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 elegant ocean vistas, direct beach access, calming porches, a bubbly new hot-tub, and four bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Appreciate comfortable rooms, a supplied kitchen, and an painless 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, TV with dvd, and sliding doors that open onto a enormous 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 huge great room with magnificant ocean vistas. There is comfortable new seating for relaxing, a T.V. 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 sizable, 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 simple. 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 appreciate 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 adore 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 entirely 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 effortlessly 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. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Woods Nature Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve and Outer Banks Beaches. 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

How to find the best vacation home experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Some property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guides have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Planning and picking your Hatteras vacation home:

• Select a group leader, choose your vacation week, and select a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group needs. Semi-Oceanfront w\/excellent views, direct beach access, new hot tub has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available online. If they are not listed, contact the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your family.
• Some properties allow pets, but some do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask your host about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Is your group looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental.

Advice for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents many problems.
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your visit, record any problem areas upon check in. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies 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 can be a great source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• At departure, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. 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.
• Did your family have a fantastic time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.