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

Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Panoramic views of the Pamlico Sound await at Bad Buoy, where modern amenities and beautiful furnishings create a haven. Enjoy the pool area's outdoor entertainment space with charcoal grill, ice maker, and refrigerator or take advantage of free kayaks, a fishing pier and basketball hoop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
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

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Salvo

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Salvo Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 36 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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.?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Silver Spring, MD

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

Jeff H.

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

Wayne F.

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

OBX Vacation

We had a great time at Bad Bouy. It has a gorgeous view of the sound and an easy 8 minute walk to the ocean beach. It is located in a cute town that has all the necessities convenient to the house. More offerings are only 15 minutes away by car. Having 4 king bedrooms with full bathrooms was welcome for adult friends traveling. The pool got a lot of use.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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.

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

Matt M.

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.

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

Billy P.

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

Stacey V.

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.

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

Greg H.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Bryson W.

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

Family Vacation

Overall, the property exceeded our expectations. At the beginning of our stay there was a pool heat issue, and elevator malfunction, and Dawn the property manager was quick to remedy these situations and compensate us fairly for the inconvenience. This place is unlike most other rentals in OBX, and I highly recommend staying here and plan to do so again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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

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.

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