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Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
NZ$272
avg per night

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Festival Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The Senators Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

The executive

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining Area

Room

  • 37.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Price is NZ$272 avg per night,

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About the area

Manteo

Located in Manteo, this guesthouse is in the city centre and by the sea. Dare County Arts Council and The Lost Colony are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm. North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • The Lost Colony - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poor Richards Sandwich Shop - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

Welcome to the "Downtowner". A truly inviting, enjoyable home away from home. This one bedroom suite with separate living room is located as part of a historic home built in 1901 in the town of Manteo with a little bit of everything for you to enjoy. This spacious property with its own porch and entrance. There is one king size bed, a complete tile bathroom with a walk-in shower and a relaxing living room for watching a movie or catching up on emails. The coastal decor and tranquility of the garden will relax you the whole time you're here. The porch is located next to a spacious back yard with a folly for your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail. There are lots of locally owned restaurants in the area for your dining pleasure. The unit's kitchenette consists of a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Downtown Manteo is home to Outer Banks Distillery, Ortegas Southwest Grill, The Avenue Grill, Olives, Poor Richards, Old Town Creamery, Front Porch, Charis Coffee Shop and The Pioneer Theater with a nightly showing at 8pm. Nearby is the Elizabeth II at Festival Park, the NC Aquarium, Elizabethan Gardens and The Lost Colony outdoor drama. Please send me a text about specifics and I can make suggestions to fill your time with us while on vacation.

Please fill free to contact me on my cell to answer any questions not explained on here.
Patrick

Property manager

Patrick Pritchard
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in the house or light candles or in cents of any kind.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden located?

Located in the heart of Manteo, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Dare County Arts Council, Festival Park and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Outer Banks History Center and North Pond Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sierra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This is perfect for a couple seeking quiet, cozy comfort. Walkable to downtown and your nightcap to go is across the street at the distillery. Close drive to the beach but the advantage over oceanfront is being able to walk to good eats and bars. Try Firetender, great service pizza and smash burgers. This location feels less touristy than points north in obx and we will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manteo Visit

Nice accommodations in a great location. Met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

The suite was very nice , clean and easy access to everything! The only downside was you could hear the guest upstairs and their bed frame needed some DW40 ( if you know what I mean ) . I would definitely recommend this beautiful suite and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manteo NC

We had a great time even though it was winter. Suite was clean and well appointed. The gardens were beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving get away

We traveled down Thanksgiving evening and spent the weekend in Manteo. The Downtowner is our favorite place to stay. The stores and restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Downtowner

We have stayed here several times. The owners are so nice and responsive. The place is great, the bed is comfortable and the living room has plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and great location!

Not having used a non-hotel lodging arrangement before, we were cautious about staying in one. I chose this property based on the attractive pictures and excellent reviews, which did not disappoint. The property was so cute and exactly as the pictures show - very clean and well decorated, with older home charm. We liked the location, the area was quiet and walkable to downtown Manteo, and just a quick drive to Nags Head attractions. We enjoyed this more than a generic hotel and felt we got more for less money, and would stay here again if we travel to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and Wonderful

The easy breezy nature of this location was perfect for our stay while we attended the Alice Kelly tournament this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite with beautiful gardens

Very clean, nice decor and an awesome property! Loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quite area

I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay close to downtown Manteo

The host was easy to work with and communicated well. The place was exactly as advertised and would defiantly stay there again if we are heading that way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay. Very close to everything. The management was very easy to get ahold of an addressed all of our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and spacious.

Central location to downtown Manteo and easy drive to Outer Banks beaches. Very clean and quite roomy. Super comfortable bed and livingroom. Very modern bathroom with a terrific shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Extremely clean with beautiful landscaping and immaculate yard with exterior gazebo and covered porch. Both the gazebo and porch had chairs with small table. Interior has both wood siding and wood floors with throw rugs. A real gem near downtown Manteo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful inside and outside. So relaxing. Can walk downtown. Our favorite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, Comfortable and Convenient Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The sitting area is beautifully decorated and very welcoming. Everything was clean. Patrick did a great job of communicating with us. The garden is gorgeous and a peaceful retreat. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work trip

Stayed here while in town for work. Very nice place and well decorated. Comfy and warm cabin feel inside. Beautiful yard too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great place to stay

We have stayed here several times. This is a very comfortable, quiet and convenient unit to walk all around Manteo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unwind

It’s located in a nice quiet street. Walking distance to downtown Manteo. Comfortable bed and 1st floor unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Downtowner

We love this place. The property is so well kept with a little area to sit on the porch. It has a separate bedroom from the living room and it’s so comfortable. It is a short walk down to the Manteo waterfront for food and shopping and right across the street from the Outer Banks Distillery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful setting, walkable and convenient to downtown Manteo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtowner

Manteo is a quaint little town along the sound. The Downtowner was in walking distance to shops. It was a great place for a quiet get away for two. The location was also easily assessable to the beach area and restaurants across the bridge!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott D., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Roanoke Island spot near everythingg

Nice big comfortable bed, nice table for eating or working in nice living room.with tons of books. Outdoor nook was nice to sit in at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Anniversary Weekend

Richard is an awesome host and was always in communication with us especially with Tropical Storm Idalia that went thru 48 hours before. You would never knew it came thru the Outer Banks. The place was very quite and wonderful for us. Walkable to the down area to eat and enjoy the local festivities. We will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister vacation

Love the location, love the decor and cleanliness.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023