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THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire house boat

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Explore the area

Map
Manteo, NC
  • Popular LocationFestival Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationOuter Banks Visitors Bureau5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPirate's Cove Marina6 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)115 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina

Do you want to be close to the waterfront in Old Town Manteo? Then, welcome aboard private yacht " STARRY BANNER ". This award winning vintage yacht was privately commissioned to Tiffany Yachts to cruise the Atlantic Coast. The Starry Banner is now available to our guests, for their accommodation, who would like a unique vacation experience. Join us on the waterfront, in the Historic Old Town Manteo Waterfront Marina. The Starry Banner was featured on the Manteo Christmas homes tour in 2014! Then, in 2015, the Starry Banner won " Best Power Boat – Owner Restored" award in the Manteo Wooden Boat Show. Why don't you be the judge ~ welcome aboard, and enjoy all that the wonderful town of Manteo and Roanoke Island has to offer right at your own dock!

Property manager

Katherine and Dan Bottjen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We're pet friendly ($75 Pet Fee applies)!

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Manteo

Located in Manteo, this houseboat is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Outer Banks Beaches, while Wright Brothers National Memorial and Dare County Arts Council are cultural highlights. North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Festival Park - 2 min walk
  • Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse - 3 min walk
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 5 min drive
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 6 min drive
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Outback Steakhouse - 13 min drive
  • Duck Donuts - 13 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE STARRY BANNER! Classic yacht docked in historic downtown Manteo Marina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is steps from Dare County Arts Council, Festival Park, and Outer Banks History Center. Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and North Pond Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeanette c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manteo
What a beautiful boat and the location is perfect. You never have to move your car everything is within walking distance. Great place to visit and relax. Don and Katherine are super host if anything goes wrong or you need anything they are right there to help.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry Banner vacation
Katherine and Dan were wonderful hosts of their yacht the Starry Banner. We were able to bring our dog and we all enjoyed our unique stay. They went above and beyond to make our stay memorable,down to fresh flowers and special treats for our pooch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
What an incredible stay! Dan and Katherine are awesome people and their boat was beautiful! Manteo is a great place and met so many nice people! Thank you for helping us celebrate our 30 year anniversary!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outer Banks get away
Had a wonderful time aboard The Starry Banner! It definitely exceeded our expectations. Dan and Katherine are amazing hosts. They were very prompt with answering questions and gave us several great suggestions on various places to eat and things to do around the area. The location is great, within walking distance of several restaurants and shops. They also offer sunset sailboat cruises, which I highly recommend! Would definitely stay at The Starry Banner again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry Banner chapter 2
This was amazing!! This was our second stay aboard the Starry banner and again it was great. Dan and Katherine are great hosts and maintain an amazing Yacht. We will be doing a chapter 3
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and elegant
Awesome! Was very enjoyable. Sadly I had to work during our stay, partly. But even with that it was perfect to work, relax, overall a great time. The bride and even looking at our own boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold G., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness
Reliving boating
Starry Banner was just as depicted....very clean, well appointed and an unusual and enjoyable experience. Katherine and Dan go out of their way to ensure the property is set up properly and explain the nuances and practices for living on board. The "yacht" has been metculously restored and is moored in an excellent location in the Manteo marina within walking distance of everything you might want or need. Parking was also very accessible. For a fun, different and enjoyable stay you really should climb a board Starry Banner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

madeline m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reliving life on a boat
Wonderful way to be at the beach and enjoy small town life at the same time Thanks !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BOBBIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet town!
Dan and Katherine were so sweet! The boat is decorated so beautifully and we felt at home for our short stay. The town is a Mayberry sort of town with everything quiet by 9 pm which was great. Would definitely recommend! Hope to stay there again😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and relaxing stay
We spent 8 nights on the Starry Banner and it was fantastic! The location is perfect. Easy walking to shops and restaurants and a quick drive to Nags Head and beyond. The boat had everything we needed and it was so relaxing to be there. The only drawback was spotty internet, but I just took that as a good sign that I should unplug! I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023