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Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!

2.0 star property

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Smart TV

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kitty Hawk, NC
  • Duck Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • The Sanderling Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kitty Hawk Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Duck

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Scarborough Lane Shoppes. Aqua Spa and Greenleaf Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aqua Spa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!

This magical spot offers a private courtyard garden with many birds and pollinators, multiple spots for relaxing, a mermaid fountain, and a dreamy outdoor shower, all within walking distance to the heart of Duck's 5-star restaurants and shopping! The beach and private access steps are only 3 houses away...Sunsets over the sound on the Duck boardwalk (loaded with water fowl) are within a short walk to the end of this street.
Perfect for solo retreats, couples get away or for introverts that do not want to stay in the larger homes with 60 of their family members! This is an ideal spot to start that book or finish that painting! It lends itself to being at peace and letting wordly cares drift out to sea. RELAX at this unique and tranquil getaway.
Bikes, beach chairs, beach cart, coolers, towels and boogie boards provided,just bring flip-flops!
This is the downstairs unit of my private home, so NO STEPS, yay, however one may hear foot or paw steps, but we are very respectful.

Property manager

Thomas Picciano

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Outdoor areas may need to be supervised.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! to the airport?

This apartment is 27 mi (40-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! to the beach?

This apartment is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 9.2 mi (17-min drive) from Corolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! to downtown Kitty Hawk?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Duck.

Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honest Opinion!!!

This is a great stay. We weren't expecting much, and it is a lil more than a hotel room. So, to begin the pictures and stuff do it no justice. For perspective, the property is two houses away from the beach. You can literally read the sign for the beach from the end of the property. Not a long walk if you gotta go to the potty.Next, the outside shower is the greatest. Lots of pressure and you can wash off the salt from the ocean as well as your swimwear. Right outside the shower is the stackable washer/dryer so you can throw them in and dry them while you get changed. Plenty of places to sit outside and drink your coffee. Also, you are not in view from the street. Most of the other properties have no coverage so people walking by can see you and you can see them. I was able to bring my ebikes up and was not worried bout anyone seeing them and getting ideas.Mary is the host with the most. Absolutely one of the nicest people you will meet. Very helpful and courteous. If you see her outside feeding the kitties or watering the plants or whatever she will say hi and you can strike a conversation.All in all, I really want to leave a crappy review so no-one else gets the days that I want but this will be our go-to spot when we want a beach trip. It is a lil cozy for a family but for a couple, its perfect. There is a couch if you have another person.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy little spot!

This studio-type room is perfectly situated in Duck- a 5-minute walk from the beach and a 10-minute walk from eateries and shops while still in a quiet neighborhood. Our experience far exceeded our expectations, and our host was very accommodating. A home-run experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place is so beautiful, and perfect. The owner thinks of everything, the place was stocked and clean, welcoming, we met her and she is such a nice lady. We plan to go back, this will not be our last trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet studio and outdoor space

This studio was the perfect getaway for my spouse and myself. It was steps from the beach, and had a nice outside seating area that was serene and very lovely. The kitchenette looked very spare, but upon further inspection had everything we needed to make coffee and toast in the morning and to keep lunch and dinner handy. It's not meant for heavy duty cooking, which was fine by us! The hostess was very accommodating and easy to talk with, and we appreciated her thoughtful recommendations. Overall a wonderful place for couples.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay.

The place was clean and even more spacious than it appeared online. The host was very welcoming and helpful. One of the best locations in outer banks, walkable to the heart of Duck and the beach. I had such a great stay and am looking forward to going back soon! 10/10 experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025