Located in Hatteras Colony, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as beach and Salvo Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Salvo Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Rodanthe Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Jennette's Pier - 33 min drive - 32.1 miles
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Watermen's Bar & Grill - 16 min walk
Waves Coffee & Candies - 4 min drive
Hatteras Bowls - 13 min walk
Dough Shack - 4 min drive
Beads & Beans OBX - 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.
Gorgeous Home Between Ocean and Sound w/Shared Pool, WiFi
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
Enjoy beautiful views of the ocean and sound when you stay at Sandy Cay this year! This spacious four-bedroom cottage comes with comfortable furnishings, pleasing decor, and many extras to help you have a great vacation. Relax in the great room featuring a cathedral ceiling and get some good entertainment with the flatscreen TV. Plenty of delicious meals can be cooked up in the large kitchen with a breakfast bar. Two refrigerators with ice makers will ensure you can store all your goodies this trip.
Enjoy free long distance during your stay and plenty of entertainment options with five TVs, five DVD players, and a stereo/CD player. At the end of a fun-filled day, head outside to relax on the furnished decks and screened-in porch or climb up to the rooftop deck in time to catch a beautiful sunset. With so many great features and extras in a fantastic property, this could be your best vacation ever! Come stay at Sandy Cay on your next trip to the Outer Banks and let the fun begin!
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.
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: 1,916 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
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Children allowed
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
Check-in: 5:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
1006736
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Hatteras Colony within a 10-minute walk of Salvo Beach and beach. You'll also find Outer Banks Beaches and Pamlico Sound within a short drive.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is about 27.9 mi away.
Gorgeous Home Between Ocean and Sound w/Shared Pool, WiFi Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca P.
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach
Rebecca P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Brad D.
Sep 22, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived during a storm. The code to the lock didn't work. The directions were not accurate and the person I called began asking questions about my booking. She spoke poor english, asked me for the address, confirmation code, Dates of occupation, something like the SMS code, etc., none of which I had in my hand. We (all 4 of us) were standing in the rain, which I explained to her. She seemed totally unconcerned. When she finally got around to telling me the code (which I already had) I repeated it to her exactly as it was written 640651 */ (Checkmark). She then told me ,Oh, you only push the star OR the checkmark, not both! This is NOT in the code discription! Also, there is a bad detail on the house. The gable end has a valley on each side running down to the edge of the roof and dumps water in a stream during rains directly over the door where someone has to stand to operate the lock. Your instructions should have told us (and everyone else) do not attempt to operate lock durinr rain unless you want to be met with a deluge of water on your head! Every piece of cookwear was caked with food and grease, the deck had nailheads protuding from the surface, the exhaust fan in the bathroom in the bedroom bath doesn't work and the broom and dustpan are useless. In fairness,I will admit we didn't vacuum. I feel the cleaning team should do this, not the customer. I will never rent anything through Vacassa again.
Brad D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trisha R.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great! Our family enjoyed all the room and it is very equipped with everything. The only thing I would say the only thing missed is a crock pot
Trisha R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debbie W.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place
Large, spacious. Well equipped. Everything we needed was available.
Debbie W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Our family had a fantastic time staying at this home on our vacation. It was large, it was clean, it had everything we needed, it was easy walking distance to beach access. The widow's walk was our favorite place to sit and hang out.
Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abby D.
Jun 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A great beach vacation
Overall we enjoyed staying at Sandy Cay. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing location, this is it! The neighborhood is quiet and the house is only a short walk to the beach. The beaches here are not very crowded, which was a big plus, and the community as a whole is not terribly touristy. There’s enough to keep you busy but it’s not overwhelming.
The house has a very welcoming homey feel. We loved the view from the rooftop deck. The upper deck is perfect for getting lots of sun, and the lower deck is perfect for relaxing in the shade. The screened-in part of the deck became the favorite room in the house. If you’re bringing a large group, there is plenty of room. We had a group of 7, including 4 teenagers, and everyone was quite comfortable. We cooked most days, and the kitchen was more than adequate with plenty of counter space. It has a variety of pots and pans, utensils, and bowls. Plenty of dishes and cutlery. It even has cake pans and your grandma’s ancient hand mixer that has withstood the test of time.
There is access to a community pool , which was nice. They have clean bathrooms and shower rooms, and a separate baby pool. But be aware that it is 20 minutes away in the next town. This did not deter us, but I did not realize this prior to booking. And none of the previous reviews mentioned it.
Overall we loved it at Sandy Cay and we would stay here again.
Abby D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
gladys c., Thompson pa
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
We had a great time.
gladys c.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron A.
May 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
OBX Getaway
Myself and some friends decided to book a beach getaway in the Outer Banks. This how was quite affordable, is in a great location, and has plenty of room. I wish there had been more game/beach related items on property. The screened in porch and crow’s nest were the highlights of this house! We loved our stay and would book again.
Aaron A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
4/10 Poor
Adam D.
May 2, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
House of Contradictions
Let’s start with first of this house is listed as pet friendly but if you call and ask it is not pet friendly. When we arrived the house was dirty bugs on the counters in the kitchen. Dishwasher has dirty dishes in it. Floors were dirty many broken screens and burnt out lights. Vacasa Who this house is managed by does not care About your complaints. Highly unsatisfied
Adam D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Shannen C.
Jun 11, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed it
Our stay at the house was great, though I did notice a few minor issues upon arrival. A couple screens on the porch were not in the windows, one was broken; the wooden blinds on one of the windows was broken; couple other minor cosmetic things. None of these things hindered our vacation, they just weren’t lovely to look at. The location of the house was perfect. We could walk to the beach or get in the car and drive a few miles to the public access with beach driving. I do think the listing should be updated as the house can sleep 11 based on the beds they have available- 3 king or queen beds, 2 sets of bunk beds, and a trundle under one set. I would have probably booked a smaller house if the listing gave any notion that it was so large. Overall it was a great getaway and we will book with Outer Beaches again in the future.
Shannen C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 7, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Location location
Great property location to the ⛱ but get your food shopping done before heading to the house for the week unless you wanna travel 25mins for food.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Doralyn H., Midlothian, VA
Aug 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
From making reservations to check out, easy and professional
Nice, location close enough to beach. Great design for larger family, nice privacy, quiet at night for sleeping, cool and comfortable. Slightly dated but overlooked that, it is a beach house. offered outside showers, wonderful decks and screen porch. Enjoyed our stay very much and would go back.