Swell Suite Apartment, Private, One block to beach - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment

A first floor apartment, just 4 steps up, located one block from the beach, within walking distance, on a sidewalk, of eateries, coffee shop, gas station and shopping. The apartment has a full kitchen with cooking amenities, coffee maker with locally roasted coffee, bathroom with a sizable standup shower, bedroom w/ queen bed, open floor plan. Remodeled apartment post flooding from Hurricane Dorian (September 2019).

THE SPACE
The apartment has a full kitchen with microwave, stove and oven and all basic cooking amenities, coffee maker with locally ground coffee included, full bathroom with a huge standup shower(towels are supplied), bedroom with queen bed (pillows and sheets are supplied), an open floor plan with a roomy kitchen and living room. There is a 43" intelligent TV for guests and Internet access. We do provide kitchen towels, sponges, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, toilet paper, bath hand towels and wash clothes beach towels available if you don’t bring your own.
GUEST ACCESS
The Swell Suite is a completely private one bedroom apartment with its own private entrance for guests.
We ask that you park in front of the home, PARALLEL TO THE ROAD, beside the bushes. Come on the property through the stone driveway and follow the grass around the RIGHT side of the home. The apartment entrance is on the back right side of the home. You have your own private steps, foot shower at bottom of steps and a private entrance to the apartment. You are welcome to use the outdoor shower on the side deck, the cavernous back yard and there is a picnic table on the back deck.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
We live upstairs, have two young kids and a very friendly 40lb dog, you will hear us but we try to be respectful of our guests. We spend most of our nice days away from the home appreciating the island. I have chickens to tend to in the backyard so our paths are likely to cross. We want our guests to appreciate their stay and feel at home so we will keep our noise respectfully peaceful as best we can and expect our guests to do as well. Quiet hours are 11pm to 6am.

About the Area

Located in Avon, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier 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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Hatteras vacation property experience:

Sticking to your rental home budget:

• In the Hatteras area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• To find the best rental within budget, we highly recommend reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Hatteras attractions and restaurants. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Hatteras vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Often, property management companies supply Hatteras area travel guide magazines which will include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Hatteras visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the best vacation rental in Avon:

• Select a group lead, choose your trip dates, and select a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Swell Suite Apartment, Private, One block to beach has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before you reserve your rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? 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 agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your agreement.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? Try a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Additional considerations:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• At Check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers bothering your peace. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a wonderful time? Most rental managers make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.