Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

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A wooden pier leading to a white building with a red roof, likely a lighthouse, at sunset.
A covered porch with a rocking chair, a well-maintained garden with various plants and a small gazebo.
A brick building with a conical roof and multiple flags, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A dining table with placemats, a table lamp, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Private garden

    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Festival Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Place, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
    ‪9 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
Price is avg per night

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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

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

Property # 2004191vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 Roanoke Island Festival Park are also within 15 minutes.

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Was my second stay there. Good location, short walk to the Manteo waterfront shops and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The cottage was so cute, spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt like such a cozy retreat, plus it was just a short walk to everything in downtown Manteo. The hosts thought of all the little extras someone might forget, the garden area was beautiful to relax in, and they were so kind and communicative. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very short walk to downtown Manteo. A short drive to the beach. Clean and comfortable. No kitchenette so not great for a long stay but perfect for a long weekend! We really enjoyed it sad it rained alot but there are plenty of things to do close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit. Very clean and comfortable. Within walking distance of wonderful shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very impressed with this property. The pictures are accurate and the place is even better in person. Very clean, very well furnished. Easy walk to the downtown Manteo and we will stay again. Patrick was very responsive. No issues!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a charming cottage house close to town and only 15 minutes from the beach, maybe less. It was very clean. The bed was very comfortable, including pillows - thank you! The house is super charming and the gardens were really lovely. There is an old theater two blocks away with delicious popcorn and great classic movies. I walked the waterfront boardwalk daily and stopped in a number of the shops in town and drove to the beach daily, which was a beautiful drive over the bridge. Roanoke Island is wonderful - highly recommend !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations. Pics are accurate. Garden area in back is really better than the pictures portray. Easy walk to the downtown Manteo district. Management response to minor issues was immediate. We would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quite area

I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sister vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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