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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

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

Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: 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 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 near the beach, this cottage 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salvo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 34 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tina's Poolside Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026! on 30 August 2026 start from NZ$282, 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 Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Beach Cottage! Pet Friendly! Booking now for 2025 and 2026! located?

Located in Hatteras Colony, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place. No lighting on the front screened in porch. Had to use our lantern to sit out past sunset. Comfortable and close to the beach, price was good except 110 cleaning fee was excessive for such a small place. Description blames covid for needing deep cleaning? Plus if you use any towels, dish rags, sheets etc they want you to wash, dry and fold then put them back where they came from. Wonder what the cleaning crew does? Another Con: No shampoo, soap, etc. Bring your own.Overall a nice place on a quiet street with access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming, perfectly located cottage in Salvo was an absolute delight. The beach is just a short walk away, along with plenty of other conveniences, making it an ideal spot to relax and unwind. I intentionally chose to visit in April before the crowds arrived, and it turned out to be the perfect time for a peaceful, rejuvenating week.The home itself was spotless; truly vacation-ready. I especially loved the thoughtful pop culture touches throughout, from the framed Archie comics to the wall of Pez dispensers and the retro appliances. The space is beautifully furnished with just the right amount of décor, comfortable and inviting without ever feeling cluttered.It was also wonderful to bring my pups along. They thoroughly enjoyed the side porch and the screened-in front porch, and it was great knowing they were just as welcome inside as outside.On a personal note, the location made this stay even more special: it’s only a few blocks from my niece and her husband, and I loved being able to walk over for dinner with them most evenings.I will absolutely be renting this cottage on Cutlass again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and thoughtfully curated getaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
I am so happy you enjoyed your time and the cottage! What nice feedback to start our 2026 season! I hope you and your pups return one day soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great here!!! Was very comfortable and would stay again!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful host who worked with us to make our vacation happen during a hurricane!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Relaxing to a T

Very cool location. Nothing around but peace, quiet and the beach. Great fishing all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa h.

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

Great beach house

Everything was great!! Location, home, check in/out, neighborhood and less than a 5 minute walk to a very secluded beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily V.

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

We had a wonderful stay

We had a wonderful time at the beach. The house is cute and well cared for. Traci was extremely easy to communicate with and responsive! Would certainly stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna P.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Glad you and your furry family members had fun! We can't wait for you to return.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed for a nice stay. Only complaint i have is the air conditioner wasn't working. Got very hot in house even with windows open. The owner did let us know it was out. We made it through it and made the most out of it. I would stay again cause we loved the quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Happy to hear you enjoyed your spring break with family! Thanks for taking such good care of our cottage! We hope you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2024
So happy to hear you enjoyed your time! Thank you for staying at our cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina Y.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We hope you return one day soon Katrina!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
We would love to have you return! So happy you enjoyed your time! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

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

Had a great time

Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
So happy you enjoyed! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton B.

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

Excellent stay

We were really happy with our stay. House was really clean, practical layout and organization, and was a really easy walk to the beach, even for our young kids. This place is definitely a “find.”
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank you for your kind words and for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhys B.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is very cute and charming and great for a small family, however there was a strong smell of mildew in the kitchen for the duration of our trip and the charcoal was not usable given that there was a lot of rust on the grill. Overall I would recommend the place except for people with lung conditions and I would recommend that you do not plan on using the charcoal. The place would greatly benefit from a BBQ.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

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

Sweet little beach house

Our family had a wonderful time staying at this property on our vacation. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Thank you for staying! So happy to hear you enjoyed your time Jason!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawson A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Sweet Cottage!!

This cottage is exactly what I think of when I think of a beach cottage. It is charming and cozy, and a very short, easy walk to the beach. We will definitely stay there again as soon as we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
We LOVE LOVE LOVE that you stayed with us. So glad you had fun and can't wait to have you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time at Shell Cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KC D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage that is clean and well cared for. If you don’t need all the beeps and whistles of the large houses, this is the place for you. It has a full size stove, refrigerator, and stacking washer-dryer. Easy to do our dishes by hand as there is no dishwasher . Many nice touches. The screened in porch is a great place to read or chat. Was especially nice when the breezes came through. The outdoor shower was great and has plenty of pressure. The owner is quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greta C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Love that you loved it!

About the host

Hosted by Traci Pryor

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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!

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