Nights in Rodanthe is a movie based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that reunited Unfaithful costars Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Lane played Adrienne, a woman who has a lot to think about after her wayward husband asks if he can come back home.
She agrees to take care of her friend’s inn on the beach in North Carolina’s Outer Banks for a weekend, hoping to sort things out while she’s away, and only has one visitor–Dr. Paul Flanner (Gere), who has troubles of his own.
There’s a storm, and some soul-searching, and a romance that quickly heats up between the two and changes them both. I should warn you, though, that the movie is kind of sad! I didn’t expect that. Just be sure to have a box of tissues handy.
The shutters and decks were all added by the film crew. You can see photos of the real house, which is a vacation rental known as Serendipity, here: The Inn from Nights in Rodanthe: Washing Away?
Paul checks in:
Adrienne unpacks in her friend Jean’s bedroom. Jean (Viola Davis) is the innkeeper and has asked Adrienne to take care of things while she’s away.
Adrienne shows Paul to “the blue room,” where he will be staying:
This later scene gives us a better view of the bed and the blue wallpaper:
The bathroom next to the blue room:
Adrienne serves Paul dinner in the dining room:
The kitchen:
Adrienne comes down a back staircase, ready for their night out:
After the storm is over, Adrienne surveys the damage in the attic studio:
A great aerial view of the various decks and porches surrounding the inn:
Did you see the movie? It got mixed reviews, but I enjoyed it. Except for the ending. Boo-hiss. Let’s end this post on a happy note, at least, with Adrienne and Paul taking a final walk together on the beach. . .
UPDATE: You can read more about Serendipity, the actual house used in the movie, and see photos of how it looks since being condemned here.
Visit TV/Movie Houses to see more, including Lane’s other films Must Love Dogs and Under the Tuscan Sun. If you’re a fan of Richard Gere’s, check outhis house in the Hamptons.
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