Hatteras Island Charmer!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a small blue building with a door, and a wooden staircase.
A small, cozy room with wooden walls, a wooden door, two white chairs with patterned cushions, a small table, a television, and a curtain.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with four chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A cozy cabin interior with a large gray sectional sofa, two black leather chairs, a white ottoman, and a patterned rug. There are ceiling fans, wooden walls, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated spa pool, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pamlico Sound

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Salvo, NC
  • Place, beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Salvo Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 21 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hatteras Island Charmer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hatteras Island Charmer!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hatteras Island Charmer! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$2,337, 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 Hatteras Island Charmer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hatteras Island Charmer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hatteras Island Charmer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hatteras Island Charmer! located?

This family-friendly Salvo cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Pamlico Sound and Salvo Beach. Rodanthe Beach and Waves Village Watersports Resort Adventure Activities are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So happy with our beach house stay. We stayed there for a wedding at Edgecamp and it was super convenient for everything. The house was very well appointed with nice dishes and beach gear. The hot tub as a nice bonus especially when we got rained out at the beach. I’m always a little uneasy when there’s literally perfect reviews but this one lived up to the hype!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time at The Blue Dolphin. It was such a cozy rental in a great location. It only took 10 minutes to walk to the beautiful beach nearby and it was only a 5 minute drive to the sound side for gorgeous sunsets. We loved the game collection on our rainy afternoon and stargazing in the hot tub nearly every night. The house was super clean and Grace has really thought of every little thing a family would need during their stay. Really appreciated the first aid kits when our daughter cut her foot on the beach. The outside shower was really handy for washing off the sand after boogie boarding too!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review Ashley! Since we come to stay a the house ourselves as a family regularly, we try to keep it stocked with everything you need for a relaxing family beach get-away. We hope you come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Thoroughly enjoyed the location and house amenities. Thank you Grace for providing a fabulous beach home. We enjoyed our stay in the Outer Banks!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach week 2024

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

We had an amazing stay at the Blue Dolphin! It literally feels like home away from home with everything you need! All the kids toys/baby items were a huge plus! The owners are extremely friendly and helpful! We can't wait to return for another stay! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Misti, Thanks so much for your very kind review! We love hosting your family, and look forward to your return. We strive to make sure the house has a lot of fun things for kids to do, since we have three kids of our own. Thanks again, Grace
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Second time guest

We had another great week in this rental. Grace is wonderful to work with , and the family has kept the home well maintained. We have only good things to say - great amenities, great location, perfect for a family of six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for being such an awesome guest Shannon! We really do try to provide family friendly amenities. And we visit the house every month to keep it in good shape. Thanks for helping us make this a great family destination!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Blue Dophin in Salvo

What a great location!! The Blue Dophin felt like home. Very clean and super comfortable. Well stocked and with 2 refrigerators, we had room for everything. Cant wait to rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Getaway!

Our family of 5 rented this charming property for a long weekend away and it was just perfect! The layout was super convienent-we had lots of room to spread out. The furniture was all clean and comfortable. We had a great time hanging out on the huge deck and in the hot tub. The beach in Salvo is just beautiful, wide and rustic. Will definitely recommend to friends and family and will definitely book again!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Melanie, We're so glad you and your family had a great time! We are the brand new owners of this beach house and we appreciate your business SO much. We hope you come again. Best, Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway at the Blue Dolphin

My family loved the Blue Dolphin! This home had everything you needed for the perfect getaway! It was super clean with a well equipped kitchen (extra refrigerator), comfy beds, two baths with great water pressure, a toy closet for little ones along with puzzles, board games, card games, books, beach chairs and beach toys! And did I mention a Hot Tub?! We would definitely consider the Blue Dolphin again when we return to the OBX!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2021
Lynne, that is so sweet. Thank you! We work really hard to make sure the house is in tip top shape for families on vacation. Please do come back and stay with us! Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two thumbs up...would definitely stay here again

The Blue Dolphin was just as advertised, and just right for my family (Mom and Dad, and five kids: ages 18, 16, 13, 10, and 5). Very clean. Great location, near the beach...easy walk. We particularly liked the beach toys and the hot tub. Also, I was incredibly impressed by Grace's responsiveness to my questions; I don't believe I ever waited more than 15 minutes for a response to any of my few questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Thank you Matthew! I appreciate the positive review. If I’m able, I try to respond to questions as soon as I can. I hope you come back! -Grace
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A cozy Beach Cottage

The Blue Dolphin is charming and comfortable, and it's located in a peaceful spot on the Outer Banks. We loved the knotty pine in the great room, and the huge wrap around deck. It's a short walk to the beach path, and when we were there on a warm weekend in late October, we had almost the whole beach to ourselves. Salvo has the advantage of seclusion, but it's only about 20 minutes south of Nags Head, where you'll find lots of shopping and dining. Drive 30 minutes south to lovely Hatteras, then take the free ferry to delightful Ocracoke Island. Rent a bike or a golf cart and explore the tree covered lanes, quaint shops and art galleries, then we'd recommend lunch on the shady patio of the Dajio Restaurant. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway where you can relax with pelicans and sandpipers, but still not be too far from shopping and dining, you'll appreciate this little beach house and Salvo.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you so much coming to stay at The Blue Dolphin! I'm glad you had a wonderful visit and the weather was warm in October. Come again! Best, Grace Stapleton
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Spring Break in a long time!

The Blue Dolphin is a "must return" in my book! The house is extremely comfortable and we wanted for nothing during our stay. Lots of extras provided including a diverse DVD collection (kids to adults), toys galore, corn hole on the deck and all the little consumables that I normally pack for a stay in a rental house (toilet paper, soaps, foil, Ziplocs, coffee filters, etc.) The hot tub was clean and the caretaker came by twice during our week to check on it. The walk to the beach was easy, pleasant and clearly marked. The 2 year old managed it just fine and it was close enough that we could go down in the morning, come back to the house for lunch and go back in the afternoon. The hot/cold outdoor shower was wonderful for knocking the sand off after a busy day of building sand castles. I wish we could've enjoyed the swings and sandy area under the house, but it was under water for most of our trip (BIG storm the second night we were there- but that was fun to watch too!) We experienced every weather condition (except hot) while we were there and took advantage of our one truly mild/sunny day to play in the water at the Salvo Day Use Area. Perfect for the 2 year old to experience "the ocean" (so he thought) and fun for the older kids too. My animal lover found various types of crabs and even a baby dogfish in the shallows. Home layout is extremely important to my family as our twin 15 year olds have autism and need to be monitored for safety. The house could not have been better in this respect! Every corner of the main floor and deck could be watched from both kitchen and living room. I slept on the couch to guard the exits and what a comfy couch it was! With the patio door curtains open and the screen cracked I could watch the stars and listen to the waves. Hatteras Island has always been my favorite spot on the Outer Banks and now I've found our favorite house too!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Amy, I'm so glad your family had a wonderful trip. Even when the weather isn't hot, it's still a fabulous place to visit. We pride ourselves in providing the extras that other houses don't offer. Please come back! Grace
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

I absolutely loved The Blue Dolphin. From the very beginning, Grace was so helpful with great information, friendly, prompt with answering questions, & even when we had a minor maintenance issue at the house, she was available and on top of it early in the morning.They even had a bottle of homemade wine for us upon arrival! The house was perfectly cleaned and in excellent condition. It was adorable and tastefully decorated. SO many toys, books, games, movies puzzles to play with on rainy days. They had everything we could ever need in the house-Linens were provided and a starter supply of other products. Lots of beach chairs, toys, boards, beach wagon. It was so incredibly stocked--we will take much less with us next time! Everything was organized and labeled. I loved having a play pen and high chair and gated deck to make it easy to travel with my infant. The ONLY thing I even could have wished we had was a table for outdoor dining and before our stay was over, a picnic table was actually delivered. Great location just minutes from the beach access. LOVED the swings under the house, as well as the hot tub, and corn hole on the deck. We had a small family, but could easily have taken another family with us with plenty of room to spare. Salvo was a lovely community--small, quiet and peaceful. A few restaurants, and shops for convenience, and a few produce stands, ice cream shop, bait stores, etc within easy access. I wanted a more secluded spot vs Myrtle Beach or even central OBX that are more touristy, And we found it! We could drive 25 minutes or so to Nags Head or Avon for activities if wanted. Most of the time there were only 1-2 other families visible as far as we could see on the beach. It was like we had our own private beach! We were a bit pre-season (first week of June), but it was wonderful for us. Water was a tad on the cool side, but warm enough for our splashing and playing. The Beach was beautiful with nothing but sand dunes behind us, so the view on the beach was perfect with no houses/condos in your view. We would absolutely stay again in Salvo and definitely at the Blue Dolphin. I LOVE the fact that we had Friday check in/out. Most are Saturday, so while everyone else is coming and going on Sat, waiting on the bridges, we had the beach to ourselves. We drove right to the house with no traffic on Friday. Ive read traveling in and out of OBX on Saturdays is a pain with traffic. Thanks Stapletons for sharing your paradise!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! I really appreciate you've noticed all the details that we think make The Blue Dolphin so special. We plan to take your advice an add a built in table to the deck in the off season. Misty, your family is welcome back ANY TIME. Thanks again, Grace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! Grace was very responsive with any questions we had. Great location and property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pretty much perfect. Great floor plan, well stocked, very clean and well maintained. Has a lot of little things in the right place. Kitchen has everything you need to make a good meal, plenty of cold storage with 2 fridges. Furniture and beds are really comfortable. Overall well loved its location, price and functionality. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean, had all of the essentials, and is a great location. It’s a nice place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a great getaway

We enjoyed being in a quiet location but still a short walk to the beach. The house was well-stocked with everything necessary for a week at the beach, especially the kitchen although we found restaurants to visit each night all in the Tri-Village area. The spa right outside the door was perfect to relax and look at the stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Second Stay at the Blue Dolphin

So happy to have been able to return to Hatteras and stay at the Blue Dolphin again. Such a charming home with everything needed for a wonderful vacation. Easy access to the beach. Deck is perfect for coffee in the morning or wine in the evening. The hot tub is the icing on the cake. I’ve only stayed twice, but it already feels like home. Sorry Grace, I might just have to move in…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Grace was very responsive to my messages and helping me in any way that she could. The place was super nice and close to the beach. We would definitely go back and stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer stay

Our trip didn't start out good, we had a death in our family and had come down after our check in date. My parents who were staying with us went down on the day to check in. The house met all of our needs and expectations. Keeping in touch with the owners of the home made it even better cause if we had any questions they were there to answer them. The beds were very comfortable, kitchen was nice and roomie where we cooked every night to have family dinners. Love all the special things in the house to, like the label light switches and the laundry stuff all together. The updated hot tub was nice to. Made those long walks on the beach just melt away after we rinsed off before getting in. We love the down stairs shower area to with the little grill. We will definitely try to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming beachhouse

The check in process was so seamless and not stressful at all. Plenty of beach equipment for use. Short walk to beach. Quiet, relaxing neighborhood. Loved the book with things to do and suggestions for favorite meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

The home was beautiful, inviting and perfect for us. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation home

This home was truly beautiful and so well kept. Everything was so clean! Plenty of toys (both indoor and beach) were available for my 1 year old and 3 year old to play with and the house was perfectly set up for a family to enjoy. Just a short walk (< 5 mins) to the beach and a short drive to the day use beach. Dollar General is a 2 minute drive down the street to pick up any necessities. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and is the perfect spot for families to stay. Grace (owner) responded so quickly with any questions that I had. I would absolutely stay here again and intend to book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and Peaceful Family Vacation.

Our family had an amazing time at the blue dolphin. The house was very clean and welcoming. There was plenty of board games and corn hole to keep us entertained when we were not at the beach just a short walk from the house. There were also beach chairs and boogey boards which the kids loved. The beach was also very clean with no seaweed which was amazing! My wife and I also enjoyed the hot tub at night looking up at the stairs. The neighborhood was also very calm and quiet which was a big plus. The Kona Ice Truck even came by in the evening and pulled right into the blue dolphin driveway when we waves it down. The kids thought that was great! The binder in the house had tons of tips and ideas to keep us busy on non beach days as well. Overrall our family had an amazing time at the blue dolphin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Outer Banks

The Blue Dolphin had everything you needed to enjoy a beach vacation. We didn't need to worry about any kitchen supplies, paper products, or cleaning supplies. The kids used the toys for building in the sand and boogie boards for the surf. And they also used the board games that were there. The place is centrally located, so we were able to visit both the Hattaras and Kitty Hawk ends of the islands without long drives. The walk to the beach was very short and the beach was not crowded. We enjoyed going back to the beach at night and watching the shooting stars over the ocean. The hottub had a small issue and the owners took care of it right away. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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