Title: Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855000/105854985/5512ca42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855000/105854985/82c7177b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855000/105854985/46b9eaad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855000/105854985/34b2885d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105860000/105855000/105854985/56c0d057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115260000/115257200/115257122/f80c3edc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1BR Condo w/ Pool & Beach Access Kitty Hawk - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=115257122&PinnedHotelID=115257122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114324700/114324607/5d58b8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duck, NC - Oceanfront and Unlimited Sunrises! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.164463,-75.75013&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_gw%7BEh%7DimM%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBQBSBSDQBQDQDODSDQDOFQDQFQDOFQFOHOFQFMHQFMHOFOHMHOJOHKHOHMJMHMJKJMJKJMJKJKJKJILKJKLILIJKLGLILGLILILELILGNGLELELGNENELELCNCNELCNANENALCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLDLHLHLFJHLFLJLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJJJLJJHLJJJLHLJLHNHJHNHNHLHNFNHLFPHNFNFNFNFPDNFPFPDPFNDPDRBNDPDPBPDRBRBPBPBRBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FRAPARARAPCRAPARCPCRCPCPCPERCPEREPCNEPERGNEPGNGRENGNGPGNGNINGPILGNILININILILINKLILKJKLIJKLKJKLKJMJKHKJMHKJMHMJMFKHMFMHMFMFOHMFMDMDOFMDMDODMFOBOBMBODM%40OBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FMCOCOCOAMEOCOCMCMGOEOEMEMGMEOEMGMIMGMGMIMGMIMGKKMIMKKIMKKIKKKKKMKKKMKKKMIKKMIMIOIMKMIOIOGMIOGMIQGMGQIOGQGOEOGSEOGQEOESEQEOEQCSEQCSCQCQCQCSCQCSAQASAQCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0r0lIre-6a-jsi6QvT10_hdVK-U=) Kitty Hawk, NC #### What's nearby - Scarborough Lane Shoppes - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Duck Boardwalk - 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 - ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive - ‪Sunset Grille & Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Coastal Cravings - ‬14 min walk - ‪NC Coast Grill & Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Village Table And Tavern - ‬5 min drive ## 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secret garden retreat 3 minutes from the beach in the heart of Duck! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr. Renee 26 Jun 2025 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! ##### Dr. Renee Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna C. 18 May 2025 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. ##### Anna C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher H. 1 Jun 2025 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! ##### Christopher H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah M. 15 Apr 2025 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 ##### Leah M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susannah C. 18 May 2025 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. ##### Susannah C. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDRE F. 23 Jun 2025 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. ##### ANDRE F. 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