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SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access

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View of house from Sound side pier.
A wooden staircase leading to a balcony with a railing, a dog standing by a glass door, and a white cat lying on the stairs.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a wooden deck with a view of the ocean. There is a chair and a small table on the deck, and a red cushion on the floor.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table and chairs, a fireplace, and a television.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a wooden island with a trash bin.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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salvo, NC
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access

Beautiful Hatteras Island home. The home is built for guests of all ages, the sound front home has water views from all rooms & sleeps 8 people comfortably. This 3 bedroom home with an open living space has many "sweet spots" to read books, play games & water access for kiting, kayaking… to enjoy a relaxing fun holiday.
Equipped with: a basketball hoop, great bike riding & local path, sound front beach, pier to sound, jacuzzi on the main sound front deck, ping pong & modern amenities.
Rents Sunday to Sunday. If you are renting 2 weeks or more, the cleaning fee and hot tub fee schedule changes. It is $250 per week after the second week for cleaning and $50 a week for hot tub fees.
NOTE: March 2020 to Present - ALL LINENS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE RESIDENCE. Our cleaning service requires this. There are linen rental companies throughout the OBX (as the removal of linens has become common place & was being done prior to COVID for most properties).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties are allowed on this property
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please see sign and return the Pet agreement.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you for choosing The SweetSpot. Please make sure the hot tub is secured & temp turned down, the trash is at the end of driveway & AC is set back to 78•.
Please make sure the kayaks are turned upside down. Attached to the carabiner/lines provided & paddles are under the house. If you used the downstairs hose, please turn off the valve.
Clean up after your dogs. Use the house vacuum if needed. The cleaners will charge extra if the pet agreement wasn’t followed & the dog(s) were on furniture that need cleaning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
All gear from the home (Kayaks, paddles, crab trap...etc) needs to be brought back to the house each evening. Tide will take them away.
Booking this property equals acceptance of Rental and Pet Agreements, as well as Hot Tub Rules. See attached house rules.
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property. -accept property rules and; is liable for the home and; all guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 814787
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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties are allowed on this property
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 deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Salvo

Located in Salvo, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • Salvo Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 5 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 25 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 34 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 37 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access ?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access on Aug 23, 2026 start from $530, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SoundFront Water Lovers Paradise, front yard kiting, Ocean beach access located?

This family-friendly Salvo vacation home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Pamlico Sound and Salvo Beach. Outer Banks Beaches is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, well maintained and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed an extended 4-week stay at The Sweet Spot. It was our second time here and it felt even better than the first! It felt very much like we were home. Nice, comfortable and convenient. We loved looking out from the deck at the water while enjoying a cup of coffee. We are windsurfers so it could not be any more convenient to rig up on the grassy lawn and launch right at the end of the dock. A short walk to the beach for boogie boarding, surfing, camp fire or crab spotting.Dawn was very easy to communicate with and made sure we enjoyed our stay. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive Place was very clean and Dawn was awesome with everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house with beautiful sunset views. Serene environment and very relaxing. 10/10. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lolly M.

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

Fantastic home!

Everything about our experience was ideal: clean, gorgeous, well-appointed house, quiet cul de sac, and lovely yard and sound pier!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you and your Family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property with fully accessible amenities...everything you would need for an amazing stay! The immediate dock access to the sound provided beautiful sunsets each evening and the short walk to the beach was perfect! Dawn was extremely responsive and helpful. Check-in and out was super easy. Our families would 100% recommend and stay again. Thank you, Dawn!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie d.

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

An absolute gem

Our family loved this house and the location. The house is so well stocked with plenty of kitchen tools and games and movies for the kids. It is a short walk to the beach but the sound was so shallow it was perfect for swimming and kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2025
Thank you for choosing the SweetSpot for your holiday. It was wonderful working with you & so happy you were able to see some great sunsets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

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

Sweet spot

We had a wonderful experience staying at this property! Beautiful home, well appointed and a great location at the end of a cul-de-sac. Host was extremely responsive and attentive. We definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. Very happy that the wind cooperated (Good chance of wind on Hatteras Island) and you were able to enjoy Kiting in the front yard. Until next time, take care. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Wonderful Property

The property was very nice and well appointed with things that you'd need to make your vacation comfortable - particularly the kitchen. Family loved bouncing between the sound and the ocean!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roshel G.

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

Lovely Family Get Away

We had a lovely time at the Sweet Spot. We enjoyed the slightly out of the way location, the easy access to the sound and the short walk to the beach. The house was clean and well appointed. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Celebrating a Birthday

Beautiful location, amazing sunsets & clean well furnished kitchen & rooms. Walking distance to ocean & Cape Hatteras park & beach. Loved the hot tub! Everything was as described & more beautiful than pictures. Definitely a Sweet Spot!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Our Third Visit

We LOVE this house. Perfect location. Feels like home. On the sound and close to the beach, clean, comfortable and well stocked. Everything you need for a relaxing vacation. I highly recommend this home. Don’t hesitate to stay at the Sweet Spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawn the owner is absolutely wonderful. We were there when OBX was having rain every day. Our dogs were with us and we were over the bridge and we were stuck due to an accident and couldn’t get back for hours. She had a friend go in and feed our dogs and let them out. Amazing lady. Praying for their property with these latest storms. Highly recommend this beautiful place if just for the sunsets alone!!! Can’t wait to get back during better weather.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah G.

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

7/20/23-7/27/23

Great house, location and communication with property manager. Highly recommend the Sweet Spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ezra S.

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

Truly sweet

We had a great time at Sweet Spot. Much nicer than many other rentals in the area. Very homey, very clean. The kitchen is A+. Excellent communication and help from Dawn. Hope we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Family trip

Our family’s stay at The Sweet Spot was just what we needed. Everything we needed was already thought of before hand. Great attention to detail with decorating and supplies. We would definitely stay here again! Plus, you get a free leg workout on all the stairs! And you can’t beat those sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"The Sweet Spot" lives up to it's name. The location is quiet and serene with fantastic sunsets every day. It is a short drive to Avon, but there are also great food and store spots within walking distance. The ocean beach access is very walkable, but is also super easy if one prefers to park and drive. We also loved the convenient access to the walking and bike trail, which takes you to local spots. It has a fantastic yard space that was perfect for our dogs. The pictures you see of the home portray it well, however it is even more beautiful in person. The owner is conscientious, helpful, well organized, and incredibly kind. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

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

Sound, Beach, Hoops

5-star sound-side accommodation with out-the-backdoor access to the sound for fishing or water sports. Very easy 2-minute access to the beach for long dog walks. Really enjoyed our stay. Our son especially loved the basketball hoop. Thank you for sharing your beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance E.

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

OBX 2024

Two week stay at a wonderful home on the sound side in Salvo Sunsets were great!! Loved watching the Kite surfers on the sound Easy access to ocean side Couldn’t have asked for more Over was helpful and occasionally texted to make sure all was well
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hung N.

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

Awesome home

The place is wonderful. The view of the sound in the evening when the sun set is breathtaking. Dawn’s place is immaculate. Her home is beautifully decorated. The home is exceptionally clean and well appointed. My family has a great time staying there. Would rent again. Thanks Dawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyson M.

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

Sweetspot in Salvo

We spent a relaxing week in Salvo. The house was perfect with a beautiful view of the bay from every room. We spent quality time on the deck - coffee in the morning, beautiful sunsets. We used the house kayaks to explore the bay and walked over to the beach each day. Dawn was very helpful with recommendations and answered questions quickly - great hosts. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mara F.

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

Beautiful family getaway!

We enjoyed a truly fantastic week at Dawn’s family friendly property “The Sweet Spot.” My only gripe is that we didn’t have more time to stay! The location is spectacular with bay access (and a shallow sandy bottom that you can swim in with littles) and super close to walk/drive to national seashore beaches with no competition for parking. We enjoyed daily kayak rides with the kids or just sitting on the back porch overlooking the beautiful view. The house was very clean and well appointed in the kitchen. We hope to visit again very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy O.

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

Sweet Spot

Great property with a great location. The house has an open layout that is perfect for a family vacation. The kitchen is well stocked, and the house is loaded with a number of little extras. The location by the sound with a private dock provided easy access to the sound for SUP and kayaking (kayaks provided) and great sunset views. Though not right next to the beach it was very easy to access via car, bike or walk. We have stayed here before and have loved it. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a very nice place for a family OBX vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Perfection

We absolutely loved staying in the Sweet Spot and will definitely be back. The house is more beautiful than the pictures. The water views are incredibly relaxing. The kitchen has everything one might need. The beds are comfortable and there is so much outdoor space. We loved that the beach was just a short walk away, and that we could also enjoy the sound side. Dawn was super helpful and responsive. 10 out of 10!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Amazing house and beautiful sunsets

We so enjoyed our time in this home! The sunset views every evening were just amazing. The kitchen was well stocked, furnishings were perfect and the supplied kayaks were such a bonus. I am pretty particular and I for sure give this home and the owner 5 stars. She was gem to work with. There was such a welcoming feeling of family in the home. We loved all the small touches throughout the house.. We are already working on a return trip for this summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much for your assistance and patience with resetting the alarm box. Its been a pleasure having you and we look forward to having you back this summer.

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Plunkett

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This is our personal home and retreat. The house was built to lend itself to our hobbies and lifestyle. We are family oriented, child & adult friendly and love the water. There are beautiful water views from every room in the house.
We are an adventurous family and found this property on one of our Kite Boarding/family trips to the OBX. My husband literally found the lot from the water for its sandy beach launch. The house is built with a lawn area at the beginning of our pier for easy set up and take down of all water and wind gear. This area is set up with a hose and a hot/cold water outdoor shower. The front yard is well suited for children to play, with a half basketball court, long driveway with a private culde-sac, sand box and beautiful old oak trees for shaded play areas. There are beautiful swings located at the sound side ground level, hot tub and eating area on the sound side main deck, large teak bench on the driveway side (for the person chilling out while watching the children) and large teak barstools on the sound side upper deck (located right outside of the "sunset bar" ping pong room).
The main Sound side hot tub is a must at sunset no matter what time of year you are there!

Why they chose this property

With wall to wall wood floors, water views, an open floor layout, gorgeous teak island and granite counter top kitchen, this house feels peaceful from the moment you walk in. There are 3 bedrooms; the master with a California king, the guest bedroom with a queen and the "bunk" room with 2 pyramid bunk beds (full size bottom & twin tops). The house is located on a private Culde-sac with only one other home, but is part of the South Beach development (across hwy 12) with full private beach access. It is a 5 minute walk but there are also parking spots and a boardwalk over the dunes to the beach. Ride your bike over in the morning to watch the sunrise and check on the surf. The Park service offers permits for 4WD beach access and bonfires. A quarter mile from the home is the Salvo day use area with 2 beaches and a great place for children to ride bikes or runners to complete an additional loop.
For water sports our sandy bottom launch allows for great family fun and easy access to premier flat shallow water.

What makes this property unique

This sound front home offers a sandy bottom entrance into the sound. Great for family play time, launching your kites, SUPs or Kayaks, fishing, setting crab traps...etc.

Amazing, uninterrupted view of Sunsets.

Beautiful bird watching over the front yard marsh.

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