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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

About the area

Map
Manteo, NC

What's nearby

  • Dare County Arts Council - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Festival Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Outer Banks History Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Pond Trail - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪1587 Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tale of the Whale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shaddai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lost Colony Water Front - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden

Guest house by the sea
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 property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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
On-site 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Downtowner Of Manteo
Delight In Manteo Manteo
Garden Delight in Downtown Manteo Manteo
Garden Delight in Downtown Manteo Guesthouse
Downtowner Of Manteo Comes With a $20 Gift Card
Garden Delight in Downtown Manteo Guesthouse Manteo

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, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Festival Park. Outer Banks History Center and North Pond Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Downtown Manteo with Secret Garden Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melody W.

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

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

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

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

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

David S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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