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This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island!

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Salvo

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A living room with two sofas, a TV, bookshelves, a fireplace, and a large window with blinds.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rodanthe, NC
  • Place, Salvo Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Salvo

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Spindrift Banks vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of beach and Salvo Beach. Also, Rodanthe Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Outer Banks Beaches is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Salvo Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 7 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 23 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 34 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬6 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.

This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island!

Make yourself at home in this beauty of a beach house. A Cargo Lift for grocery & luggage makes the task a breeze. The hot tub is open all year and the saltwater pool is open when the outdoor temperature is 75+. Ideal location, centrally located on a very thin strip of the island for awesome views and a quick walk to the beach or the Sound. An 8 minute walk to the Ocean (with a beach cart), and a 5 minute walk to the Sound where you can launch a kayak or paddle board, (kayak cart provided). (4) Bedrooms, (1) with an ensuite, (3) bathrooms, a game room w/sink & futon, open kitchen with large granite island & super comfy living area on the top floor, carport with outdoor shower & fish cleaning room, pool & hot tub with shower for rinsing. Sunsets, star filled nights, convenience to activity's and restaurants/pubs. Dine at home by utilizing the outdoor grill and picnic table or enjoy the fully equipped kitchen and balcony on the top floor. There are chairs and a table on the balcony.
The grocery store, Food Lion, is 12 minutes South on route #12. A convenient store is a 5 minute walk to the Blue Whale or 1/2 mile to the Dollar General or Wave's Deli Market. Utilize the outdoor lift for your grocery's and luggage. The cargo lift stops at each floor which you control with a remote. It is a quick walk to the Ocean (a beach cart is provided), and an even quicker walk to the Sound! I provide a special kayak carrier on wheels to launch kayaks or paddle board in the Sound. There are marked paths to both the ocean and the Sound. An in ground private salt water pool with it's own pool shower and a hot tub is always enjoyable. The pool has under water seating . Three stories of awesome! One open balcony with a table and comfortable seating and one screened balcony with table and seating off of the Primary Bedroom. This beach home is super clean and well maintained. The top floor vaulted ceiling, light and airy home welcomes those who enjoy open spaces, clean quarters - and yes, you can actually see out of these salt free windows! The outdoor shower & dressing room is large and private. There is nothing like taking an outdoor shower. Many supplies are ready for you. Love to fish? Wait till you see the fish cleaning room in the carport. It is screened, provides hot & cold water, electric, and a large bench. Close to the fish cleaning station is a picnic table and charcoal grill. The amenities are geared for those who enjoy the outdoors as well as the comfort of the indoors. Don't rent your equipment. A paddle board, kayaks, bikes, corn hole, beach cart, paddle board/kayak cart, and boogie boards are provided. Some beach chairs provided but there is a Wing store close by for an extra's if needed. You will enjoy the extra care put into this beach home. This is not just your basic beach house rental. U Found Dory has all the extras, just like a real home. The pictures on this site are accurate and up to date.
Safe & secure. Locks on balcony gates, secure pool gate, & visible noninvasive outdoor security cameras overlooking the yard and carport where the kayaks, toys, bicycles, and paddle board are located and where your vehicles are parked. No indoor cameras, of course. No other beach home is supplied like this one. Flour, sugar, spices and so much more are supplied. Each guest adds to the pantry which is way cool! Grab a beer out of the frig in the game room. Forgot bug spray? It is probably provided.
Do you enjoy cooking or baking? This kitchen has it all. From crock pot, to lobster pot, pancake griddle, ninja blender, waffle griddle, mixer, pie & cake pans, electric roaster, electric pressure cooker, gravy mixer...you name it! The oven is conventional/air fry/convection.
You will enjoy all the extra touches that take this from a rental house to Your Beach Home. It does not feel like a rental with bare rooms and just the basics.
Owner/Connie, is easily accessible and has added so much to this beach house to make it your beach home.
Come on in and kick your feet up. Let your ideal vacation start here. Become a part of the "regulars" vacation family. Repeat guests are common at this beach home because they enjoy being spoiled. Connie welcomes you! You will be so glad U Found Dory!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave the place the way you found it.
Turn off lights and fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: You must childproof the house as needed.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful & Clean Ocean &
U Found Dory is on the Outer Banks is Awesome!
Beautiful Beach Home! Perfect Location With Lift
Beautiful & Clean Home Close TO Ocean & Beach Salvo

Frequently asked questions

How close is This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.7 mi (47-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi (4-min drive) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.4 mi (1-min drive) from Salvo Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! to downtown Salvo?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Salvo.

This CHARMING island home is in the best location on Hatteras Island! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Granddaughter’s first beach trip

Lovely house, accommodations and access to the beach for the entire family. Exceeded all expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

Lovely home! We had such a great stay and the home is beautiful and clean. We can not wait to book again in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

NIKI B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house near the beach

Great family vation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEN T C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

Although the weather wasnt necessarily in our favor, we had a great time. This house was perfect for our first visit to the Outer Banks. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience!

U Found Dory was perfect for our family! We had all that we needed and had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

House has everything we needed and the location was great if we needed to get anything. Quick walk to the beach or to just lounge in the pool. Connie was very responsive and great to rent from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this property!!

So much fun here! It’s like being home! Beautifully kept and well cared for
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

ok for the price

good value for an ok property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay in OBX yet!

We really enjoyed everything the house has to offer. This is the first house in OBX that we have stayed at that we truly enjoyed! We loved all the extras the house let us use like chairs and bikes etc…. This house truly felt like a home, the beds were comfy and it’s close to just about anything. Not to mention we chatted it up with some of the local neighbors everyone was so welcoming! We 100% recommend for anyone looking for a great family get-away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One great week!

This property had everything we needed for a fun summer/beach stay. It was everthing that was listed and then some. Plenty of extras that came in handy. We had the beach to ourselves every day. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, cozy, convenient, and private

We had a great time relaxing in the pool and hot tub in the evenings. Very private location. We prefer staying away from the busier areas of the OBX, which makes this a great location. Short drive to the 4 wheel beach access. About 15 minutes to a grocery store.Bedrooms have plenty of storage. The kitchen is well equipped. Laundry on the ground flood is nice. Kids and adults took full advantage of the outdoor showers. Some taking showers outside all week in the private shower.Highly recommend and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

House was beautiful and very clean! It was refreshing to see that after our previous rentals thru some of the island rental agencies. Lots of extras were provided that weren't in the listing! Our group loved the pool and hot tub-again, both were so clean and well maintained. House is situated in a great area--not too far from groceries, restaurants, shopping!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerod P.

Beautiful Home in great location

The owner was in contact and very helpful to us through the whole process. The house itself is wonderful and as described. Ocean is close on both sides and the location is great. Definetely check out rhe Salvo day use area if you have little ones and are concerned about a capm area for them to enjoy the water. House was well maintained and well stocked. Thanks again, we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Connie’s home. It was spacious, clean and comfortable for our family. We loved the pool and hot tub. Connie has a ton of items available for guests to borrow and use, which was incredibly generous. The surrounding area is nice and the walk to the beach is just down the road. We weren’t too far away from places we wanted to visit either. Connie was kind and very easy to communicate with. We would love to come for another visit in the future. Thank you Connie for allowing us to stay in your home and for your kindness!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024

The listing is fairly accurate and the owners did check in with us. The house is in good shape and the pool is small but nice. Same for hot tub. Lift works great. The house does have many items (kitchen items, cleaning items, air pumps, bikes, kayaks) making the stay more comfortable. I would say some upgrades with the furniture is needed. Overall this house was great and I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home away from home

This house was a perfect fit for our family of five, although we could have comfortably fit 2 more as listed. The house is very nice with a kitchen/dining/living space upstairs, bedrooms on the middle floor, and another bedroom and bar area downstairs. The pool and hot tub are very well kept. The owners have some supplies to share such as a beach cart, a few beach toys, coolers, etc. The owners encourage using and sharing some staples, which is super convenient and less wasteful. The walk to the ocean beach is about 10 minutes, which basically is just a stroll down the street and over the dune. The owner is very nice and responsive when contacted. My family absolutely loved it and hope to come back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family time

We had a great time. We were a little disappointed the vegetable garden that was in the remarks was not available. The walk on the sand dunes to the beach was a little cumbersome for us and the sand was hot. But I know that can’t really be changed. I would live to see some of the stuff left at the home to use for the beach to be updated a little. We found broken and unusable items. We’d definitely stay again though and the host was extremely easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

amy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

BEWARE

Owner of property does not disclose that there are cameras around the property, specifically overlooking the pool/hot tub. During our stay the Owner texted multiple times, always stating “the pool guy” said this or that. When I questioned the pool guy about these comments he stated he has not spoken to the owner in over a month. We felt like we were being watched, did not feel comfortable sitting on the porch because of the cameras, did not feel comfortable when using the pool which ultimately limited our time outside of the property of which we paid a lot of money to stay in. Our yearly family vacation was ruined and I would NEVER recommend renting from this owner!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house! A few things need attention….

The house is spacious, clean and well appointed. It’s one of the nicest and most comfortable we have rented. We had everything we needed inside and loved the layout of the house and the upper deck. The elevator was great for arrival day! We also loved the pool and hot tub. With young children (10, 7, 4) the pool was great when we were not at the beach. My only complaint is that the recreational and beach equipment is in really poor shape. There was only one rusty beach chair (for 7 people), the three boogie boards were all broken, the clip-on beach umbrellas were rusted and broken, the bikes all had flat tires and rusty chains (the tire pump was ancient and didn’t work), there was only one set of wheels for the three kayaks so no way to transport them to the Sound down a very long block to the access point. Additionally, there is no raised organic garden, just overgrown weeds. There is no corn hole game. There was a broken water basketball floating hoop, no ball. In fairness, the owner reimbursed me for the purchase of three beach chairs and ordered a bike pump that was delivered midweek. The whole carport area and fish cleaning area could use a good clean out. There is a lot of useless stuff in a general state of disrepair. We managed with what was there, but it was disappointing, considering the glowing descriptions and photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

My family and I enjoyed our Thanksgiving getaway at the Outer Banks. The house was well furnished and equipped, which made the stay comfortable and enjoyable. Close to the beach and the sound.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Vacation Escape

Wonderful vacation Home. Located on a dead end quiet street. Kids enjoyed bike rides daily using the bikes that are provided here. Easy access to the beach. Took advantage of the beach supplies that are provided in the car port. Great pool and hot tub. Centrally located to Everything. Dollar General less than a mile away. The owners have provided every amenity needed to enjoy your stay. Would Definitely recommend this location and return again in the future. The owners are wonderful, attentive, and easy to communicate with. Reported an issue with the dryer and they had it replaced in less than a day. Beautiful home!!!! Don't look any further. Perfect home and location for all families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation at U Found Dory!

We loved our stay at U Found Dory. Especially enjoyed the pool and hot tub on days when it was too hot to walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Love this place always have!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Trip

I have been in different rentals before where cooking anything was impossible, but we had an easy time in this well stocked kitchen making thanksgiving dinner. The location is quiet, close to the beach, and walking distance from a convenience store. The house was clean and comfortable and the cargo lift was the best!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021