On the beach.Your stay at this Avon vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Studio 12. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Studio 12 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Avon Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Surf's Up - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Restaurants
The Froggy Dog - 15 min walk
Tico Taco - 5 min walk
Diamond Shoals Restaurant - 9 min drive
Mad Crabber Restaurant - 5 min walk
Oceana’s Bistro - 2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
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.
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
Unit size: 911 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Children allowed
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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
1006968
Frequently asked questions
Does Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view to downtown Avon?
This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Avon.
Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews
2 - Terrible
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
John S.
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
John S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Dan A.
Sep 28, 2025
Yes, pets were good as allowed. Ours is a service dog. There were multiple scratches high and low on the bedroom door, inside, where apparently pets were locked in at some point. House was very old, not advised of that. Floors were dirty evidensed by the bottom of our bare feet.. But it was arranged and otherwise, clean. The furniture was VERY old, and used. Dirty from use. Uncomfortable, with no end tables to place a drink or snack. The TV's didn't work, had to call a tech to remedy. You had to use multiple remotes, and no instruction sheet to explain. No curtains blinds or shades for privacy. From the road, at night, you can see in the living and dining areas. The grill was filthy, and like what you'd find at a campground. The CROWS NEST feature, had no view of the nearby ocean, only tree tops. The ceiling fan in the livingroom did not work. No cushions for the patio furniture. We would never stay there again, nor recommend it. Location as great. VACASA was responsive.
Dan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Treemendous T.
Jul 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach, good house.
Treemendous T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Guido M.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We recently stayed at this property and wanted to share some important feedback.First and most concerning: the bunk bed ladder in our son’s room had several loose nails. This is a serious safety issue—especially for a child’s sleeping area. Honestly, it’s hard to understand why nails were used instead of screws in such a critical fixture.Second, the dishwasher was completely nonfunctional during our stay. There was no water entering the unit, and it’s clear this wasn’t a new issue. It simply wasn’t working when we arrived, which was both inconvenient and disappointing.Additionally, the Wi-Fi was extremely unreliable, making it difficult to stay connected even briefly.While we appreciated Vacasa’s quick responses to our messages, unfortunately no actual action was taken to resolve the dishwasher issue. As a consequence I asked for a partial refund—and again, there was no follow-up.We booked this stay with the expectation of a safe and functional space for our family, but the lack of maintenance and meaningful support made it a frustrating experience. We hope this feedback helps improve future guest experiences, but as it stands, we were deeply disappointed.Sincerely,Guido
Guido M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Shelly R.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Shelly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jeremiah A.
Jun 9, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Jeremiah A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Claire P.
Aug 16, 2023
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.
Claire P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Traci B.
May 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.