HEATED pool\/waterfront\/private pier\/tennis\/hot tub\/kayaks\/SUPs\/8bed 6bath - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 17
• 7 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 4400 square feet

Our Kinnakeet Harbor Vacation Home is located in a very serene and casual setting to relax and recharge! Very peaceful, remote spot. Private Pool (heated), hot tub, wrap around deck. Featuring a 180 degree view of the Pamlico Sound. Membership at Kinnakeet Shores Pool and Tennis Club, kayaks, standup paddleboards, bicycles supplied.

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See spectacular sunsets from the deck, watch wind surfers and kite boarders skim across the water. By nighttime, see The Milky Way and the Hatteras Island Lighthouse's light. The deck is ideal for the beverage hour sunset observations. The lower level has shaded play areas, hammock, grille area, fire pit, picnic table, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, bicycles, sail storage and outdoor shower. The home sits right on Pamlico Sound. Ideal spot for family vacation, reunion, company function or a wedding. Ocean side beaches are less than a mile away on the east side of the island, 5 mins. away by car. Supermarket, fish market and eateries are all within a 5 min car ride or painless bicycle ride. 100 Mb high speed internet and wifi and intelligent TVs in all bedrooms and living room.
8 bed 6 baths, covered parking area, giant lawn on Pamlico Sound with picnic table, hammocks, charcoal grille, fire pit, outdoor shower, swimming pool with sizable deck, hot tub, hottub tub. Four master suite bedrooms with king beds and private bathrooms (one can be unlocked for shared use). Cavernous, private, calming and serene. Water sports, marina, hiking, swimming, fishing, birding in the area. Ideal spot for a wedding, water sports, a event or a family vacation. Rase the bar exercise center close by. Marina is next door. You can launch or moor your boat there. Located in a cozy fisherman village with impressive fish market close by.
For additional photos, videos and information, visit our Kinnakeet Harbor site. For home rules and Rental Agreement, see attachments and text below. During high season (May - September) we rent Saturday to Saturday.

We offer great value and quality of accommodations for your vacation. For high season weeks, we usually get booked multiple months in advance and most fashionable Summer weeks/months are spoken for, so book early. Occasionally, a partial week rental may be available, please feel complimentary to inquire directly.

Guests with COVID 19 must disclose their diagnosis and check out 72 hours prior to regular Saturday check-out, I.e. 10 am on Wednesday. No exceptions. Early check-in may be available for a fee, depending on the cleaning crew's staffing and the condition previous guests leave the home in. We are happy to accommodate when possible but making sure that the home is clean and pretty when you arrive is our priority.

We offer linens and towels as part of the rental, however guests can bring their own if they have concerns during pandemic.

Pool home (and sports equipment underneath) located on the property is a storage facility and occasionally being used by the owner on some weekends (with prior agreement with guests) and is not part of the rental.
First floor junior master suite has two bedrooms (king and single), full bathroom, deck and a separate entrance.
We have upgraded and refreshed much of the home, including furnishings, pool deck and many appliances. 2 Washers and 1 dryer available .

Hairdryer, ironing board, iron, stand-along ice maker in addition to refrigerator ice maker. Blender, 2 drip coffee brewing stations, Nesspresso machine (bring or order traditional pods), electric and regular kettles, grilling tools and plenty of dishes and silverware available.

You are welcome to use our kayaks, hammocks, stand up paddle boards, grilles, bicycles etc. Please take good care of these items and lock them up when you are done.

If you are considering a shoulder season vacation (our preferred time!) heated pool can make a big difference when the ocean water temperatures are low. The pool is heated up to 83F degrees when ambient temperatures are above 75F for an additional charge of $450 per week.

Hi speed Wi-Fi is available. All TVs are "intelligent" TVs and will stream your Hulu, Netflix, Amazon and other internet channels, shows and movies. Use your existing accounts or set up a weekly trial during your stay. Our guests like this option - we do not offer Cable.
This is a home, so some of the services expected from a hotel establishment are not available - please approach it this way. If you do, you will have a great vacation. No daily room service, maid service or catering is available, but if you need these services we will put you in touch with local businesses that can assist you during your stay.
Linens, bathroom and kitchen towels are included. Some beach towels and beach chairs are available. However, you can bring your own if you have concerns during pandemic.
What to Bring : Beach towels; beach chairs, bicycle helmets, live vests; Dish & Laundry detergent; Shampoo/conditioner etc.; Trash Bags; Paper Products; Toiletries. Many of these items are available at the property - we stock these items at the beginning of the season and ask our guests to replenish what they use during their stay.

Important: Guests with COVID 19 must disclose their diagnosis and check out 72 hours prior to regular Sunday check-out, I.e. 10 am on Thursday. No exceptions. No smoking or family pets are allowed anywhere on the premises, inside or outside of the home. We have to respect the wishes of our guests with allergies who booked their vacation with us on the understanding that the home is pet- and smoke-complimentary. We will use the security deposit for professional cleaning of entire home in order to treat odors in cases where this rule is violated.
Please do not move or rearrange our furnishings. Please clean up and tidy up before you leave.

Folks often ask me why I choose to be on the sound side instead of the ocean. It's a matter of personal preference, of course. But here are my thoughts:
Sound vs. Ocean side...
Sound side is more serene, casual and peaceful and you don't feel like you are sharing your vacation with hundreds of other beach goers. Having said that if you want to mix and match you can always cross to the Ocean side - takes 5 min.
I am not an early riser, so even though I adore sunrises on the ocean side I am not usually up that early to appreciate them, especially when on vacation. This makes the sunset displays off our deck one of the biggest highlights of this location. We are right on top of the water which is an experience in and of itself while the ocean side homes are usually set back from the water rather a bit and the beach is not private.
If you have kids in your event, depending on how old they are, being on the Sound side can be a great advantage - no violent waves or rip currents to worry about. They can simply walk into the calm water and swim, play and savor. You also get the homey feel and a contained space where it is easier to watch the kids as it's just you and your family on the beach. Teenagers may want to do some kayaking, windsurfing, sailing or kiteboarding - all better suited for the sound side. Gradual, even and shallow water entry in front of the property are ideal for these watersports.
I also like the fact that you can walk to the local fisherman village, watch the sailboats and the simple life that goes on there - just a different feel, more local, less touristy. It's a matter of preference.
If you or your kids/family are into kitesurfing/windsurfing/kayaking/sailing - Sound side is the place to be! Prevailing winds are side-on-shore SW and the water is relatively shallow making it a safer environment for the wind/water sport enthusiasts to enjoy their hobbies. For surfers on the other hand, Oceanside location is certainly the place to be and is less that a mile away. A trendy fishing location - Avon peer is also about a mile away.
All that said, some folks prefer Oceanside locations and there are certainly plenty of beautiful spots to choose from! Those are usually rather a bit more expensive though.

About Avon:

Avon is rustic and casual. It is a kiteboarding and windsurfing mecca due to ideal wind and beach conditions.
Avon is an old Hatteras Island village that has become synonymous with recreational surf fishing, and the Avon pier is a hot spot for those in pursuit of big gamefish like Red Drum. Just north of Buxton, this once tiny village of watermen and their families has grown to be a highly coveted visiting experience with pristine, natural beaches and striking rental cottages. But Avon still retains its tight knit community feel. Even though you can find exceptional seafood eateries, a supermarket, and some of the amenities of home, a rustic ambiance still permeates Avon.
You may hear Avon referred to as Kinnakeet by some locals. It was the name local tribe of Algonkian Indians gave the area, and later adopted by settlers. But in 1883, the U.S. Postal Service redubbed the village Avon, like they did with most of the Hatteras Island communities.
On the sound side of Avon, on the western side of Highway 12, you may see kiteboarders performing striking aerial stunts and windsurfers racing across the surface of the Pamlico Sound. Nearby Kite point and Canadian Hole were named after the popularity of this public access spots with kiteboarders and with our visitors from the north. In the early spring, many watersports lovers flock here from Canada, Massachusets, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other points north, because it is still rather cold at home and these enthusiastic athletes can't wait to have a little fun on the water.

About the Area

Located in Avon, this vacation home is on the beach. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Avon Fishing Pier 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Penalties apply up to entire security deposit..

Tricks and tips for getting the perfect Avon rental experience:

When to visit Avon & When to reserve a Avon rental home:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To find the best value, consider shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• In the Hatteras area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers often offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area travel guide magazines which will include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Selecting the best vacation home in Avon:

• Start by having your group commit to a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. HEATED pool\/waterfront\/private pier\/tennis\/hot tub\/kayaks\/SUPs\/8bed 6bath has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally accessible online. Otherwise, email the property owner before reserving your rental. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what bed configuration is right for your vacation family.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable breeds and types before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Note any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a fantastic time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.