Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from beach!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Kitty Hawk, NC

Aqua Spa12 min walk
Duck Boardwalk12 min walk
The Sanderling Spa10 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

This magical spot offers a private courtyard garden, multiple spots for relaxing, a mermaid fountain, a dreamy outdoor shower, all within walking distance to the heart of Duck's 5-star restaurants and shopping! The beach is 3 houses away and sunsets over the sound are within walking distance.
Perfect for solo retreat, couples get away or for introverts that don't want to stay in the larger homes with 60 family members! This is an ideal spot to start that book or finish that painting! It lends itself to being at peace and letting worldly cares drift out to sea...
Having coffee to the sound of the ocean and being able to see the sun rise and set all on the same street is absolutely unbelievable. If one books during a full moon cycle, the moonrise out of the sea is phenomenal. Stargazing is at its best in Duck as the town has a light ordinance, so don't miss the star action on your walk back from one of the many outdoor music venues along Duck Rd.
This is a downstairs 1 room studio, open space, so no steps, yay, however you may hear footsteps, but we are very respectful of our guests!
There are a few community cats (2) that wander through the Garden, and hummingbirds throughout during the Summer.
This cool spot is surrounded by nature, with Gardens and live oak trees, there are native pollinators, birds and interesting insects, so nature nuts will really enjoy this area, please be advised that it is a natural habitat, and the outer banks has bugs and insects...
The only issue we've ever had is people never want to leave!!!
*(please note that, over the winter, 3 offshore hurricanes destroyed most beach access steps. Ours are being rebuilt in March. There is access approximately 1 block south).

Property manager

Mary K. Scott

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Supervision requested in garden area

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE, fry bacon and fish on grill outdoors. Housekeeping is unable to rid studio of odor and clean all upholstery prior to next Guest!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

Duck

Located in Kitty Hawk, this apartment is near the beach. Glazin' Go-Nuts and Wright Brothers National Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nor'Banks Sailing and Children at Play Museum. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting.

Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

Aqua Spa - 12 min walk
Duck Boardwalk - 12 min walk
The Sanderling Spa - 10 min drive
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 17 min drive
H2OBX Waterpark - 20 min drive

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - 3 min drive
Coastal Cravings - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

23 Apr 2024

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

Good times in Duck, NC

Perfection! We had a lovely time at Garden by the Sea and communication was excellent. Great location to walk to sunrise and/or sunset. Close to restaurants, beach, sound and Duck Boardwalk.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

4 Apr 2024

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

Excellent stay!

Our stay was just wonderful! The host had sweet Easter decorations waiting for us. The apartment was very clean and just as pictured. The host was very communicative. I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

27 Feb 2024

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

Perfection

Everything from booking to check in and beyond was above all expectations. I brought my daughter to the outer Banks as a 16th Birthday present/girls only vacation. This host has thought of everything! We will most definitely be staying again. Even in the off season, this property and the town of duck are all you need. The beach and decent shelling are steps away, and so is everything else that you could want in a little beach get away. I highly recommend sitting on the swing early in the morning to watch the humming birds. What a wonderful little tucked away garden by the sea!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika M., St. Johnsbury, Vermont

19 Feb 2024

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

Very comfortable and a block from the ocean!

This cozy apartment was spotless and comfortable. The kitchen was tiny, but had everything we needed (there was a 2-burner hot plate, but no oven). It’s on a quiet residential street, a block from the ocean and walking distance to the town of Duck. Comes with 2 bikes!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The studio served us very well. Mary went out of her way to make us comfortable, including special attention for the Christmas holiday. We enjoyed our stay immensely!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023