A Pirate’s Life | Waterfront+Boat Slip+Pool+Resort

Entire condo in Manteo, North Carolina

  1. 5 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.8 reviews
Hosted by Gia
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Bay and canal views

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At-home coffee

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Adventure, Relaxation & Luxury—All in One OBX Getaway! Set sail for the ultimate Outer Banks escape at Pirate’s Cove—a private, resort-style waterfront community where boating, fishing, & fun are just part of daily life. Whether you're chasing the next big catch or soaking in the sun poolside, A Pirate’s Life offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay! Perfectly located b/w historic Manteo & Nags Head, mins from: Oregon Inlet –some of the best sportfishing on the E Coast & OBX beaches!

The space
Breathtaking Sound Views – 3BR Waterfront Condo in Pirates Cove Resort, Outer Banks

⚓ Included Amenities:

Boat slip access in a world-class full-service marina

Outdoor pool, tiki bar & on-site waterfront restaurant

Fitness center, tennis courts, sand volleyball & basketball courts

Family-friendly extras like playgrounds and peaceful walking paths

Gated, safe, and vibrant community with something for everyone

Whether you're an angler, a beach lover, or just here for the chill island vibes, A Pirate’s Life is your OBX home base for adventure and relaxation.

⚓️ Book your stay and live the Pirate’s Life—minus the plank walking!

Wake up to breathtaking sound views in this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo located in the exclusive Pirates Cove Resort—perfectly situated between historic downtown Manteo and the stunning beaches of Nags Head. All bedrooms have 2025 Smart TVs as well as the living room! Building Elevator for easy access to the top level (third floor).

Step into the charm of Old Manteo, where you’ll find local shops, cozy cafés, and some of the best restaurants on the Outer Banks. Just minutes away are the North Carolina Aquarium for the kids, the Elizabethan Gardens for the history buff in your group, and scenic nature trails for a peaceful coastal walk.

Upon check-in, you’ll have full access to Pirates Cove’s resort-style amenities, including:
    •    A large community pool
    •    Athletic courts and a fully-equipped fitness center
    •    Miles of lighted docks—perfect for evening strolls or casting a line
    •    Children’s playgrounds
    •    On-site dining at Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar, Mimi’s Tiki Hut, and more

This third-floor condo offers elevator access for your convenience, a private balcony with gorgeous waterfront views, and garage parking. For boating enthusiasts, a 30-foot private boat slip is included with your stay.

Whether you’re here for beach days, fishing adventures, or simply relaxing in a tranquil, gated marina community, this Outer Banks waterfront retreat is the perfect escape.

Just a short drive over the bridge brings you to:
    •    The beaches of Nags Head
    •    Jennette’s Pier
    •    Jockey’s Ridge State Park
    •    And all the best of the OBX

Please note: Regretfully, no pets are allowed.

Book your Outer Banks getaway today and enjoy all that Pirates Cove and the surrounding OBX has to offer!

Guest access
Guests have access to all areas of the condo with the exception of the locked owner's closet.

Crab trap for use during your stay!

If you are interested in bringing your boat to dock at the slip please let your host know.

Fireplace is available in the winter months only.

*Special Discount for our guests on beach rental supplies & set up between Duck to South Nags Head! Any Questions - please ask your host!

*Discount at local favorite restaurant!

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

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Canal view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Manteo, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

If you’re a serious angler in search of the catch of a lifetime, an Outer Banks vacationer looking for fun, or a boat owner seeking a new OBX marina to call home . . . Pirate’s Cove Marina can hook you up! Outer Banks Charter fishing at its best!

The mission at Pirate’s Cove is to focus on the highest quality of customer service a World Class Marina can provide. "We are here to make your stay more enjoyable as any boating resort community can be. Our goal is for Pirate’s Cove Marina to be your number one destination along the entire East Coast."

The Pavilion is the perfect location for your next event. The waterfront location at Pirate’s Cove Yacht Club provides picturesque views of Roanoke Sound. With brand new lighting, island style shutters and venue improvements, our 13,000 sq ft facility is large enough for you to dream big! A great setting for your wedding, your reception or both. The Pavilion is also the home of the Pirate’s Cove Big Game Tournament Series.

Pirate’s Cove Marina is a protected, deep water, full service marina with 195 slips and a charter fleet of 24 sport fish boats for offshore, nearshore and inlet fishing.

It is one of the largest world class marinas on the East Coast with a high level of experienced charter sport fishing captains and crew.

We offer:
A fuel dock for non-ethanol gas and diesel
Slips with in-slip fueling
Private fish cleaning houses
Showers
Ship’s Store for light provisioning
Pirate’s Cove Marina is approximately eight miles inside and north of Oregon Inlet via a deepwater, well marked channel. The fixed bridge clearance of the Manteo/Nags Head causeway is 65 feet at mean high tide.

Navigational Directions – Marina Approach & Docking
Pirate’s Cove Marina is located on the west side of Roanoke Sound in a sheltered basin just north of the Roanoke Sound High Bridge.

Heading south, bear southeast after leaving statute mile 65 at the entrance to Albemarle Sound. The marina is approximately 23 statute miles from the Sound.

If you continue from Roanoke Sound into Pamlico Sound, it is approximately 90 miles to Oriental.

There is reported to be 10 feet of water in the channel and 13 feet at the docks. The docks are stationary with finger piers and tie-off pilings.

Call on VHF channel 78 and 16 for slip assignment and docking assistance seven days a week. The marina is open year-round.

The depth within the basin at mean low tide is between 7 and 8 feet with a tide difference of only about 1 foot – perfect for any size boat.

Pirate’s Cove Marina offers many amenities that will make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
Dining – An exceptional seafood restaurant and raw bar with a fantastic view overlooking the marina.
Mimi’s Tiki Hut on the deck overlooking the Marina. Mimi’s is open from Mid-May thru Mid-September with weekly entertainment and daily specials.
The Pavilion, a 13,000 square foot wedding, conference or meeting center
And with the purchase of an Amenities Pass from the Pirate’s Cove Recreation Center, you and your family can enjoy:
Large swimming pool
Kiddy pool
Hot Tub
Playground
State of the art fitness center

Bonus - this Pirates Cove Community is located right at the line of Manteo and Nags Head for easy access to all the OBX nearby towns and further south toward Hatteras!

Meet your host

Superhost
1612 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Glenelg High School & Virginia Tech ;)
HELLO There!!! I moved to the Outer Banks from Ellicott City, MD in 2013. I studied Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise with an emphasis in Exercise and Health Promotion at Virginia Tech and put that knowledge to work on a daily basis as a Pilates Instructor at the only classical Pilates Studio in the OBX, The Presidio of Pilates! In addition to my education, my love for business and entrepreneurial spirit led me to AirBNB! I CoHost multiple spaces in locations throughout the United States and as a Professional Referrer of AirBNB I take great joy in teaching folks how to start their own business hosting by themselves or with assistance. I have taught a course at the local church - The Path To Financial Freedom with AirBNB - I LOVE to TRAVEL - so reach out if you would like me to teach a course in YOUR home town in the US or Internationally! Things that bring me great joy: 1. My relationships with my K9 Medusa, kitties Oli & BB, close friends & family, clients & guests! 2. Water (referring to all large bodies of water....not the beverage! ;) 3. Beach walks and Podcasts! 4. Meditation 5. Pilates 6. Quotes!! As an Air Ambassador, I am grateful for every guest, and potential new host, I correspond with! I look forward to hosting YOU, your loved ones, and many more in the months and years to come...truly a labor of love! Should you need assistance in hosting your own property, I would be delighted to help you with that AS WELL! Travel quotes that inspire: ~A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Laozi ~Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy ~All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. Martin Buber ~Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost ~Remember that happiness is a way of travel - not a destination. Roy M. Goodman ~Own only what you can always carry with you: know languages, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn ~We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend. Robert Louis Stevenson ~Experience, travel — These are an education in themselves. Euripides ~Little by little, one travels far. J. R. R. Tolkien ~Travel far enough you meet yourself! Joseph Campbell

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House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
5 guests maximum

Safety & property

Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy