Pirate’s Cove significantly boosts Manteo’s local economy. It provides dozens of jobs (captains, mates, dockhands, restaurant staff) and attracts thousands of visiting anglers and families each year. The development has transformed a quiet shoreline into a vibrant, seasonal destination while preserving the maritime character of the area.
While modern, the name draws from North Carolina’s colonial past. During the early 18th century, Edward "Blackbeard" Teach used the shallow inlets and sounds around the Outer Banks to evade capture and hide his vessel, the Queen Anne’s Revenge . Roanoke Island and the surrounding waters were part of his hunting ground, hence the thematic naming. pirate cove manteo nc
If you’ve ever dreamed of waking up to the sound of halyards tapping against masts and the smell of salt air, there is a gated sanctuary on Roanoke Island calling your name. Pirate’s Cove Resort While modern, the name draws from North Carolina’s