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The Lost Shaker of Salt. Fun in the sun, island adventure awaits you.
The Mighty Atlantic out your front door.
Ahh.... The beach!
Equipped with full kitchen, queen size bed and full size sleeper sofa.
The walkover to our beach.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 324.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hatteras, NC
  • Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2

Are you looking for a sun and sand filled vacation at an affordable, Outer Banks OCEANFRONT rental? Well look no further. The Lost Shaker of Salt is the perfect place for fun, romance and relaxation.

The Shaker is Small, But the Beach is Wide! The 'Shaker' is a free-standing one-room efficiency cabana, decorated in beach-house style. It is nestled among a cluster of forty small cabanas. Its features include a queen bed, a deluxe full size lay-z-boy pullout sleeper sofa with additional air mattress topper, and a kitchenette. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the amenities of home. The maximum occupancy is three people. The Shaker has four outside decks, the top decks has an amazing ocean view! Recipe for the perfect beach getaway: Just add Rum!

You can take your morning coffee with you on a stroll along the beach. While away the days in the hunt for the perfect sea shells. Watch the dolphins play in and out of the waves. Rig up a fishing pole and talk fish tales with the locals. Or grab your surf board and catch the perfect wave.

You are at the end of the Outer Banks island chain with not a care in the world. Hatteras Time. Come and enjoy. Relax, leave your worries behind. It's all good on the water!

For more information and photos please visit our website! It's on the link below!

(The Lost Shaker of Salt is smoke-free. We are sorry, but we do not accept pet rentals.)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Hatteras

Located in Hatteras, this cottage is on the beach. Village Marina and Hatteras Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and Frisco Native American Museum 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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Hatteras, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hatteras Village Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Frisco Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Happy Belly - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frisco Bay Coastal Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck - Tiki Bar and Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Drum Pottery and Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hatteras cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Hatteras Village Welcome Center. Frisco Beach and Village Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying with them amd it was absolutely wonderful. Love the cabanas and always enjoy our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect for a quick getaway

Cozy, perfect area for a quick weekend away. Loved being able to sit on the top deck and listen to the waves.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki K.

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

Ocean Cottage

We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce J.

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

Weekend getaway

Came for a long weekend and was able to enjoy the sights and beach. The whole island is within 5 minutes each way of the place which is nice. Tons of small businesses. Would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lella S.

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

Very nice

This is a beautiful location. I was hoping for a better view of the ocean from the cabana, but it's a quick walk to get there. Be sure to read the entire message in VRBO - there's lots of information that slipped by me because I skimmed - my bad! Loved the few days we were there even with once full day of rain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey L.

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

Fall Break

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Peaceful beach cabana

The cabana was so cute and peaceful. If you have a lifted truck you will not fit under the cabana but there were a few spots to park which worked out. The sun deck had a perfect view of the beach and it was a very short walk to the beach. The location was perfectly placed between hatteras village and Frisco.I would highly recommend this adorable cabana.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great holiday stay!

Excellent property, simple but completely as described. Great value for the top notch centrally situated oceanfront location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anthony C.

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

False advertisement

The website saysOCEANFRONT/OCEANVIEW!It is no where close to beeing OCEANVIEW!EVENFROM THE TOP DECK YOU CAN ONLY SEE SAND DUNES!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda K.

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

Cute cabana

Small, cute cabana. Just what we needed for a few days away, with all that you need to enjoy your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect location

Fabulous place, wonderful view of the beach and very peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Garrettsville, ohio

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

Wonderful view

Our cabana was so clean and cute. Loved everything about it. Great view of the ocean from the top deck. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Beautiful little cabana

I loved the little cabana. Very close to the beach and cabana was attractive and clean. Didn’t have any communications with the host but didn’t need them as instructions were very clear on VRBO site and did get the needed final check in instructions three days before my checkin date which was exactly what it said on Vrbo site. I would come back to the cabanas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great stay

The cabana was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone in the area, the group of cabanas, were very friendly, neighborly and had good fishing advice. The owner was available and quick to respond to questions we had. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Cute, cozy and relaxing

The check in process was super easy, location is perfect with the ocean view on the third story. Loved being able to hear the waves from our unit. Would definitely book a stay here again next time we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoneek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

wonderful stay

There were things owner could update or put in the cabana. But overall it was an amazing stay and I would stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY B.

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

Mini vacation

Overall was amazing. Only complaint is water pressure wasn’t greatest and the shower was tricky but the rest was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

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

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I spent a glorious week walking on the beach and relaxing on the beach and enjoying time on the upstairs deck. Lost shaker of Salt was just perfect. It had everything we needed. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Cabana Stay

We have a wonderful week staying in Log Shaker of Salt. The good far outweighed the bad. Minor bads: The Two large stove burners didn’t work, CD player didn’t work “nocd” code for multiple disks. No problem for us, as we don’t usually watch TV on vacation. They can use a high table on top deck for snacks and drinks while watching the sunset. Overall fine vacation. with Netflix and Prime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Much needed change of scenery and relaxation!

We ABSOLUTELY loved it...BUT...We were under the impression from the online photos and description was that our Cabana was Oceanfront and Beachfront....online had us to believe our porch stepped right on to the beach...the Cabana was actually 5 or 6 cabanas away from the beach....All that being said...WE TRULY ENJOYED OUR STAY!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy R.

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

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay however when we did encounter an issue (the AC stopped working on our last day) We could not get in touch with host. I left two messages and called once and was never contacted. We left a note for the cleaners so that hopefully it would get to the host and the issue could be fixed prior to new renters coming in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lost shaker of salt

Such a cute little cabana in a great location. Would have loved it more if it was directly on the beach. The neighbors were pleasant and not too loud. The only negative was that the pull out couch did not have a mattress to sleep on. There was a blow up topper that did not have a pump for it so one person had to sleep on the couch as is all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

A great vacation.

We had a wonderful stay. In spite of a few mishaps. The community was very pleasant. Everywhere we traveled in the area all of the people were very polite and had lots to share. There is no need to be concerned about safety however, always just be cautious about your surroundings. We ventured out with our bikes for several days to check out our neighborhood. We even did two boat rides. The first was a mini cruise to see the sunset beautiful. The other was to go fishing. We definitely will return to this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs some upkeep

Property needs some maintenance done to it,front door didn't have a deadbolt and the strike plate wasn't secure.Property could easily been broken in to,needs several boards replaced or screwed in to place.Overall not bad for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for 2 with a view.

I realize we are at the beach, but it seemed as if the outside had not been cleaned since the storms so there was lots of sand that kept being tracked in. Refrigerator did not cool well enough and I do not think the vacuum sucked sufficiently to remove inside sand. Having had rental property before, I know it is important for the owner to know any problems. We had a nice stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Erin

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My husband and I bought the Lost Shaker of Salt in February, 2007. We started running the property as a vacation rental by owner in 2008. We live three hours away and go there regularly ourselves. Mike is in retail and I (Erin) am in computers. We are a forty something couple. We love the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle. We love music, cocktails on the top deck, and having a great time. We are pround members of the Parrothead Club of Tidewater. We wanted our cabana to be relaxing, fun, and cheerful, all at the same time. We think we accomplished that at the Lost Shaker of Salt. Come check us out, we know you will be pleased!

Why they chose this property

Mike and I got married up the beach in Kill Devil
Hills seven years ago and ever since it has been our dream of owning a piece of our own paradise.

What makes this property unique

We love our little place. We want you to have a nice stay there as well. We try to make your experience as memorable and hassle free as possible. We provide many little 'perks' you are just not going to find at big rental companies. We are constantly adding new features and amenities to make your and our trip more fun, and travels to go smoothly.

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