OUTER BANKS BLISS 

Anyone who has spent time in the outer banks knows that pure relaxation on the beach with your feet in the sand, smelling the salt air, and hearing the waves crash is what the Outer banks is all about!

With an abundance of vacation rentals to chose from there are a lot of lodging options near the beach. But if you are looking for romance and the chance to get away from some of the summer crowds you will want to try the Roanoke Island Inn, an historic bed and breakfast located in Manteo on Roanoke Island.

At the Roanoke Island Inn the staff strives to maintain your privacy, only interacting as needed to make your stay comfortable. Your initial exposure to the Inn begins as you cross under the brick archway that supports an upper level open air sitting area. As you enter the Inn your eyes are immediately drawn to the frescoed ceiling of the sitting room which is well appointed with antiques, books, games, and the Inn Keepers pantry.

The pantry is open 24 hours a day where quests can come and grab snacks and refreshments as needed. A continental breakfast is also served in the morning for quests to serve themselves as the please. The well decorated rooms with comfortable king beds are quiet and romantic. The room we stayed in had hardwood floors, antique furniture including the 4-poster shaker style bed, and a well appointed private bath. The Inn built in the 1860's offers bikes for riding around the quant town of Manteo and the rest of Roanoke Island. The 2nd floor porch is a great place to sit with coffee, wine or breakfast overlooking the Manteo waterfront and the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse.

The inn is located at 305 Fernando Street, and you can contact them at (252) 473-5511, or visit their website at www.roanokeislandinn.com.

Within walking distance of the Inn are quant shops, coffee houses, and several restaurants including the fantastic 1587 Restaurant located on the Manteo waterfront inside the Tranquil House Inn hotel. Make sure to order the 1587 house salad with champagne vinaigrette dressing, any of their great seafood offerings, and save room for one of their succulent desserts. Have a great dinner here and watch the sail boats and the sunset! You can see the menu on line and get additional information at www.tranquilhouseinn.com.

As you travel back across the cause way that connects Roanoke island with the Outer Banks take the time to stop at Hurricane Mo's located on the 2nd floor above the ships store in the Pirates Cove complex. This is a nice place to stop for good clam chowder, steamed spiced shrimp, and a couple of Coronas!

If it is wine you are interested in there are two very good wine bars. The Flying Fish Cafe (252 441-6894) located on the Rt 158 bypass road at mile post 10 in Kill Devil Hills offers over 40 wines by the glass, and the Ocean Boulevard Bistro another excellent choice is located on the Beach Road. Both of these establishments carry a nice selection of wines by the glass with selections from Chile, Argentina, Australia, Italy, France, South Africa, and the US. 

Enjoy Wine at the Beach!

Relaxing on the water front deck at the Tranquil House Inn.

Twilight over the Sound in Manteo

Roanoke Island Inn

The Tranquil House Inn and 1587 Restaurant in the Town of Manteo on Roanoke Island

View of the marina from the deck at the Tranquil House Inn

Sunset over the Outer Banks

The Roanoke Island Inn

View of Waterfront from Roanoke Island Inn

Bacchus Romantic Journeys has over 25 years of experience planning romantic journeys to the outer banks. Let us plan your next escape!