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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
NZ$268
avg per night

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Festival Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪6 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 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Price is NZ$268 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

  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Festival Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • The Lost Colony - 6 min drive - 6.3 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. 76 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once I figured out how gwt into the room after a couple of helpful calls to the owner, I was very pleased with how well "equipped" it was, the room(s) had everything I needed even if I just wanted to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the apartment was very clean & nicely decorated. the property and gazebo were welcoming with beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

Karla G.

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

Wonderful

Love everything about it! Our favorite place to go!
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Ann F., Summerfield, NC-USA

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

Cozy and inviting stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this special place in downtown Manteo. The space with nicely decorated and the bed was extremely comfortable. We loved the location and the proximity to all points of the outer banks. There was plenty of room in the living area and the gardens are gorgeous and well-kept. It is a real gem and look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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

Lee S.

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

First of many stays!

Great experience all around. We know Manteo very well and wanted a special place for our anniversary. This place was perfect and we hope to stay again. Patrick was very responsive and helped us with every question and request.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Loved It

Beautiful garden. Nice setup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023