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Ocean view from upper deck
View from lower ocean facing deck
Upper ocean facing deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Surf's Up
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

+2
4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen suite

1 Queen Bed

Upper level Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dolphin Delight

Dolphin Delight is a fabulous family friendly Semi-Oceanfront 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath home with Private Pool and Spa. It is located only steps from a great beach and in the heart of Avon. Enjoy ocean views from either of the two decks facing the ocean and watch over the pool and volleyball court from the two decks facing the sound side of the island.

Your family will not want to leave this wonderful second lot back home in Avon. Dolphin Delight will provide the perfect location to get away from it all. Covered parking under the house and a convenient dry entry that opens to the first level will make move-in a breeze.

The four bedrooms on the first level make for a peaceful retreat. Each bedroom on this level has a 32” flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Two queen master suites on this level offer direct access to a covered deck overlooking the pool and volleyball court. The third queen bedroom has a door into a semi-private bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a bunk set and a single bed with a trundle. These two bedrooms have direct access to a covered deck with ocean views. The laundry is also on this level.
On the top level, vaulted ceilings and large windows provide abundant natural light and offer ocean views. Watch a movie on the 55” flat-screen TV with an Internet-capable Blu-Ray DVD player in the living room. The sunny kitchen with breakfast bar is adjacent to the dining area, which has easy access to the spacious ocean-facing sundeck. The sun/game room includes a three-in-one bumper-pool table that can be used as a dining table, poker table or bumper pool table. From here there is also direct access out to the top deck overlooking the pool area, where there is a seating group under a covered portion and a picnic table for an outdoor eating option. Off the living area is a warm and inviting master bedroom with a king-size bed, 32" TV, and a DVD player. This master also has direct access to the rear sundeck facing west. A half bathroom providing common access completes this level.

The private pool and hot tub are located on the sound-side of the house, with ample deck space and lounges for catching the sun rays or watching the children play. Grill your meals on either the gas grill located on the pool deck or at the charcoal grill in front of the house. Dolphin Delight’s fantastic location provides easy access to popular shopping, restaurants, water sports rental shops, and fishing/bait and tackle, as well as favorite ice cream shops.

There is convenient beach access one house south or two houses north of Dolphin Delight where you will find a wonderful sandy beach and an outdoor shower will be waiting to freshen you up for the next round of fun. Store your gear in the under-house lockable storage room. Clean your catch of the day at the fish cleaning table while your kids play basketball out front or volleyball out back.

Prepare for good times during day and night at Dolphin Delight.

BEDDING
1 King (Master) / 1 Queen (Master) / 1 Queen (Master) / 1 Queen / 1 Bunk Set and 1 Single w/ Trundle

AMENITIES
 Pool Type - Private
 Hot Tub - Private
 Pets Allowed - Dogs only
 Linens - Gold - Seasonal
 View - Ocean View
 Master Bedrooms - 3 Master Bedrooms
 Outside Shower
 Fish Cleaning Table
 Lockable Storage
 Pet Restrictions - Dogs Only
 Free Long Distance
 Hwy 12 Location - Ocean Side of Hwy 12
 Grill/BBQ - Gas and Charcoal
 Dishwasher
 Icemaker - In Freezer
 Baby Gate
 TVs - 6 TVs
 DVD Players - 6 DVD Players
 Stereo - 1 Stereo
 Coffee Maker - Keurig


**Pool available from March 28, 2021through 2nd week in October, see Pool description for specific dates.

Property manager

Jeffrey Wagner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only, maximum 2 under 100 lbs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Travel Trailers/campers/RV's allowed
Garbage is to be emptied from the home upon check-out, floors to be swept/vacuumed by tenants. Sheets/towels to be placed on bedroom floors
No use of bath towels for beach. No sand in laundry, damage as a result of sand in laundry will cause a charge to tenants security deposit.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surf's Up - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Studio 12 - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Delight have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Delight pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dolphin Delight?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Delight?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Delight located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up. Avon Fishing Pier and Studio 12 are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette F.

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

Great Location

This house was wonderful for our needs and just a short walk to the beach. The kids loved the pool and hot tub for those not-so-good beach days. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Perfect location

We have stayed in different spots every year in the OBX, and this was the first that has us thinking we’ll be back for a second stay. It was definitely the perfect spot for us and the house was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Family Vacation

This was the perfect house for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Family vacation

This is always a beautiful house. It’s a few steps away from the beach and also has a lovely pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Family Beach Vacation

This is our 20th year visiting Avon, by far Dolphin Delight is our most favorite home: great location, spacious, fantastic amenities and the owner is extremely hospitable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

annual Avon beach week

Great house. Porches on every level and access from each bedroom. Easy beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Retirement celebration!🎉

We enjoyed the beach most days. Beach access was close and so was the grocery store. Great location and amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Absolutely Perfect

Clean, well appointed, great kitchen with everything needed to prepare meals when you choose. Wonderful view of ocean from comfortable Adirondack Chairs - including Sunrise! Beautiful Sunsets from soundside decks! Don’t forget the pool and hot tub and you have everything you could ask for in a beach vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Perfect House for a week in OBX

The property was clean and really well equipped. Everything you need for a large group. It’s a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 2 minute drive to the supermarket. Having the pool and hot tub made it even better for relaxing at the end of the day. Highly recommend staying here. The owner is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Amazing home for amazing vacation

This is our 3rd year staying in this hime and we absolutely love it. Very convenient location, great amenities and owner is awesome! We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great family vacation home

There were ten of us and we had a great time together. Enjoy it every time we come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect Family Beach House

Home extremely clean, well appointed and layed out well for multiple families. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Small Clan Gathering

The Weather didn't help the first few days, but there was plenty at the house to entertain all. Pool, games, and even a short outing helped keep the kids happy. The rooms were Clean, spacious, and the kitchen had all the utensils we needed for our busy meals. By the end of the week, the weather improved so that we could enjoy the Short walks to the Beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steven C.

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

Enjoyed

The property was good. Ocean was rough so enjoyed the pool a lot. Did have to get used to the steps. Had a minor problem with fleas showing up on the pet but otherwise enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Barb R.

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

Vacation 2023

We always have a wonderful time in the outer banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Delightful Family Getaway

We want to thank Jeff and his wife for making this a perfect vacation! Everything was so easy from arrival to departure. The home was exactly as described and there were absolutely no surprises. Plenty of room for our family of 9 to be together in the common area. Besides the beautiful ocean view every room was decorated in a costal theme. We all truly enjoyed the swimming pool too. It was so relaxing after spending a day fishing on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Great house. Very “delightful”

Good value. Excellent pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot!

The house was perfect for our family! Allowed us to walk to the beach in the morning, come back for lunch at the house and then enjoy the pool in the afternoon! The host was easy to communicate with and very responsive to anything we needed! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a low key getaway with a larger group!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great Host

This is our 2nd year staying, love the kicatiin and amenities of home, and Jeff is an incredible host. Very easy to communicate with. Will be staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O., Richmond Va

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

Dolphin Delight

Location was incredible. House was exactly as stated, very clean and had everything we needed. Everything we needed was far enough away not to be heard to interfere with our relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Ocean View

House is awesome, very close to the Ocean. Three levels, pool, hot tub & game room. Nice bedrooms and bathrooms. Jeff the owner is very helpful and kind. Very clean and comfortable house. We loved our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Dolphin Delight

The house was perfect. Very clean, spacious, and right next to the public beach access path. The pool and hot tub were both very clean. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great, but we stayed busy in and around the house and utilized the hot tub on the chilly nights! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P., Williamsburg, Virginia

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

Such a Wonderful Beach Trip at Dolphin Delight

We had such a great time at Dolphin Delight. The house was a perfect size for three families, well laid out so we weren't right on top of each other, and a perfect distance to the beach for little ones! Also, even though we weren't directly on the beach, we still had a beautiful view of the ocean! Jeff and Melissa were lovely hosts and easy to contact. In fact, right after I checked all of us out, I asked to book Dolphin Delight for next year - we loved it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S., West Chester, PA

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

Dolphin DELIGHTFUL!

We had a fantastic week at Dolphin Delight. We were immediately happy with our choice when we opened the doors. It was immaculately clean and the beach was just a short walk away (viewable from the spacious decks). Jeff was very easy to get ahold of. We thought we had an issue and contacted him and he got right back to us (there was not an issue). We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Dolphin Delight was perfection for the 7 of us for the week! We spent every single day by the pool for multiple hours, and many nights utilizing the hot tub. The house was large enough that we didn't feel on top of eachother and could all sit at the table for family dinners then in the loving room for a movie! We all would recommend this house to everyone! Thank you for letting us make this our home away from home for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Wagner

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We fell in love with Avon and Hatteras Island, and decided to purchase Dolphin Delight to have a special place to spend our vacations. We had the home in a rental program under a local real estate company and now have taken over managing the property. Our hope is that you fall in love with this unique beach town and Dolphin Delight!

Why they chose this property

This home is in the heart of Avon, on Hatteras Island, NC. We have made regular updates and upgrades to this property. We have made regular updates and upgrades to the property over the last few years to include new siding, new front decks, appliances, carpet, paint, bathroom upgrades, furniture, new 6 person spa in 2019 and more. We have received a consistent 4.9 star rating out of 5 for the last several years. We are steps to the beach a short ride to the sound, where you can take advantage of the best kite-boarding and wind surfing destinations in the world.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests