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Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manteo, NC
  • Festival Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • The Lost Colony
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pirate's Cove Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪20 min walk‬

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About the area

Manteo

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Manteo, within a 15-minute drive of Jennette's Pier and Outer Banks Beaches. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Pond Trail and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dare County Arts Council.

What's nearby

  • Festival Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Lost Colony - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Poor Richards Sandwich Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay!

Welcome !

This beautifully remodeled and decorated home offers a spacious, light-filled sanctuary perfect for your next vacation. The home features three large bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, two comfortable living areas, a dining room, and a fully-equipped kitchen designed for those who love to cook.
I grew up on this end of Roanoke Island, the North End as we would say. There is a bike path that runs along 64 making the north end a great place to run, walk and bike. The street the house is on leads to the water and some great views of the sound.

* Sound Access *Go to the end of our Road, and take a left
Five houses down on the right is a public sound side area, great for picnics. Please park in front of the sign, there is a residence attached, be courteous.
Feel free to launch kayaks or paddle boards from this area.
Downtown Manteo now has more to offer than ever. Nightly Movie, Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, Bars and Hangouts, Public Parking, Coffee Shops, Distillery, Brewery, Gift Shops, Clothes Shops, Art Gallery, Summer Time Concerts, Blue Grass Festival Dolphin Tours, Pirate Tours, Sunset Tours, Charter Fishing, A play ground on the waterfront by the gazebo, fishing from the public docks. And this is all about a mile from the house, if that. Feel Free to give me a call or text to talk about your upcoming stay. We have parking on the beach road at the Dunes Restaurant close to two Beach accesses. There is also a wash down for all your gear before putting it back in the car.

The primary king bedroom is tucked away for privacy and includes an on-site laundry area. All beds in the house boast top-quality mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep. High-quality linens, towels, and essential toiletries are provided for your convenience. Two additional bedrooms, one king and one queen, share a bathroom and are located on the opposite side of the house from the primary bedroom.

Outside, the huge, private backyard invites you to unwind with a cocktail under the afternoon shade, savoring the tranquil small-town atmosphere. Grill some fresh, local tuna caught in the Gulf Stream, and later, enjoy a movie or live music at The Pioneer Theatre, the country's oldest family-run theater (1918-2022).

Rent bikes to ride downtown, explore Festival Park, and enjoy the scenic bike path. Walk along the docks of downtown Manteo, where you'll find vibrant shops and restaurants. A short drive will take you to the beach, and the property includes a shed for storing all your beach chairs, umbrellas, and bikes. The location also offers easy access to local attractions like the Wright Brothers National Memorial and America's longest-running outdoor drama, The Lost Colony.

Our family's heritage in Manteo dates back to the 1800s, with roots as lighthouse keepers. My father even worked on the historic Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse on the Manteo waterfront. We are proud to share our lovingly restored home and hope you enjoy your stay as much as we have enjoyed preparing it for you.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include parasailing nearby and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Patrick Pritchard

Languages

English

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The True Getaway Bouvet
The TRUE Island Getaway Bouvet Island
The TRUE Island Getaway Private vacation home
The TRUE Island Getaway Private vacation home Bouvet Island

Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Okay

Nice but to far from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the cleanest VRBO properties I’ve ever stayed. Host was willing to accommodate any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sunshine Cottage will now be our "home" away from home!The place was immaculate!The kitchen was extremely well equipped.The linens, towels and beds were comfortable and of highest quality.We loved the little town of Manteo as we enjoyed the food, the people and the quaint shops.We can't wait until we can once again get away and relax at this fine place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to be! Central to everything the outerbanks has to offer, and the host is absolutely fantastic! Super accommodating and very responsive. The home itself is quiet, spacious and very comfortable. We will 100% stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute perfect location for our ballcation! Kids loved the back yard to play ball
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little ranch

The house was very cute and spacious. There was a lot of things to do very close by. Roxy offered some good suggestions on places to eat and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronci F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Adorable House

This was a great location. The set up of the home was perfect for us. The master is on one side of the house and the other 2 bedrooms, where our adult children stayed, were on the opposite side. We were all together but had plenty of space. The only quirk (not a deal breaker) is that you have to go through the master bath to get to the bedroom, so there was a bit of coordinating required. We had trouble with the door code checking in but host was super responsive and got us in within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil

Beautiful home, beautifully decorated and in a nice quiet, friendly community. Kids enjoyed the backyard. Location was centralized to everything we wanted to experience. Great host who was very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025