Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1100 square feet

**New to Vacation Rental By Owner for 2024 and former 5-star home with Vacasa and Resort Realty **

Welcome to Finlandia! Finlandia is a dog-friendly Avon oceanside bungalow ready for you and your family to savor. Finlandia has its roots in - you guessed it - Finland. Read to the bottom to learn more.

Finlandia is close by local shopping, dining, grocery, and watersports. And of course, Finlandia is just steps away from one of the nicest (and widest) beaches on Hatteras Island, giving you access to countless beach days during your stay! Finlandia is also located about 1 mile north of the Avon Pier.

Inside Finlandia, you'll be greeted by an open living area complete with a flat-screen Intelligent TV and seating for the whole crew. When it's time for meals, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay including stainless steel appliances, a outfitted kitchen, and both traditional and Keurig coffee makers. With breakfast bar seating for 4 along with dining room seating for 4 as well, everybody can appreciate meals together as a family.

Even better? Take advantage the striking Hatteras Island weather and dine on the sizable private sundeck at the picnic table! At Finlandia, each bedroom is ideal for you to relax and relax after a fun-filled day on the Outer Banks. Additional amenities at Finlandia include an electric Weber grille, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, Nest thermostat, and high-speed WiFi included by Silicon Travel with concierge service.

A little history:

All beams for the home were manufactured in Kokkola, Finland by a company named Bothniahouse. Bothniahouse was known for building log homes, still fashionable to this day in Finland. The logs made their way to the US and Finlandia was constructed on site in Avon. It reportedly may be the only home on the island like it.

While the home has been refreshed, some of the original features and details remain. All inside walls and ceilings are the original wood beams, In the back bedroom, you will even see the back of a stone fireplace that was at one time a centerpiece of the home. The laundry room was at one time a sauna room. If you look closely outside the home above the main door area, you will still see an exposed beam that has the original stamp from Kokkola, Finland and Bothniahouse.

We hope you appreciated reading about this little piece of history here on Hatteras Island.

Check out https://finlandiaobx.com/ to learn more.

Appreciate your stay at our home!

About the Area

Located in Avon, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. With kayaking, water skiing, and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tricks and tips to get the perfect Avon vacation home experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• June, July, and August are high season in Avon. Reserve your rental in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Hatteras visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides contain discounts for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Filter your search:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you book your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is suitable for your group.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or charges could be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Document any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would at home.
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to drive future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.