Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2024 and 2025!

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Sip your coffee or wine on the screened-in porch

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4625 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Salvo, NC

Salvo Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Rodanthe Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
‪27 min drive‬
Hatteras, NC (HNC)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Hello! Welcome to Shell Cottage in beautiful Salvo on Hatteras Island. Thank you for your interest. We are located on a quiet street and just 390 feet from the beach access and a few minutes’ drive to a beach day-use park on the sound side. Traditional beach box bungalow. Come and enjoy a cozy and comfortable getaway vacation! This classic beach bungalow is clean, fresh, and comfortable. Great getaway for a couple or small family, kite boarder, and surfers. Have a great, relaxing time at our beautiful beach, never crowded with its golden sands. Enjoy a great day of surf fishing or sunbathing and come out at night with your flashlights and go ghost crab hunting. The roads are quiet and safe to walk or ride your bike to the day-use park. Get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Relax on the deck at night and watch the sky full of stars, so close you feel like you could touch them, or in the screened porch while enjoying your barbeque from the charcoal grill provided. Swim, fish, surf or kiteboard, windsurf, kayak or paddleboard on sound side. Salvo day-use park is perfect for a family with little ones where the water is shallow and warm. Rinse off in the outside shower! General store within walking distance. Lots of places to rent bikes, boards, kayaks, fishing gear, all close by. Whether you are looking for adventure or just wanting to chill on the beach, cast your worries aside and come enjoy a simple, fun, and relaxing vacation.

(Colony Dr. is a very quiet beach road, no traffic except for residents who live or vacation in Hatteras Colony ). The frequent visits from the ice cream and Kona Ice trucks are a plus!

**Please note. .....The service fee is added on by VRBO and not by the Owner. All monies for such go to VRBO directly.

Property manager

Traci Pryor

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Salvo

Located in Salvo, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salvo, NC

What's nearby

beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Salvo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Rodanthe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Rodanthe Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 27 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Village Conery - ‬7 min walk
‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2024 and 2025! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2024 and 2025!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2024 and 2025!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2024 and 2025! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of beach and Salvo Beach. Rodanthe Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gavin A.

25 May, 2025

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

Loved everything about the beach house. I do wish checkout was a little later. Would move it back 30 min to an hr at least. 10 am is a little early when you would like to grab breakfast and pack up all your gear without feeling rushed, especially if you are a fisherman and have a lot of tackle, coolers and other things to pack before departure.Great overall expirience. Love the rates as well. I appreciate the opportunity to have a place to stay as a recreational fisherman with my family. This is something that has become very difficult as a sportsman in NC, finding an affordable place to stay and also close to access to fishing spots, another thing we have lost to commercialization on many NC beaches, many of these locations we used to fish have become gated communities that only the very wealthy can enjoy. Very convienient to all needs. Thank you to the owner for offering a nice place to stay and I hope I get the opportunity to return one day. That is as long as the rates dont increase too much over time. There is a lot of young couples and families that need an escape from the busy life several of us live that many cant take due to cost of living challenges but this was just right for our family. Again, a very big thank you to the owner for making our dreams come true . 5 STARS!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

1 May, 2025

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

A quiet oasis

We loved our time at the cozy cabin in Salvo. The host was informative and friendly answering all our questions before hand. The place was just as it was pictured and close to the beach. It was the perfect getaway for my family on our Spring Break! We can’t wait to come back to the Outer Banks!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

24 Apr, 2025

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

Just as advertised!

Everything was just as advertised. The property was very clean, in a quiet neighborhood and a very short walk to the beach. If we are in the area again, we will see if the property is available .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

19 Apr, 2025

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

Great little cottage

Perfect place for a family with pets. It was very well furnished and has everything you might need while you’re there. Very clean and easy check in process. Looking forward to staying again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd C.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Almost Wonderful

3* experience which could easily have been a 5* experience. Little things like sheets not being on the beds, no coffee or hand soap or washcloths provided, the A/C spewing black specks over the dining table all week, the TV remote not working and a screen door which requires you to either lock everyone in or out added up to diminish our vacation a fair amount. The cabin and its surroundings were fine. Short walk to the beach on the Atlantic side, although with the high wind we found we much preferred the Sound side of the island. We bought and left hand soap, washcloths, AAA batteries, coffee, and canisters for the coffee so hopefully future guests will have a better experience. It also got cold at night and there were no extra blankets - a couple not-really blankets were left in the closet. That would have been nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

3 Nov, 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

22 Sept, 2024

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

Quaint, comfortable cottage

This cottage has everything you need to enjoy a nice quiet stay at the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys B.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Cute Ocean Cottage

This was an absolute gem of a vacation stay. Nice and cozy for my s/o and myself. Plenty of room for the two of us with everything we would need.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Great Location/Charming Beach Cottage

Overall we had a very pleasant experience. Super quick walk to the beach, great outdoor shower and porch to sip our morning coffee on. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen had all the amenities needed for our stay. Loved the charcoal grill as well. AC unit worked very well and kept the home very comfortable during our week. Nice paths in the town to ride bikes or go for runs. Owner left a nice welcome bag with some toiletries as well as a nice information book for our stay. Hope to come back again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addy C.

16 May, 2024

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

THE BEST!

We had an amazing stay at the cozy cottage! Walk to the beach was simple and short! The cottage was absolutely beautiful, including the ocean. Traci was also easy to talk to and responds fast! We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

13 May, 2024

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

Just right

Perfect place for a relaxing stay at the beach. Private, clean, close to the beach, and the perfect size for us as a couple. The location is wonderful, far from the crowds but close enough to stores, restaurants, and obx attractions. We loved it!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

26 Apr, 2024

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

This was the perfect place for our small family. Close to beaches and not too far away from many local attractions.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

15 Nov, 2023

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

Always a nice time

I've been coming to Tracy's for 7 years now. Excellent getaway. The Waves Market and Boardwok South are within walking distance, and it's a great oppo to get away from the DC area. Very pet friendly, and a nice neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

14 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect OBX Fall Trip

Thank you so much for sharing your adorable beach cottage with us! We had great weather and really enjoyed our days on the beach and exploring the local sights. We loved the vintage touches and had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. Thanks again, hope to be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

29 Sept, 2023

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

Great value and location

We had a nice stay with two kids and our dog. Really nice area. Cute place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Fort Ashby, WV

7 Sept, 2023

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

Great Little Cottage

This was our second time staying at the shell cottage and we just love it! Luckily for us the tropical storm moved quickly and left us with great weather. Traci was a huge help with giving us the FB page to check the road conditions and letting us arrive a day later. We are grateful that her family shares this little gem. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawson A.

31 Aug, 2023

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

Cozy cottage

Very attractive cottage in a quiet neighborhood not far from the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

debbie w.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Great home away from home

Second year staying here and my husband and I both say it is perfect! The owner thinks of everything you need. It is very clean and walkable to beach. Between the house and the beauty of the OBX we had a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We love this cottage because it’s not huge like a lot of homes in OBX. We’re a family of four with 2 dogs so this cottage is perfect for us. It’s also so close to the beach you can come and go as you please. Nestled on a quiet street, it’s perfect for those who just want to get away and relax. The host is very responsive as well. Our 2nd year staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Quiet, Relaxing

Nice set up, enjoyed the screened in front porch, fan would have been nice but it was a very hot week. You may want to check the drainage of the bathroom sink. Other than that its a very nice place, appreciate tou letting us stay there...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M., Howell, USA

4 Jun, 2023

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

Perfect Stay for Family Vaca

My husband and I took the kids and our pup dog Bucky on their very first OBX vacation and this little beach cottage was perfect. It was a short walk to the beach and not too far of a drive to the sound side either. About and hour drive from the ferry to Ocracoke or up to Corolla. The whole family had a blast and did not want to leave. We were a little sad leaving the cottage behind to make our long trip back home to Michigan. We are looking forward to coming back for another fun stay in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

28 May, 2023

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

Wonderful Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the cozy beach cottage! It was very clean upon arrival, and was stocked with all necessary items. We definitely recommend this cottage for a cozy getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

22 May, 2023

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

Awesome Spot

The property was perfect! Adorable and cozy and close to the beach! It was perfect place for a getaway! They had everything we needed! Including adorable dog bowls (which was awesome because I forgot our pup’s)! Can’t wait to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

12 May, 2023

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

Great quiet place to stay

This little cottage was a great place to stay. Well equipped to eat at home and not far from restaurants and stores. The owner was great at communicating and went above and beyond when we needed to adjust our stay. I highly recommend this place

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Traci Pryor

Hello from Traci & Steven! It has been our dream for a very long time to have a little beach cottage in the OBX to enjoy. Now we are excited to share it with you!