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Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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Salvo, NC
  • Salvo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rodanthe Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC

Idle Minds 84

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Tucked away on Colony Drive in Salvo, this cozy oceanfront cottage will truly put your mind at ease. Simple yet sophisticated, Idle Minds offers three bedrooms and two baths, ocean views, and charming interior design.

An outdoor shower comes in handy for a quick rinse after a trip to the beach, and a charcoal grill off the back deck where everyone hangs out makes cooking out fun. There are two entry points to this cottage: one in the front, and one in the back. The front stairs lead up to a sundeck that overhangs the drive, and the back stairs lead up to a larger sundeck with a picnic table and hot tub.

As you enter the home from the front, you might not make it past the first room as a huge couch, flatscreen TV, Blu-ray player, and surround sound make this a premier spot to flop down and lounge the day away. A slew of board games and movies put the icing on the entertainment cake for both kids and adults alike.

Moving into the living room, a high vaulted ceiling really opens the place up. A couple of comfy chairs are perfect for reading the morning paper in, and a lovely couch and coffee table are centered around a marvelous fireplace creating an intimate setting. Just off the living room, you will find a spacious bedroom with a king bed and flatscreen TV. There is a full bathroom next to this room that is accessible from the bedroom and the living room.

As you proceed to the back of the house, there is an eight-person dining room table that looks out toward the ocean through sliding glass doors. The kitchen has all matching appliances, including a cooktop stove on the island bar with bar stools, allowing you to socialize while you prepare meals. You'll find another four-people counter height table in the breakfast nook, and back entrance leading to the sundeck and carport.

Upstairs you'll find bedrooms two and three. The second bedroom has a pyramid-style bed and is connected to bedroom three by a bathroom with a jetted tub. Bedroom three is an open loft space with a king-size bed. There is a sitting area that overlooks the living room, and the bed is tucked away in the back. Off this room, there are sliding glass doors that provide access to a second-level deck. From this deck, you can walk up one more level to the crow's nest that offers amazing ocean views of the pristine Salvo beaches.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Salvo Beach. Enjoy features like a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Salvo Beach and beach
Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,510 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

72293

Multi-level dog-friendly home w/private hot tub, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, AC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele D.

Idle Minds

It was good overall. The house wasn’t super clean. Some of the slider doors were hard to open & close. It does need some updating but overall the location was great for beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!

There ended up being a snow storm the day we arrived making travel difficult and most businesses were shut down. This property had everything we needed to still have a amazing visit with our Marine son. We grilled, played games, enjoyed the hot tub, and braved the cold to walk the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Room for improvement

House needs a very good through cleaning. And stove needs replaced and carpet is dirty and stained
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!!

I would 100% stay here again!! It was clean, well stocked, perfect amount of space for us, and perfect location. There are only 3 things I would suggest; 1. the upstairs bedroom sliding glass door was difficult to open every time, 2. the clothes washer made very strange noises while running, and 3. maybe trim down some of the trees in the back so they don't cover up the view. Otherwise, it is a really great house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

Great house! Kitchen was so well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Becky T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in the OC

We enjoyed our short stay at Idle Minds! The property is in a great location with easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants. There were only two of us, so this property was big, but it was nice to spread out! The hot tub was amazing and great way to relax at the end of the day. The house was lovely, but there are a few things around the place that need some attention - for example, when I went to open the door to the closet in the room where we slept, the handle came right out of the door. The slider in the same room did not lock properly, so a piece of wood was used to keep that secure. It would be a top notch property if these little details were looked at and fixed, for sure. The bed spread on the bed we slept in was quite worn and had some stains. The technology in the house is awesome, however, we found it difficult to figure out (and we are pretty techy!), so I imagine others might struggle to figure things out. It might benefit from some sort of guide that tells you how to turn on the TV/sound bar/connect to speakers, etc. If there was a guide in the house, already, we did not see it. Overall - lovely visit and would definitely return, but would love to see some of the those little details that really make a place spectacular updated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great, Quiet Escape

We loved this. I'm from the area and always love to come back! It is definitely pet friendly but be aware that the front and sides of the yard are off limits due to the sand spurs. The back yard was perfect for our pup. The hot tub was fantastic! The beds were comfy. Kitchen well stocked. I left my watch behind on accident and Emily was the best at communicating with me and getting it back to me. We loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This was the perfect house for our winter trip in January. The gas fireplace kept the house cozy and warm. The short walk to the beach with our own path was great! The house had everything we needed for a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023