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

Apartment with kitchenette, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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Sun-loungers, beach towels - Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! (Kitty Hawk)
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! (Kitty Hawk)
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Escape to this enchanting haven, where a serene courtyard garden and dreamy outdoor shower await. Steps from Duck's finest restaurants and shopping, you can also unwind with bikes, beach chairs, and beach cart at your disposal.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking is allowed outdoors!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

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. Visit our Duck travel guide
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Kitty Hawk, NC

What's nearby

  • One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
    Duck Boardwalk
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks
    Corolla Beach
    17 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial featuring a statue or sculpture
    Wright Brothers National Memorial
    24 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Jennette\'s Pier showing general coastal views
    Jennette's Pier
    40 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Scarborough Lane Shoppes
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Duck Donuts
    2 min drive
  • Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
    3 min drive
  • Coastal Cravings
    15 min walk
  • Donutz On a Stick
    17 min walk
  • NC Coast Grill & Bar
    11 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.

How much is parking at Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Duck Boardwalk. Nor'Banks Sailing is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a terrific place! Close to the beach and the town of Duck.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…wish it was longer. Our host thought of everything for a comfortable stay and was so helpful with recommendations. We lived the twinkle lights in the bathroom and yummy snack basket! We rode bikes to breakfast, did some shopping, spent a day on the beach (chairs, umbrella and wagon included!) Did some reading and even got two paintings started for an upcoming art show! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Christopher H.

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

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

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
There is much to recommend this getaway: its location just 2 or 3 minutes (walking) from the beach, total quiet and privacy, sparkling cleanliness, provision of abundant towels and beach chairs, an outside shower, access to washer and dryer, a tv that worked perfectly and proximity to shops and dining options. The 2 things that took away from an otherwise perfect stay: a dorm-room size refrigerator, and a mattress that was soft-soft-soft. It was a blessing that my back held up on the mattress (that was my biggest worry). Truthfully, if the mattress was just a little firmer, I would say Garden by the Sea was as close to ideal as it is possible for a studio to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in the heart of duck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place! Loved the location (extremely close to oceanfront) and the owner was great! Will definitely plan to stay here again! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly neat and tidy, with a comfy character to the place. You can tell someone really cares. The garden was such an added bonus. It was such a nice place to hangout when the beach felt too hot or the 3 minute walk was too far away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place for a getaway for two! It’s adorable, clean, and so close to the beach and area restaurants and shops. Very relaxing grounds and the hostess is a doll!! Great communication and the owners thought of everything you could possible need to have on hand. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE F.

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

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