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Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound

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Beach
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Beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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Manteo, NC

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound

Weekly rental June thru August, Friday to Friday. Three night minimum stay during the rest of the year.

A charming three bedroom cottage located on top of a hill in maritime forest with privacy, comfort, and 1200 foot walking path to Roanoke Sound. Upstairs Jack and Jill bath. Relax on the deck at sunset or kayak on the shallow water of Roanoke Sound.

It is a perfect vacation rental to visit Roanoke Island and the beaches of the Outer Banks. This unique restored cottage is located at the end of a private road in a maritime forest. Cruise along the bike path (bikes furnished by owner) that runs along the corridor of Roanoke Island. Visitors can enjoy the Manteo waterfront, Island Farm, NC Aquarium, The Lost Colony, and The Elizabethan Gardens. Roanoke Island, centrally located, is on the sound west of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks. Beautiful beaches and the new aquarium on the pier are located within a 10 minute car ride to Nags Head. Explore the northern beaches to see wild horses roaming, head south to the island of Ocracoke by ferry or take trips to state park, private preserves, or national wildlife refuge.

The first floor has wood floors in the living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel range, full sized refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher, and a lovely master bedroom with queen bed. A bathroom with washer and dryer is located next to the master bedroom. The second floor has two bedrooms, one queen and one with twin beds attached by a full bath. Linens are included. Two very large decks overlooking a view that reminds you of the mountains. The home accommodates six people.


Keywords: maritime, forest, retreat, nature, reading, wedding, roanoke island, north end, manteo, beach, sound, fishing, boating, sailing, kayaking, children, free wifi

Property manager

June Bell

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only
There is no daily housekeeping service.We suggest you bring beach towels. Septic tank, do not flush anything other than toilet paper.
Please keep windows and doors closed while using the HVAC system. Temperature for Heat 70 and AC 72. Fireplace is wood, leave wood outside.

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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manteo

Located in Manteo, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Dare County Arts Council and The Lost Colony are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Full Throttle Speedway and Pirate's Life Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manteo, NC

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 BR Cottage on Top of a Hill, Private Walk to Roanoke Sound located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of North Pond Trail and Island Farm. Dare County Arts Council and Festival Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 205 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 205 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

Mateo vacation

Was a nice & cute place to stay. Was provided with things there that we need to used. Very quiet & relaxing location. Was in Mateo which is a charming & nice town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay! The only hiccup we had was that the GPS took us down the wrong road and we had to just type in the street name to finally find the property. Other than that it was a great place to stay, very private, very clean, and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy and well-decorated cabin just a short walk down to the beach. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti B.

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

Cottage on the Hill

This was an amazing place to stay. It had everything you need inside and outside of the house to make your visit complete. This beautiful home was the perfect vacation spot and Manteo has so much to do. The combination of the both made it wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely, as were the hosts. We loved the way it was nestled in the woods close to the sound, and felt very private and peaceful. The cottage had everything we needed for a fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bre B.

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

Excellent stay!

We loved staying at the cottage on the hill! It is even more beautiful than the pictures. The private beach was so nice with our toddler. We kayaked, paddle boarded, and walked out to the sandbar. We saw many birds and an eagle near by. June was so kind and helpful! I would absolutely reccomend this cottage to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Family get away

We had a great stay! We enjoyed bike riding, the hike to the sound and playing on the little beach. We enjoyed visiting Island Farm, downtown and going over the bridge to Jockey’s ridge.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Reina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah M.

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

Family vacation 2025

A unique and hidden gem in Manteo. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the deck, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The walk to the sound was a short 3 minutes, and our youngest child (10) thoroughly enjoyed it. We didn’t need to bring anything but a suitcase. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Lovely Vacation

This year is our second time staying at this property, and it is perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Wonderful Vacation

This trip was out third at this lovely property. We feel extremely fortunate to have found it. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie O.

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

Simply wonderful!

Everything you could want, except crowds. Tucked down a quiet lane, the cottage is well-stocked and very pretty. It had plenty of room and comforts for our party of 4 middle/senior aged. There are lots of stairs to get to front door and beach, all well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane b.

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

Absolutely phenomenal stay!!

Wow! What a beautiful cottage we were absolutely delighted With our stay here. Tucked away in the Maritime forest quiet serenity.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Perfect comfortable home!

The property is beautiful! Conveniently located and in immaculate condition. The owners are totally attentive to their guests. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibor S.

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

Fantastic surroundings

We really enjoyed staying at the Cottage on Hill. We loved how it was surrounded by trees yet walking distance from the beach (sound). The cottage was clean, and very well stocked with everything we could need, and more. The hosts were responsive and kind. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Girls getaway

An absolutely beautiful cottage. Manteo is the best place to stay to explore all parts of outer banks. Already planning return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warriors c.

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

Place

We love having our private beach. There's just a lot of stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

emma p.

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

Lovely Cottage

We adore this cottage! wonderfully cozy and comfy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Georgia M., Brevard, NC. USA

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

Lovely cottage

Well maintained and beautifully decorated. We truly enjoyed being able to use it as our starting and ending point each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Another awesome stay at Cottage on Hill

As always, this property provided the perfect secluded getaway. Tucked away in the maritime forest, but only minutes from downtown Manteo and the OBX. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful property

Host has everything you need at this house. Beautiful and very comfortable home. Great centralized location for visiting the Outer Banks. Host is very accommodating and sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

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

Great stay!

Owners are great. House is lovely and cozy. Great privacy. Peaceful and quiet location. Just what we needed. Walk to the sound with semi private beach was wonderful too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B., Poquoson, Virginia

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

Another Great Stay

This is our second stay at the cottage. We love the private location, the peace & quiet, and the private beach. It's an easy drive to the main OBX area, but nice to leave all the traffic and come back to the quiet maritime forest. The cottage is perfect for the 3 of us; it is very comfortable and has everything we need. Another great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

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

Family Trip

This was a lovely place to stay! Having the little beach on the Sound was great for our baby's first beach experience. It was a short walk through the woods with some stairs, but it was worth it to have our own little space without any waves. June was helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marti B.

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

Bessinger Review

This was the perfect get away for a family group. The house was in an ideal spot, secluded and surrounded by trees and flowers. It was just a walk away from Manteo Bay beach area that was great for walking or making smores. The house was tastefully and beautifully decorated with all the right amenities plus a lot of extras! Our host was so gracious and helpful and the house was immaculate. This town had so many areas of interest that we must come back to explore them all and I hope to rent "The Cottage on the Hill" again. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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