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Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

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Room
Living area
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
NZ$310
avg per night

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Place, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks History Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, 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
The current price is NZ$310
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.
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What's nearby

  • Dare County Arts Council - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Festival Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Outer Banks History Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Pond Trail - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪1587 Restaurant - ‬7 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 86 out of 90 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience, Patrick, the host, is a real professional! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great holiday weekend in Manteo. The place was great and quiet. It is walking distance to downtown and all the shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay greatly. Garden was beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

My stay

Really beautiful place, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and convenient!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

Downtown Manteo

Home base, central to everything we wanted to do. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn S.

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

Great!

Perfect for my husband and I to stay in for the weekend while in town for a wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

Kory G.

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

Fantastic hosts! Great location and space.

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

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

Brian S.

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

Great unit. Great location.

Super convenient location to explore the quaint village of Manteo. Walk to the shops, restaurants and historical sights. Wonderfully restored interior space in an older home. Nicely appointed, comfortable bed, and great a/c. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

David S.

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

Great Experience

Accommodations were exactly as depicted. Well maintained and extremely comfortable. Within walking distance of downtown Manteo and waterfront. Beautifully landscaped grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Great location

A very quaint setting and beautiful living space. We were very comfortable staying here and the property is very close to the center of town. Shops and restaurants were enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

down for a fishing tournament

Nice and clean, there happened to be some exterior construction going on during my stay but workers were nice and didn't start too early. Just meant I had to park across the street. Location is good and a short walk to downtown shops. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Convenient to the Outer Banks Distillery

Great place to stay. Plenty of room for two people. You are right in the social district, also
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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