Salvo, NC, United States

Charming 3BR Cottage w/ Hot Tub: 5-Min Ocean Walk

You've just found the most adorable beach house on Cape Hatteras. The beach is a short 5-minute walk from The Blue Dolphin. Meticulously maintained & clean, this charming cottage has everything. Family room, stocked kitchen, beer fridge, outdoor shower, corn hole, hot tub, wrap around deck, chairs, toys - it's all here! Read our reviews & book! Occupancy: 6 adults max, 2 children. The top bunk beds cannot accommodate more than 100 lbs. Guests must have previous positive reviews to book.

8 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Good to know

The Blue Dolphin – Freshly renovated 3-bedroom cottage on Hatteras Island! We just finished major updates: new appliances, roof, deck, siding, and fresh exterior paint. Inside you’ll find a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings—plenty of room for 8 guests (perfect for one family, grandparents, or two small families). The big deck is made for sunset dinners, cornhole, hot-tub soaks under the stars, and morning sunrises from the Adirondack chairs. Just 6 lots back from the oceanfront road for easy beach access. First-timers to Hatteras love this spot: see the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse , boogie board and shell on uncrowded beaches (boards & chairs provided!), kayak in the sound, try world-class fishing and surfing, explore Pea Island Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching, or hop the free ferry to Ocracoke to learn about Blackbeard pirate lore. Sunrises, sunsets, and pure Outer Banks magic are all minutes from your door—your perfect introduction to the island!

House Rules

We provide the following amenities as a part of the daily rate you've paid: the cleaning of the home, draining, sanitizing, and refilling of the hot tub, and providing sheets for all beds. All of these amenities are charged to you at no additional cost. We also provide a small starter set of trash bags, dish soap and paper towels, as well as a small "welcome" gift. Rules for our beach home: You will be asked to sign, or "agree" to, a separate rental agreement so please read carefully. No pets and no smoking anywhere on the property. No wild parties. 8 person max occupancy in the home at all times, with no more than 6 adults in the home at any time during you stay. The home is set up for couples, and families with children, not large groups of adults. The hot tub is max 4 persons - no children under 18 in hot tub. Please keep hot tub covered at all times so it stays warm. Please treat appliances gently and rinse sand from items prior to washing / drying. Please park in driveway - do not park on our grass. No grilling on the deck and no fireworks anywhere on the property. You are assuming all liability for yourself and any guests who visit the residence during your rental period. You are also 100% liable for all damage that occurs to the home during your stay, even beyond the Airbnb damage deposit. We do not rent to high school, college students, or any friend groups. Family groups only please. We have a property management company that watches over the property and enforces the rules. Please be sure to follow House Rules and abide by the terms of our rental agreement.

Other Details to Note

VERY IMPORTANT: NO TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. You will need to bring your own BEACH and BATH TOWELS. If you prefer to rent towels, please let us know at least a week in advance. We are a pet free, smoke free home. Must have previous positive reviews to book.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Entertainment

  • Game console
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove

Location features

  • Beach access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

The home is located in a quiet neighborhood on lovely Hatteras Island. The Atlantic Ocean is on one side, the Pamlico Sound is on the other side, both within walking distance. Enjoy the comfortable village of Salvo, with its quaint shops, bike path, and nearby restaurants. Walk to the Village Conery for ice cream. Life here is much slower paced so be prepared to unwind. Protected as part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the beaches here feel wonderfully untamed: miles of pristine sand with no high-rises or boardwalks, only rolling dunes and endless horizon. Stroll for hours nearly alone, hunt for shells, watch dolphins, or drive right onto the seashore at certain spots. Our cottage sits ocean-side (just 6 lots back), giving easy access to both the wild ocean waves and peaceful sound for fishing, paddling, or sunset views.

Guest Access

Full access to the property including access to the hot tub, outdoor shower, grill, fish cleaning station, and wrap-around deck. Note: Please do not attempt to access the Owner's closet in the downstairs Queen bedroom. This contains our personal belongings for use when we are at the home. Thank you for being respectful of this closet!!

Reviews

Tonyia
May 2026
Lovd our stay at Grace place. Visited in off season and loved the peacefulness. Short walk to the beach. It was a little cool and windy for Sunbathing on the beach, but had perfect weather one day to walk the beach (rained first 2 days of our stay, but out 3rd day was perfect.) Loved relaxing in the hot tub after sight seeing during the days and exploring Kill DevilHills down to Salvo. thank you for a wonderful stay.
Denelle
April 2026
We loved our stay at the blue dolphin. Grace created an amazing guide/binder that is on the shelf at her house. It has the best local recommendations for everything!!
Monique
September 2025
I cannot recommend this airbnb enough it was so beautiful and perfect for my girls trip! Grace was an excellent host too and provided great recommendations for us both prior to our booking and in a binder at the house as well. Overall the house and the location are incredible, it’s less than a ten minute walk to the beach and the house was very spacious for our group of three.
Nicolas
July 2025
Very clean and nicely organized house. Only about a 4-5 minute walk until you are actually on the beach. Perfect amenities inside for a family to take a nice beach vacation
Sherrell
June 2025
My family and I had an amazing time. The hot tub was the perfect place for star gazing. The kids enjoyed all of the games and movies provided. Everything was well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Romy
April 2025
Das war das beste Airbnb ever! Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet mit allem was man braucht und noch mehr! Der Strand ist nur 5 Minuten entfernt. Im Wirlpool haben wir nachts die Sterne angeschaut. Es war wie im Paradies. Vielen Dank!
Celeste
September 2024
My family of four had a wonderful long weekend at Grace’s beach home. We loved the short walk to the beach and early evenings in the hot tub. Good food places nearby. We will certainly keep the beach house in mind for our next OBX trip.

Find us

A car is necessary on the island. There is a ferry to Ocracoke Island to the south. Closest airport is Norfolk, which is a 2 hour drive north of the home. Pay very close attention to pedestrians in the crosswalks, and yield to them.

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