Sound Front Home with Convenient Wind Sports Access, Hot Tub, and Community Pool - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

SOUNDFRONT Avon — Island Creek Resort — For those drawn to the water, whether for its natural inclination to soothe the soul or provide the ultimate enchanted playground, ISLAND STORM obliges with the ideal location to pursue your dream vacation. Perched with 15 other homes in this exclusive community along a grassy sound front lawn, this four-bedroom/four-full and one-half bath home is ideal for families, friends bonding over wind sports and anyone who sees every sunset as a ideal palette of possibilities.

On the ground level, store and lock your gear in a designated storage area. Rinse off in the two outdoor showers. Appreciate a relaxing soak in the four-person hot tub or simply trade windsurfing for channel surfing on the TV in the den, both located on the first level. Discover three of the home’s bedrooms on the first level: a king master featuring a enormous ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and a queen master with ensuite bathroom. Both of these bedrooms feature sizable Intelligent TVs and access to a sound front deck. Another room with two single beds has access to a full hallway bath.

The fourth bedroom, a king master with ensuite bath and 55-inch Intelligent TV is located on the upper level. Sliders open to a deck for vistas that will take your breath away. Those vistas extend to the adjacent great room, an open and airy space where plush seating gives everybody a great view of the 55-inch Intelligent TV. The delightfully equipped kitchen makes vacation cooking a dream. Savor the choice to serve up your meals at the four-stool breakfast island, eight-seat dining table or at the picnic table on the adjacent deck. There’s no better show than from this vantage point, whether it’s your neighbors’ sails catching the breeze on the water or the sun setting into Pamlico Sound in all its fiery glory.

Accessible by bridge, Island Creek Resort is the ideal place for anyone who enjoys the thrill of windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding and boating. The shallow sound waters offer ideal conditions for novices and pros alike and especially kids. There’s a community boat ramp to dock modest watercraft and an area behind the home to launch kayaks and paddleboards. Guests have access to the heated community pool and a relaxing beachfront is within walking distance. Sound like the ideal storm? Then book ISLAND STORM today.

New for 2023: Dog friendly beginning June 17, 2023! New refrigerator in kitchen. New minifridge in den.

(3 masters) 1 king, 1 king, 1 queen, 2 singles
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths supplied all year.

Dogs are welcome for a fee of $200/dog/week.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the $200 weekly fee will apply for each dog and will be added once your reservation is finalized.

This property is managed by Surf or Sound Realty.

More payment options available after booking.

Vacation Rental Protection Plan: This required non-returnable $95 plan covers accidental damage within the home with a coverage limit of $3,000. It does not cover theft or willful misconduct. You must notify Surf or Sound Realty of any damage that occurs during your occupancy or this coverage will be void. Coverage is effective at time of check-in and ends at time of check-out.

More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

*You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking, which will be sent to your e-mail. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.

Non-smoking/vaping
5 Intelligent TVs
DVD player
4-Person hot tub
2 Outdoor showers
Convenient wind sports access
Public boat dock access
Community swimming pool
Additional lockable storage available
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi with up to 400mb streaming (may vary based on number of users/devices)
Welcome bag
Pillows and blankets
Dog friendly

About the Area

Located in Avon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Woods Nature Trail. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. 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

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Booking the best Avon vacation property experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer time is high season in Avon. To get the best value, try changing your vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Hatteras vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Owners sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host 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 grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Selecting and booking the bestvacation home:

• First, have your family decide on date ranges and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Sound Front Home with Convenient Wind Sports Access, Hot Tub, and Community Pool has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, reach out to the host before reserving the property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You'll need to work out what is right for your trip.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Hatteras beach you long to visit, keep an eye out for properties that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.

During your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent quite a few concerns.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Document any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Re-check the property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and scan for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Did your group have a excellent vacation? Many rental managers make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.