Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684.6 sq m

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Parking available
Pool
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Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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Avon, NC

Hatteras Island Boardsports
‪7 min walk‬
Avon Fishing Pier
‪9 min walk‬
Surf's Up
‪2 min drive‬
Hatteras, NC (HNC)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Drift Inn 16

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Exciting upgrade for the 2025 season: new carpet installed in all three bedrooms.

Drift Inn to this classic and charming beach cottage with all the comforts of home, where you'll enjoy easy access to the beach just 350 feet away.

Located five lots back from the Atlantic, Drift Inn offers a great location, only 800 yards from the fishing pier and near plenty of eateries and scenes. The screened porch and grill provide plenty of reasons to stay outside, as does the rooftop crow's nest with breezy ocean views. There are also two small decks at the back of the home for extra sunbathing opportunities.

Inside, everyone in the family will appreciate the three TVs, three VCRs, two DVD players, stereo/CD player, and high-speed WiFi. The open living/dining/kitchen area provides ample space to spread out. At the end of the day, retire to one of the three comfortable bedrooms.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Vacasa of North Carolina

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Avon, NC

What's nearby

Studio 12 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Avon Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Surf's Up - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 41 min drive - 47.8 km

Restaurants

‪Diamond Shoals - ‬9 min drive
‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬2 min walk
‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
‪The Froggy Dog - ‬14 min walk
‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home 5 lots from the beach with crow's nest, ocean view & fast WiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avon holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Studio 12 and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Avon Fishing Pier and Kinnakeet Clay Works are also within 15 minutes.

7.8

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

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2/10 Terrible

Lori M.

13 Oct 2024

Felt like a cabin in the woods

Nice screened in porch

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6/10 Okay

PEGGY R.

9 Oct 2024

Drift inn 2 week stay.

Very cute house nice location needs a little tender loving care and updating.

8/10 Good

Shelly R.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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8/10 Good

Mike H.

10 July 2024

Drift Inn

Economy unit very worth the price.

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8/10 Good

Mike H.

10 July 2024

Drift Inn

Economy unit very worth the price.

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah A.

9 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible Stay; Never Again!

The house could’ve been a lot cleaner. As we stayed over the a full week, you could tell the house was not cleaned thoroughly and we found trash in and outside the house. To finish out the week, we ran into an ant problem and no one from Vacasa never followed up. For the price, it was a rip off and totally disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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6/10 Okay

Casey D.

6 Dec 2023

Beach Trip

A great place to head back to after a fun day at the beach! The crows nest is roomy and offers a nice view. The screened porch was perfect for our morning coffee hour. The only hang-up is the two back burners on the stove do not seem to work, so plan on easy meals or eating out at the many restaurants in Avon!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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8/10 Good

Robert M.

1 Nov 2023

Nice clean home with the essentials

Home is conveniently located in Avon. Kitchen was nice with everything we needed for the week. It was also nice to have some starter supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) already in the bathrooms when we got to the house. The furniture is nice, but I would just note that you'll probably be uncomfortable if you prefer to sit on something more plush. Laundry setup is good. Biggest reason for a 4-star rating rather than 5-stars is that one of the bunk beds had a broken ladder which could have been dangerous had we not noticed before any of the kids tried to climb up. To Vacasa's credit, we contacted them about this and they would have sent someone out while we were there to address the issue had we needed them to (we didn't, as we only needed to use 3 of the 4 bunks). There was also a nail sticking out of one of the feet on the dining room table which one of us scraped our foot on. Lastly, I would say it oversells the crow's nest a little bit to boast about the ocean views. The crow's nest is a nice place to go up and look up at the stars at night and hear the ocean off in the distance, or maybe to read a book. But there isn't much ocean to see from there, just a greatly limited view of what you can see of it between houses. I'm not meaning to focus more on negatives than positives, though. Overall we really enjoyed the house, and assuming that the couple of small maintenance things are addressed we would consider staying in it again if we returned to Avon on a future vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Claire P.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

The home was okay.

Our stay did not start good. The code to the home did not work. Then once in the microwave was dirty. The cog foot was not clean. The floor was not swept or mopped. The shower curtain was filthy. The carpets had not been vacuumed. The shower head outside was rusted. The bedspread smelled of cigarette smoking. We called and everything was fixed the next day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Diane L.

18 July 2023

Avon 2023

The house is close to the beach aaccess. It is older, so if you're looking for updates this isn't the place for you. It met our needs just fine.

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

23 May 2023

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

Enjoyable Stay

Other than the weather, our trip was enjoyable. The Drift Inn is quaint and cozy. Enjoyed a good read on the screened deck while it rained was relaxing and comfortable. The only real issue is that the home is surrounded by overgrown trees (hard to get that Ocean View) and covered... I mean COVERED, in Poison Ivy. Also, the "fish cleaning" area could be tidied up.... the last people who stayed there, put their fish mess in the trash can but never took it to the road to be picked up so we smelled dead fish until we realized where it came from. Other than that, very accomodating.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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4/10 Poor

Celeste A.

26 Jan 2023

Old & needs repair

It was a place to sleep with a convenient location. Property at the very least needs a once-over in repairs, but really needs a full remodel since it's 1970's build: -back right burner not working -oven light not working -light bulb missing from middle bedroom lamp -light bulb out in right bedroom ceiling fixture -couch is so old that the cushions are a moot-point, may as well just sit on the wood frame -bunk bed ladder is not firmly attached (really should have a rail along bed as well) -double-door door knob needs adjusting -floors are incredibly uneven; replace sub-floor -outlet by couch crackles and sparks when a plug is inserted -many outlets are so worn that plugs fall out of them; electrical wiring should be checked by a professional -right bathroom plumbing was leaking under the house -new carpet or just do LVP (the carpet is old and just feels gross) I'm kicking myself for not booking the other property I'd been looking at, but it was gone in a day so I was left with this. If we come back to the OBX, I would not rent this house again.

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4/10 Poor

Kara G.

7 Jan 2023

Dirty

Dirtiest place I’ve ever stayed. Every disappointed

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

23 Sept 2022

Great place!

Great location, great layout

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

7 Aug 2022

1st OBX trip

Great location easy access to beach and eateries shops in Avon. We’ll be back

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8/10 Good

Anne L.

1 Aug 2022

Very comfortable older cottage

This cottage is similar to the one we owned for many years so, although older, it was comfortable for us. Loved the screened porch.

10/10 Excellent

Alexey S.

16 July 2022

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

Nice place, a little dated.

Pretty good experience overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Juanita F.

30 Apr 2022

Getting In

We were locked out to begin with...after several calls to closed office, the OBR lady got us connected with local person who remotely got us in...have stayed there for several years, always helpful. Was afraid big guys would not be as personable...they were!!!

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10/10 Excellent

27 Sept 2021

Excellent layout, awesome views & decks. In-house laundry. Private street. Quick, scenic walk to ...

Excellent layout, awesome views & decks. In-house laundry. Private street. Quick, scenic walk to beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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8/10 Good

23 Aug 2021

Great vacation spot. Had our own slice of paradise. Beach wasnâ€™t crowded. Pool was great for th...

Great vacation spot. Had our own slice of paradise. Beach wasnâ€™t crowded. Pool was great for the kids when the waves were to rough. Highly recommend if you wanna get away from it all and relax. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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8/10 Good

29 July 2020

Love the location and view of the ocean This review was submitted while the home was managed b...

Love the location and view of the ocean This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

17 Nov 2019

Primetime was an amazing property. We were a little hesitant on booking a home without a private ...

Primetime was an amazing property. We were a little hesitant on booking a home without a private pool, but with the community pool close by and the fact that we stayed Oceanfront, it was well worth not having the swimming pool. There was no issues at all. It was a nice and relaxing vacation not having to worry about small, silly things. The views were stunning. Thank you Outer Beaches Realty! We will definitely see you next year! Would like to re-book this home, but I believe we will need a bigger one next year. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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8/10 Good

19 May 2019

The beach access is amazing and easy! The pool and hot tub were a blast! The game room was great ...

The beach access is amazing and easy! The pool and hot tub were a blast! The game room was great for my young kids and us adults. Loved staying here! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

12 May 2019

Cute home for a small family. Very close to the beach and loved the hot tub room. This review ...

Cute home for a small family. Very close to the beach and loved the hot tub room. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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10/10 Excellent

12 Aug 2018

We love staying at Breakers Watch. The home is beautiful and spacious. We had so much fun in the ...

We love staying at Breakers Watch. The home is beautiful and spacious. We had so much fun in the huge pool during the day and relaxing on the decks at night. It is only a short walk to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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