Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach.

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View from top floor deck. Just wait for the sunsets!

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Salvo, NC

Salvo Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Rodanthe Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
‪24 min drive‬
Hatteras, NC (HNC)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Media/Bunk room 1st level

1 Single Bunk Bed

NW king w/ensuite 1st level

1 King Bed

SE king w/ensuite 1st level

1 King Bed

SW king w/ensuite 1st level

1 King Bed

Top floor king w/ensuite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

NW king ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Shower only

Powder room

Toilet

SE king ensuite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

SW king ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Top floor ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Amazing Sunsets!

Equipped with and elevator and beautiful furnishings and modern amenities, you'll love the panoramic views of the Pamlico Sound. Best of all, the island is so narrow that you can see the beach from our balcony. It's a short quarter mile walk or bike ride or pack your coolers and chairs and park at one of the many public access areas or get your 4WD permit and drive on the beach.

The pool area includes an outdoor entertainment area with a refrigerator, ice maker, charcoal park grill and outdoor shower. Enjoy the amenities of Black Dog Harbor, including fishing pier, gazebo, and basketball hoop. Bring your boat or rent jet skis -- we have a boat ramp and boat slips. At the end of the day, enjoy spectacular sunsets while you relax in this well-equipped home, with four king size bedroom suites with attached bathrooms plus one bunk room/media room. Hang out on the expansive decks overlooking the sound with a clear view of the stars. You'll find a well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining and living rooms and plenty of room to enjoy all that the Outer Banks has to offer.

Bad Buoy accommodates up to 10 guests (maximum of 8 adults).

Linens and bath towels provided. Pool heat is available for an additional charge.

The pool is open for the 2025 season from May - until around the end of October depending on weather. Pool heat is available for $100 per night.

Property manager

Dawn Waldrop

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum age requirements such as DL or Passport required to confirm reservation. Security Deposit is in the amount $1500 is required.

You are offered Travel Protection insurance and you are encouraged to purchase it. No refunds for mandatory evacuations for any reason or closures.

A Vacation Rental Agreement must be completed and digitally signed with-in 7 calendar days. It will be sent via our management software system.

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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Salvo

Located in Salvo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Salvo, NC

What's nearby

Salvo Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Rodanthe Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Rodanthe Pier - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 24 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 49 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 5br/5ba Home: Elevator, Pool, Private Harbor. Close to Beach. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Salvo Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of beach and Rodanthe Beach. Outer Banks Beaches and Rodanthe Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

31 August 2024

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

Family Get Away

This is a fantastic location and property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

17 October 2024

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

Great place

Very clean house with awesome views. Host was very easy to contact if needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

4 August 2024

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

Family Gathering on OBX

Everyone from the kids to the grands enjoyed our stay. The cleanliness was top notch and the elevator was a great aid. We enjoyed all the amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Silver Spring, MD

11 July 2022

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

Great place

Great owners, great place and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

15 July 2024

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

4th of July Family Party

Such a wonderful property!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

10 July 2024

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

Awesome home!

Super location! Fabulous house! And fantastic hosts! This is our fourth time renting for a week in Black Dog Harbor and we are always impressed and can't wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

20 August 2024

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

Fun week

Very nice house, cleanliness is a clear priority. Enjoyed all aspects of our stay, and used the kayaks available. Houses are close together but everyone seemed very respectful of early/late hours of quiet time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus M.

15 July 2024

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

Beautiful View

One of the nicest areas on the Isles. This is the place to go if you want a local feeling. Tourist level is very low. Most times we were the only one on the beach within 100 yards. My sons enjoyed fishing on the Dock. This is our second year staying in black dog harbor and plan many more.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy P.

25 April 2023

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

April Getaway

Everything from the moment we arrived until the moment we left was outstanding. The property was clean and in excellent condition and the amenities were perfect! Will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

16 June 2024

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

A Great Father’s Day week!

Our stay was very pleasant our place was everything advertised! Plenty of room! Clean! Weather was great! Sunsets awesome! Great access to beach! Grandkids loved the pool they didn’t miss a day in the pool! Had one issue and dawn resolved it promptly! Greg h.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

6 June 2024

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

Beautiful house and location but no sound proofing between rooms.

Great house and location. Renters are expected to clean before leaving. Bring your own paper products (including toilet paper) because that is in limited supply. If you like coffee bring that too.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

16 August 2023

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

Bad Buoy for the win!!

We had an amazing time at Bad Buoy. The house was extremely clean, convenient to all locations, and beautifully decorated. We really enjoyed using the pool and kayaks. We couldn’t ask for a better place to go for a morning run!! Off road beach passes were easy to get online and we were very close to access ramps to drive on the beach. We loved staying at Bad Buoy and would absolutely recommend it! We can’t wait to go back already!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura j., Illinois

27 June 2023

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

Peaceful stay

It was our first time flying to OBX and we had a peaceful relaxing time . The house is just as pictured and offered beautiful views of the pier and the sunsets. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate as there was a lot of rainfall and we were unable to really enjoy all OBX had to offer, plus we were unprepared for the pesky midges which left us with over 50 bites making it difficult to enjoy the beautiful decks but all in all the house was beautiful and spacious and the pool was enjoyable and provided a much needed relaxing getaway .

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

william b.

19 September 2022

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

Horrible hosts

Never go through VRBO again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane D., Atlanta

19 July 2023

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

Beautiful Home

This home was very nice. The location was great. The property was clean and exactly as described in the listing. I would not hesitate to recommend staying in the house to anyone. The only downside I would mention, which wasn't enough to reduce the rating, is that the rules and procedures are onerous compared to other properties we've rented. Examples include a requirement to make all of the beds in the house before they can be used (clean sheets were in plastic bags laying on each bed), a 9am checkout, and a requirement not just that dishes be loaded in the dishwasher but that the dishwasher be emptied prior to the 9am checkout. The rest of the rules were relatively standard like emptying all the trash, stripping the beds and gathering all the laundry, but overall definitely the strictest we've ever seen in the 30+ properties we've rented.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

2 November 2022

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

Outer Banks

The house and view were spectacular. Our grandkids loved the small pool. There were a couple minor communication issues but they were resolved pretty quickly. There was construction on a new house right next door that was a little annoying but not much anyone can do about that. All in all a fantastic property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

8 August 2022

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

Great time

This is a great house in a less busy area of the Outer Banks that was perfect for the three generations of my family. The house is new and all furniture and amenities are in great condition.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

31 July 2022

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

Fun Fun Fun!! Beautiful home in gorgeous location. Had a wonderful time with our family.

Very easy process to rent. We had a wonderful time with our family!! Short walk to the beach and right on the Sound. Very quiet and serene. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Murfreesboro

6 July 2022

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

Great house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Big Buoy! The house was spacious, clean and had a well stocked kitchen. The views of the sound and sunsets in the back were amazing and we loved the free use of kayaks. The pool area was also very nice with ample seating. The only thing we would suggest is an upgrade to the outdoor grill- its pretty small, has no lid and with 8 people took a while to get food cooked. We would most definitely stay here again- quiet neighborhood, short walk or drive to the beach and easy to get to restaurants.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

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5 July 2022

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

Beautiful comfortable home

Great stay in Salvo. The little biting Black Gnats outside are annoying, I’m sure it’s due to weather and time of year and not a house issue. The early morning garbage pick up was crazy. Not sure if there is a time ordnance but definitely should have one. Overall a great family vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

29 June 2022

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

Wonderful Vacation

My family and friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay! House was beautiful and clean. Great location. We loved watching the sunset from the pool and walking out to the gazebo on the bay. I would definitely book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Holly Springs, NC

31 May 2022

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

Great property.

We will definitely look for opportunities to return.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMY M.

20 August 2021

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

Gorgeous location and home

We had such a great time! The home and view are absolutely beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Venetia, PA

15 August 2021

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

The Blaseys at Bad Buoy

Great house. Awesome vacation. Thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Malcolm B.

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation Stay

Good location, beautiful view of the sound and the house was new. The rooms were really nice and spacious with four suites. The kids enjoyed the pool but it was a little cold. I would rent the house again if given the opportunity.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Waldrop

We purchased our homes in the community after renting and falling in love with Salvo. We want to share our small community with families that will appreciate the beautiful, serene scenery that Hatteras Island provides. Living in the community allows us to provide A+ service to the 5 homes we service.

Why they chose this property

Bad Buoy vacation rental is the perfect choice for your next getaway due to its stunning sunsets, refreshing pool, convenient access to community kayaks and boat launch, charming gazebo, fishing from the boardwalk, and available boat slip. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or take advantage of the many outdoor activities available, Bad Buoy has something for everyone. With its prime location and top-notch amenities, Bad Buoy is the ultimate destination for a memorable vacation.

What makes this property unique

Bad Buoy vacation rental offers an exceptional vacation experience with its unique benefits, including an elevator, refreshing pool, breathtaking sunsets, and convenient boat launch. The elevator makes it easy for guests to access all levels of the property, including the top floor with stunning views of the surrounding area. The pool is the perfect spot to cool off and relax while enjoying the warm weather. The spectacular sunsets are a sight to behold and are sure to leave guests with unforgettable memories. Finally, the nearby boat launch makes it easy to explore the area's waterways and take advantage of all the fun water activities available. Bad Buoy vacation rental is the ideal destination for those seeking relaxation, adventure, and luxurious amenities all in one place.

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Media/Bunk room 1st level

NW king w/ensuite 1st level

SE king w/ensuite 1st level

SW king w/ensuite 1st level

Top floor king w/ensuite

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

NW king ensuite

Outdoor shower

Powder room

SE king ensuite

SW king ensuite

Top floor ensuite

Spaces

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