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 amazing beach vacation.

Crab Inn is the ideal choice for your next island visit. This north Avon home features enchanting 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 TV with dvd. The same floor homes three bedrooms. The master has a queen bed, a private full bathroom, T.V. 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 exceptional 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 fantastic 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 superb 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 adore 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

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Hatteras vacation rental experience:

When to reserve a Hatteras rental home & When to go:

• Summer months are high season in Avon. To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Hatteras vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Hatteras visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines contain coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Selecting and booking your prefect Hatteras rental:

• To start, have your group agree to vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Semi-Oceanfront w\/excellent views, direct beach access, new hot tub has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Hatteras rentals search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible online. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before reserving the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Are you looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• 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 agreement! Additional pet fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.

Some things to know before you go:

• Add the host's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Upon arrival, document any issues with the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to drive more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.