Title: Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23031336&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access ## Photo gallery for Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access ![Exterior - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access (Salvo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031336/c7a999f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access (Salvo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031336/ba2b311a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access (Salvo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031336/23b1d9a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access (Salvo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031336/bc873784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access (Salvo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031336/7b63af4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Unwind in this unique oceanfront haven, where chic coastal style and nautical décor set the tone for a relaxing retreat. Inside, find cozy bedrooms, a great room with shuffleboard table and flat-screen TV, an airy kitchen perfect for cooking up meals together. Outside enjoy the charcoal grill or spend quiet time on the deck listening to waves. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101939 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access OCEANFRONT Salvo - Colony Dr. You won't see another home like this on Hatteras Island. This unique octagonal house on the oceanfront will delight any discriminating vacationer. Chic coastal style welcomes you with painted board walls, rustic exposed beams, nautical décor and comfortable furnishings, and a classic ships watch with reclaimed hardwood floor and a shuffleboard table accessed by a ladder from the great room. The ground level of the home offers concrete parking, charcoal grill, beach gear storage and an outdoor shower. Inside, find three cozy bedrooms on the first level including a bedroom with 2 single beds, a bedroom with 2 sets of bunks and a queen bedroom with private access into the shared full bath. Upstairs find one more queen bedroom with slider to the deck and private access into the second shared full bath. Gather the family in the great room and enjoy a show on the flat screen TV or marvel at the blue water views through the many windows. The airy kitchen offers space for cooking and prepping with center island and nearby dining table seats the group. Climb the ladder to the ships watch to spend quiet time with a good book or step out the slider onto the deck to have a snack on the picnic table while listening to the sounds of the waves. Take a stroll down THE SCRUFFY PELICAN this year and make memories to last a lifetime. 1 queen, 1 queen, 2 sets of bunks, 2 single Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided May 23 - September 4, 2026. Additional linens and towels available for rent. Non-smoking 2 TVs Smart TV Blu-ray players Books and games Shuffleboard (in ships watch) Grill - charcoal Fish cleaning table with water and lights Outdoor shower Electronic keyless door lock WiFi Pillows and blankets Welcome bag Dog friendly Dogs are welcome for a fee of $200/dog/week. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the $200 weekly fee will apply for each dog and will be added once your reservation is finalized. This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty. More payment options are available after booking. Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-refundable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy, or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. \*You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking, which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - 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 - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,939 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93590000/93589400/93589378/fb0cd0a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Kill Devil Hills Getaway w/ 3 Decks! 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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as 875 Take a Stroll Down Cactus Lane II This Year! Salvo Cactus Lane II 4 BR / 2 BA Ocean Front in Salvo Sleeps 10 ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Salvo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salvo.dx601569) [View more Holiday homes in Salvo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salvo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601569-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.55517%2C-75.46481&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1P0h29NjHrPjuqaZWy0rg1kMtfQ=) Salvo, NC ### What's nearby - ![North Carolina Outer Banks Bodie Island Lighthouse Autumn Morning Marsh Boardwalk, Shutterstock ID 164239178, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298939/389f9613-1dac-4b32-a753-41cab7effdba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Sunrise over the Atlantic ocean as seen from Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299263/0ddaaaf0-f38a-4dca-8660-6e059e384222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Salvo Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Aerial View of Beach Homes in Rodanthe North Carolina With Pilings in the Water at High Tide on a Sunny Day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/845248467256598528/79d9fd49-b823-4b82-9cc2-8b4f9c493dce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rodanthe Beach 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Outer Banks, North Carolina beach panorama. Sky, ocean, beach, and vacation rentals. Horizontal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480841/43eddfd5-82ae-4fa7-92e3-9b69ff33e45a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Outer Banks Beaches 9 min drive \- 7.7 miles - beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Watermen's Bar & Grill 2 min drive - Hatteras Bowls 18 min walk - Dough Shack 4 min drive - Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar 5 min drive - Waves Coffee & Candies 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access? ### What time is check-in at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access? ### What time is check-out at Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access? ### Where is Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oceanfront Dog Friendly Home w/ Shuffleboard, Smart TV, and Direct Beach Access Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jan P. 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is cute and location is great; however, the beds/mattresses are very uncomfortable and the living room couches have zero support. If you want to just use house as landing point, its great but no where to relax and be comfortable. ##### Jan P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allen D. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Our stay at the Scruffy Pelican was great. The property was just as described and it provided everything we needed for a great vacation. It was far enough away from congested areas to enjoy the peace and quiet, but also not too far away from sites and attractions. ##### Allen D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty A. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Location Stay was nice. Lots of sleep options. Lots of games available. Short walk to the beach. ##### Misty A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bret H. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location/neighborhood but home needs TLC We had an enjoyable stay overall. This was a pet friendly home, but you would never know pets had stayed; it was very clean. The location is great, and the neighborhood was very quiet. I'm only giving a three star rating because this home desperately needs new beds, and none of the upstairs doors work properly. ##### Bret H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara A. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was clean, tidy and everything to enjoy our vacation. Due to the rain and Hurricane, we got piss ants in the kitchen but went and got traps. Resolved in one day. Beautiful view of the ocean and very quiet neighborhood. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6865442f-9bc8-446c-b7f8-964657f0519e-1760899684921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Barbara A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy C. 23 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay The property was close to beach location was close to stores and restaurants had q great time ##### Timothy C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenda C. 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Salvo Beachfront Very clean and cozy. Beautiful views ##### Glenda C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Billie G. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location in the Tri Village The place was clean, great location on the ocean.Gave it 4 stars due to the hazardous steps up to the shuffle board. Thought we would enjoy that but no one did main key because of the steps and the board is fairly short.Beds were comfy. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7bd490cd-9327-4f7e-b96d-272228082153-1749042700803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d70b6f04-ec49-453e-9212-6e04ab51adf3-1749042698737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Billie G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry G. 6 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful time Our family stayed for a week with our 3 kids and 2 small dog. Loved the home and location to the beach. Amazing sunrises and we hope to visit again! ##### Sherry G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith O. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Such a relaxing stay. Management was very responsive! I’d definitely book with Surf and Sound Realty again. ##### Keith O. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher A. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location near all of the amenities We greatly enjoyed our stay at this condo. The layout is great with ample spacing between the bedrooms and enough space in the living and dining areas for multiple people. It’s about a 5 minute walk to the beach and golf carts can be rented through the community. We will definitely look to stay here in the future ##### Christopher A. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jan C. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Cactus Lane Location was too close to public beach access and the condition of the house was disappointing...kitchen cabinets falling apart, no hangers in the closets, bathroom finishes rough, deck furniture had splinters, tight living room, less than well stocked kitchen ##### Jan C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Libby M. 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing view I was overall happy with our stay. They’re were a few things that could have been fixed like the front door that was broken in two places with sharp edges (management was called but never came out to fix it) not a huge deal, I just didn’t want anyone to get hurt. The mattresses were super noisy and would wake me up everytime I rolled over - but thankfully the sound of the ocean out my bedroom window made up for that. The view from the deck was amazing especially watching the sunrise. The kids loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach whenever they wanted and the house was fully stocked with family friendly games. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Libby M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic spot and trip We had an awesome time at the Scruffy Pelican, and would most likely stay there again. Other reviewers complained about the public beach entrance being close to the house. We didn’t find this to be a big deal. It’s not trafficked that much and nearly all the people passing by are nice families. The place was great. It more or less looks just like the images online. My only complaints would be that many of the doors stick badly and are hard to open and close. This is obviously due to the humid air at the beach, but it would be nice if the doors worked better. Also, the bedroom on the main level has the loudest mattress on the planet. You can’t move one inch without waking the entire house. ##### Jason M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa Y. 10 Oct 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### A few kinks, but overall a good stay We had a great vacation at Cactus Lane II. Beautiful weather all week at the end of September. We enjoyed the home, however, were shocked that the description nor any of the reviews mentioned that the community beach access runs up the driveway and through the side yard of the home. It was very disruptive to be out grilling dinner or just being outside on the patio and have random people walking by within 10 feet of us. The listing on VRBO specified Private in the title of the home, this feature was anything but private. When we arrived, the home had not be cleaned, the PM did compensate us for this issue, but it was still disheartening to have to spend hours cleaning the home. Despite these issues, we still enjoyed the home and the views are beautiful. ##### Lisa Y. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Parker L. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and unique The property is right on the dunes out to the beach with amazing views of the ocean. The main living area is very comfortable with two sofas and a large dining table. Excellent cable television with many channels which we enjoyed watching movies on the one rainy day. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. We were especially pleased with the wrap around deck where we retreated when the winds were too high on the beach. The beach itself is wide and gorgeous. The surf was too rough for swimming but we enjoyed walking with our feet in the water. I do have to mention a couple of not optimal items, but nothing which would keep us from staying again, just information for choosing the property. There are many stairs if one is impaired in climbing. Also, although on the beach front, it is also a long walk to the beach, threw the hilly dunes. There were a few items which weren’t working or were an issue, but property management addressed them immediately. It is an older house with the charms of such, which we love, but someone looking for bright new and shiny; it would not be for them. Looking forward to next year’s visit there. ##### Mary Parker L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Enrico Novelli N. 6 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location and quaint octagonal layout The beauty of this house is its location in front of the dunes and the ocean in one of the quietest villages in the Outer Banks, which is perfect for families with young children or people who are not interested in night life or a lot of entertainment. The second floor open layout with the kitchen, living, dining room and a loft area allows the guests to enjoy beautiful vistas all day long. The house is inundated by light and you can hear the crushing waves. Overall the house was clean, but we found the bathtub/shower not draining due to a huge clump of hair which we had to fish out. Also, the bathroom and kitchen cabinetry (circa 1980s) is in urgent need of replacing with falling doors, delaminated wood and rusty hardware. Finally, the window curtains work for privacy but don't darken the room, so bring a sleep mask if you wish to sleep after sunrise. Communication with the 1 800 number for surf and sound and by email was not good (messages and emails not returned or returned late), but this could be a temporary situation due to understaffing related to the pandemic. In summary, we would return. ##### Enrico Novelli N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle H. 19 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home! Everything was lovely except the expensive steaks we bought to grill were subsequently pan fried as all three grills were unusable. Master bed mattress left much to be desired. Woke up sore every morning. Thankfully the view made up for it all. November was perfectly quiet! ##### Danielle H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. 14 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Very nice house, right on beach. ##### Michael S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Petra H. 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Vacation The weather wasn't the best so we didn't spend as much time on the beach. The house itself could use some work. All the screen doors are torn up so you can't leave a door open. The dishwasher wasn't installed properly so it would tip forward when opening the door. They did come fix that after I emailed them pics but never responded to the email to let us know someone is coming. The carpet has several stains but since we had dogs with us we weren't too worried about it. There are thorns from a cactus in the yard that two of the dogs got stuck in their paws. The walk to the beach from the property is not the easiest, definitely not for elderly folks. ##### Petra H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginny H. 2 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OBX trip We had a great time. Loved being on the beach in great weather and even had fun when hurricane Ian blew through at end of trip! ##### Ginny H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S., Bluff City TN 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Quaint octagon house, close to the beach. Our family enjoyed our time together even if the weather was windy and cold the week we were there. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth F. 13 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing My husband and I wanted a nice, quiet getaway. Salvo was perfect. The house was perfect. I can't wait to go back. ##### Beth F. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison S. 16 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! My husband and I prefer quite, non touristy places and avoid crowds. Social distancing is second nature to us. This area is perfect! The house was great and the layout was just right. We loved the ship’s watch and sat up there watching the rain while drinking our morning coffee. Keep an eye out for the deer on the dunes. They can be hard to spot. The kitchen had ample storage and was larger than homes we’ve lived in. The cabinets might be a little wonky, but honestly I wouldn’t have noticed it if it hadn’t been pointed out in previous reviews. Oh, and the dryer worked fine for us. Yes, the coffee maker was missing a filter basket, but just use 2 filters and it works fine. Overall, it’s a great house and we would definitely stay here again! ##### Allison S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie B., Kalamazoo 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property , Great owner Great clean property away from the Hussle and bustle of the main cities on the island ##### Jennie B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ---