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Croatoan's Lookout

Condo near Outer Banks Beaches in Avon

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Ocean Air Sports
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the area

Avon

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Avon condo, you'll be steps from Ocean Air Sports and a 5-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Also, Avon Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Studio 12 is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Air Sports - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Studio 12 - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Croatoan's Lookout

Located on the west and east sides of a well-maintained condominium, our rental offers scenic views of the canal and landscaped backyard. We take very good care of the property, seeking to give our guests the best of both a home and a hotel. Either on the unit’s east or west decks, the pristine beaches, or by the pool, there is plenty of space to enjoy the sun in an area surrounded by nature.

Irida III is based on a theme. In recognition of the very long and storied history of indigenous culture on the Outer Banks, we created three rooms of photography – in effect three galleries – that tell a story of nature as presented to its denizens. As people have known for many centuries, part of the magic of the Outer Banks is its profound and diverse ecology that is both healing and inspiring. It is our pleasure to attempt to share a modern interpretation of what various cultures have experienced for easily a millennium.

Grocery shopping and numerous restaurants are all within a five-minute drive, and Ocean Air Sports – a leading watersports center on the outer banks – is next door. This area is one of the most popular kiteboarding and windsurfing locations on the entire east coast, and it is equally known for its fishing. A beautiful canal gives access to Pamlico Sound, or public access to the ocean beach is only a ten-minute walk away. Given the Outer Banks, concentration of federal and state protected lands, there is ample opportunity for nature-based recreation, and its history is legendary.

Our unit is one level and is located on the top floor, offering some spectacular views of the area. The unit has a full kitchen, and two full bathrooms. Cable television and internet are included, as well as access to the pool. A ground level storage unit is included, and is suitable for storing windsurfing, surfing, paddle boards, kiteboarding equipment. The unit can hold two bicycles.

We provide all linens, towels, and products needed for your vacation, and are honored to bring our guests as healthy a vacation experience as possible.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 50 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is strictly forbidden

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Unit must be left in the same condition as found. Anything missing or broken must be reported immediately.
Checkout times are strictly enforced as subject penalties and fees if not adhered to.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Cleaning products are only under the kitchen sink

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly forbidden

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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Croatoan's Lookout Avon
Croatoan's Lookout Condo
Croatoan's Lookout Condo Avon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Croatoan's Lookout to the airport?

This condo is 164 mi (172-min drive) away from the Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Croatoan's Lookout have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Croatoan's Lookout to the beach?

This condo is a short 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 4-minute walk from Avon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Croatoan's Lookout offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Croatoan's Lookout?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Croatoan's Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Croatoan's Lookout?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Croatoan's Lookout have a pool?

This condo features an outdoor pool.

Does Croatoan's Lookout have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Croatoan's Lookout to downtown Avon?

This condo is 1.3 mi away from Avon.

Croatoan's Lookout Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Love it here

It is always wonderful coming back and the owners are outstanding!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a perfect place to stay! Owners are wonderful and responsive for any questions. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed property. The condo building is mostly owner-occupied and the residents were so friendly and welcoming! Beautiful views of the sound. Walk to the oceanfront/beach is easy, although you do have to cross NC 12. Location is convenient for shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Unit was clean. Easy to access. Located perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Thankful

Hey, We have enjoyed your home the past several summers. Awesome location / beach / fishing / paddling etc. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Wonderful!

As always a lovely stay! Beautiful place with great response if there are questions!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Always Perfect

A lovely view and we like the stairs as it helps us work off all the goodies we eat while there! It feels like our home away from home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo!

This condo is exactly as advertised. It was clean, comfortable and a great size for a weekend adventure for a small group. It has beautiful views of the sound and is located in the perfect spot for a relaxing and quiet getaway in OBX. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time at outer banks

we had a great time in your condo. the pool was the best. it was my grandson’s favorite part. the unit was spotless and in a great location. enjoyed the view of the sound. would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Quiet and lovely

We loved this spot. We could walk to the beach and several local restaurants. The view from the balcony is exquisite. There are 4 flights of stairs so i was able to burn off the extra cocktail at dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Family Vacation

The property was perfect. Location was convenient with just a short walk to the beach and the kids loved the pool. We really enjoyed the balcony and condo had plenty of space for our family of 4. Being third floor-it was a lot of stairs, but we knew that from other reviews and were prepared, so we didn’t mind. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

We had a good time. The walk to the beach was a little longer than I thought and we couldn’t find a way to the sound side without driving. Beautiful sunsets though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve R.

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

Great Escape

Even for Labor Day weekend, the area was not crowded and almost felt like we was on a secluded island. The condo was very spacious and comfortable. All we had to provide was our personal items and our food. Beautiful view of the sound from the balcony in the morning while we enjoyed our coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

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

Peaceful place with a beautiful view

We rented this place for our vacation in the Outer Banks. It was our 2 1/2 year old’s first trip to the beach, and we were looking for a place that was easy access to the beach, but also fairly secluded. This place fit the bill perfectly. We loved Avon. The condo was perfectly suited for our needs. There was a pool on the property, and public beach access across the street. The views of the sound from the balcony were awesome. We will definitely be back if they have us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice and clean, good location. However, one drawback..

All was great, clean condo, nice view of the bay and a short 5-minute walk to the beach. However, this condo is listed as having a washer/dryer. If you look at details, you see it's a shared washer/dryer in a common room. No big deal but it should be made more obvious on the VRBO listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The microwave was not working. The energy saving measures with the air conditioning were challenging at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

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

Some issues

The unit was nice and very clean as described. However, the owners did inform us we could not adjust the thermostat due to energy conservation. The unit was very warm, 78 was the normal temperature but at the local businesses the temperature was much cooler. Two nights it was so warm my child became sick. Also bring extra towels and wash cloths we only had 4 of each for 3 people the entire week. Had to go out and buy more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Review from windsurfer

Very nice condo, comfortable and clean. The stairs not a problem for us but be aware it is the top floor. Property owners alerted us to some possible flooding since we were there during tropical storm Ophelia, which did happen but was not a problem as we followed their directions for where to park. We choose the place for the location and proximity to the windsurfing location. This is right where OBX-Wind is held and right next to Ocean Air shop. Windsurfer perspective on location - while it would be nice to have been up front in the large homes we were only two people so there was no point in getting a big place and this suited our needs. We met the renter of one of the homes up front and she was more than happy to have us launch from the grassy backyard. I imagined this would be the case and so if you’re coming to sail/kite I’m sure most people would do the same. Otherwise Ocean Air doesn’t mind if you launch from their area but then it’s a bit of a walk in the water to the wind line. We were impressed with the changing water level during the storm that started as a direct east wind. Once it changed to south it was a better direction to sail, so S,SW,N, or NW would probably be the best wind directions here. Would gladly rent again next windy weekend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnell H.

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

Exactly as Advertised

Great location, clean and easy accessible to all things Avon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Great Condo

Great condo with amazing views. The room was plenty for me and my wife. The pool was great along with the dock out behind the condo. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Candace C.

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

Would rent again!

Perfect beach getaway for family of 4. Clean, modern. Beautiful view from back deck. Storage space for beach equipment was an added bonus. Only drawback was 3 flights of stairs to get into the condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Lovely view

We had a lovely time and the owners have mastered the art of customer service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Awesome View

The layout and interior decor is well done, the furniture is new and comfortable. Kitchen is set up nicely. The deck is private and has a lovely view of the properties dock and peninsula and bay. It is a 4 story walk up so if stairs are not your thing you may want to reconsider, However, the view is more spectacular from here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

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

Very nice place to stay

Everything was very clean and it was a beautiful spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Wonderful sound view stay in Avon, NC

Condo C3 was outstanding in every way. We appreciated the cleanliness of the condo on arrival, the feeling of serenity upon entering, the attention to detail in each room, the comfortable beds and luxurious bedding, the eco-friendly amenities provided, the wonderful back deck, and beautifully maintained property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021