Oceanfront! Heated Pool! Wood Floors! Game Room! - Vacation rental home in Salvo, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2200 square feet

WHY CHOOSE SURF DREAMIN?

We get the question all the time, so, yes, there is WIFI.

Surf Dreamin', hear the surf, see the surf, oceanfront! This striking oceanfront home features broad vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, with the calming sound of the rolling surf and an excellent pool. One of only 276 homes on the ocean in its area. Now 276 might seem like a big number until you realize they are the only homes on the ocean along more than 40 miles of some of the least developed, most wide open beaches on the East Coast of the United States. Don't be fooled by misleading photos, or advertising like, "ocean view", or "semi-ocean front". Many of those homes are tantalizingly close to the beach but require a couple mile drive to get to public access to the beach. Surf Dreamin' is the real deal, OCEANFRONT, abuts Federal government property between ocean and lot. Acres of sandy beach per person, on the busiest beach day.

There are wood floors in the game room and second floor hallways, and the entire top floor. Much easier to maintain, cleaner, fewer allergens. We have all new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The 5 bedrooms have king, king, king, queen & single, and bunk. The master with ensuite bath. There is an open deck leading from the dining room and a covered deck (no screens) from the kitchen.

POOL!

The pool was finished in early 2018. This is a cement pool. Not the fiberglass pool inserts you see all over the Outer Banks. The pool deck is all pavers, that might not sound like a big deal but its so much prettier than cement.

The pool has a really cool light system. Super painless to use. Many colors, multi color flashing "event" mode, and our favorite, an alternating red, white, and blue 4th of July mode. You would not think something as simple as a pool light would make such a difference. But I am sure when you look down at the pool from the top deck you will say something like “that’s really cool.” You will also look down at the neighbors' pools and you will know you made the right decision with this rental.

The pool is a salt water pool. If you taste the water it will taste slightly salty, not like the ocean but only slightly salty. An electric salt cell constantly breaks down salt (sodium chloride), into sodium and chloride. The chlorine that does not bond with organic compounds in the pool rebounds with the complimentary sodium. The effect is a very soft water. You don’t smell of chlorine when you step out of a salt water pool. You don’t feel sticky or chalky the way you sometimes do after being in a chlorinated pool.

The pool also has a humongous, overbuilt, 14+ foot long, bar, with pergola roof. The bar itself is made of sizable 6 inch by 6 inch timbers. Really solid feel when you put your beer down. This is sure to be the primary gathering spot for your vacation. Please make sure to turn off the pool lights when not in use.

Adjacent to the pool deck is a gas grille. We provide initial bottles of gas. Unfortunately tenants forget to turn off the grille and run through the gas. So you may have to buy or bring your own gas.

The ocean, a pool, and a hot tub, so many ways to savor the water! The pool can be heated for an additional charge.

WHERE IS THE HOME?

The home is in Salvo, NC. Salvo is part of the Tri-Villages area which includes Rodanthe, NC and Waves, NC, To the north of the Tri-Villages area are 25 miles of the the Pea Island National Wildlife Preserve. To the south of the Tri-Villages area there are 13 miles of Federally owned never to be developed land. When you arrive in the Tri-Villages area you really feel like you have gotten away from it all. No Home Depot or Lowes. No McDonalds or Burger King. Hardly any chain stores. Almost exclusively single family homes, little condo development. Locally owned eateries, bars, and other businesses.

The home is located in the Outer Banks on Hatteras Island. The geography is unique. Hatteras Island becomes very narrow here. The island is only 13 home tons wide where the home is. Three to four tons on the west side of NC 12 and 8 or so tons on the east side. That means that you can appreciate the roar of the Atlantic Ocean, giant waves, big dunes, and the best surfing on the East Coast in the back yard of the home. And a 5-7 min. walk gets you to the placid waters of the Pamlico Sound, a water sports playground, where you can enjoy kiteboarding, wind surfing, SUP boarding, kayaking, water skiing, and wakeboarding, among other activities. Where else in the world can you see the sun rise and set over water and never get in a car?

Hatteras Island is better than the North Beaches area of the Outer Banks. The North Beaches area includes Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Corolla, Duck, and offers Home Depot and Lowes, McDonalds and Burger King, Walmart and Kohls. Hatteras Island has hardly any chain stores or chain eateries, and more than 36 miles of undisturbed national seashore, much of it accessible by four wheel drive car. Hatteras Island offers simple access to the best parts of the Pamlico Sound with countless possibilities for water sports. The Atlantic Ocean beaches on Hatteras Island are wide and flat. In the North Beaches area, long sea walls with narrow beaches abound.

WHAT IS IT LIKE WHEN WE GET THERE?

You drive right up under the home on a paved road and the paved driveway, no sand roads, or required 4 wheel drive cars. On the 1st floor there is a modest bedroom with bunk beds and a modest full bath. Just steps away from the first floor entry is the pool constructed in 2018.

Up to the 2nd floor takes you to three bedrooms. A master with king sized bed and ensuite bath is the highlight. The other two bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill full bathroom with a tub. One has a king bed, the other has a queen and a single bed. Ideal for a family. A game room with a bumper pool table that converts to a poker table and a huge closet for the washer and dryer complete the 2nd floor.

The 3rd floor offers living room, dining, kitchen, and porch, all with spectacular vistas of the Atlanta Ocean. There is a half bath on the 3rd floor and a master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bath.

Bed linens and towels are included. Bring or buy beach towels. Please do not bring bath towels to the beach.

The long heart pine farmhouse dining table can seat 10 guests comfortably, and there is additional seating at the counter bar, so your guests can watch you prepare a gourmet meal.

The kitchen is well appointed with stainless appliances, coffeemakers, regular and Keurig, blender, dishwasher, cooking silverware, pots, pans, knives and dishware.

TRIP INSURANCE

We recommend that you purchase trip insurance. Purchase trip insurance instead of relying on an owner cancellation policy. You'll hardly ever use the cancellation policy but the trip insurance will let you rest easy. Even the most liberal cancellation policies will not offer a refund within a month or two of your stay. Almost all of the types of events that would cause you to cancel your trip are unforeseen and will arise in the days or at most weeks ahead of your trip.

Purchase trip insurance from the insuremytrip website. We are not affiliated with that company and make no money from that referral.

We use insuremytrip for our personal travel. They have really good prices compared to travel vendors like cruise lines and travel sites. They answer their phone, their CSRs speak English as a first language, and they are knowledgeable. But by far the most important reason to use insuremytrip.com is that they waive the pre-existing condition clause in the policies they sell.

So why is waiver of the pre-ex clause so important? Trip insurance covers you if you or someone in your travelling event, or a close relative gets sick. A pre-existing condition is something that existed at the time of purchase of the coverage. So if your mother is ill with heart disease when you book your vacation, and she goes in the hospital with heart failure 2 days before your trip then most travel insurance companies will reject the claim on the ground of a pre-existing condition. The problem is that nearly all the events or conditions that could cause you to miss your trip were pre-existing at the time you book your trip. So the pre-ex clause swallows most of the situations that might occur and routinely denies you coverage. Therefore a waiver of this clause is the single most important aspect of purchasing trip insurance.

The thinking at insuremytrip is that no one books a trip intending to not go, but many of us have a appreciated one with some pre-existing condition.

So why purchase trip insurance as opposed to relying on the cancellation policy of your travel vendor? Because most causes of not going on vacation are not known until very close in time to departure. Hurricane, power outage, or again, imagine Mom has heart disease, she is declining and is in an out of the hospital every few months. If she is in the hospital a month or two before you go, chances are she is going to be out by the time of your travel. You don't know she is going to have another decline and hospital admission until days before you depart. At that point nearly no travel vendor, and certainly no Vacation Rental By Owner rental cancellation policies, are going to refund your money.

So, again, we wholeheartedly endorse purchasing trip insurance from insuremytrip. By the way, the foregoing has been composed by the owner of this rental home, who is a lawyer, and has studied this area sufficiently to be well informed on this topic.

About the Area

Located in Salvo, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. Traveling with kids? Consider Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect rental experience:

Finding your best deal:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the largest rental within budget, we highly recommend reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at Hatteras restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area visitors guide magazines which often include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Hatteras area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to select the best vacation rental:

• Select a group lead, select your dates, and select a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group needs. Oceanfront! Heated Pool! Wood Floors! Game Room! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Hatteras rentals search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is normally accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the property manager before you reserve the home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your invoice.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Know before you go:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• At Check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent resource to find the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a fantastic vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.