

Marshes Light is a waterfront community in historic downtown Manteo, featuring brand new cottage homes, marina villa homes, and a complete marina with dedicated boat slips. Here you'll enjoy easy cruising to Hatteras Village, Ocracoke, Oriental, and Norfolkâall from the perfect marina community, just ten minutes from Nags Head, right between Oregon Inlet and Albemarle Sound.
Kayak, Sail, Swim and Play
The Marshes Light Marina provides a comfortable homeport and puts you right on the boardwalk to downtown Manteo’s historic district. Close cruising destinations include Hatteras Village, Ocracoke, Oriental, New Bern, and Norfolk. And ice-free winter dockage means that you can come and go as you please.
- Located on Beautiful Shallowbag Bay (35.905 N by 75.669 W)
- Ample, Private Slips for Boats Up to 60’ in Length
- Protected, Deepwater Facilities
- Easy Access to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
- Ships Store & Dockmaster
- Ice-free Winter Dockage
- World-class Offshore Fishing
- Shower & laundry facilities available





