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Charming Bed-and-Breakfast Tucked Away in Outer Banks Town
Travel editor raves about her stay at the historic White Doe Inn in Manteo, North Carolina.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Nestled in the historic Outer Banks community of Manteo, North Carolina, the White Doe Inn is a charming bed-and-breakfast that has been welcoming guests for over 30 years. The 1910 Queen Anne-style house features generous porches, whimsical gardens, and cozy seating areas where guests can relax. The inn is now owned by Tonia and Dave Roberts, who wanted to create a place where they could truly connect with their guests through warm hospitality and homemade amenities.
Why it matters
The White Doe Inn represents a unique type of hospitality experience that is becoming increasingly rare - a family-owned and operated bed-and-breakfast that prioritizes personal connection and local charm over corporate efficiency. In an era of big-box hotels and Airbnb rentals, the White Doe Inn offers travelers an opportunity to experience the historic character and genuine hospitality of North Carolina's Outer Banks region.
The details
The historic 1910 house was once the home of Theodore S. Meekins, a descendant of one of the Outer Banks's oldest and most prominent families. The home remained in the Meekins family until 1993 when it was sold to Bebe and Bob Woody, who turned it into a bed-and-breakfast. In 2024, Tonia and Dave Roberts, transplants from Indiana, purchased the inn and are continuing the tradition of welcoming guests with homemade treats, complimentary amenities, and personalized hospitality.
- The White Doe Inn has been operating as a bed-and-breakfast for more than three decades.
- Bebe and Bob Woody owned and operated the inn from 1993 to 2024.
- Tonia and Dave Roberts purchased the White Doe Inn in 2024.
The players
White Doe Inn
A charming bed-and-breakfast located in the historic Outer Banks town of Manteo, North Carolina.
Tonia and Dave Roberts
The current owners of the White Doe Inn, who purchased the property in 2024 after successful careers in the tech industry.
Bebe and Bob Woody
The previous owners of the White Doe Inn, who operated the bed-and-breakfast from 1993 to 2024.
Theodore S. Meekins
A descendant of one of the Outer Banks's oldest and most prominent families, who originally owned the historic 1910 house that now houses the White Doe Inn.
What they’re saying
“We wanted a place like this that would help us overcome the emptiness that the corporate world made us feel. We wanted our inn to be where we could truly connect with our guests. Delivering hospitality is so soul feeding. Sitting down with a guest is our pain reliever.”
— Tonia Roberts, Co-owner, White Doe Inn
The takeaway
The White Doe Inn offers travelers a unique opportunity to experience the historic charm and genuine hospitality of North Carolina's Outer Banks region, providing a welcome respite from the impersonal nature of many modern travel accommodations.
