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Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

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New siding 12/22
New siding 12/22
New siding 12/22
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

Welcome to Life's a Beach! Our home is semi oceanfront and less than 5 minute walk to the beach! It has 4 BR's and 2 Baths and TV's in all rooms. Firestick on LR TV. Echo dot in LR to play music! Eat at the kitchen counter or at our family friendly dining room table. There is also a front porch with fireplace and seating area. At Life's a Beach you will have plenty to do including board games , cards , movies etc! Enjoy the inground pool and hot tub. There is an outdoor shower as well! Sit outside on the top deck and enjoy the ocean view, sounds and breeze! Barbecue at home or enjoy one of the local restaurants. We have made our home pet friendly so you don't have to leave your 4 legged kids at home! We have plenty of pool toys, pails and shovels for the kids! So pack your bags and head down to Life's a Beach for a great vacation!

We do not supply your linens or towels but have a great company if you choose to rent them. Their website is hatterashelpinghands,com or call them directly 252-995-3390.


Check out our other property Beachy Keen in Myrtle Beach for reviews and more information about us!

New December 2022 New exterior siding !

Property manager

Kathy Roman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beach, pool, games. Great for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs welcome!Ask if more.No aggressive dogs!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside.

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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties!
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Avon

Avon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! located?

This family-friendly Avon holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Surf's Up. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

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

Holiday season

Very nice house , clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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

Walkable to beach

Clear check-in instructions. Property is easy to find. Walkable to beach. House is nicely decorated and has tons of kitchen gadgets to make just about anything. 2 min drive to grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emily S.

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

Outer banks family trip

House was perfect for what we needed it for. It was clean and the pool and hot tub were amazing. The only downside was the closeness of the back neighbors and the walk to the beach(last part seems outer banks thing). We would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Perfect Place for us

Property was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Alexia L.

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

Great location, some issues

Had some issues that were communicated to the owner who took care of it. Would stay there again to give it another shot, as the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Family fun!!!

Had a great time watching fire works for the 4th and making memories. Great location and perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Great Location!

Short walk to the uncrowded beach, located on a quiet street but still close to the amenities in town. The house is comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen, and was a good size for our family. The pool was a welcome feature for both the adults and kids! Communication with owner and checkin were smooth & easy. Cleaning crew could be more thorough. Overall we had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Quaint house in a great location!

This house was so quaint and in a perfect location. From what I have read this house is under new owners and I can not wait to see what they do with it! The location and the pool make this the perfect hidden gem! Loved bringing the pup too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garth &Maureen M.

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

Memorial day weekend

We had a great time! Perfect pet friendly getaway. Loved the pool and upstairs deck. Very well stocked kitchen. House was very clean and close to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Great place for the price

This property was amazing. The only issue was the pool wasn't clean. The water was dirty and we wasn't able to use it. But overall it was a good place to stay. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

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

Amazing Get Away

Kathy is an amazing host. Responded to all my questions beforehand and didn’t have any issues with me adding my in laws 2 months before our vacation. The house is very conveniently located to the beach and there is an out door shower and foot wash that helps to get the sand off before relaxing in the pool or hot tub. We loved that we could bring our 2 dogs with us. House is a little dated, the floors felt uneven walking through the house and up on the 3rd level deck the boards felt a little spongy. A little TLC could turn this into a really amazing property. Overall we had an amazing experience and will return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Amazing home and great location.

This place is amazing, steps to beach access with a private pool, large hot tub and lots of outdoor space for sunning and playing. The home is a quick walk to a gas station and longer walk or short drive to the grocery store and dining establishments. The home is cozy with comfortable beds and a great couch for family movie night. I’d also recommend a sunset walk towards the sound for great views. This house is close enough to amenities yet secluded enough to feel out of the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Summer vacation in Avon 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Kathy’s place. The location was close to the beach and had enough room for everyone (6 people) and our Pomeranian dog. The rooftop deck (with ocean views) and spa were awesome. You can tell that Kathy has done upgrades and renovations to the vintage beach house and is continuing to do so. Avon is a sleepy beach town on the southern end of the Outer Banks. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place for you (away from the hustle/bustle). Additionally, Kathy was attentive to our questions and concerns. Even with tropical storm Debbie passing through, Kathy was able to get the pool cleaned for us a second time (because the storm had caused debris), so that we could enjoy the pool the last few days of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton R.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

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

Perfection

Location Location Location!!! House is in the perfect location. House has everything you need! Tons of pool/beach toys as well! Love the town so many beautiful things to do! The food trucks at the pier are amazing! The sand dunes are no joke to get to beach but so worth it!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Tracy N.

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

Eh

Floors were dirty remotes did not work stove burner kept coming off dishwasher not cleaning properly had to wash twice would noy stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie R.

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

Great location close to beach and nice pool

The house is in a great location with short walk to beach. The house overall needs general maintenance with warped floors and walls, one bathroom did not have cold water in the shower (the property manager was awesome and sent a repair man but he was not able to fix it. We declined to have him come back again because we were going to be at the beach and we had dogs at the house), the dishwasher has a broken seal etc. There is no pantry to store any of your food items and most of the cabinets are full so bring something to put your food in. But otherwise we had a great stay and Kathy is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Vincent W.

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

Great location house needs work

The location of the property and the pool make it a great place to stay. However we did have some concerns. The floors were filthy when we arrived. A wet paper towel was black after wiping up a spot on the floor. We had to clean them ourselves once we arrived. There are ants in the cabinets that got into our food, which we had to throw away. We left ant traps for the next guests. There is a broken window in a bedroom (broken open) that creates condensation and water dripping from the ceiling onto the bed while the AC runs. It looks like the ceiling is bending and there's mold growing. One of the couples had to sleep on the couch because of this, which is really unacceptable for what we paid to stay there. It rained multiple days and that moisture also found its way through the broken window into the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon S.

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

End of summer vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalley L.

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

Long lost family get together

Sister and Brother trip family meeting for first time ever. The property was perfect for our trip. Kitchen well stocked. Kids loved the pool and toys.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sage B.

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

Short and Sweet Trip

Cute and clean home, no super fancy but perfect for our needs. Great pool, decks and lights all around for safety. Easy to access the beautiful beach. quiet and close to shopping, restaurants in town. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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

Great Weekend at the Beach

We had an excellent experience. House is in a great location. We loved being able to walk to the beach so easily. Enjoyed spending time out on the deck as well as in the pool and hot tub. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Perfect family home

It was clean, well decorated, and very inviting. A two minute walk to the beach, a swimming pool, and a hot tub made it enjoyable for all family members ranging in ages from 12 to 60.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Wonderful!

This place was amazing! Mere STEPS to the gorgeous beach! We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our spring vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Roman

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Hi! We are Kathy and Steve from NJ. We visited the Outer Banks a few times and fell in love with it. So much so that we decided to purchase our own home down here. We are so happy to have made that dream a reality. We have named it Life's A Beach! because it really is in the Outer Banks!

Why they chose this property

The beach is beautiful and quiet. You are less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. We offer so much to do whether its swimming in the pool or going in the hot tub to games for the kids and adults, beach toys, horseshoes and even foosball! Plenty of room on the upper deck to take in the view of the ocean and the ocean breeze. You can BBQ on the grill or take it local dining. If you are looking for a quiet fun place to enjoy with your family this is it!

What makes this property unique

You will have the entire home to yourself.
We are pet friendly! No more leaving your fur babies at home!

Languages:

English

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