The Atlantic Inn
Over a year ago on Hatteras Island, there stood a century old inn that was just begging for someone to come along and give it a fresh start. All you have to do is simply close your eyes and use your imagination to envision just what a hotel that was built in 1928 would look like…..
John and Pam Buchholz were a couple who together traveled all around the world. Whether it be for their jobs, vacations, business, or pleasure, they have done and seen it all. You could say they were experienced veterans when it came to overnight accommodations. John and Pam can attest to both ends of the spectrum, from staying in a barebones dusty hotel in Bulgaria, to a lavish $1,000 per night suite in Dubai. And everything else in between. It was during these trips, that the Buchholz’s would often chat about someday having the opportunity to open their very own inn. They would daydream of ideas and details of just what it would look like and what sorts of accommodations they would offer people. Little did they know that their dream would soon, and very quickly, become a reality. As Pam likes to put it (and ironically titles one of her blog posts) “One chapter ends. An awesome new one begins.”
One evening in January, Pam was browsing around at some beach real estate properties on the internet. She jokes and says “JB should never leave me alone with my laptop when I have time to ‘just look’, it usually leads to mischief or an adventure!” She stumbled across a property called “The Seaside Inn’’ on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Seaside Inn was a very old, historic inn, built in 1928. In fact, it was the very first hotel ever built on Hatteras Island. That January night, was the start of a new adventure. It was a brand new beginning for both John and Pam Buchholz, and The Seaside Inn. The Seaside Inn was a rather run-down hotel when John and Pam took over. There were extensive renovations and much needed repairs that took place over the next year to bring back the former beauty. Back in 1928, the inn was originally called “The Atlantic View Hotel” and it was later renovated and updated to become “The Seaside Inn.”
John and Pam knew the importance of restoring not only the physical features of the inn, but also the importance of bringing back the originality of its former name, therefore transitioning and transforming it into the “The Atlantic Inn.” Worthy of praise and worth mentioning, The United States Federal Government maintains an official list of all districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. And yes, you guessed it, The Atlantic Inn is on this list! The purpose of this list is to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
As their website proudly states, “There are no corporate hotel vibes here – Our inn is family-owned and managed. Each of our suites and rooms have their own unique and individual style, decor and character, designed with your comfort in mind.”
The Atlantic Inn also offers a wide array of services. The next time you are on the Outer Banks, do yourself a favor and stop by The Atlantic Inn for a visit.
John and Pam have dedicated their lives to making the Atlantic Inn a unique and welcoming coastal retreat for all visitors. Maybe even just stop by to say a quick “Thank you” for giving this little piece of history a brand new beginning! The Atlantic Inn also offers a wide array of services. The next time you are on the Outer Banks, do yourself a favor and stop by The Atlantic Inn for a visit. John and Pam have dedicated their lives to making the Atlantic Inn a unique and welcoming coastal retreat for all visitors. Maybe even just stop by to say a quick “Thank you” for giving this little piece of history a brand new beginning!
The Atlantic Inn is located in Hatteras Village, off NC 12. The Buchholz’s offer many different options for keeping up with them and the Inn. Be sure to follow along!
theatlanticinn.com
Author: Tara Turner
