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Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom58 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodanthe Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Salvo

With a stay at this cottage in Salvo, you'll be by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from beach and 9 minutes by foot from Salvo Beach. .This cottage is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 27 mi (43.4 km) from Jennette's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salvo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 27 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬5 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.

Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!

Hello! Welcome to Shell Cottage in beautiful Salvo on Hatteras Island. Thank you for your interest. We are located on a quiet street and just 390 feet from the beach access and a few minutes’ drive to a beach day-use park on the sound side. Traditional beach box bungalow. Come and enjoy a cozy and comfortable getaway vacation! This classic beach bungalow is clean, fresh, and comfortable. Great getaway for a couple or small family, kite boarder, and surfers. Have a great, relaxing time at our beautiful beach, never crowded with its golden sands. Enjoy a great day of surf fishing or sunbathing and come out at night with your flashlights and go ghost crab hunting. The roads are quiet and safe to walk or ride your bike to the day-use park. Get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Relax on the deck at night and watch the sky full of stars, so close you feel like you could touch them, or in the screened porch while enjoying your barbeque from the charcoal grill provided. Swim, fish, surf or kiteboard, windsurf, kayak or paddleboard on sound side. Salvo day-use park is perfect for a family with little ones where the water is shallow and warm. Rinse off in the outside shower! General store within walking distance. Lots of places to rent bikes, boards, kayaks, fishing gear, all close by. Whether you are looking for adventure or just wanting to chill on the beach, cast your worries aside and come enjoy a simple, fun, and relaxing vacation.

(Colony Dr. is a very quiet beach road, no traffic except for residents who live or vacation in Hatteras Colony ). The frequent visits from the ice cream and Kona Ice trucks are a plus!

**Please note. .....The service fee is added on by VRBO and not by the Owner. All monies for such go to VRBO directly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, bicycle rentals nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 625 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 first aid kit
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

Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2020!
Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2021!
Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking for Summer Fall 2019
Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking for Spring/summer 2019

Reviews

Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed for a nice stay. Only complaint i have is the air conditioner wasn't working. Got very hot in house even with windows open. The owner did let us know it was out. We made it through it and made the most out of it. I would stay again cause we loved the quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daegan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful little cottage right by the beach! Check in is easy, the place was nice and clean, and there were little thoightful quirks that really made this place feel welcoming for us and our dog! There were beach chairs, extra dog bowls, even a doggy first aid kit in the bathroom! The ac unit broke down on us the first night but Traci was so kind and responsive. The late summer breeze kept the place just cool enough. Getting to the beach is super easy, its barely a block away. We went early in the day when it wasnt too busy. Expect the beach to pick up around 11am or so. But even so, there is soooo much beach, its easy to find a spot for you and your family. We loved the covered porch it was wonderful to sit out with our dog and enjoy the beach breeze. Overally great place to stay. I'd say best for a couple and their dog, or parents with 1-2 younger children and their dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig and rebekah f.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell B., Midland

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing to a T

Very cool location. Nothing around but peace, quiet and the beach. Great fishing all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KC D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage that is clean and well cared for. If you don’t need all the beeps and whistles of the large houses, this is the place for you. It has a full size stove, refrigerator, and stacking washer-dryer. Easy to do our dishes by hand as there is no dishwasher . Many nice touches. The screened in porch is a great place to read or chat. Was especially nice when the breezes came through. The outdoor shower was great and has plenty of pressure. The owner is quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel F.

The place is very cute and charming and great for a small family, however there was a strong smell of mildew in the kitchen for the duration of our trip and the charcoal was not usable given that there was a lot of rust on the grill. Overall I would recommend the place except for people with lung conditions and I would recommend that you do not plan on using the charcoal. The place would greatly benefit from a BBQ.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week.

We had a great time. The place was as advertised, a little smaller than I originally imagined but it does look like the pictures. Everything was clean. The only issue I could anticipate would be having to sleep with the doors open. As the AC does not have an access vent in the bedrooms or bathroom. If any of the doors are closed it immediately starts to get stuffy. Luckily it was just me and my wife so we did not mind leaving doors open, as we didn't have guest. So leaving doors open while showering or sleeping was not an issue. I would not recommend this place to peole who would need to keep doors closed while sleeping. It is perfect for a couple or small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time at the beach. The house is cute and well cared for. Traci was extremely easy to communicate with and responsive! Would certainly stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

Everything was great!! Location, home, check in/out, neighborhood and less than a 5 minute walk to a very secluded beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Cottage

Loved everything about the beach house. I do wish checkout was a little later. Would move it back 30 min to an hr at least. 10 am is a little early when you would like to grab breakfast and pack up all your gear without feeling rushed, especially if you are a fisherman and have a lot of tackle, coolers and other things to pack before departure.Great overall expirience. Love the rates as well. I appreciate the opportunity to have a place to stay as a recreational fisherman with my family. This is something that has become very difficult as a sportsman in NC, finding an affordable place to stay and also close to access to fishing spots, another thing we have lost to commercialization on many NC beaches, many of these locations we used to fish have become gated communities that only the very wealthy can enjoy. Very convienient to all needs. Thank you to the owner for offering a nice place to stay and I hope I get the opportunity to return one day. That is as long as the rates dont increase too much over time. There is a lot of young couples and families that need an escape from the busy life several of us live that many cant take due to cost of living challenges but this was just right for our family. Again, a very big thank you to the owner for making our dreams come true . 5 STARS!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet oasis

We loved our time at the cozy cabin in Salvo. The host was informative and friendly answering all our questions before hand. The place was just as it was pictured and close to the beach. It was the perfect getaway for my family on our Spring Break! We can’t wait to come back to the Outer Banks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised!

Everything was just as advertised. The property was very clean, in a quiet neighborhood and a very short walk to the beach. If we are in the area again, we will see if the property is available .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

Perfect place for a family with pets. It was very well furnished and has everything you might need while you’re there. Very clean and easy check in process. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost Wonderful

3* experience which could easily have been a 5* experience. Little things like sheets not being on the beds, no coffee or hand soap or washcloths provided, the A/C spewing black specks over the dining table all week, the TV remote not working and a screen door which requires you to either lock everyone in or out added up to diminish our vacation a fair amount. The cabin and its surroundings were fine. Short walk to the beach on the Atlantic side, although with the high wind we found we much preferred the Sound side of the island. We bought and left hand soap, washcloths, AAA batteries, coffee, and canisters for the coffee so hopefully future guests will have a better experience. It also got cold at night and there were no extra blankets - a couple not-really blankets were left in the closet. That would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint, comfortable cottage

This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a nice quiet stay at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Ocean Cottage

This was an absolute gem of a vacation stay. Nice and cozy for my s/o and myself. Plenty of room for the two of us with everything we would need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location/Charming Beach Cottage

Overall we had a very pleasant experience. Super quick walk to the beach, great outdoor shower and porch to sip our morning coffee on. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen had all the amenities needed for our stay. Loved the charcoal grill as well. AC unit worked very well and kept the home very comfortable during our week. Nice paths in the town to ride bikes or go for runs. Owner left a nice welcome bag with some toiletries as well as a nice information book for our stay. Hope to come back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

THE BEST!

We had an amazing stay at the cozy cottage! Walk to the beach was simple and short! The cottage was absolutely beautiful, including the ocean. Traci was also easy to talk to and responds fast! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just right

Perfect place for a relaxing stay at the beach. Private, clean, close to the beach, and the perfect size for us as a couple. The location is wonderful, far from the crowds but close enough to stores, restaurants, and obx attractions. We loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach Cottage

This was the perfect place for our small family. Close to beaches and not too far away from many local attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a nice time

I've been coming to Tracy's for 7 years now. Excellent getaway. The Waves Market and Boardwok South are within walking distance, and it's a great oppo to get away from the DC area. Very pet friendly, and a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect OBX Fall Trip

Thank you so much for sharing your adorable beach cottage with us! We had great weather and really enjoyed our days on the beach and exploring the local sights. We loved the vintage touches and had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. Thanks again, hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value and location

We had a nice stay with two kids and our dog. Really nice area. Cute place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023