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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10180.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Level Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Second Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Level Full Bath

Second Level Full Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access

OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr.
You won't see another home like this on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal house on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board walls, rustic exposed beams, nautical décor and comfortable furnishings, and a classic ships watch with reclaimed hardwood floor and a shuffleboard table accessed by a ladder from the great room. The ground level of the home offers concrete parking, charcoal grill, beach gear storage and an outdoor shower. Inside, find three cozy bedrooms on the first level including a bedroom with 2 single beds, a bedroom with 2 sets of bunks and a queen bedroom with private access into the shared full bath. Upstairs find one more queen bedroom with slider to the deck and private access into the second shared full bath. Gather the family in the great room and enjoy a show on the flat screen TV or marvel at the blue water views through the many windows. The airy kitchen offers space for cooking and prepping with center island and nearby dining table seats the group. Climb the ladder to the ships watch to spend quiet time with a good book or step out the slider onto the deck to have a snack on the picnic table while listening to the sounds of the waves. Take a stroll down THE SCRUFFY PELICAN this year and make memories to last a lifetime.

1 queen, 1 queen, 2 sets of bunks, 2 single
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 23 - September 4, 2026.
Additional linens and towels available for rent.

Non-smoking
2 TVs
Smart TV
Blu-ray players
Books and games
Shuffleboard (in ships watch)
Grill - charcoal
Fish cleaning table with water and lights
Outdoor shower
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
Pillows and blankets
Welcome bag
Dog friendly

Dogs are welcome for a fee of $200/dog/week.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the $200 weekly fee will apply for each dog and will be added once your reservation is finalized.

This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.

More payment options are available after booking.

Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-refundable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy, or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out.

More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

*You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking, which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Salvo

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Hatteras Colony, a neighbourhood 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Salvo Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 9 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access on 18 Apr 2026 start from AU$71, 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 at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hatteras Colony holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of beach and Salvo Beach. Rodanthe Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great stay

The property was close to beach location was close to stores and restaurants had q great time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, tidy and everything to enjoy our vacation. Due to the rain and Hurricane, we got piss ants in the kitchen but went and got traps. Resolved in one day. Beautiful view of the ocean and very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

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

Salvo Beachfront

Very clean and cozy. Beautiful views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cute and location is great; however, the beds/mattresses are very uncomfortable and the living room couches have zero support. If you want to just use house as landing point, its great but no where to relax and be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen D.

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

Excellent

Our stay at the Scruffy Pelican was great. The property was just as described and it provided everything we needed for a great vacation. It was far enough away from congested areas to enjoy the peace and quiet, but also not too far away from sites and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Billie G.

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

Perfect location in the Tri Village

The place was clean, great location on the ocean.Gave it 4 stars due to the hazardous steps up to the shuffle board. Thought we would enjoy that but no one did main key because of the steps and the board is fairly short.Beds were comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

A wonderful time

Our family stayed for a week with our 3 kids and 2 small dog. Loved the home and location to the beach. Amazing sunrises and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

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

Fantastic

Such a relaxing stay. Management was very responsive! I’d definitely book with Surf and Sound Realty again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty A.

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

Nice Location

Stay was nice. Lots of sleep options. Lots of games available. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Great location near all of the amenities

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this condo. The layout is great with ample spacing between the bedrooms and enough space in the living and dining areas for multiple people. It’s about a 5 minute walk to the beach and golf carts can be rented through the community. We will definitely look to stay here in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bret H.

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

Great location/neighborhood but home needs TLC

We had an enjoyable stay overall. This was a pet friendly home, but you would never know pets had stayed; it was very clean. The location is great, and the neighborhood was very quiet. I'm only giving a three star rating because this home desperately needs new beds, and none of the upstairs doors work properly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cactus Lane

Location was too close to public beach access and the condition of the house was disappointing...kitchen cabinets falling apart, no hangers in the closets, bathroom finishes rough, deck furniture had splinters, tight living room, less than well stocked kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Libby M.

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

Relaxing view

I was overall happy with our stay. They’re were a few things that could have been fixed like the front door that was broken in two places with sharp edges (management was called but never came out to fix it) not a huge deal, I just didn’t want anyone to get hurt. The mattresses were super noisy and would wake me up everytime I rolled over - but thankfully the sound of the ocean out my bedroom window made up for that. The view from the deck was amazing especially watching the sunrise. The kids loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach whenever they wanted and the house was fully stocked with family friendly games. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Fantastic spot and trip

We had an awesome time at the Scruffy Pelican, and would most likely stay there again. Other reviewers complained about the public beach entrance being close to the house. We didn’t find this to be a big deal. It’s not trafficked that much and nearly all the people passing by are nice families. The place was great. It more or less looks just like the images online. My only complaints would be that many of the doors stick badly and are hard to open and close. This is obviously due to the humid air at the beach, but it would be nice if the doors worked better. Also, the bedroom on the main level has the loudest mattress on the planet. You can’t move one inch without waking the entire house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa Y.

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

A few kinks, but overall a good stay

We had a great vacation at Cactus Lane II. Beautiful weather all week at the end of September. We enjoyed the home, however, were shocked that the description nor any of the reviews mentioned that the community beach access runs up the driveway and through the side yard of the home. It was very disruptive to be out grilling dinner or just being outside on the patio and have random people walking by within 10 feet of us. The listing on VRBO specified Private in the title of the home, this feature was anything but private. When we arrived, the home had not be cleaned, the PM did compensate us for this issue, but it was still disheartening to have to spend hours cleaning the home. Despite these issues, we still enjoyed the home and the views are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Parker L.

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

Wonderful and unique

The property is right on the dunes out to the beach with amazing views of the ocean. The main living area is very comfortable with two sofas and a large dining table. Excellent cable television with many channels which we enjoyed watching movies on the one rainy day. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. We were especially pleased with the wrap around deck where we retreated when the winds were too high on the beach. The beach itself is wide and gorgeous. The surf was too rough for swimming but we enjoyed walking with our feet in the water. I do have to mention a couple of not optimal items, but nothing which would keep us from staying again, just information for choosing the property. There are many stairs if one is impaired in climbing. Also, although on the beach front, it is also a long walk to the beach, threw the hilly dunes. There were a few items which weren’t working or were an issue, but property management addressed them immediately. It is an older house with the charms of such, which we love, but someone looking for bright new and shiny; it would not be for them. Looking forward to next year’s visit there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Enrico Novelli N.

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

Beautiful location and quaint octagonal layout

The beauty of this house is its location in front of the dunes and the ocean in one of the quietest villages in the Outer Banks, which is perfect for families with young children or people who are not interested in night life or a lot of entertainment. The second floor open layout with the kitchen, living, dining room and a loft area allows the guests to enjoy beautiful vistas all day long. The house is inundated by light and you can hear the crushing waves. Overall the house was clean, but we found the bathtub/shower not draining due to a huge clump of hair which we had to fish out. Also, the bathroom and kitchen cabinetry (circa 1980s) is in urgent need of replacing with falling doors, delaminated wood and rusty hardware. Finally, the window curtains work for privacy but don't darken the room, so bring a sleep mask if you wish to sleep after sunrise. Communication with the 1 800 number for surf and sound and by email was not good (messages and emails not returned or returned late), but this could be a temporary situation due to understaffing related to the pandemic. In summary, we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Wonderful home!

Everything was lovely except the expensive steaks we bought to grill were subsequently pan fried as all three grills were unusable. Master bed mattress left much to be desired. Woke up sore every morning. Thankfully the view made up for it all. November was perfectly quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Enjoyable

Very nice house, right on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra H.

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

Relaxing Vacation

The weather wasn't the best so we didn't spend as much time on the beach. The house itself could use some work. All the screen doors are torn up so you can't leave a door open. The dishwasher wasn't installed properly so it would tip forward when opening the door. They did come fix that after I emailed them pics but never responded to the email to let us know someone is coming. The carpet has several stains but since we had dogs with us we weren't too worried about it. There are thorns from a cactus in the yard that two of the dogs got stuck in their paws. The walk to the beach from the property is not the easiest, definitely not for elderly folks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

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

OBX trip

We had a great time. Loved being on the beach in great weather and even had fun when hurricane Ian blew through at end of trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Spring Break

Quaint octagon house, close to the beach. Our family enjoyed our time together even if the weather was windy and cold the week we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Amazing

My husband and I wanted a nice, quiet getaway. Salvo was perfect. The house was perfect. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Great property!

My husband and I prefer quite, non touristy places and avoid crowds. Social distancing is second nature to us. This area is perfect! The house was great and the layout was just right. We loved the ship’s watch and sat up there watching the rain while drinking our morning coffee. Keep an eye out for the deer on the dunes. They can be hard to spot. The kitchen had ample storage and was larger than homes we’ve lived in. The cabinets might be a little wonky, but honestly I wouldn’t have noticed it if it hadn’t been pointed out in previous reviews. Oh, and the dryer worked fine for us. Yes, the coffee maker was missing a filter basket, but just use 2 filters and it works fine. Overall, it’s a great house and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B.

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

Great property , Great owner

Great clean property away from the Hussle and bustle of the main cities on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Surf or Sound Realty

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Surf or Sound Realty is a premier property management and real estate sales company located on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Since 1978, we have grown to manage nearly 600 vacation homes, welcoming more than 100,000 guests and 12,000 reservations annually.

Our locally owned and operated company has taken care of Hatteras Island vacation rental homeowners and vacationers for over 45 years. Throughout our journey, we have accumulated decades of experience in managing homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. Our commitment to excellence and personalized services has made us a trusted name in the industry.

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