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Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1510 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Salvo

With a stay at this vacation home in Salvo (Hatteras Colony), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Salvo Beach. .This beach vacation home is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Jennette's Pier.

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Salvo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rodanthe Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 34 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Tucked away on Colony Drive in Salvo, this cozy oceanfront cottage will truly put your mind at ease. Simple yet sophisticated, Idle Minds offers three bedrooms and two baths, ocean views, and charming interior design.

An outdoor shower comes in handy for a quick rinse after a trip to the beach, and a charcoal grill off the back deck where everyone hangs out makes cooking out fun. There are two entry points to this cottage: one in the front, and one in the back. The front stairs lead up to a sundeck that overhangs the drive, and the back stairs lead up to a larger sundeck with a picnic table and hot tub.

As you enter the home from the front, you might not make it past the first room as a huge couch, flatscreen TV, Blu-ray player, and surround sound make this a premier spot to flop down and lounge the day away. A slew of board games and movies put the icing on the entertainment cake for both kids and adults alike.

Moving into the living room, a high vaulted ceiling really opens the place up. A couple of comfy chairs are perfect for reading the morning paper in, and a lovely couch and coffee table are centered around a marvelous fireplace creating an intimate setting. Just off the living room, you will find a spacious bedroom with a king bed and flatscreen TV. There is a full bathroom next to this room that is accessible from the bedroom and the living room.

As you proceed to the back of the house, there is an eight-person dining room table that looks out toward the ocean through sliding glass doors. The kitchen has all matching appliances, including a cooktop stove on the island bar with bar stools, allowing you to socialize while you prepare meals. You'll find another four-people counter height table in the breakfast nook, and back entrance leading to the sundeck and carport.

Upstairs you'll find bedrooms two and three. The second bedroom has a pyramid-style bed and is connected to bedroom three by a bathroom with a jetted tub. Bedroom three is an open loft space with a king-size bed. There is a sitting area that overlooks the living room, and the bed is tucked away in the back. Off this room, there are sliding glass doors that provide access to a second-level deck. From this deck, you can walk up one more level to the crow's nest that offers amazing ocean views of the pristine Salvo beaches.

THINGS TO KNOW
Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility, located at the Avon office address: 41156 Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915. The pool is generally open from May 24 to September 8, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Please note that the operation of community pools is subject to the discretion of the state inspector, management, and/or the HOA. As a result, the availability schedule may change without prior notice.

*Oceanfront homes are subject to beach nourishment projects scheduled by individual towns. Ask us about any planned beach nourishment in our area.*
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features a video library, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,510 square feet

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

1007035

Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Teresa K.

This house could not have been cleaned for awhile before our arrival. I could write my name in the dust on the countertops. Only 1 light worked on the deck where the hot top was. Hot tub was great. The communication between Hatteras Realty and me was none existed. They were to start a text thread before our check in so we could communicate when we were checking out. But there was absolutely no communication. Sorry to say but we wouldnt book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The good: great view, beachfront, dog friendly, beautiful deck areas. The not-as-good: the hot tub didn’t work & we reached out to the property managers who said they had a maintenance request in that day but then never heard back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving And all through the beachNot a creature was stirringExcept for 27,000 fleas.In various life cycle stagesThey lie in waitThen along came our innocent pupsUnwittingly, flea bait.Within minutes upon entryThe insects swarmedWithout hesitationWithout being warned.Our dogs were coveredFrom head to tailThey began to itchThey began to flail.We called Hatteras RealtyAnd to our dismayThey told us to waitUntil the next day.We awoke covered in fleasOn Thanksgiving dayWe called back to check inAnd they told us no way.We couldn’t move to another rentalBecause we were covered in their fleasThey told us we should have moved the night beforeTo which we said ‘oh please!’We were forced to leaveWith no help despite our appealLeft to find another placeTo cook our Thanksgiving meal.With dogs in towAnd fleas to spareWe headed back homeIn great despair.Thanksgiving was a bustBecause of Hatteras RealtySo we tell our taleFor the whole world to see.If you choose to stay thereBuyer bewareMore flea life cycle stagesWill greet you there.We arrived at the property the night before Thanksgiving, and our two dogs (current on their flea meds) were bombarded by fleas, covered in them. I am a veterinarian, and our dogs are consistently on preventatives. We called Hatteras Realty, were told to stay the night and we’d be moved in the morning. We called Thanksgiving day, and were told they wouldn’t relocate us. Do not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house that’s in a quiet location. Hot tub was clean and worked great. The backyard space is great, too. However, the beds are rough to sleep on, and the TVs are hard to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, house is beautiful but unmaintained. Leaky windows, dishwasher doesn't work. I wish I was exaggerating that I found 3 different peoples TOE NAIL CLIPPINGS. Wrappers under the bed, food all over cabinets. Listed as dog friendly but I wouldn't bring a dog. The property is surrounded by cactus. My poor dogs couldn't go pee without getting cactus stuck in their paws. Hence, why there is soooo many pee stains in the carpet. Long story short, if you're going for just the experience it's a great house. Just be warned, you'll clean it more upon arrival than when you leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home in quiet neighborhood

Overall great stay! The home was clean and just as pictured. Rodanthe is quite a hike from most attractions so be prepared to drive at least 30 minutes (more
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Idle Minds

It was good overall. The house wasn’t super clean. Some of the slider doors were hard to open & close. It does need some updating but overall the location was great for beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

There ended up being a snow storm the day we arrived making travel difficult and most businesses were shut down. This property had everything we needed to still have a amazing visit with our Marine son. We grilled, played games, enjoyed the hot tub, and braved the cold to walk the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Room for improvement

House needs a very good through cleaning. And stove needs replaced and carpet is dirty and stained
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!!

I would 100% stay here again!! It was clean, well stocked, perfect amount of space for us, and perfect location. There are only 3 things I would suggest; 1. the upstairs bedroom sliding glass door was difficult to open every time, 2. the clothes washer made very strange noises while running, and 3. maybe trim down some of the trees in the back so they don't cover up the view. Otherwise, it is a really great house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

Great house! Kitchen was so well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in the OC

We enjoyed our short stay at Idle Minds! The property is in a great location with easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants. There were only two of us, so this property was big, but it was nice to spread out! The hot tub was amazing and great way to relax at the end of the day. The house was lovely, but there are a few things around the place that need some attention - for example, when I went to open the door to the closet in the room where we slept, the handle came right out of the door. The slider in the same room did not lock properly, so a piece of wood was used to keep that secure. It would be a top notch property if these little details were looked at and fixed, for sure. The bed spread on the bed we slept in was quite worn and had some stains. The technology in the house is awesome, however, we found it difficult to figure out (and we are pretty techy!), so I imagine others might struggle to figure things out. It might benefit from some sort of guide that tells you how to turn on the TV/sound bar/connect to speakers, etc. If there was a guide in the house, already, we did not see it. Overall - lovely visit and would definitely return, but would love to see some of the those little details that really make a place spectacular updated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, Quiet Escape

We loved this. I'm from the area and always love to come back! It is definitely pet friendly but be aware that the front and sides of the yard are off limits due to the sand spurs. The back yard was perfect for our pup. The hot tub was fantastic! The beds were comfy. Kitchen well stocked. I left my watch behind on accident and Emily was the best at communicating with me and getting it back to me. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This was the perfect house for our winter trip in January. The gas fireplace kept the house cozy and warm. The short walk to the beach with our own path was great! The house had everything we needed for a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023