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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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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 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.*
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Salvo Beach. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Salvo Beach and beach
Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC offers its guests a hot tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Awesome stay!

The house is well furnished, with great views of the ocean and an awesome hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dusty H.

Third time staying here

We love this property. It’s very comfortable, fantastic location and very dog friendly. Perfect for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Another great vacation!

We have stayed in this home at least 5 times. You can’t beat the location and the comfort of the house. Definitely recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

Great house! Kitchen was so well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lorraine L.

We loved all of the following the decks with great views the hot tub the up...

We loved all of the following the decks with great views the hot tub the updated kitchen the beds for very comfortable sleeping
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Another great stay!

We have stayed in this home several time over the years and it never disappoints. The location is perfect and the home is comfortable, clean and cozy. The hot tub has been replaced and it is huge! Definitely recommend this home, especially in the off season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Lovely place to stay!

Well equipped. Decks for both sun and shade. Right on the beach. Great views of the beach and ocean. Really enjoyed sunrises from the master bedroom. A perfect vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Idle Minds

Great location, with a private backyard that stays shady it’s like you’re camping in the woods but at the beach. The private short walk to the beach is convenient to go back and forth as needed. Dog friendly. You won’t be disappointed.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Idle minds

Great location and ocean view from top deck
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Beautiful home

Love this home. Second time we have stayed. Too bad we won’t be staying again due to Vacasa doubling the weekly rental when they bought out Outer Beaches Realty.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Orton C.

Appealing oceanfront home

An interesting 3-bedroom home in a very nice location with a convenient access to the beach. We found the furniture and king beds to be quite comfortable. A beautiful ocean view was available to be enjoyed from the top deck and the hot tub spa appeared to be new and worked just fine.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda L.

Liked: Check-in, location
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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Super clean! Great space & location!!

Home was better than described. It was lovely. Super great house and location is perfect and quiet! Walk to ice cream, lots of space and great cooking areas to work and prep. Wifi needs better service. TVs work great! Nice deck and hot tub was very clean. Outdoor shower is perfect.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Xavier D.

Perfect spot

Great view, great location and the house is very comfy and spacious. Would be even greater if the house was equipped with beach equipment. Also it was not so cleaned when looking underneath the furniture and big bin outside was full.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Patrick L.

Nice

Nice house close to the beach. The back is surrounded by trees and bushes which gives it a secluded feel. Has a trail from the back directly to the beach. My only complaint is the furniture, especially the beds, isn't very comfortable. Other than the furniture the place is great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Have used Outer beaches over last several years, and rentals always worked well. Kitchen was well...

Have used Outer beaches over last several years, and rentals always worked well. Kitchen was well stocked. Location was close to everything (restaurants, Groceries, etc). This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love makin waves. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different prope...

We love makin waves. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

Lovely place!

This was our second time at Idle Minds and we just love it! We’ve already booked again for next year. It’s super comfy, with a nice private path to the beach, lots of room for lounging, and very dog friendly! The only thing that could make it better would be if they put a little gate at the steps on the deck from the bedroom so that the dogs could hang out without fear of them running off. Other than that, it’s perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the elevator. Made it easy to unload and reload all of our things. This review was su...

We loved the elevator. Made it easy to unload and reload all of our things. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.