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Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Surf's Up
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

First Level Master

1 King Bed

First Level Master

1 Queen Bed

Ground Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ground Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Level Full Bath

First Level Master Bath

First Level Master Bath

Ground Level Full Bath

Second Level Half Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court

SOUNDSIDE Avon — Kinnakeet Shores — Book your Hatteras Island adventure at SEA CREATURE, This soundside home is located beside a lovely lake on the soundside of the island. Beach access is a short walk from the home and ocean and sound views can be seen from the top level ships watch. The home is also conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. A private swimming pool welcomes you to relax in the sun, serving drinks from the outdoor bar. Just inside the home you’ll find a game room with foosball table. In addition, the lower level of the home offers a queen bedroom and bedroom with 2 singles that share use of a common full bath. The mid-level of the home features two master bedrooms (king, queen) each with a private full bath. The king master bath has a luxurious Jacuzzi tub, dual vanity and walk-in shower. Another queen bedroom and bedroom with 2 singles share a common full bath. A half bath greets you on the landing as you step up to the top level of the home to find the spacious great room with vaulted ceilings. Relax in front of the large flat screen TV while the chef in the family cooks up the evening's meal in the kitchen. A breakfast bar provides additional seating while the adjacent dining area seats the group. Up a few steps is a loft for a quiet respite with a good book, or step out onto the deck to gaze at the stars. Climb to the ships watch for views of both ocean and sound. Take a break from your norm at this charming home in Avon.

(2 masters) 1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen, 1 queen, 2 single, 2 single
Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided washcloths provided May 17 - August 29, 2025. Additional linens available for rent.

Non-smoking/vaping
5 TVs
DVD player
Book collection
Game room with foosball
Grill - gas
Outdoor shower
Jacuzzi
Electronic keyless door lock
WiFi
15' x 18' Private swimming pool (Open March 29 - October 31, 2025; no heat available)
Kinnakeet Shores community pool and tennis courts
6-Person hot tub
Welcome bag
Pillows and blankets
Dog friendly

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-refundable $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 email. 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.

Property manager

Surf or Sound Realty
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Avon

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Kinnakeet Shores, a neighbourhood in Avon. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf's Up - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Studio 12 - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Soundside Dog Friendly Home w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Foosball, Cmty Pool + Tennis Court located?

Located in Kinnakeet Shores, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Surf's Up and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Beth S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Lipstick on a pig

Do not use VRBO and Do NOT stay at this property. The layout of the house is great but it has major flaws; rotten floors that have been covered with LVP and an inefficient HVAC system that was ignored and masked with poorly installed window units on the third floor. When it rained, water POURED in from the window units and seeped into an electrical outlet. It was a serious hazard and the property manager didn’t seem to care for hours. To top it off, the property manager, Surf or Sound, called to tell me I hadn’t paid the fees for our two dogs so they charged my debit card. This is after departing. I emailed them the paid bill that showed “additional charges” which I assumed were the dog charges. They said that had to be a VRBO charge because the pet fees weren’t included in my original payment even though I disclosed two pets when deciding to rent the house. I will never use VRBO or stay at a Surf or Sound property again. Additionally, the owner of this property is just an investor looking for rental income that is essentially negligible to him. We looked him up on GIS and spoke to him.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fun stay

House was nice and very big, but pictures on listing were taken a long time ago. Noticeable wear and tear on this place. Pool and hot tub are great. Great location for riding bikes
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Seth S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Family Beach Vacation

Overall we were pleased. Some furniture and appliance were either broken or suboptimal. There were not enough kitchen utensils. The pool and hot tub were great. The plumbing in the house was prone to clogging even with just fluid or a small amount toilet paper. The garbage disposal was broken.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Beach

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael r., hurricane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We drove a long way, great home, pier closed!

Tell the next renter’s you don’t have access to the water from the subdivision. The pier is closed at Avon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M., National Harbor, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Don’t pay attention to the old reviews

Please a been completely updated. Pool was great and the rooms very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Kameron B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A little disappointed really has potential

Where do I start? The Sea Creature really has a lot of potential. Is was really sad that the online pictures are somewhat deceptive. The bedroom were ok, but new new mattresses. The living room is spacious, but the couch was torn and dirty. The carpets were filthy, and your feet stayed dirty. The ceiling in one bedroom needed a little repairing. Definitely need a new coffee maker. The sad part is you change those little things, and the house would get an A+ rating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy D., Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off season rental.

Great location and value. Just what we needed.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Erin O.

Liked: Check-in

Vacation

We wish we understood how many steps were involved. We had ants in the kitchen, the fridge does not get cold, the grill is very dirty, and the dryer does not work. However, this house is nice. We had a lovely vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Awesome place.

Awesome place out of the way of the more populated places in obx. Would’ve liked to see more game room space, but overall had a fun relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Scott P.

The house has obviously had a few years of neglect.

This was our first visit to OBX and we really enjoyed the area as we are already making plans to come back next year. We just wouldn't stay in that house again. To start the stove top had some issues as at least one of the burners wasn't working, The Freezer had some difficulty keeping temp, The outside grill was disgusting. The grates on the grill were completely rusted out as were the baffles. We grill a lot and were pretty disappointed in that as we had just bought a bunch of food for grilling that had to be cooked differently and if you are a Tuna eater you know the difference lol. When we arrived The kids were excited to get in the Hot Tub but when we took the top off, the top practically disintegrated in our hands which made the water really dirty. The upstairs AC didn't work, the blender to make drinks didn't work and there was no posted code to the internet. I can say that Surf or Sound realty was very good at responding quickly but there was just way too much wrong with house as it is. I would use that company again but next year we are going to be on ocean side in a better house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Surf or Sound Realty

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Surf or Sound Realty is a premier property management and real estate sales company located on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Since 1978, we have grown to manage nearly 600 vacation homes, welcoming more than 100,000 guests and 12,000 reservations annually.

Our locally owned and operated company has taken care of Hatteras Island vacation rental homeowners and vacationers for over 45 years. Throughout our journey, we have accumulated decades of experience in managing homes exclusively on Hatteras Island. Our commitment to excellence and personalized services has made us a trusted name in the industry.

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