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Privacy at the Beach

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A two-story building with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a stove. There are two wooden chairs at a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a clock, and a map on the wall.
A beach with waves approaching the shore.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Salvo Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to beach
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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

Property # 295240vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Salvo

Located on 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salvo Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 21 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy at the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Privacy at the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Hatteras Colony cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Salvo Beach and Pamlico Sound. 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you so much, Amanda. Always happy to hear a guest enjoyed our home. Hope you can return soon. We try very hard to make it as comfortable as possible with most everything a guest(s) may need. We'll get the photos updated soon. :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation!

The "Escape Hatch" was absolutely perfect for us! The pictures did not do justice to that fabulous view. We watched the sunset from the rooftop deck each evening. It was so beautiful up there! The short walk to the beach was great, and the beach itself was amazing. The house was so comfortable and we felt right at home. We enjoyed the local restaurants - they are very affordable and yet everything we had was so delicious! I'll miss Mojo's Sunset Cafe. Thanks for such a fabulous week. Our family enjoyed the time together and made some terrific memories. We hope to be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for the comments on your stay in the Outer Banks and "Our Escape Hatch". We are so glad you left with fun times and good memories! Thank you, too, for choosing our home. We enjoyed having you as our guests! Dale
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place

Good location. Nice beach
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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