Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay!

Manteo, North Carolina
$264 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome !

This beautifully remodeled and decorated home offers a spacious, light-filled sanctuary perfect for your next vacation. The home features three large bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, two comfortable living areas, a dining room, and a fully-equipped kitchen designed for those who love to cook.
I grew up on this end of Roanoke Island, the North End as we would say. There is a bike path that runs along 64 making the north end a great place to run, walk and bike. The street the house is on leads to the water and some great views of the sound.

* Sound Access *Go to the end of our Road, and take a left
Five houses down on the right is a public sound side area, great for picnics. Please park in front of the sign, there is a residence attached, be courteous.
Feel free to launch kayaks or paddle boards from this area.
Downtown Manteo now has more to offer than ever. Nightly Movie, Restaurants, Sandwich Shops, Bars and Hangouts, Public Parking, Coffee Shops, Distillery, Brewery, Gift Shops, Clothes Shops, Art Gallery, Summer Time Concerts, Blue Grass Festival Dolphin Tours, Pirate Tours, Sunset Tours, Charter Fishing, A play ground on the waterfront by the gazebo, fishing from the public docks. And this is all about a mile from the house, if that. Feel Free to give me a call or text to talk about your upcoming stay. We have parking on the beach road at the Dunes Restaurant close to two Beach accesses. There is also a wash down for all your gear before putting it back in the car.

The primary king bedroom is tucked away for privacy and includes an on-site laundry area. All beds in the house boast top-quality mattresses to ensure a restful night's sleep. High-quality linens, towels, and essential toiletries are provided for your convenience. Two additional bedrooms, one king and one queen, share a bathroom and are located on the opposite side of the house from the primary bedroom.

Outside, the huge, private backyard invites you to unwind with a cocktail under the afternoon shade, savoring the tranquil small-town atmosphere. Grill some fresh, local tuna caught in the Gulf Stream, and later, enjoy a movie or live music at The Pioneer Theatre, the country's oldest family-run theater (1918-2022).

Rent bikes to ride downtown, explore Festival Park, and enjoy the scenic bike path. Walk along the docks of downtown Manteo, where you'll find vibrant shops and restaurants. A short drive will take you to the beach, and the property includes a shed for storing all your beach chairs, umbrellas, and bikes. The location also offers easy access to local attractions like the Wright Brothers National Memorial and America's longest-running outdoor drama, The Lost Colony.

Our family's heritage in Manteo dates back to the 1800s, with roots as lighthouse keepers. My father even worked on the historic Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse on the Manteo waterfront. We are proud to share our lovingly restored home and hope you enjoy your stay as much as we have enjoyed preparing it for you.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Patrice S.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    Sunshine Cottage is in a lovely and quiet residential neighborhood in Manteo. It's a perfect home base for exploring the Outer Banks. The cottage was spotless when we checked in, and the furnishings, provided linens and towels, and nicely equipped kitchen made our stay a breeze. I can't say enough good things about the comfortable beds — so welcome after a long day of activities. The cottage has great water pressure for those who enjoy an invigorating shower. We're not TV watchers when on holiday, but there are three nice sets for those who don't want to miss favorite shows.

  • Malinda H.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay at Sunshine Cottage. It is beautiful decorated, comfortable and cozy. It truly felt like a home away from home. Our stay here made our vacation in the Outer Banks a delight!

  • Joan G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    The kitchen had all the things necessary to make simple meals. The area was convenient for shopping and getting to shopping areas, tourist attractions and the Outer Banks areas

  • Jackie C.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at this charming coastal house. Would definitely stay again when returning to the outer banks.

  • Deborah F.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    House Very neat and clean, beds were comfortable, we would stay again.

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Enjoyed the stay. The house furnishings and decor were really nice. We were really impressed. Great location and a quiet neighborhood.

  • Lori J.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Nice location. Clean and comfortable.

  • Jeff W.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Home was clean, comfortable, and a great location. Would definitely stay again!

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Nice but to far from the beach.

  • Linda C.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    One of the cleanest VRBO properties I’ve ever stayed. Host was willing to accommodate any needs.

  • Dianne L.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The Sunshine Cottage will now be our home away from home!The place was immaculate!The kitchen was extremely well equipped.The linens, towels and beds were comfortable and of highest quality.We loved the little town of Manteo as we enjoyed the food, the people and the quaint shops.We can't wait until we can once again get away and relax at this fine place!

  • Timothy W.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Great place to be! Central to everything the outerbanks has to offer, and the host is absolutely fantastic! Super accommodating and very responsive. The home itself is quiet, spacious and very comfortable. We will 100% stay again

  • Jason J.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Absolute perfect location for our ballcation! Kids loved the back yard to play ball

  • Christina S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    The house was very cute and spacious. There was a lot of things to do very close by. Roxy offered some good suggestions on places to eat and things to do.

  • Ronci F.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    This was a great location. The set up of the home was perfect for us. The master is on one side of the house and the other 2 bedrooms, where our adult children stayed, were on the opposite side. We were all together but had plenty of space. The only quirk (not a deal breaker) is that you have to go through the master bath to get to the bedroom, so there was a bit of coordinating required. We had trouble with the door code checking in but host was super responsive and got us in within minutes.

  • Veronica D.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Beautiful home, beautifully decorated and in a nice quiet, friendly community. Kids enjoyed the backyard. Location was centralized to everything we wanted to experience. Great host who was very communicative.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$264+
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