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Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6123.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC

Sea Dream 440

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Sea Dream is a water lover's paradise! Situated on a private lagoon that leads directly to the sound, offering kayakers, windsurfers, paddle boarders, and fishermen an excellent home base location! The first living level features a conveniently located laundry area and access to the sound-facing deck with direct access to the backyard.

At the top of the stairs on the second level, you will find a bright, airy great room with high ceilings, comfy furnishings, and superb views of the lagoon and sound. The well-equipped kitchen is conveniently located close to the dining area. The screened porch and sundeck are ideal places to end your day as you relax and watch the sunset. Outside amenities include an outdoor shower, a carport, a grassy yard, and a walkway to a small boat dock newly rebuilt for the 2023 season.

One of the bedrooms has a pyramid bunk bed, perfect for the kids. The primary bedroom has a full private bathroom with a jetted tub, a TV, and deck access!

Your next vacation can be just as you imagined with a stay in Sea Dream!

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details: Guests may use the private dock, which is about 30 feet long in about three-feet of water. Ropes and other equipment are not provided. Please be aware of no-wake zones.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports 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

  • Studio 12 - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Surf's Up - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 40 min drive - 46.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cups and Cones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mugs Coffee House - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous lagoon-front home steps from the sound with private dock & central AC located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Ocean Air Sports. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

6.8
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Check-in

4.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teng Y.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

Adorable home on the basin!

The house was very tidy. Everything was in working order. The view from all the decks over the basin was so nice. My son had his kayak out days and evenings. Vacasa was easy to rent from as always.
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8/10 Good

Charlene B.

Sea Dream 440

My family and I had a great time. We enjoyed the homey atmosphere, nice neighborhood with friendly people in the area. Had a great time walking to the beaches and DQ. I would so recommend this to any family that is looking for great family time and doesn't require all the glitz and glamor. I will return
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8/10 Good

Charlene B.

Sea Dream 440

My family and I had a great time. We enjoyed the homey atmosphere, nice neighborhood with friendly people in the area. Had a great time walking to the beaches and DQ. I would so recommend this to any family that is looking for great family time and doesn't require all the glitz and glamor. I will return
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10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Sea Dream

The house was a lad older but was still amazing. It sits off the lagoon in Avon and is right of highway 12. The kids loved the Dairy Queen being a short walk from the house, we went almost every night. The storage closet had some beach chairs and stuff to use that helped with trips out to the ocean. We rented some kayaks for the week and had a blast paddling around the lagoon and out onto the sound for sunsets. Highly recommend this house for smaller families!
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4/10 Poor

Bennett M.

House is very tired and permanent next door neighbours are loud but the location is nice

The lagoon and new dock are pretty. And the house is more or less serviceable.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Great place

Clean, well furnished, dock for boat.
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6/10 Okay

Jodie B.

Okay, needs some improvements

Location is its best attribute. Convenient to shopping, ocean and sound public beach access areas.

8/10 Good

David d.

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

Comfortable house in lovely location

The location is great and we loved unwinding by the sunset on the back deck overlooking the little waterway and the sound in the distance. The house is simple but comfortable and clean and the key needs are well taken care of. There are a few areas that could use some attention (especially missing shower control knob in master bathroom- we had to use pliers) but all in all we were very happy. Before arriving we had read a lot of negative reviews (not sure why we missed them when booking) and were concerned as we had paid in full and it was non-refundable. Fortunately our concerns proved wholly unwarranted and we enjoyed the house tremendously. One of the key gripes in peoples comments was about the dock not being accessible; fortunately there is now a brand new dock. Note: this house is managed by Vacasa, one of the very large property management organizations. Initial contact with Vacasa proved pointless as we figured out we were talking to a lady at a call center in El Salvador. She was polite and tried to be helpful but after repeatedly hearing the same scripted messages we realized that she could not affect anything with regards to the property. A visit to the local Vacasa office proved to be the solution. The lady at the counter had a somewhat 'computer says no' attitude but after a bit of assertive persuasion we were able to speak to other team members and they were super friendly and helpful. So best to engage in person with the local Vacasa office.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Glenn M.

TLC

Nothing really.
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2/10 Terrible

Mary R.

Nice location but disappointing experience

We booked this sweet home for fishing and kayaking as described in property details, we arrived to an unusable dock. We had kayaks and fishing gear which were useless. Any positive remarks about this house were totally negated by the fact that it was not as advertised and we should have been given this information prior to arrival and the opportunity to look for a home with a working dock. I believe both the owner and property manager (Vacasa) knew of the issue as the neighbor informed us the owner will attempt repairs this fall. I reported the issue immediately to Vacasa, no attempt was made to salvage what was supposed to be a fishing/kayaking off our own dock vacation.
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2/10 Terrible

Tara F.

RENTER BEWARE NOT AS PICTURED

I was so excited to spend a week in this house full of fishing and kayaking with my kids, being in a “dead end” meant my kids could safely kayak around while I sat on the dock watching them. This couldn’t be anymore untrue, the dock is completely broken and unsafe to stand on meaning no sitting out there or hanging out by the water. We rented a kayak and couldn’t even use it fully due to the dock! I am so disappointed because my trip that should have been a week of sitting on the dock and relaxing was not that! Also when we arrived most of the lightbulbs in the house were out needing to be replaced and the knob in the master shower to turn the water on and off was broken and kept falling off. I spoke to the women at the rental office and was promised a refund of a portion of my payments it is now a month later and I still have not received it nor have I received a phone call back.
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2/10 Terrible

Matthew S.

Would not stay here again

We do not recommend this house. The pictures are deceiving. The house was clean but needs updating. The dock is falling apart and was not accessible. We rented kayaks with the intention of kayaking on the sound and we’re unable to do so since we were not told that the dock was unable to be used. It did not show that in the picture or state it on the website. The stove did not work and the realtors maintenance man fixed it but it ended up not working again a couple days after it was fixed. We came home from a long day at the beach on Wednesday and the water was shut off. We were told the owner did not pay the bill and that they needed to get a hold of the owner to have the bill paid to be turned back on. The front door would not stay closed unless it was locked and there were hardly any pots or pans to use for cooking. It’s a shame that whoever the owner is, is not keeping up with the house. It’s a good spot but just very disappointing that the house was like this.
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4/10 Poor

Matt H.

Great location but in desperate need of basic maintenance.

The screened in porch didn't have any screen on the door and the door was broken. The solution by the management company was to remove the entire door and not replace it. Really didn't solve any issue. The dock has numerous boards that are not screwed down and move under foot. Not a safe environment for people to walk. the outdoor seating left a lot to be desired as well.
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6/10 Okay

Rachel L.

35 years coming to OBX

This house was very cute and the views of the bay were outstanding. The house had everything we needed (cookware etc) and perfect size for us. The issue is something that has been a problem in most houses we have stayed in the past few years. The house is never cleaned well. If we have to wait until 6pm to check in, the house should at least be clean enough to stay in. We understand these houses are old and have character (part of the reason we love OBX) but some basic fixes could be made. Our doc was incredibly unsafe with boards coming up and nails everywhere. The coffee pot didn’t fit out machine and the first time we made coffee is spilled everywhere. The toilet paper holder was broken in the master bed room and the electrical box (main fuse box outside) was tied together with a string. All of the issues (plus more) would take a day of maintenance and small fixes to make the house feel safe and livable. These little details could change the entire experience of the home. We actually enjoyed the space a lot and just wished it would have been better taken care of. Routine check ups and basic fixes would be all this house needs.
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6/10 Okay

Kimberly P.

Service not great! House was great

We booked this home because it had the deck access and the deck was roped off and we could not use it. I was not told about this issue and it was one of the reasons we booked this house. Also, when we arrived at 8 p.m. the house was a MESS. There was food and dirt/sand everywhere, beds were not made and there was a dirty hamper of towels left. Our friends booked in Salvo this same week and unfortunately experienced the same issues and more.. It makes me sad because our first experience in 2021 with Outer Banks Reality was GREAT, which is why I booked again. Not sure that we will book with Vacasa for next year. I hope this feedback helps. Thanks, Kimberly P.

2/10 Terrible

Mickey G., Russiaville, Indiana, United States

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

D is for DISAPPOINTING

I would give our stay at Sea Dream 440 a D… for Disappointing. We rented a VACASA property. The keyless entry code didn't work upon arrival. I spoke with multiple representatives to gain entry. I reported issues that I was told a local rep would address, but did not. There were many issues too multiple to mention. I sent a long review to VACASA, but was unable to put my original review into this limited forum. We never encountered problems with a VRBO property. This company did not live up to VRBO's excellent standards. I would not use VACASA again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

KIMBERLY M.

Love this home

We have been renting this home for 4 years now. Great location, needs some updating but has everything needed.
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8/10 Good

David C.

Dream Vacation

Location was central to shops, restaurants and the beach. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was in good condition. Liked the dock on the water. Located in a nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Could see the sound from the house. Liked being able to see wildlife. Liked that linens and towels were provided.
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8/10 Good

This home had great views, fantastic kitchen ware pots/pans for cooking. The screen porch with ho...

This home had great views, fantastic kitchen ware pots/pans for cooking. The screen porch with hot tub was very nice and relaxing. Rooms were perfect size. And books/puzzles were great as well. Vacation gear provided made it AMAZING! The only thing lacking was a small dock for crabbing. (not a complaint, just a suggestion) Over all a fabulous house and location! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Good layout and very spacious This review was submitted while the home was managed by a differ...

Good layout and very spacious This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

The view is fantastic. Great to have the Master Bedroom on the ocean side. This review was sub...

The view is fantastic. Great to have the Master Bedroom on the ocean side. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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8/10 Good

Sea Dream is not flashy but very comfortable. This review was submitted while the home was manage...

Sea Dream is not flashy but very comfortable. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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10/10 Excellent

Your property was lovely and was everything we expected. The personal call from the owner was als...

Your property was lovely and was everything we expected. The personal call from the owner was also a pleasant surprise and touch! Sanya was genuinely concerned with making sure her home was accommodating for us. Fantastic time! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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6/10 Okay

Love the space upstairs: like the size of kitchen: game room was nice size: This review was su...

Love the space upstairs: like the size of kitchen: game room was nice size: This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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