New for 2026: New to Outer Banks Blue! Ground-level den will be converted into a bunk bedroom with a sleeper sofa (project to be completed by March 1, 2026).
Everything Needed in a Prime Location
Tucked within the oceanside, private, gated community of Buck Island, Salt and Soul Cottage delivers the ideal OBX vacation experience with clean and recently refreshed updates. From the back deck, you'll enjoy a view of the expanded pool area and one of the community ponds—and from the front, you're less than a quarter of a mile to the beach. The well-manicured neighborhood is designed for guests to explore on foot or by bike, with walkways leading to the private community beach access and cabana, tennis and pickleball courts, an Olympic-sized pool, and nearby shopping and dining at Timbuck II and Monterey Plaza. Whether you're grabbing coffee, catching waves, or enjoying a family meal out, it's all just around the corner.
Comfortable Living, Inside and Out
Inside, this well-appointed home has an airy, cottage feel with an abundance of windows and natural light. The open concept top-level includes a spacious living area, updated kitchen, and multiple dining options—a main dining table, island, bistro table, and additional seating in the ship's watch area. A king ensuite bedroom with private deck access offers a peaceful place to recharge. The second level offers another king suite and private deck, plus three additional rooms well-suited for kids or adults-alike. On the ground floor, you'll find a lounge space with TV, sleep sofa, a full bath, laundry room, and convenient second refrigerator—plus easy access to the private pool and hot tub just outside.
*NOTE: RVs, campers, trailers, golf carts, boats, and 4-wheelers are NOT permitted at this property. Violations will be towed & result in a fine.
Detailed Level Description
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Fireplace (Gas), and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 10); Kitchen with Bar (seats 6), Bistro Table (seats 2), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Ship's Watch with Custom Bench Seating; King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV, Private Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom with 2 Sink Vanity; Queen Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access, shares access to Jack and Jill Bathroom with Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and Deck Access.
Ground-Level: Den with TV (Twin Bunk Bed to be added by March 1, 2026), Sleeper Sofa, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Room with Full-Size Refrigerator.
Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Early Check-In Available, Distance to the Beach: 1,120 ft., Grill (Gas), Hot Tub, Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (12 x 25), WiFi.
Community Extras: Beach Cabana with Showers and Restrooms, Kiddie Pool, Oceanfront Pergolas and a Lighted Oceanfront Walkway, Olympic-sized Community Pool, and Community Tennis. Rental golf carts are prohibited and subject to removal at the renter's expense.
Additional Amenity Details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026.
All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
