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Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

A historic retreat in downtown Manteo where travelers can relax on a private porch, explore the Secret Garden, or unwind by the backyard folly

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The Downtowner offers a genuine slice of Manteo history with coastal decor. Guests love the tranquil garden and private porches opening to a charming backyard folly. Rooms include practical amenities like WiFi, coffee makers, and mini fridges for a convenient stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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About the neighborhood

Located in Manteo, this guesthouse is in the city center and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Roanoke Island Festival Park and Tale of the Whale. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Manteo travel guide
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Manteo, NC

What's nearby

  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse at Sunrise with Dramatic Sky - Manteo, North Carolina
    Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Roanoke Island Festival Park, Outerbanks NC, USA. Soft blurry background.
    Festival Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dare County Arts Council
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Outer Banks History Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Roanoke Island Festival Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Vicki B's Restaurant & Market
    3 min walk
  • Lost Colony Tavern
    6 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    11 min drive

About this property

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

  • Guesthouse near Jennette's Pier
  • Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like dining tables and internet access.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and soap
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please do not smoke in the house or light candles or in cents of any kind.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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 is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out 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.

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Reviews

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

The Downtowner

We have stayed here several times. The owners are so nice and responsive. The place is great, the bed is comfortable and the living room has plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Convenient and spacious.

Central location to downtown Manteo and easy drive to Outer Banks beaches. Very clean and quite roomy. Super comfortable bed and livingroom. Very modern bathroom with a terrific shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Charming, Comfortable and Convenient Location

We really enjoyed our stay. The sitting area is beautifully decorated and very welcoming. Everything was clean. Patrick did a great job of communicating with us. The garden is gorgeous and a peaceful retreat. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

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

Just Perfect!

We loved our stay in Manteo and this guest house was clean, well-decorated, well-appointed, and perfect for our stay. The bed and furniture were very comfortable, and the garden is peaceful. We loved all of the shops and activities in and around Festival Park and the waterfront. The beaches are a quick drive across the bridge, as are many wonderful restaurants. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Awesome Anniversary Weekend

Richard is an awesome host and was always in communication with us especially with Tropical Storm Idalia that went thru 48 hours before. You would never knew it came thru the Outer Banks. The place was very quite and wonderful for us. Walkable to the down area to eat and enjoy the local festivities. We will be back .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Getaway

Extremely clean with beautiful landscaping and immaculate yard with exterior gazebo and covered porch. Both the gazebo and porch had chairs with small table. Interior has both wood siding and wood floors with throw rugs. A real gem near downtown Manteo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024