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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Dining
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 324.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioning
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Ocean view
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Hatteras, NC
  • Popular LocationHatteras Village Welcome Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrisco Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGraveyard of the Atlantic Museum5 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

There were things owner could update or put in the cabana. But overall it was an amazing stay and I would stay again in ...
Antoneek M.
Nov 29, 2023

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

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
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • 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

Hatteras

Located in Hatteras, this cottage is on the beach. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Ocracoke Beach. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and Frisco Native American Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center - 3 min drive
  • Frisco Beach - 3 min drive
  • Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum - 5 min drive
  • Ocracoke Beach - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Tiki Bar and Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinky's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Restaurant - ‬3 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 Pamlico Sound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Relaxing, Cheerful ~ OCEANFRONT ~ Perfect for 2 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 151 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Mari F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Antoneek M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Garrettsville, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

David H.

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
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.

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., Nanticoke, MD

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
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

8/10 Good

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lost shaker of salt
Such a cute little cabana in a great location. Would have loved it more if it was directly on the beach. The neighbors were pleasant and not too loud. The only negative was that the pull out couch did not have a mattress to sleep on. There was a blow up topper that did not have a pump for it so one person had to sleep on the couch as is all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mechelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as good as the rest
I have stayed at the Hatteras Cabanas in the past - each time a different cabana. This was the 3rd cabana I had rented and did not find it up to par with the previous rentals. In attempting to contact the owner - she did not reply to VRBO messages and so I had to text her, and then had to text her again to get an actual answer. This was very disheartening. Upon arrival the place was clean enough but there were several details that when comparing to other places I stayed - made it evident that this rental is not a priority. Bathroom lights over the sink were out, there was NO STOVE (if this was in the description, I missed it and would never have thought that a STOVE was an item i had to check on), Curtains covering the slider were so sheer that at night - i was very uncomfortable feeling like neighbors could see inside - *(fortunately I had a sheet that I hung up over it), the mattress cover was stained and ripped as I used my own sheets so I saw this, the outside hose did not have an attachment so it was useless when trying to spray anything clean, the outside "gardens" were unkempt, the outside "tiki" bar had garbage behind it amongst the overgrown "garden" - and finally - the DOOR DID NOT LOCK!! I finally noticed this at the end of the week as I just kept using the key code but never actually pushed the door to see if it locked and it did NOT - and before I am told I needed to pull harder or flip the switch on the back = I did ALL these things and more and you could just turn the handle, push and go in!! INSANE!!! When the owner puts in the description that they may not have supplies for you because they are from out of town - that's your first clue that this property is not attended to. I would not stay in this cabana again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, cozy and relaxing
The check in process was super easy, location is perfect with the ocean view on the third story. Loved being able to hear the waves from our unit. Would definitely book a stay here again next time we visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

LaDonna F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Get-Away
Good beach access and quiet place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Very clean, super cute and loved the entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Charlene T., Charlotte, Mecklenburg

Not as expected
the pictures made it look like it was ON the beach they were misleading. The info & directions were confusing it showed unit 22 & in the directions unit 5. We 1st went to unit 5. Obviously we could not get in. We called the owner as did VRBO & did not get a response till the next day. The sheets and 1 pillow case had blood stains. I reached the owner & that night she did have a clean set of sheets delivered, however, we should not have had sheets with blood stains! It was gross! There was no way that the cleaning lady did not see the blood stains when she made the bed. If you pay for a cleaning fee you should expect cleanliness. Other wise it was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Cabanas
We stayed at The Mermaid’s Tale last year and Lost Shaker of Salt was another wonderful gem. We love that the Hatteras Cabanas offer a safe an mostly quiet community with its own beach access and cute shops and food spots nearby. Each cabana is little, but comes with all the basics you could need and we just adore the ease and coziness. On this trip, we tried out Buxton Seafood, Buxton Village Bookstore, Hatteras Lighthouse, and Happy Belly Ice Cream. We also visited Bodie Island Lighthouse and Front Porch Cafe on our way home. All of which were delightful! We always enjoy our stays in OBX and Lost Shaker of Salt was a wonderful home away from home. I hope the owner continues to offer short-stay options for those of us who can’t always do a whole week. Sometimes a long weekend is all you need. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's day
Everything was great! Ran into weather issues and had to leave early but otherwise would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Relaxing!!
We absolutely loved our stay! The place was very nice and comfortable! Having the kitchen to cook our own meals was great. There is also a courtyard you can grill at and this was super convenient too. The deck is really nice to sit out on. The walk to the beach took 2 minutes! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022