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Our Escape Hatch
The kitchen is a perfect place to enjoy delicious meals and good company!
Comfortable Living Room
Cable TV and DVD
Bedroom #1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Salvo, NC
  • Salvo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Rodanthe Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪57 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

About this property

Privacy at the Beach

Avoid Saturday traffic issues. This is a SUNDAY to SUNDAY rental!

Clean, bright, and comfortable, this is one of the few remaining traditional beach boxes in Hatteras Colony! The lower deck is spacious. The upper deck covers the top 1/2 of the house where you can view the spectacular Atlantic Ocean! Our home is loved and well cared for!!

Welcome to 'Our Escape Hatch'. Amply named considering the privacy you'll feel with trees separating you from 'the rest of the world'. This SUNDAY to SUNDAY rental is perfect for a small family or couples wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of daily living. This home was purchased to relax in and share good times with friends and family.

Our cottage is the third lot from the ocean!! With direct access, it's only an approximate 200 yard walk to the dune line and beach!

'Our Escape Hatch' is a simple home, but well maintained, loved, and beautifully decorated for those just 'wanting to get away'. In our years of ownership, very few bells and whistles have been added - intentionally!! However, in the living room, you can expect a Smart TV with cable and a DVD player. Bring your favorite movies or rent them at a near by Red Box. There is a smaller TV in two of the three bedrooms. Wireless Internet is also available. A stereo is there for your CD's or listen to local radio. Ceiling fans are in all three bedrooms, the kitchen, and living room. There is a king bed in one bedroom, a queen bed in another, and a double bed in the third bedroom. This home is meant for relaxation, for beach, and outdoor activity lovers!

Enjoy the diversity the Outer Banks of North Carolina offers. There is surf fishing (NC license is required) or the Rodanthe Fishing Pier is just a couple of miles away (no license required for pier fishing). There is also charter fishing from Oregon Inlet or Hatteras Village. If water sports are your plans you are in the right place! You may want to climb the famous Hatteras Lighthouse a few miles south of Salvo or horseback ride in nearby Buxton. There are nature trails to explore at the Pea Island Welcome Center. End your day with a walk on the beach and a dinner prepared on the charcoal grill. For dessert, bring your flashlight for a moonlight walk on the beach and experience breathtaking starlit nights!

On the gentler side, if you want a 'night out', there are many wonderful restaurants nearby. Spa Koru offers a work-out facility or pamper yourself with a message, pedicure or manicure - only a short distance away in Avon. Just a 45-minute drive is a free ferry from Hatteras Village to Ocracoke where you can browse through shops filled with local art, enjoy fresh North Carolina seafood on an outdoor deck, or take a family bike tour of this quaint fishing village.

You can spend a week or a lifetime on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and never see or experience everything this area offers. Don't forget your want to capture the good times and beauty of what your time here holds.

Keywords: House, Cottage, Affordable, Beach

Property manager

Dale Drumright

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside of our home.
Only due to COVID-19 closures will a short-term cancellation apply. Otherwise, cancellation policy applies. Travel insurance is encouraged.
No more than 6 guests allowed in our home. A maximum of 4 adults over 18 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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Salvo

Located in Salvo, this cottage is on 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.
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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 Privacy at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Privacy at the Beach located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barret S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Abington, Pennsylvania

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!

10/10 Excellent

Katharine F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

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

8/10 Good

Linda M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason f.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrylasia M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

10/10 Excellent

danika marie b.

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

8/10 Good

Disha P.

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

8/10 Good

Roy L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Valentina S.

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

Excellent place

Good location. Nice beach
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Noelle W.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christina d.

Perfect Cottage

My family and I had a wonderful time at Our Escape Hatch! The cottage was the perfect size for the three of us and our golden retriever and it felt like home very quickly! The house is located in a cul-de-sac right off of a quiet street and close to the beach access. This cottage is clean, well- equipped and very comfortable. Dale couldn't have been more helpful in answering our questions and she even e-mailed us at the beginning of our stay to see if we needed anything. Our favorite part of this cottage was the rooftop deck. We spent every evening there! We would not hesitate to recommend this great escape and hope to stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jae ; Victoria P.

Wonderful Relaxing Vacation Ever

My husband, son(8), daughter(3) and I just got back from the Our Escape Hatch(OEH) yesterday. We miss it already. The house is exactly as it appears in the picture. The lighthouse decorations throughout the house was charming and made us feel welcomed. Bed & sofa were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked with gadgets. Although there are three bedrooms, we cozy-ed up in the bedroom with wall-tv every night. But the smart tv for the rainy afternoon was awesome. We were able to walked to the beach everyday. The beach was not crowded and some days so empty that made us feel like we rented the whole shore. It was such a great relaxing vacation and I feel so lucky to have found this place. Thank you Dale for sharing your home and making the whole process so easy and effortless. We will be back!

About the host

Hosted by Dale Drumright

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As a little girl living in Georgia and before Dale actually saw the ocean 'in person' she knew she wanted to live at the beach. Never in her wildest dreams did she ever imagine she'd have the chance! However, in December of 1999, an offer she and Joe couldn't refuse came along and the rest is history. For the past nineteen years, both Dale & Joe have thoroughly enjoyed their little home and immediately realized it was the perfect way to escape, appropriately naming it 'Our Escape Hatch'.

Why they chose this property

The beach is approximately 200 yards from Our Escape Hatch with direct access! Salvo is the perfect location for relaxing on the beach. It's never crowded and the area is family-oriented. It's quiet, but abounds with fun activities nearby or within a short driving distance.

What makes this property unique

Our Escape Hatch is a small, but well maintained and beautifully decorated beach cottage. The kitchen bar is a perfect spot to share freshly cooked seafood with friends and family. The large outside decks are meant for sunbathing, reading a good book, or sharing a cocktail in the evenings. From the top deck, watch the sun rise over the ocean in the morning or in the evening watch it slowly sink toward the sound. Do yourself a favor and walk or drive over to the sound to see the dramatic sunset.

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