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Island House of Wanchese

3.5 star property

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Zena's Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
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Zena's Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$158
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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104 Old Wharf Road, Wanchese, NC, 27981
  • Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Cleo's Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Cleo's Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lexy's room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Lexy's room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Zena's Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Zena's Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Willie's Hideaway Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Island House of Wanchese

3.5-star Wanchese B&B with free in-room WiFi
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area are available at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out, and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Island House of Wanchese offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down comforters 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 complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, 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.
Island House of Wanchese features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Wanchese bed & breakfast also offers coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and a communal living room. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Island House of Wanchese has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space 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: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Island House of Wanchese Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 333 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

gladys

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was extremely gracious and knowledgeable of the area. The home was stunning and beautiful.The southern breakfast was delicious. Everything about the stay was wonderful and I would highly recommend it. The house is 102 years old.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an amazing get away and the hosts are fantastic. they have thought of just about everything you can think of to make your stay comfortable and unique. From extra toiletries to after hour help, everything was amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Inconvenient location, dated house with too many tchotchkes, very narrow steep stairs to rooms. Positive aspects: lovely couple who runs the B&B, very clean, comfortable bed, delicious treats available for guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The home and garden is stunning - so quiet and peaceful. In the spring, it smells so sweet. The hosts were very kind, very responsive to messages and make a great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mengling

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
I enjoyed my visit very much until I got a phone call asking if I had taken a bird house from the property. I was disgusted and very upset. I would never steal. I was driving when I got the call and could hardly hear what she was saying. It made my 5 hr drive very anxious. I called back when I got to my destination and had to leave a message requesting I get a call back. No one has ever called me back. So sad because I did enjoy the wonderful breakfast served every morning. The home is very interesting and filled with wonderful things to check out. I won’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert D

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

Island B&B

Overall enjoyable stay. Good breakfast. Helpful owner. Except for some evening noise from the room below us, quiet and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah, Norfolk

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Situation requiring police presence. Would not stay again or recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay and the breakfast was very good. Beware of the mosquitos if you take a walk outdoors!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was relaxing, the staff was very nice, and the food was excellent. My only criticism is that the bathroom needs to be updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room (The Willie) was very clean. The host was very nice and the breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Traveled with partner
Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Island House of Wanchese! Beautiful home. Lots of nostalgia. Convenience of everything but also tucked away in a quiet dreamy island town. Hosts were great and breakfast is wonderful!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024