The town of Manteo is located on Roanoke Island, a charming community loaded with history. Most residents and visitors have been to the "Lost Colony", a production of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, produced each summer on the same site where English settlers disappeared, a mystery that remains unsolved today. The historic waterfront is a must visit, offering an abundance of quaint shops and dining all set with a waterfront backdrop. The island is made up of mainly primary residence and second homes, although a few communities such as Shallowbag Bay and Pirate's Cove offer vacation rental opportunities as well.