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Privacy at the Beach

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A two-story building with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a stove. There are two wooden chairs at a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a clock, and a map on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A beach with waves approaching the shore.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pamlico Sound

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness center
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Salvo

Located on the beach, this cottage 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 hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salvo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 10 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Privacy at the Beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy at the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy at the Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hatteras Colony cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Salvo Beach and Pamlico Sound. Rodanthe Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

This was a great place to stay. The owners were great people and communicated well with us. The place was cozy and clean. We loved the private beach access and the location of this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation

Perfect spot for a couple or small family. The new furnishings are great! Kitchen is well stocked and we loved hanging on the deck in the evenings, very peaceful neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

vacation

House was very clean and comfortable we had a great stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would rent again

Great location. Easy walk to the beach. Close to restaurants either north or south. Plenty of room the two of us with our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic little home steps away from the beach

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a charming home. The home is more updated than the pictures show. It had practically everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much, Amanda. Always happy to hear a guest enjoyed our home. Hope you can return soon. We try very hard to make it as comfortable as possible with most everything a guest(s) may need. We'll get the photos updated soon. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First VRBO Stay

This was our first time staying in a VRBO home. The homeowner was wonderful at preparing us for our stay! We were so thankful to have found their home for a last minute vacation! We will definitely be booking with them in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

The house location is a short walk to the beach. The house has multiple updates that make it comfortable for your stay. The house was clean and the beds comfortable . The access to the roof deck had a nice view and breeze and was comfortable to relax on. Plan to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow, that was fun!!

Our family had an amazing week at "Our Escape Hatch". The weather was perfect in June. The beach was just a short walk away and was beautiful. Sometimes we felt we had it all to ourselves. The house was comfortable and cozy, and the decks were a really nice feature. Our pets really enjoyed their stay as well. "Our Escape Hatch" made our first trip to the Outer Banks very memorable. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Quaint Escape Hatch

Very impressed. A lot of cosmetic changes to property - that was a great surprise!! Very easy access to beach and not a far walk at all. Very quiet neighborhood. A great neighborhood for walking or riding bikes. We are beach bums so if you like the peace and quiet and need a place to unwind and relax, Our Escape Hatch is perfect. If you like to fish, Reel ‘Em In in Salvo with Captain Mark and Ryan was awesome on the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation!

The "Escape Hatch" was absolutely perfect for us! The pictures did not do justice to that fabulous view. We watched the sunset from the rooftop deck each evening. It was so beautiful up there! The short walk to the beach was great, and the beach itself was amazing. The house was so comfortable and we felt right at home. We enjoyed the local restaurants - they are very affordable and yet everything we had was so delicious! I'll miss Mojo's Sunset Cafe. Thanks for such a fabulous week. Our family enjoyed the time together and made some terrific memories. We hope to be back!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you for the comments on your stay in the Outer Banks and "Our Escape Hatch". We are so glad you left with fun times and good memories! Thank you, too, for choosing our home. We enjoyed having you as our guests! Dale
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Vacation

Last year, my family and I went to Disney and while it is a wonderful place, I am not sure that relaxing would be the best way to describe it. When I posed the question this year of where to go on vacation, my kids gave a resounding "Outer Banks"! We usually stay in Kill Devil Hills while here but decided to stay further south for a change. When I found Dale and Joe's "Escape Hatch," I knew I had found the one. The walk to the beach was short and scenic and the area was nice and quiet. The house is adorable and well maintained. We finally got the relaxing vacation we were looking for. Thanks Dale!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location, owner couldn’t have been better!

The title says it all! Amazing location, the owner was prompt and friendly for any and all needs. Property was perfect, not too much and not too little. Exactly what we wanted, with a little privacy (yet super close to the beach) too boot. We are absolutely planning to rent here again next year, but for much longer!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape hatch stay

Wonderful place to stay!! Amenities were perfect all that you would need. Beds were super comfy! Rooftop deck was amazing at sunset. Beach access was really close by. Awesome place to stay with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Salvo vacation

The property is an older house with outdated bathroom and kitchen.The house was clean when we arrived. The house is comfortable and in a good location near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

Salvo is a really good location - you have access to both the ocean and the sound without staying in the midst of the more chaotic areas to the north. We had a few more neighbors than expected but the short walk to the beach was nice and we drove 2 minutes down the road to the day use area along the sound and enjoyed the peaceful water where the kids could swim. Highly recommend doing a charter fishing trip in Hatteras. We caught 51 pounds of fish in a few hours and even enjoyed a group of porpoise swimming alongside our boat. It was a pretty amazing experience! Enjoyed Duck Donuts while there and a couple of good seafood restaurants while on our trip. Also a campfire and sunrise by the ocean were truly a worthwhile experience. The home provided everything we needed for our family of five. Gracious hosts. Excellent communication and information provided up front. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at the Escape Hatch

We had a great time staying at the Escape Hatch in Salvo. Very relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Miss “our escape hatch” already

The house was very clean upon our arrival. The fully stocked kitchen with was perfect. Made cooking and serving easy. My family and I had a wonderful time. The pictures do not do the property justice. The upper deck was perfect for watching the meteor shower and star gazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood and amenities

Had a great stay in this beach house! No problems. Beach is a long walk, but very nice. There is no dishwasher, but we mainly used paper products. Roof deck is amazing! Arrived on the 4th of July and saw several firework displays. The streets are all flat and made riding bikes very fun. There is enough stores close by to meet your shopping needs. The washing machines are under the house. At first, we couldn't find them inside but read the notebook folder and located them. Thanks, Dale!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, well stocked small house

We really enjoyed our week at the beach here. This house was perfect for our needs and the owner is so nice. It was clean and the kitchen was so well stocked. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect size

We had a great time staying at The Escape Hatch. The house was exactly as described. It was super clean and the rooftop deck was amazing!! The walk to the beach was a little further than I expected but it is the same for all the houses. This particular area isn’t directly on the beach. Overall the location was convenient to a few grocer’s as well as restaurants. This place was a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant stay

Dale was a gracious host. The property is very conveniently located. It was a cozy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relax and eacape

This is a neat and tidy beach house close to the ocean. We walked to the beach everyday. Unwinding in the evening on the roof deck, listening g to the ocean offered a unique escape from a busy life! This property offers everything any one needs to enjoy a week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place

Good location. Nice beach
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We really enjoyed our week stay. The house had everything that we needed. The nearby ocean beach and calmer sound beach were both great uncrowded swimming options. The area has enough food and recreation options without being overcrowded. We also prepared our own meals often in the well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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