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

Salvo, North Carolina
$220 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 tothis 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.*

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1510 Sq Ft (140 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Mary Elizabeth W.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    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.

  • Erin B.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    ‘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.

  • Brandon L.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    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.

  • Linda L.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    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.

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 12, 2025

    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

  • Michele D.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    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.

  • Kelly W.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    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.

  • Chris K.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    The house is well furnished, with great views of the ocean and an awesome hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!!

  • Lisa V.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    This home is in a great location if you want easy beach access without having to drive there. It’s just a walk over the dune and you’re on the beach. We had fun surf fishing and enjoying the sounds of the ocean. The matressess were too firm for our liking. The kitchen had everything we needed. The home allowed us to bring our dog. Great backyard for her to play. Excellent outdoor seating options and a very nice hot tub to relax in after a day on the beach.

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    House needs a very good through cleaning. And stove needs replaced and carpet is dirty and stained

  • Dusty H.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

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

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    As you will see in this review outside of the house was rated from us 4.5 stars and the inside we would rate in 3stars. Things we liked: * location to the beach was an easy 3-5min walk. *nice privacy from the trees in the back * crows nest was great to watch the sun rise and drink a coffee * new siding and roof look very nice and clean. * parking spots in driveway were good *outside shower was nice to come back to, towash off. * decks were nice and relaxing * hot tub was great * took our own dog gated fence and had a nice shaded spot for dogs to go behind the house * air conditioner worked well * house was furnished pretty well, but needs some replacements * charcoal grill was nice to use * price was reasonable *tvs worked well Im not picky nor do I want to complain but if some of these things below were remedied it would make a huge difference. - house was not properly cleaned at all - lots of dog hair was throughout the house when we got there - all the fans were caked with 1/8 of dust - mirrors were not cleaned, only smeared. Had to use a towel to clean them ourselves - note to dog owners, if you have dogs, take door gates and a small fence for outside which will make it easier and allow them to be safe. Be carefull there are many sand spurs in any of the grassy areas on the premises. We took ours which helped. -found a few sand spurs inside the house carpet while walking barefoot, which wasn't pleasant in the night. -Wired in smoke alarm upstairs went off in the nighy. Learning it was from the dust. Blew it out manually and it quit. Another smoke alarm upstairs the battery was dead. -faucet in the kitchen needs replaced(shutoff handle does not hardly stay shut) - dishes were left dirty with food and film on them, we had to wash them as soon as we got there. - need new pots and pans; the black ceramic inside are all chipping and scratched - upstairs bedroom sliding door is very difficult to open/close. Just needs lubricated. If these things were truly tended to it would make a more pleasant stay for future vacationers. I would definitely go back if I knew there were some improvements done to the inside of the house.

  • Matthew D.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

  • Patrick L.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

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