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

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Soundside sunsets every evening…
Private deck area at entrance with fountain and bird viewing
Interior detail
Outdoor seating and bistro for dining
Resident cats and turtles wander throughout property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
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
  • H2OBX Waterpark
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

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

This magical spot offers a private courtyard garden, multiple spots for therelaxing, 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 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
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Outdoor areas may need to be supervised.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 by the sea. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • Duck Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Sanderling Spa - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Duck Woods Country Club - 13 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kitty Hawk Beach - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • H2OBX Waterpark - 27 min drive - 23.3 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Scarborough Lane Shoppes and Aqua Spa. Greenleaf Gallery and Duck Boardwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

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

Leah M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Susannah C.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Thomas Picciano

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Hello! My name is Tom Picciano and after traveling the world, I have found that Duck is a magnificent oasis and amazing place to call home. My hostess, Mary K Scott, has lived here 20 years and is available if you need anything!!!

Why they chose this property

The same short street offers sunsets, sunrises and moonrises! Walkable to all the magic Duck has to offer!

What makes this property unique

People never want to leave, like a private resort....

Languages:

English

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