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First Colony Inn

6720 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Ranked #3 of 7 Nags Head B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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North East Kingdom, Vermont
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Classic comfort and stlye”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The First Colony is a classic old style beach house. It is comfortable and the hostess was welcoming and readily available for what help we needed to make your stay enjoyable. The rooms are quiet and the beds very comfortable. Our room had a small couch/daybed and extra chair that made reading or watching TV more comfortable. Breakfast was more... More

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thank you so much for your kind review. We've recently re-upholstered all of our little sofa sleepers, and want our guests to feel like they have a tiny piece of "home" rather than a hotel room. We welcome your feedback, and if there are ways you feel we could improve on our breakfast, please email me at sarah@firstcolonyinn.com. Best Regards-... More

New York
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Classy comfort in old beach-cottage style”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We've been visiting the Outer Banks for 30+ years, usually renting a house for several weeks. This was a shorter visit; we stayed for 3 nights in early April when the weather could have been loads better, so we spent a fair amount of time reading. (In good weather there is outside seating on the porches with wonderful views.) Our... More

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
30 April 2012

I never, ever get tired of hearing that the staff here at FCI was attentive to our guests. We appreciate your kind words, and sincerely strive to make every guest feel as welcome and as at home as you did. We hope you'll come back soon.... and be sure to ask us to help you with your luggage~ it would... More

Woodbridge, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Pretty nice place.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
1
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Stayed here recently. Picked this b&b because I fell in love with the sister propery in Ockracoke, The Castle. The location is great, view and distance from the beach is awesome. The room we chose was nice and spacious as well. The only thing was the breakfast part of the bed and breakfast was more like continental not quite what... More

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to know you enjoyed your stay with us. We here at the Inn certainly can appreciate your love of Ocracoke and the Castle! While we don't serve breakfast the way a traditional B&B would, we do cater to dietary restrictions and take special requests....so please keep... More

Farmington, Maine
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A perfect stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

The First Colony Inn excels in vintage charm, spaciousness, personal amenities, cleanliness, and attentive and friendly staff. It is an authentic renovation of a vintage inn. Our room on the first floor was charming, quiet, well furnished to meet all our needs, with extras like bathrobes for the beach and heated towel racks. The daily hot breakfast is home cooked... More

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
11 April 2012

We are so glad you enjoyed your recent stay! We pride ourselves on attention to detail, and are pleased you noticed. My personal favorite time of day is 3-5 pm when I can listen to our guests tell newcomers about the things they've seen and what not to miss. Please come back and see us again soon. Best Wishes, Sarah... More

California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very pleasant stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

My wife, baby and I stayed here for 3 nights during the off-season and had a very nice, relaxing stay. The rooms are beautiful and very classy, with refined touches such as towel warmers and bookshelves. There's a nice library, an outdoor patio, and a boardwalk that leads right to a nice, quiet beach. The breakfast is basic but does... More

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obxjm, Public Relations Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
10 April 2012

The off season on the Outer Banks is a wonderful time to visit. It is not crowded and the local shops and restaurants are still open (most of them!). We do strive to make First Colony comfortably elegant and welcoming and are glad to hear you had a nice stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review More

Boston, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Warm and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We stayed at the First Colony for two nights in February 2012 - had a wonderful time. The hostess was so welcoming inviting us in for wine, cheese and pastry every afternoon. The porches and rocking chairs were lovely to watch the sunset. The room was large and clean. The breakfast was delicious and the guests all very friendly. It... More

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obxjm, Public Relations Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
10 April 2012

We love to hear that our guests enjoyed their time at First Colony Inn. Thank you for your review and we hope you are able to visit again. More

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“First Colony made a business trip to paradise all the more enjoyable!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was truly blessed to have the opportunity to take an overnight business trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina last November. Staying at the First Colony Inn made the trip all the more enjoyable with their welcoming staff, charming, comfortable rooms and proximity to the beach. Took my coffee at breakfast "to go" and walked down to the... More

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obxjm, Public Relations Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
8 March 2012

We appreciate your kind review and are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at First Colony Inn and that you plan to come back. That is exactly how we want our guests to feel. Thank you and we hope to see you soon More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great place, great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

We stayed at the First Colony again at the New Year Holiday. This place is wonderful. The Inn has an interesting background and has a nice charm to it. The rooms are clean and the housekeeping service is very attentive. The breakfast was filling and had a nice variety of things to eat. The afternoon happy hour was a great... More

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Sarah Close, Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Thank you so much for your kind review! We really do aim to provide the most relaxing, friendly atmosphere we can to each and every guest. We look forward to seeing you again... Warm Regards, Sarah Close Innkeeper More

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A romantic inn with a bed and breakfast feel.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Took my husband there for our anniversary and loved it. It is quaint and the staff is very friendly. Great location! Can't wait to go back.

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Thank you for your review, Jennie. If you thought the sunset was good from the first floor, next time walk on up to the second floor and find yourself a rocker- it's amazing! Please come back for your next anniversary...if you let us know ahead of time, there might just be a complimentary bottle of champagne waiting for you ~... More

UK
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

We had a wonderful stay at the First Colony Inn. It's very handy for the beach, and the breakfast and afternoon teas were great. The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff gave us good advice on where to go locally.

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Sarah Close, General Manager at First Colony Inn, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Thank you for your review, our friends from the UK! Please feel free to let others across the pond that we would be happy to host them as well. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay~ come back anytime. Warm wishes, Sarah Close Innkeeper More

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6720 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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