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Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

Family-friendly stay near Outer Banks Beaches

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Surf's Up
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Avon

In Avon .You'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Surf's Up within a 15-minute walk of this Avon vacation home. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬12 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.

Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

Welcome to Life's a Beach! Our home is semi oceanfront and less than 5 minute walk to the beach! It has 4 BR's and 2 Baths and TV's in all rooms. Firestick on LR TV. Echo dot in LR to play music! Eat at the kitchen counter or at our family friendly dining room table. There is also a front porch with fireplace and seating area. At Life's a Beach you will have plenty to do including board games , cards , movies etc! Enjoy the inground pool and hot tub. There is an outdoor shower as well! Sit outside on the top deck and enjoy the ocean view, sounds and breeze! Barbecue at home or enjoy one of the local restaurants. We have made our home pet friendly so you don't have to leave your 4 legged kids at home! We have plenty of pool toys, pails and shovels for the kids! So pack your bags and head down to Life's a Beach for a great vacation!

We do not supply your linens or towels but have a great company if you choose to rent them. Their website is hatterashelpinghands,com or call them directly 252-995-3390.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool toys
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking inside.

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 2 dogs welcome!Ask if more.No aggressive dogs!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Beach, pool, games. Great for kids!

Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties!
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Absolutely no parties! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot- so close to the beach! Kathy is a great host with excellent communication. We love the pool and the hot tub. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt very much at home! The pool and hot tub were much appreciated. The home was well equipped and clean. The hostess was very informative, easy to reach, and quick to respond. We enjoyed the deck for our morning coffee. The kids enjoyed the built in porch area and utilized it for a playroom. Very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl s., Martinsburg

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Kathy was super to work with before, during and on check out. Communication was amazing and readily available. We had an amazing vacation at Life’s A Beach!! Eddie S..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean

Our stay was great. We took out grandkids for a mini vaca, this home was perfect. Plenty of space, games, and pool. Best of all it was very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We had awesome 2 week stay did beach walks 2 times a day. Enjoyed pool and hot tub. Rain overfilled pool and washed some sand into it but we skimmed the two lizards that went for swim and a few bugs and just enjoyed our time so happy they shared their beach house with us and our fur babies. Ate a lot of shrimp and met neighbor, also duck donuts is good!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Life is a Beach

A few minutes walking distance to the beach. Very nice home. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura W., Madison, Wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday season

Very nice house , clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P., Frederick, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Walkable to beach

Clear check-in instructions. Property is easy to find. Walkable to beach. House is nicely decorated and has tons of kitchen gadgets to make just about anything. 2 min drive to grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexia L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, some issues

Had some issues that were communicated to the owner who took care of it. Would stay there again to give it another shot, as the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outer banks family trip

House was perfect for what we needed it for. It was clean and the pool and hot tub were amazing. The only downside was the closeness of the back neighbors and the walk to the beach(last part seems outer banks thing). We would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation in Avon 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Kathy’s place. The location was close to the beach and had enough room for everyone (6 people) and our Pomeranian dog. The rooftop deck (with ocean views) and spa were awesome. You can tell that Kathy has done upgrades and renovations to the vintage beach house and is continuing to do so. Avon is a sleepy beach town on the southern end of the Outer Banks. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place for you (away from the hustle/bustle). Additionally, Kathy was attentive to our questions and concerns. Even with tropical storm Debbie passing through, Kathy was able to get the pool cleaned for us a second time (because the storm had caused debris), so that we could enjoy the pool the last few days of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H., Pottstown, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Short walk to the uncrowded beach, located on a quiet street but still close to the amenities in town. The house is comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen, and was a good size for our family. The pool was a welcome feature for both the adults and kids! Communication with owner and checkin were smooth & easy. Cleaning crew could be more thorough. Overall we had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah T., Flintstone

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Get Away

Kathy is an amazing host. Responded to all my questions beforehand and didn’t have any issues with me adding my in laws 2 months before our vacation. The house is very conveniently located to the beach and there is an out door shower and foot wash that helps to get the sand off before relaxing in the pool or hot tub. We loved that we could bring our 2 dogs with us. House is a little dated, the floors felt uneven walking through the house and up on the 3rd level deck the boards felt a little spongy. A little TLC could turn this into a really amazing property. Overall we had an amazing experience and will return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Eh

Floors were dirty remotes did not work stove burner kept coming off dishwasher not cleaning properly had to wash twice would noy stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie R.

Great location close to beach and nice pool

The house is in a great location with short walk to beach. The house overall needs general maintenance with warped floors and walls, one bathroom did not have cold water in the shower (the property manager was awesome and sent a repair man but he was not able to fix it. We declined to have him come back again because we were going to be at the beach and we had dogs at the house), the dishwasher has a broken seal etc. There is no pantry to store any of your food items and most of the cabinets are full so bring something to put your food in. But otherwise we had a great stay and Kathy is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for us

Property was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun!!!

Had a great time watching fire works for the 4th and making memories. Great location and perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for the price

This property was amazing. The only issue was the pool wasn't clean. The water was dirty and we wasn't able to use it. But overall it was a good place to stay. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home and great location.

This place is amazing, steps to beach access with a private pool, large hot tub and lots of outdoor space for sunning and playing. The home is a quick walk to a gas station and longer walk or short drive to the grocery store and dining establishments. The home is cozy with comfortable beds and a great couch for family movie night. I’d also recommend a sunset walk towards the sound for great views. This house is close enough to amenities yet secluded enough to feel out of the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Vincent W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location house needs work

The location of the property and the pool make it a great place to stay. However we did have some concerns. The floors were filthy when we arrived. A wet paper towel was black after wiping up a spot on the floor. We had to clean them ourselves once we arrived. There are ants in the cabinets that got into our food, which we had to throw away. We left ant traps for the next guests. There is a broken window in a bedroom (broken open) that creates condensation and water dripping from the ceiling onto the bed while the AC runs. It looks like the ceiling is bending and there's mold growing. One of the couples had to sleep on the couch because of this, which is really unacceptable for what we paid to stay there. It rained multiple days and that moisture also found its way through the broken window into the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Location Location Location!!! House is in the perfect location. House has everything you need! Tons of pool/beach toys as well! Love the town so many beautiful things to do! The food trucks at the pier are amazing! The sand dunes are no joke to get to beach but so worth it!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022