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Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy

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A cabin surrounded by trees with a gravel driveway.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a sliding glass door.
A narrow hallway with white walls and wooden flooring, leading to a door with a glass panel.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
A covered porch with a wooden deck, a small table and chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home offers space for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a yard, deck, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can enjoy water sports, birdwatching, and swimming nearby. Explore attractions like North Pond Trail and Island Farm for additional activities.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Yard
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Place, Island Farm
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy

Experience the quiet side of the Outer Banks.....Island Retreat is just a bike ride away from Manteo's water front shopping district and a fifteen minute car ride from the beach. Centrally located to all kinds of fishing and boating experiences. Relax on the covered porch after day time exploring. There is a gas grill available to cook your catch.
Or create a gourmet meal for the whole crew in the well equipped kitchen.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2693433vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Manteo

Manteo is home to this holiday home. Island Farm and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate's Cove Marina and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Dare County Arts Council and North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Manteo, NC

What's nearby

  • Island Farm - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Festival Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Lost Colony - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vicki B's Restaurant & Market - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled cottage with plenty of outdoor space and privacy located?

Situated in Manteo, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Island Farm, Dare County Arts Council and Festival Park. Outer Banks History Center and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

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, quiet location! Katy is wonderful to communicate with. We had a great time and the location was perfect, close to downtown and about 15 minutes from the beach! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our trip to OBX! About a 10 minute drive to Nags Head / Jennette’s Pier. But Manteo is a gem itself. The cottage is spacious and clean. Plenty of space for our family of 5. Katy is an attentive and communicative host with helpful recommendations. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our family of 8, and we enjoyed Mateo very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great host!

Great neighborhood, wonderful host,beautiful island. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great location and great host! Katy was great! We had a great stay and are looking forward to vacation 2025!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away from the chaos but close enough to the beach and shops! The home was perfectly stocked and very clean. The host was very communicative and easily accessible. Our family loved this quick getaway and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thanks for being great guests Emily!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent Manteo

The Bells have a beautiful property close enough to all the hubbub for a pleasant walk but situated on a quiet street so you feel like the island is yours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OBX Trip

Lovely house. Very clean and beautiful. Feels amazing to come out every morning and be met with peace and quiet. Will come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern cottage in the woods

It was secluded but easy to get to. It was quiet and peaceful with a large porch. Very modern and the rooms were all comfortable. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thanks so much Debbie!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katy is a wonderful host and dropped by to check on us the first evening we were there.The bungalow is in a great location, near everything, but in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. Kitchen is clean and well stocked.All of our group were very happy with this choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy, clean, and convenient

From check-in to checkout everything went very smooth. We really appreciated Katy's local advice and travel tips. The was cottage was very clean and accurately described. Would definitely stay again when visiting the Outer Banks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough good things about Katy Bell and this property! It’s so cute and very comfortable. Location is great, and Manteo has a lot to offer. Katy was very kind, helpful, and responsive. The kitchen was well stocked, and we cooked every night! There is a tree-lined bike/walking path right at the end of the road and a charming road back to the mother grapevine with beautiful scenery! It rained well over 50% of the time, but we were still able to do a lot of activities (Paradise Dolphin Cruise, Elizabethan Garden with butterfly release, The Lost Colony outdoor play, downtown waterfront shopping and boardwalk, day trips to the rest of OBX, great shopping trip in Duck, wonderful seafood lunches, purple martins at sunset at Manns Harbor, a peacock sighting in Wanchese, Christmas Shop, board walk and sand dunes at Jockey Ridge Park, wonderful art galleries, and runs between the rainfalls). We didn’t get to the aquarium because it was very crowded with all the rain and nobody going to beaches. We tried the beach one windy day at Nags Head but got sand blasted! Manteo seems to be a safe town. We had so much fun and loved our house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfy, great location!

My husband and I stayed for three days for our 34th anniversary. The house was wonderful. Very clean and close to everything. We rode our bikes to the downtown area for a music festival. An especially nice suprise were the beds. You never know what you might get when it comes to a mattress but these were very comfy. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Thanks Veronica! Happy Anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This house was perfect for us . Although it rained most of our time we still made the best of it and was able to go downtown, beach in between the rain, jet ski tour, wild horse tour , checked out 3 of the lighthouses , shopping. We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a secluded home nestled in a well wooded private location. The owners were nearby to assist with any issues if they occurred. Fortunately none did on this extremely well maintained and clean property. Waterfront dock Dining and shopping were less than 5 minutes and at least 2 local grocery stores were 2-3 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation Rental

Not only were the accommodations better than we could hope for, the host and her husband, Katy and Gregg, were really gracious people. They gave us tips about the area that only locals would know. After our time was up, they still helped us in extraordinary ways. I can’t say enough about their wonderful hospitality. How many people would do that? We will definitely be back to see them. They became our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
stayed 06/18/22 -06/26/22 Everything was just like the pictures! We had one issue with screen door and the owners were consistently quick to respond, and even came over to help immediately as they live right across the street. They were so kind and friendly, and made sure to accommodate us in every way possible. They were very hands on, and had any issue resolved personally, within the hour. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Cabin

What a wonderful week we had here. The cabin has everything you would need including a very well-appointed kitchen. I have never seen a kitchen that had everything you would need but this one does. There is a grill available as well. The location is very quiet and peaceful with beautiful trees all around. The front porch is so nice - you can sit outside and enjoy the solitude. While there are homes nearby you feel as though you have a ton of privacy and peace. All rooms had nice beds and a tv in each room. The host, Katy, was the perfect host. She checks on you and provided lots of recommendations since we had never been to the area. I honestly cannot recommend this listing enough. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katy and Greg are great host! Just stayed at their cottage for the third year straight and definitely planning on staying again. Great private place and is just as advertised. Thanks for for another great family vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The house was spotless and the setting so peaceful. Set in the pines, it's so welcoming with the comfy beds and pretty decor. Kitchen is spacious and well equiped with everything you need to prepare your own meals.. Host was wonderful with advice and recommendations for the area. Location is the best of both worlds having historic Manteo and Fort Raleigh nearby and the ocean only 10 minutes away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and the owners were wonderful people. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful setting. Room for us and another family if we’d have needed. Easy to get to anywhere on Roanoke Island and OBX. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was ideal. We were able to do a ton on Roanoke Island but we're still close to everything in Nagshead so it was just an overall convenient location. We loved being close to a grocery store, near walking trails and shopping, and yet very private and quiet at the same time. The house was wonderful for our family.... especially the sofa. The sofa was wonderfully large and our family of 5 was able to spread out and not be in each other's way (we don't even have that at home). Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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