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Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms

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Surf or Sound Realty - 573 - Lou's Retreat - Deck -2
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pamlico Sound

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Second Level Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Second Level Master

1 King Bed

Second Level Master

1 Queen Bed

Third Level Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Second Level Half Bath

Second Level Master Bath

Second Level Master Bath

Second Level Semi-private Bath

Third Level Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Salvo

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Hatteras Colony, a neighborhood in Salvo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • Salvo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 8 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 22 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Retreat with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Game and Media Rooms located?

Located in Hatteras Colony, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Salvo Beach and Pamlico Sound. Rodanthe Beach and Waves Village Watersports Resort Adventure Activities are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation spot

Had a wonderful week ! Was a bit of a hike over the very steep dunes to beach with small children and older adults but we made it! Lots of stairs in the house but otherwise perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2023
We are so glad you had a great stay at Lou's Retreat! We can't wait to welcome you back on your next stay to Hatteras Island. -Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and comfortable house!

The pictures don’t tell the whole story, on this case the house it’s better than what the pictures show. Great house, comfortable ande clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2021
Hello Adrian, Thank you for your 5-star review of your stay with us at Lou's Retreat, we truly appreciate your comments. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

House is amazing. Area is very relaxing. Short walk to the beach but be prepared for climbing the dunes to get to the beach. My friend and I definitely got our steps in walking up and down all the stairs in this massive house. Great time had and the hot tub felt amazing at night after a long day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2024
Kimberly, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review! We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed your stay at Lou's Retreat. While our dunes can be large, they are vital to protecting our island from storms. See you again soon at the beach! -Your friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Trip

This property is the perfect place to spend a week at the beach! There is plenty of room to spread out from your family(or friends in our case) especially having two little ones with us. The house is very clean also. Loved the ammenities(pool but was too cold this week,pool table, and hot tub!) Super short drive to the drive on beach/beach access for us. Will definitely keep this house in mind for our future trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2023
Amber, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time at Lou’s Retreat! Fall on the Outer Banks is unmatched in the beauty, serenity, and activities for everyone. Thank you for your 5-star review, we cannot wait for you to come back to see us during warmer weather so you can use the pool! -Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice place but too many stairs. also, not enough amenities i.e. only one trash bag, not enough TP .

very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 7, 2022
Hi Lisa, We are so glad you enjoyed your time on Hatteras Island at Lou's Retreat - 573! There are indeed a lot of stairs in most houses here, as they are built using a reverse floor plan design (that is, the great room, dining room, and kitchen are on the top floor with bedrooms on lower floors). This is so that you can have an unobstructed view of the beautiful sunsets and sunrises, as well as watch the ocean while enjoying meals. We look forward to seeing you back on the island soon! - Your Friends at Surf or Sound Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week!

The house is great. Short walk to the beach. The hot tub was awesome each night to relax in. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2021
Hello Brian, Thank you for your 5-star review of your stay with us this spring, it really means a lot to us. We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a nice neighborhood

Had a great stat with family. Pool was clean and cool and the neighborhood is great. Little bit of a walk to the beach but that is just because the dunes themselves are so long.
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2020
Hi Hugh, Thank you for your 5 star review, it really means a lot to us. We're so glad you had a nice stay and enjoyed the homes location and pool! We hope to see you again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Overall the house was nice. A few things that were supposed to be fixed while we were there was the outside lighting..... no lights around the pool or in it worked, the lights on the top deck did not work either. A maintenance person came and tried to fix the lights but said someone else would have to come because it was over his pay grade and ability. The cleanliness of the house overall was okay. You were able to tell the cleaning crew only vacuumed around the furniture because there was still dirt and food from the family before all around the table and under the couches. We had a BAD problem with ants and had to keep all food that was open on the kitchen table because when they came to spray for the ants it ran them all into the pantry. I will say that the staff was very polite and sent someone right over the next day to fix complaints. Though the lighting outside never did get fixed while we were there so we were unable to use the pool at night. The mattresses were also REALLY HARD. But overall we had a GREAT time and would stay again. Will definitely bring a mattress pad to soften the beds a little.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2020
Hi Jessica, Thank you for your review and feedback. It's through valuable feedback like yours we learn of issues, or potential issues that can be corrected. This will ensure a better experience for future guest. During the pandemic, our phone lines and inboxes have, at times, been overwhelmed by Covid-related inquiries and concerns, which has led to cleaning and maintenance gaps than are not at all typical for our generally very professional teams. We are all working hard to catch up, reply to every message, and resolve all issues. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nice house, bad management

We were told we could check-in between 4-6, but received an email that we couldn’t check-in until we heard from them. We received that email at 4:55. The house looked clean until we walked around and my son-in-law removed his socks and it was covered in dog hair. The master bathroom shower curtain was covered in mold and mildew. The linen was not stripped off the beds, I can only assume it was from the previous customers because we did not purchase a linen package. We called house cleaning and told them all that we had found and all they could say was “so do you want your house cleaned?” No apology. On our last day, we called the realty company to see if we could have a late check-out and the gentleman we spoke with didn’t even check to see if that was possible. They had no problem checking us in late but no consideration in trying to see if a later check-out was possible. This was our first trip to the outer banks and aside from the accommodations we loved the trip.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Fay, we are truly sorry that the cleaning crew did not do a satisfactory job on your home and that you had issues with check-in/out. This is not common for us to provide this level of service and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We do hope that your next visit to Hatteras Island is a pleasant one.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2026
Jason, thank you for your review of Lou's Retreat - #573! We truly appreciate you choosing Surf or Sound for your stay, and taking the time to share your rating. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
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