Located in Hatteras Colony, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Salvo Beach and beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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
Outer Banks Beaches - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Watermen's Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Hatteras Bowls - 3 min drive
Dough Shack - 5 min drive
Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - 5 min drive
Waves Coffee & Candies - 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.
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
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
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
1007035
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Hatteras Colony within a short 5-minute walk of Salvo Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from beach. You'll also find Outer Banks Beaches and Rodanthe Beach within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.
Does Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is about 28.4 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC?
Yes, every accommodation at Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.
Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Mary Elizabeth W.
Jan 3, 2026
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.
Mary Elizabeth W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
2/10 Terrible
Erin B.
Nov 30, 2025
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.