The Seabiscuit* Walk to Festival Park & Downtown - Vacation rental home in Manteo, NC

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Spectacular Retreat in Manteo
Located in the heart of historic Manteo, this striking coastal home offers a peaceful getaway with quality finishes, comfortable living spaces, and a walkable location that brings the best of Roanoke Island right to your doorstep. From the moment you arrive, the charmingly landscaped front yard and inviting front porch with classic rocking chairs set the tone for a calming Outer Banks hideaway.

Inside, the Main Level welcomes you with gleaming wood floors, a roomy Living Area with a cozy decorative fireplace*, and a well-appointed Kitchen featuring white granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove—ideal for preparing fresh, local seafood dinners. Adjacent to the kitchen, a sunny Dining Area offers space to gather for meals, and a convenient half bathroom completes this level. Appreciate card games or board games at the table by the window for a ideally relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. The decor in this home is thoughtfully curated, whisking you away to a world outside of time where all that matters is the sound of the birds at the soundfront and the cool breeze to great you off the water.

Upstairs, you'll find a thoughtful layout ideal for families or couples traveling together. Two Queen Bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a shower/tub combo, double white granite sinks, and modren fixtures. A dedicated desk nook makes it painless to catch up on remote work or plan your next day's adventures. The private King Ensuite is a opulent escape with a four-poster bed and a Full Bathroom featuring a granite double vanity and a cavernous glass shower.

Step outside to savor the coastal breeze from the private front porch, where evenings are best spent sipping sweet tea while watching the world go by in a cozy rocking chair. The back porch opens to a pretty backyard with blooming hydrangeas and other well-kept plantings that add to the relaxing ambiance. An Outdoor Shower is located between the main home and the adjacent apartment—handy after a day at the beach or walking along the close by boardwalk.

Downtown Manteo: A Hidden Gem of Uniqueness and Marvel
One of the home's most unique features is its location—just down the street from the Manteo soundfront. A spectacular boardwalk connects you to the town's vibrant waterfront area, where you'll find stores, eateries, Festival Park, and even a playground for the kids. Whether you're here to discover local history, appreciate waterfront sunsets, or simply relax in a elegant and well-crafted home, this Manteo getaway is the ideal place to make lasting Outer Banks memories.

Located on historic Roanoke Island, this impressive home is in the ideal location for learning more about the history of the Outer Banks. Pay a visit to the handsome Elizabethan Gardens or stop by Fort Raleigh National Historic Site to discover how life on the island was for early settlers. The Lost Colony is an award-winning live theater performance about the famed lost colonists of Roanoke Island and is a great outing for the whole family. Kids will also adore a visit to the NC Aquarium where they can see sea turtles, otters, sharks, fish, and many other marine animals. Downtown Manteo offers great shopping and tasty eateries all with a spectacular view of the water. You can even visit the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (one of the 5 Lighthouses of the Outer Banks). When you want to venture into the main area of the Outer Banks, you are just a short drive away from South Nags Head and can effortlessly take a day trip North toward Corolla or South toward Ocracoke. However you decide to spend your OBX vacation, this home will be a dream come true.

Property Layout:
Top Level: 2 Queen Bedrooms w/Jack-and-Jill Bathroom; King Bedroom w/Ensuite Bathroom; Desk Area; Hallway Laundry Closet
Main Level: Living Area; Kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances & Gas Stove; Dining Area; Half Bathroom; Front & Back Porch; Outdoor Shower (attached to 7525)
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queen
*Community Boat Slips are available to rent for an additional fee.
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*Please note: Fireplace is NOT for guests use.