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Stunning sunsets, private harbor, beach walks, kayaks.

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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SALVO, NC
  • Salvo Beach
    12 min walk
  • beach
    3 min drive
  • Rodanthe Beach
    6 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Salvo

With a stay at this vacation home in Salvo, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Salvo Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Cape Hatteras National Seashore and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from beach.
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What's nearby

  • Salvo Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 24 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dough Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Village Conery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning sunsets, private harbor, beach walks, kayaks.

Constructed in 2019, "Double Dog Dare" is in a private harbor neighborhood with awesome views of the sound and harbor, providing stunning sunsets. And since the island is so narrow, you can see the beach from our balcony!

Double Dog Dare sleeps 11, with several levels of decks with views of both the sound and the ocean. Enjoy modern, comfortable and new furnishings. The first floor features a king bedroom suite that overlooks the sound. Another king bedroom shares a bath with a bunk room (twin over queen beds). A second living room with queen sleep sofa accommodates additional guests.

The top floor features an additional king bedroom suite, as well as a living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen. Spacious granite countertops, all new appliances, and pantry complete the fully-equipped kitchen. Enjoy sweeping views from the living room, or share a meal on the deck overlooking the sound.

Double Dog Dare includes access to all the amenities of Black Dog Harbor, including a boat ramp, boat slip, basketball hoop, kayaks and cornhole game. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and boating from the harbor, dock and gazebo, and boat ramp. Explore the sound in a kayak (included for free). Linens and bath towels are always included.

Salvo is quite narrow, so while you'll be overlooking the sound, the beach is only a quarter mile away, a short walk or bike ride, or pack your car with chairs and a cooler and park near beach access or drive your SUV on the beach.

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This home accommodates 11 (maximum of 8 adults).

We provide 9 beach chairs for your use

Well-behaved Adult dogs (maximum of two) are welcome with payment of non-refundable pet fee ($250 per dog, per stay). No puppies - meaning no dogs under 1 year.

There are two security cameras at this property. One in the car parking area and one on the top floor deck facing the street. Neither camera faces interior to the home and used for security purposes only.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Aaron

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2300 sq ft (214 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Your dog is welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 Highchair and 1 Pack n Play, Baby Monitor.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We had a wonderful experience! Aaron is a delightful host and is one who will reply quickly. The place was gorgeous and we felt safe walking at night. The views are excellent and it’s close to salvo beach and a five minute drive to the Real. We will definitely be back for a month long stay next year when we retire!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great OBX Vacation Home
This home is exactly as described. Clean, nicely decorated and has everything you can think of. Kitchen was well equipped, back deck sunset views are amazing, great location, and owners were responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but great experience!
Very clean, well kept up, and in a great location. Enjoyed our stay there very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This was our third summer at double dog dare and we will keep coming back. The house is gorgeous, well laid out, great kitchen, dining, living space for hanging out, private bedrooms and bathrooms. We love the view of the sound and use the kayaks and fishing pier every day. Hosts are super responsive and kind. This place is paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house & location
House was as advertised. Clean, easy to check in/out, close to the sound and beach. Kitchen had all the pots/pans and extra appliances you need for a short vacation: blender, crock pot, etc. easy to wander to the pier to go fishing or grab a kayak and catch the sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B., Gaithersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and great vacation area
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It’s like a model home but comfy and clean. We were in contact with the owners before and during our stay and they have been great to work with. My husband and I checked in and my parents joined us later in the week. The home is in a great location in a quiet culdesac. The home is well stocked with everything you need to cook and enjoy. There’s a gas grill and a charcoal grill. There’s plenty of room for a family to gather and have fun. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms just off each bedroom is a plus. There are closets for hanging up closets with really nice felt hangers. The beach is just across the street. It’s a little bit of a walk but it’s a great walk. There are restaurants and shops nearby too. We ate sandwiches from the Market Deli and they’re delicious and huge! You can share one and get plenty to eat. We ate at Waterman’s Grill and one note is to seat your family and then one person place your food order at the counter. Seating is limited there. We ended up with takeout. Our last night there we ate at Ketch55 and it was mediocre at best. There’s a Food Lion just down the road about 18 minutes and a Duck Donuts in the same shopping center in Avon NC. This was probably one of our best vacations since before Covid. Thanks to the owners for allowing us to spend time in their beautiful home. And thanks to their next door neighbor for puttering out the trash for us and helping out with things around the neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with beautiful view!
This was our second stay at Double Dog Dare and we looking forward to our next stay there already. The house was beautiful, clean, and well equipped to make our stay very comfortable. The views from the back decks are beautiful. The neighborhood is in a great location and has a gazebo, fishing pier, boat launch, kayaks, and corn hole. The owners communicate well and are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Perfect OBX Spot!
We absolutely loved our week in this home. The location is stunning, with incredible views of the sound for sunsets each night. In addition to the views from the house, access to the gazebo was magical and so stunning. The house was incredible, everything is new and top of the line. The beds were extremely comfortable, all appliances and AC worked fantastically, and every detail was considered. The space is luxurious and cozy- just what our family hoped for. The owners were SO helpful. They send us tons of information about the house and area before our trip, and even helped keep us aware of the best travel routes for our trip. They checked in to assure we had all we need, overall very thoughtful. The beach was walkable, but we chose to take the very short drive due to have a toddler with us - very easy! The house had a high chair, pack and play and baby gates! It will be hard to find a property to top this one - we will just have to come back! Book it today!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great area!
We really enjoyed our stay at Double Dog Dare. The owners were very responsive, and the place was well stocked. Beds were comfortable and it's a quiet neighborhood. All around a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
Perfect Beach House for a family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Polly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2022
This is a fantastic listing. The house is beautiful, very clean, easy to access, and contains everything needed for the stay. Hosts are available, but not intrusive. The kitchen is better equipped than any other property we have seen. Details in this property, such as the Alexa for music, a high quality sound bar on the audio, high-end kitchen equipment, and very tasteful color and decorating schemes, indicate the owners thought about what would make guests enjoy their stay more. We have stayed in many VRBO properties in the U.S. and Europe. This was, by far, the nicest. It was perfect for our family of 7 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay!
We had a wonderful stay at Double Dog Dare. Very accommodating for more than one family , plenty of fun on property, and central to beaches only a kayak or short walk away We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ajima R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in Salvo
Our family enjoyed our stay at DDD. The location was great and just a short walk to different beach accesses. The house was spacious, beautiful, and clean. It was the first time we stayed in Salvo and we enjoyed the peaceful location with beautiful view. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Won’t need a double dog dare to stay again!
Clean, comfortable, and close to both northern and southern OBX destinations. We loved that this area is a little less “tourist-y” than other areas we’ve stayed. For those that like big waves, this is a great spot. We chose to find some beaches that were a little more mellow. Loved the options for exploring both bay and ocean sides. We had ages 14-80+ and everyone was able to go out on the kayaks in the sheltered bay area. This location allowed us to explore new beach areas as well. We would never have otherwise explored the former Oregon Inlet rescue center and the super secluded beach behind it, if we hadn’t stayed here, and it was one of our favorite experiences. So many seashells! Usually they’re so picked over, but I guess not many people make the trek to that beach, so we scored big. Bedding had been sanitized which is reassuring during Covid. We had to make our beds once we arrived, and if we had traveled further that might have been more irritating to make up a houseful of beds. So just know that going in. This area doesn’t have the most restaurants and stores nearby, so you have to plan ahead a little. The pros definitely outweigh the cons though. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Already booked for next year!
We LOVE this place--house is spotless, gorgeous, great for families. Location is stunning and we love the fishing pier, kayaks, basketball court, cornhole. Only small downside is 9 am check out is early.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The BEST
This place is absolutely breathtaking! The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do and the views from the balcony were stunning. Every room was spotless which made it extremely inviting. I would recommend this property over and over again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Martinsburg, WV, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Sunsets
Sound side property in small community. Beautiful house with two floors and plenty of space for 3 couples and 2 kids/adults on bunk beds. Very clean and secure. Two viewing areas to see sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Gallatin

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
This is the best property we've ever stayed at. Very clean, excellent layout, and everything you need is provided.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great newer home on sound side
I can’t say how pleased I was with this home. It had everything you need. Great quite location. Three sets of stairs was my only challenge but that’s what is to be expected at the beach. I recommend this highly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kaye U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and great location
I stayed here for a long weekend with family. We were a group of 9 and there was plenty of space for us. This is a beautiful, clean house, and a prime location by the sound. We enjoyed taking the kayaks for a sunset paddle. The beach is a short walk and/or drive away. Because it is a private beach access, it was not crowded. However, the house was not stocked with additional toilet paper or paper towels, and beach towels and chairs are not included in the rental. We were also expected to bring our own food storage containers and restock the cleaning supplies (e.g. dishwasher detergent). All of which I find to be surprising, and a little strange, at this price point--I have stayed in other Vrbo properties in the Outer Banks, and have never encountered anything like this before. Communication with the property owners was also strange, bordering on unpleasant. I was direct and courteous in all my communications with the property owners, but still felt monitored and surveilled throughout the trip, as if it was assumed I would be breaking house rules or damaging the property. At this price point, I expect to be trusted to be a courteous guest and to be left alone during the stay--that's what the deposit is for. If the property owners are uncomfortable having guests in the home, then perhaps they should not be renting it out. Just my two cents.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property!
Our weather wasn’t great but the house accommodated nicely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean
Great house, beautifully decorated and dog friendly neighborhood. My husband was kiteboarding from the property, very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a good time. Would have been nice to have more supplies like toilet paper, soap, towels etc…
We all had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
Amazing property overlooking the water with plenty to do (kayaking, basketball, cornhole). The property was very clean upon arrival and the check in process was very easy. My family loved the view and the sunsets ….amazing place to stay in salvo!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sound view
It was a really beautiful place. They sky view was amazing. Recommend planning time as everything is a drive. Don’t waste money on bikes as it is not bike friendly area. Definitely would recommend providing more towels. Had to wash them to use again. Also was strange to be asked to throw towels in wash before checkout to help the cleaners. Otherwise it was a really great trip…would definitely like to vacation in the area again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021