After reading many reviews of the places in the area, we found this one. What a great choice! Salvo is not very Touristy however there is much to do. Great for family or just a couple, very clean and very private (empty lot on each side) and very close to the beach (about a 3min walk-public access pretty much all over). The owners were VERY EASY to deal with and the deposit was returned two days after our return home. They provided mostly everything, beach chairs, Weber charcoal grill (thumbs up!), and bag toss boards. Plenty of cooking utensils in the kitchen and the foose-ball table was fun. Just need to bring your own bedding/towels. Food Lion is about 20 S on NC-12 (just before the new Dirty Dick's), get a Food Lion savings card, it will be worth it. Stop at Dolphin's Den for some out-of-this world Key Lime Pie & Fish Bits. Take a tour in The Cape Hatteras Light House, see brochures for times. In fact, brochures are all over, pick one up for things to do and $ savings coupons. Orcracoke Island is a must stop (cannot tour the light house but still neat to see). About 40mins south on NC-12 then 35min ferry ride over (the ferry holds about 30-40 vehicles). Spend a day there, much to do & definitely visit the beach. All in all it was an awesome stay & thank you to the owners for sharing your home.