30

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • let us know needs

    Additional food services

    • guest pantry w/ snacks & drinks to buy

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  • Location Type

    • Island

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Manteo

    • Distance to city: 4 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Northern Points: At NC border, Rt. 168 south to 158 (168 feeds into 158) stay on 158 all the way to the Outer Banks. Cross the Wright Memorial Bridge and stay on 158 for 20 miles (just beyond Tanger Outlet Mall on right.) Bear to the right onto 64/264 across causeway/bridges to second stop light. At light turn left onto Rt. 345 to Wanchese and go approx. 3.5 miles. Bear to the right at "Y" in road onto Old Wharf Rd. Island House sits in the right off the road directly across from the large white church. Enter on grass driveway through trees to parking blocks near screened porch. Security light will automatically turn on in the evening.

    Airport

    • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville)

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    Outer banks

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Nice place, out of the way. Noisy street in the mornings due to commuters.

    Great Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This is a great place to stay if you are visiting the outerbanks. It is one of the more inexpensive B&B places to stay but does not lack in quality. It is only about 10 minutes from the beach but a way from all the hustle and bustle of the main strip.

    Wonderful!!!!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Wonderful Hostess, Wonderful Room, Wonderful Breakfast!! We could not ask for a better place to stay. The hostess was wonderful and treated us like family. She even worried about us getting home safely because of hurricane Irene. We will stay there again!

    A Quiet Retreat in the Mist of Busy Island Life.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    A one night stay was too short..we will come back again. Convient to all the activities..and a quiet retreat at the end of a busy day. Breakfast was great and our hostess was helpful with information of places to see and eat.

    Wonderful hostess, great food!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    I was surprised by my husband with an overnight at the Outer Banks. Jeanne is a wonderful hostess who has a beautiful B+B that she and her husband lovingly restored. It cost about half of what other B+B in the area cost. We were provided with a wonderful homemade breakfast. We would definitely stay there in the future.

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