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Island House of Wanchese

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Cleo's Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Reception
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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104 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese, NC, 27981
  • Place, Pirate's Life Charters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Lexy's room | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Lexy's room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cleo's Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Cleo's Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Willie's Hideaway Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Willie's Hideaway Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Zena's Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Zena's Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Island House of Wanchese

Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a library, a garden and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Island House of Wanchese offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Island House of Wanchese. During your stay, you'll be close to Pirate's Cove Marina. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a library are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include library, a communal living room and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Pirate's Cove Marina and 11 minutes from Jennette's Pier
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Island House of Wanchese, you'll find a library, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Island House of Wanchese also features coffee/tea in common area, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Wanchese bed & breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests should know that dogs live at this property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Island House of Wanchese Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 334 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean stay with excellent breakfast and really kind hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Very nice classic B&B experience. Delicious breakfast quiet accommodations, nice classic rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, good breakfast, wonderful hosts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went there for a night for my boyfriend's birthday and it was beautiful and so welcoming! The staff were all so nice and the breakfast tasted equal to my southern grandma. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the property was seemed to be very safe. Host and hostess were great. Breakfast was very good as well. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little B&B - polite staff. We’d be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens/refreshments (cake/cookies/drinks/coffee)/comfortable and cozy decor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying here and we will be back again. Its charming and quiet. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Bernie and Kenny were extremely kind and helpful. A quiet sanctuary in a busy resort area. Well worth a stay for business and pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Bertie was very helpful and made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leighette

Liked: Staff & service
The owner was wonderful and so was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing! Peaceful unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place and very quiet. The breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very homey, clean, and pleasant staff. Breakfast included was yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host and cooks were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mengling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A warm and charming family hotel

A warm and charming family hotel. The breakfast is rich and delicious. The environment is elegant and full of family atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic home ... comfort beds and linens....excellent breakfasts....we wish to stay😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience. Clean, friendly, and convenient. The staff was super attentive. This is my new go-to on the OBX!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay, quiet, rooms well furnished, the towels were fantastic, the breakfast was outstanding. Cookies and cake were available along with a choice of beverages. The staff is friendly kind and courteous. We highly recommend this establishment!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the beach but far enough away for it to be nice and quiet. Breakfast was amazing, so delicious! Service was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast and to meet the other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
Nice house, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at The Island House. Check-in was easy and the breakfast was wonderful, as usual! The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming and make you feel at home. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024