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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 324 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2

Are you looking for a sun and sand filled vacation at an affordable, Outer Banks OCEANFRONT rental? Well look no further. The Lost Shaker of Salt is the perfect place for fun, romance and relaxation.

The Shaker is Small, But the Beach is Wide! The 'Shaker' is a free-standing one-room efficiency cabana, decorated in beach-house style. It is nestled among a cluster of forty small cabanas. Its features include a queen bed, a deluxe full size lay-z-boy pullout sleeper sofa with additional air mattress topper, and a kitchenette. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the amenities of home. The maximum occupancy is three people. The Shaker has four outside decks, the top decks has an amazing ocean view! Recipe for the perfect beach getaway: Just add Rum!

You can take your morning coffee with you on a stroll along the beach. While away the days in the hunt for the perfect sea shells. Watch the dolphins play in and out of the waves. Rig up a fishing pole and talk fish tales with the locals. Or grab your surf board and catch the perfect wave.

You are at the end of the Outer Banks island chain with not a care in the world. Hatteras Time. Come and enjoy. Relax, leave your worries behind. It's all good on the water!

For more information and photos please visit our website! It's on the link below!

(The Lost Shaker of Salt is smoke-free. We are sorry, but we do not accept pet rentals.)

Property manager

Erin

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 260 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Hatteras, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Frisco Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ocracoke Beach - 69 min drive - 22.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Tiki Bar and Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pamlico Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hatteras cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Hatteras Village Welcome Center. Frisco Beach and Village Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 157 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Great holiday stay!

Excellent property, simple but completely as described. Great value for the top notch centrally situated oceanfront location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey L.

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

Fall Break

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda K.

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

Cute cabana

Small, cute cabana. Just what we needed for a few days away, with all that you need to enjoy your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Beautiful little cabana

I loved the little cabana. Very close to the beach and cabana was attractive and clean. Didn’t have any communications with the host but didn’t need them as instructions were very clear on VRBO site and did get the needed final check in instructions three days before my checkin date which was exactly what it said on Vrbo site. I would come back to the cabanas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY B.

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

Mini vacation

Overall was amazing. Only complaint is water pressure wasn’t greatest and the shower was tricky but the rest was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great stay

The cabana was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Everyone in the area, the group of cabanas, were very friendly, neighborly and had good fishing advice. The owner was available and quick to respond to questions we had. It was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Perfect location

Fabulous place, wonderful view of the beach and very peaceful. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Cabana Stay

We have a wonderful week staying in Log Shaker of Salt. The good far outweighed the bad. Minor bads: The Two large stove burners didn’t work, CD player didn’t work “nocd” code for multiple disks. No problem for us, as we don’t usually watch TV on vacation. They can use a high table on top deck for snacks and drinks while watching the sunset. Overall fine vacation. with Netflix and Prime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoneek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

wonderful stay

There were things owner could update or put in the cabana. But overall it was an amazing stay and I would stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Garrettsville, ohio

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

Wonderful view

Our cabana was so clean and cute. Loved everything about it. Great view of the ocean from the top deck. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quick getaway

We enjoyed our stay however when we did encounter an issue (the AC stopped working on our last day) We could not get in touch with host. I left two messages and called once and was never contacted. We left a note for the cleaners so that hopefully it would get to the host and the issue could be fixed prior to new renters coming in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D., Clarion, PA

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

Great stay

The unit was clean and well maintained. It was located in a nice area and my spouse and I felt quite comfortable in the unit. All of the appliances worked fine. If we travel to Outer Banks again, this will be our first choice of places to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Much needed change of scenery and relaxation!

We ABSOLUTELY loved it...BUT...We were under the impression from the online photos and description was that our Cabana was Oceanfront and Beachfront....online had us to believe our porch stepped right on to the beach...the Cabana was actually 5 or 6 cabanas away from the beach....All that being said...WE TRULY ENJOYED OUR STAY!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Donna S.

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

A great vacation.

We had a wonderful stay. In spite of a few mishaps. The community was very pleasant. Everywhere we traveled in the area all of the people were very polite and had lots to share. There is no need to be concerned about safety however, always just be cautious about your surroundings. We ventured out with our bikes for several days to check out our neighborhood. We even did two boat rides. The first was a mini cruise to see the sunset beautiful. The other was to go fishing. We definitely will return to this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

In Need Of Repairs & Maintenance

The owner(s) of unit #22 have not maintained it. The pictures have to be 10+ years old. They furniture on the main deck is falling apart; we could not use the table and benches at all. The other furniture needs a good cleaning. The rooftop deck should not be used; the structural bolts are completely rusted and while we were there, part of that decking fell off and landed on the deck below right in front of the entrance to the home. The first floor “tiki bar” area was a complete mess; it is dirty and has not been maintained. Inside the house was okay; however, it is in need of maintenance as well. The kitchen faucet leaks and the bed is HORRIBLE. I messaged the “host” however I have not received a response.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Nice little place to stay

I loved the location & the size of the cabana was just enough for 2 people. I would be nice to have curtains other than the sheers due to the sun rise location. The bathroom sink needs a little drain cleaner but other than that the stay was nice & had everything we needed. The cleaner Angela left us a goodie bag with some essentials which was nice. Loved the rooftop deck & the short walk to the beach. The only bad experience we had through no fault of the property owners were some inconsiderate neighbors who didn't think it was a problem to let their dogs bark at 5:44 in the morning or the other neighbor doing loud conference calls. We did fix that problem with our own radio & I think he got the message. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Daniel O.

Bugs and cnfusion

Cabana was unclean. There were bugs and range, back of tv and top of refrigerator dirty, sticky and dusty. Unit needs pest control. Had t disinfect unit. Lower level outdoor light did not work. Another couple had code to our door and were letting themselves in because they were told they had same cabana. No one could reach a representative to clear up the confusion. No remote for DVD. We drove miles to rent from Red Box and could not watch our movie. Beach and view were lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Vacation issues

Upon arrival we could not gain entry to unit. Placed a call to owner/manager. Did not receive return call. After we figured out the lock (which had wrong instructions) and finally got in, we discovered that we didn't have any TV. Another unanswered call to owner/manager. We were forced to watching TV on our phones. Since it was New Years Day we knew we had to deal with it. Being a former property manager/ owner myself this was a perfect example of what I strove not to become -- a totally rude and unresponsive property owner. One that cares about one thing and one thing only-- the mighty dollar. There were several other items that needed attention but we'll just let them go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mari F.

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

Read all the reviews for this place disaster

No communication until a fire alarm was going off. Attempted communication for almost a month to my stay. Erin L refused to respond to emails, voice calls, and text messages not only thru me but from vrbo until we message saying their for alarm was disconnected due to continued beeping. VRBO couldn't resolve any issues because Erin would not respond to any contact. The decks were dirty and nasty. The top balcony was unsafe, The outside table was broken and the bar below the place was so filthy we couldn't use it. You are in the 7th cabana from the walk way to get to the beach. The pictures are misleading and they obvously have no pride in their property. Trash was in the parking area and storage. The fridge got extremely hot, which means it's about to go. The floor inside was dirty. The blind was damaged. Even their neighbor who owns the property right next door said every guest complains about Erin and her 2 properties there and lack of communication or giving a care about their needs. This was our honeymoon and all the ongoing issues and stressed that was added on by Erin refusal to respond. I Messaged her numbers today to complain directly to her once again about not responding and she threatened me with a complaint against me? Lol. I have already filed a consumer complaint against her and vrbo, in the process of filling Better business bureau complaints in Hatteras as well as Virginia Beach where they reside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ken K.

Needs some attention

My wife and I enjoyed our stay in Hatteras. Location was great, the cabana was nice and clean. It is perfect for two. There are several small complaints that would have easily made our stay perfect. There were at least 3 light bulbs blown, and the sun catcher still needed to be dusted (noted in a prior review). The deck furniture on the perch (top deck) needs to be replaced. There's only one semi-safe chair to sit in (broken but stable enough to sit in). There was no match to it and the reclining chair had the arm fall off as my wife sat in it-- almost causing her to fall onto the deck. A folding chair had to be brought up so that we could both be up there at the same time. The deck is a very desirable place with the small interior. It is a great place to sit in the morning and evening and look at the ocean. The keyless entry was broken (not allowing us to lock the door for the majority of the week). This was addressed with the owner mid week however we checked out on Saturday afternoon and nothing had been done about it to that point. I did try to replace the batteries for her however this did not seem to be the problem. Over all we gave a 3/5 because of the patio furniture and the keyless entry. We had a great time and would visit Hatteras again. Probably would not stay at The Lost Shaker though. Owner just doesn't seem to be responsive to the needs of the property as many of the same issues are in one of the VRBO reviews as well as in her guest book at the cabana. Sorry, just being honest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs some upkeep

Property needs some maintenance done to it,front door didn't have a deadbolt and the strike plate wasn't secure.Property could easily been broken in to,needs several boards replaced or screwed in to place.Overall not bad for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Calvin L.

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

Fishing trip 2022

The cabana was nice and clean just the perfect size would stay again although the bath room sink wouldn’t drain and the pots and pans could be upgraded all in all it’s a nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

april d.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Oct 2022 stay

We spent 5 nights at the cabana. We liked the location and for the most part the stay was great. The property could use a little updating. The bed skirt is very dirty but the bed was comfortable. The bathroom sink is very very slow to drain. The deck has some loose boards and we couldn’t use any of the other furniture due to being covered with algae. Just needs good power wash. The crows nest chairs are newer and comfortable but the steps become slick if wet due to algae. The counters, fridge, floors good be cleaned better upon our arrival but for the price you can’t beat the place. We enjoyed the beach, fresh seafood and just relaxing this week.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

roger c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Pay Attention to Past Reviews

The Cabana was pretty much what we expected. Walkway to the beach was great. You could see a glimpse of the ocean and the sunset from the roof deck. Two great chairs on the roof deck. For the most part the cabana was clean. There were broken tortilla chips in the bottom of one of the cabinets. I choose to line the cabinets with paper towels. WiFi and TV service was terrible, BUT this could have been because of hurricane Ian, Our biggest issue was the clogged drain in the bathroom sink. We had to use the kitchen sink. This issue WAS mentioned in a previous review at the end of August. There is no excuse for not responding quickly to a known problem. We would not rent this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

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

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I spent a glorious week walking on the beach and relaxing on the beach and enjoying time on the upstairs deck. Lost shaker of Salt was just perfect. It had everything we needed. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022