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IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly

Traditional Manteo Cottage
The Little Lifeboat House is our premier rental cottage located in the heart of Manteo on Historic Roanoke Island. Modeled after a traditional North Carolina Lifesaving Station from the late 19th century, the Little Lifeboat House is a cozy one-bedroom retreat that is perfect for honeymoons or intimate weekend getaways. To spend a day by the ocean, head to the nearest beach access which is just 10 minutes away.

Inside, you'll love the open-style floorplan of the ground-level which makes the cottage feel open and spacious. A large built-in entertainment center acts as a focal wall with coastal décor, a TV (w/ Dolby Surround Sound Home Theater System w/ DVD & CD Player) and cozy fireplace. Lounge around on the sofa that pulls out to a bed for extra sleeping space. The fully-functional eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, a Keurig, and provides everything you need to whip up a masterpiece. The kitchen island offers bar seating for three. There is also a convenient full-sized bathroom and laundry closet on this level. For a revitalizing breath of fresh air, take your coffee out to the brick patio every morning and take a few moments to unwind before starting your day.

Upstairs, you'll feel right at home in the comfortable Queen Bedroom with vaulted ceilings, plenty of natural light and a TV for binge-watching your favorite show before bed. Across the hall is a large bathroom complete with a separate toilet, single vanity and Whirlpool Jacuzzi Tub for ultimate relaxation.

Step Back Into History
Located on historic Roanoke Island, Little Lifeboat House is in the perfect location for learning more about the history of the Outer Banks. Pay a visit to the beautiful 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 famous lost colonists of Roanoke Island and is a great outing for the whole family. Kids will also love a visit the NC Aquarium where they can see sea turtles, otters, sharks, fish, and many other marine animals. Downtown Manteo is within walking distance and offers great shopping and tasty restaurants 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 easily take a day trip North toward Corolla or South toward Ocracoke. With great amenities and an ideal location, Little Lifeboat House is where a true Outer Banks adventure awaits!

*Looking for additional space? Check out our other Manteo Cottages, #IC2 - Endless Summer Cottage & #IC3 - The Wright Getaway. Little Lifeboat House is available to rent at a 2-night minimum with call-in reservations only.

Bedding: 1 Queen, 1 Sleeper Sofa

Property Layout:

Top-Level: Queen Bedroom; Full Bathroom w/ Whirlpool Jacuzzi Tub

Ground-Level: Living Room w/ Sleeper Sofa, Fireplace, and Dolby Surround Sound Home Theater System w/ DVD/CD Player; Eat-In Kitchen w/ a Keurig & Bar Seating; Full Bathroom w/ Shower; Laundry; Brick Patio

*Please Note: This property does not have a dishwasher.

Dog Info: This property allows 1 dog max, with an additional fee.

Property manager

Seaside Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

427023

About the neighborhood

Map
Manteo, NC

What's nearby

  • Festival Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Outer Banks History Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Poor Richards Sandwich Shop - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly located?

Located in the heart of Manteo, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dare County Arts Council and Festival Park. Outer Banks History Center and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are also within 15 minutes.

IC1 Little Lifeboat House * Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday week
Great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to outer banks
Great stay, very nice property. It's in a small town of the main beach drag, so allows for a more relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Bluegrass Island event
This charming property is located on the outskirts of downtown Manteo and very convenient for daily walks and driving activities. However, it is located on what seems to be a shortcut so it is very heavily travelled and busy at certain hours creating some road noise. Other than that itbhas everything you need, except a corkscrew, under one roof.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Not worth it
Check in was easy and the keypad worked great on the door. However, the TV would not connect to the cable, and we found dirty dishes in the cabinet. We had to rewash every dish and glass before we used them. The jets on the bath tub that was advertised as being a great place to relax didn’t work. They sounded like they were grinding and about to blowup. We called the agency and asked about getting things fixed. A guy came and got the TV working but we did not get the bath tub jets working or light over the tub replaced. Additionally if you are a big person the shower is downstairs from the bedroom and is very small. We did not realize that the main bathroom only had the bath tub. So we had to go downstairs to shower each day. And they have only one cabinet in the kitchen for dishes that you would need a step stool to access. There is no step stool so we could not use the serving bowls and extra bakeware even if we wanted to. We could have used a couple open shelves for the dry goods we brought with us instead of leaving everything on the kitchen counter. We also would have liked to have a small table to eat at and play games on. We tried to play Yahtzee on the counter and the dice kept falling off. We would not stay here again, and will try an AirB&B next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
We very much enjoyed our stay in the Little Lifeboat Cottage. The location was perfect. Walking distance to downtown Manteo but in a quiet neighborhood. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. If you plan to do any cooking /eating in during your stay be aware that there are no pantry items but the selection of kitchen items/utensils is perfectly adequate as were linens provided. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lifeboat house
Perfect location! We were able to walk or bike everywhere we want to go on the island. The accommodations were clean and well appointed for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Great house and a great location - the only off-putting thing was that we had to be out by 9am on check out day - and to get a late checkout we had to pay more money. I've been using VRBO for years and a 9am checkout time is pretty ridiculous, especially when we couldn't initally check in until 5pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022