Semi-Oceanfront w\/excellent views, direct beach access, new hot tub - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1600 square feet

Welcome! We are currently accepting reservations for 2024 and look forward to hosting your marvelous beach vacation.

Crab Inn is the ideal choice for your next island visit. This north Avon home features pretty ocean vistas, direct beach access, calming porches, a bubbly new hot-tub, and four bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Appreciate comfortable rooms, a outfitted kitchen, and an simple walk, bicycle, or drive to all local activities and eateries.

Enter the bungalow on the first floor into a living/sitting room with casual seating, mini refrigerator, and a T.V. with dvd. The same floor homes three bedrooms. The master has a queen bed, a private full bathroom, TV with dvd, and sliding doors that open onto a huge porch with hot-tub and seating. A second bedroom with a queen bed, a third bedroom with one twin bed and one twin bunk bed, a full bath with tub and shower, and a laundry area complete the first floor. In addition to the hot-tub, the porch on this floor includes ocean vistas and seating.

The second floor features the sizable great room with impressive ocean vistas. There is comfortable new seating for relaxing, a TV with dvd, a dining table for eight, and a full kitchen with counter seating. In addition, a modest bedroom with a queen bed and a separate half bath complete the second floor. Two sets of sliding doors welcome you to the second floor's new porch with its amazing ocean vistas, new lounge seating, picnic table, and the opportunity to dolphin watch.

Crab Inn also features a enormous, enclosed outdoor shower with a changing area and a fish cleaning station under the home. Beach chairs, an umbrella, beach toys, and a sea kayak are on site for your enjoyment. A charcoal grille sits beside the driveway for cooking your catch. Lastly, parking accommodates one car underneath the home and two in the driveway.

Located at the north end of Avon in the Hatteras Colony neighborhood, Crab Inn is within walking/cycling/driving distance to many local amenities and attractions. Avon features an amazing cycling trail along Route 12 to make 2-wheel adventures painless. Travelers with 4x4 cars can access beach roads at open roads with purchase of park car permits (at Bodie Island or Hatteras Lighthouse).

Note: Rental week is Saturday to Saturday. Check-in by 4PM. Guests are welcome to park and savor the beach while waiting for check-in. Check out is 10AM.

For beach lovers, swimmers, surfers, and shell-seekers: Savor the best beach and tides in OBX with direct beach access.

For Fishers: The island offers a variety of world famed fishing options and we appreciate them all! Owners are happy to provide guests with local tips, info about license needs and tours, and fishing updates upon request. Whether you prefer surf fishing (nearly at your door), pier fishing, head boat or charter fishing ("Wicked Tuna" docks at Oregon Inlet), Hatteras Island offers it all. (See "Distances to Attractions below for access info). All seasons are great fishing seasons!

For the Adventure-Seeker: Guests appreciate local opportunities to rent kayaks, paddleboards, surfboards, SUPs, and canoes; participate in guided nature and water tours; horse back through the woods to the beach; climb the Hatteras lighthouse; parasail; and daytrip to Ocracoke, Nags Head, and Corova.

For the Family: Fish or site see at the famed Avon Pier. Beyond the beach, take a ferry ride to Ocracoke (new, faster ferry option this year!); sail a kite or two; go mini-golfing (Avon or Frisco); eat ice-cream across the street; attend events at Koru Village (concerts and luaus); run a go-kart (Frisco); craft at local workshops; or check out the new family amusement center in Rodanthe. Consider a memorable daytrip for any interests--owners are happy to offer suggestions. New outdoor waterpark in Powell's Point is about 1 to 1and 1/2 hours from home.

For the Romantics: Light a beachfront fire; take in a concert at Koru Village; relax with a massage; try a sunset cruise; sit on the porch and star gaze.

Distance to Attractions/Favorite Sites:

*Avon Pier: 1 mile
*Dining/Eateries=1/8 mile (easy walk to ice cream shop, muffin/bagel shop, and bar/restaurant)
*Kayak/board units=1/8 mile (easy walk)
*Wine shop and gift stores=1/8 mile (easy walk)
*Avon Pier=1 mile
*Spa Koru=1 mile
*Grocery (full service Food Lion)=2 miles
*Off Road Driving (closet ramp north is Ramp 34)=1 mile
*Haulover/Canadian Hole (world class kiteboarding plus swimming and clamming in the sound)=4 miles
*Oregon Inlet Fishing Center (charter fishing, head boats)=40 miles
*Hatteras Lighthouse and infamous "the Point" fishing area=10 miles
*Hatteras Ferry (to Ocracoke Island)=20 miles
*Nags Head, NC (shopping, entertainment, eateries)=35 miles
*Manteo (NC Aquarium, Lost Colony, Elizabethan Gardens, pirate cruises, Island Farm)=40 miles
*OBX Winery and Outer Banks Brewery=one hour drive
*H2OBX (new waterpark)=one and 1/2 hour drive

Policies:

DEPOSIT/PAYMENT: A deposit of 50% of the rental rate is required at the time of booking (guests are welcome to pay in full at time of reservation). The remaining balance must be paid no less than 60 days prior to check-in. Guests that do not pay the remainder balance on time will have reservations canceled and will not be refunded initial deposit. For reservations within 60 days of booking, full payment is required at booking.

60 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY: Deposits are completely returnable up to 60 days before the start of your reservation. Within 60 days of the start of your reservation, you are responsible for the full cost of the reservation. While we understand that emergencies happen, the reason for the cancellation does not change our refund policy. There are NO weather related refunds. However, if the property is not available for your use, 100% refund guaranteed. If you are concerned that you may not be able to keep your reservation, we recommend travel insurance. Vacation Rental By Owner offers an option, but please look online for the travel insurance best for you.

PRICES: All listed prices are based on a max. 8 person occupancy. Rental week is Saturday to Saturday. Partial weeks are not available.

LINENS: Bed linens are supplied. Bath and beach towels are available by pre-rental.

DAMAGE PROTECTION: Applicable refunds are issued within 14 days of check-out.

AGE REQUIREMENTS: Guests of all ages are welcome at our bungalow. However, the responsible event must be a minimum of 25 years of age. This person must be the one to assume responsibility for the property and staying at the property for the duration of the rental period.

FIREWORKS POLICY: While on vacation, you may see or hear other guests setting off fireworks; however, please note that ALL fireworks are illegal in our (Dare) county. If caught, you will receive a substantial county fine. This is an important law that protects us from home and brush fires that occur comfortably in the dry weather. Any use of fireworks on Crab Inn property will result in immediate eviction with NO refund.

FAMILY PETS OF ANY KIND ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE EVICTION WITHOUT REFUND AND $500 CHARGE FOR CLEANING. WE ARE A PET AND ALLERGEN COMPLIMENTARY PROPERTY!

About the Area

Located in Avon, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best Hatteras rental home experience:

Get the most from your budget:

• In the Hatteras area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Hatteras area. Book your Hatteras rental property in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Hatteras vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Some hosts offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area visitor guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the perfect rental in the Hatteras area:

• Choose your dates and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Semi-Oceanfront w\/excellent views, direct beach access, new hot tub has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the host before booking your home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what bed configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or charges might be applied to your invoice.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Some things to know before you go:

• Get the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your .
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would at home.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your visit, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the rental manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent resource to find the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. 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.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to propel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.