Oceanside Family Vacation Cottage

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8102.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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Avon, NC

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Outside Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

3 bedroom(1 Queen & 2 Full), 2 bathroom, with private exterior shower. Screen porch for enjoying the ocean breeze while having your favorite beverage and swinging away all your worries. There is a Top deck widows peak provides some of the best stargazing views on the East Coast. Only 150 yards away you can enjoy the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean where you can surf fish, surf, sunbathe, fly a kite, or just do nothing.

Property manager

David Hudnell

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We require $100 fee for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 in Avon, this holiday home is near the beach. 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.

Avon, NC

What's nearby

Studio 12 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Surf's Up - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪The Froggy Dog - ‬9 min walk
‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive
‪Cups and Cones - ‬11 min walk
‪Mugs Coffee House - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Family Vacation Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Family Vacation Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Family Vacation Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Family Vacation Cottage located?

Situated by the ocean, 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).

9.4

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

1 July 2024

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

Perfect beach and perfect beach house

2nd year staying here with our family and making many beach memories. Perfect location and perfect beach house.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleacia d.

12 September 2023

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

2nd time staying and will book again.

Wonderful accommodations, easy walk to the beach, fabulous outdoor showers. Amazing location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah L.

2 September 2024

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

Love love love Tidewatch

We had the best time exploring what 12 south had to offer at a super mellow pace. This home was a perfect match for our family of 4. Beds were super comfy and the outdoor amnesties were plenty. There were so many options to access the nature and beauty of this quieter stretch of OBX and we watched the sunrise on the beach every morning. We booked for 2 weeks next year 🌊🐢❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G., Smithfield , VA

12 June 2023

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

Well maintained great location

We enjoyed our week at Tidewatch. Nice rental with great communication with the owners

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Megan T.

7 August 2023

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

Summer 2023 OBX Trip

We enjoyed the house. It had a great location to the beach. It was nicely decorated. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

21 May 2023

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

Tidewatch

Beautiful home with terrific upgrades. Perfect location for us. Good neighbors.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

12 August 2023

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay and will be back, it was the perfect place for our family, and well stocked for cooking meals. It is dog friendly so there was dog hair thru out but we didn’t have allergies so it was minor. I miss it already!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea C.

2 July 2023

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

1st time in Avon

We loved our first trip to Avon! Super easy access to the beach. Really enjoyed the top deck views and the screen porch was the best! Kitchen was well equipped and had a great seating area for dining and family game night. However, the master bedroom has a very hard mattress and the living room furniture wasn't super comfortable for lounging with family. Overall, great stay! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

4 October 2023

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful vacation here. The cottage had everything we needed and plenty of room. I loved the screened in area with the swing. The beach was a short walk, not crowded, and beautiful. This was our first trip to the banks and without knowing what area to stay in, we were so happy we ended up in Avon and not Nags Head/Kitty Hawk area. (Too touristy looking and crowded for us) There are plenty of restaurants nearby if you don’t want to cook. We also visited the state park, all four light houses, Corolla for the day, and took the ferry to Ocracoke Island. Great trip! Thank for sharing your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patsy K.

27 May 2023

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

Cold week at the OBX

Our week was extremely chilly and wind between 30-40 mph most every day, and rain a couple of days. The house was great except for 2 things. It would have been nice to have hot water in the outdoor shower, and the living room furniture is very uncomfortable. Since the weather was so bad, we spent more time indoors than we normally would have and comfortable furniture would have been a plus. Overall the location of the house is great and the house is very well stocked with all your necessities.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Josh B.

21 July 2024

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

Spectacular location, great overall

Overall great stay. Location is the best feature, 100 feet to beach walk way, quiet street, Avon is a wonderful town. Owners had great communication and quick to respond. You can tell they are working on continuing updates with the property as they go so I expect it will get nicer and nicer. New Concrete driveway was a big perk that I did not expect as it was not in pictures but it makes hosing down car, kids , kids toys etc from all the sand easy. Mattresses must have been updated from some previous reviews as they were soft and in good shape. Overall pretty updated and nicely decorated house with most things you would need. The one knock on my review was the cleaning crew did not do the best job but it is a pet friendly beach house and quick turnarounds so I do understand. There was some black dog hair left around on mattress sheets / floors and just a general quick clean as there was still dust, liquid stains etc (easily managed). It was a hot week and AC struggled a bit to keep back rooms cool. I would stay again and owners were notified of some of those very minor issues. I will also add that comparative to the pricing of others when looking around I feel the value at this place is great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kate c.

18 July 2023

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

Perfect beach house

We could not have been happier with our stay. The house was better than expected. There were multiple upgrades completed to the house to our surprise. The greatest surprise was the outdoor shower. It is HUGE and had hot water. The house has 3 bedrooms: 1 queen, 1 full and a bedroom with a set of full bunkbeds. The bedroom with the queen has a bathroom attached, which was a lovely bonus. My favorite attraction was the screened in porch. My family spent so much time there as we were protected from the late night bugs and afternoon storms. Though this house is not "beach front" you truly have a 50ft walk until you reach the beach board walk. I have been to OBX 5 times. This was by far the nicest beach we've ever experienced. Overall, I can't say enough great things about Tidewatch. The owners were so kind and always let it be known that they were there for anything that we needed. I highly recommend this stay and cannot wait to get back:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

19 August 2023

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

Best place for couples

This was our 1st time in OBX, and we wanted a cottage close to the beach. I know when we were looking as to where to say i relied heavily on reviews. Tidewater is a cute, quiet cottage with everything you need. The beds are comfortable for the most part. Furniture is a little uncomfortable but it didn't matter since the beautiful weather kept us outside most of the time. The overlook on the roof is awesome, you can definitely see the ocean from there, even seen some deer! Be very careful though, it's super slippery when wet. The house was clean, for the most part, dryer didn't work, but clothesline was fine. Outside shower great for rinsing off sand. The bathhouse does have warm water. As for location, couldn't be more perfect. Beach was a quick and easy walk, it was more crowded than i thought it would be in mid August but it's so wide that there's pleanty of room. I found many neat things during my sunrise walks, such as sharks, jellyfish, shells, and orher things. Avon is a perfect area, more so for adult's. There isn't much there to keep young kids busy, you'd want to stay more north for activities. The drive to other areas, such as Nags Head, can be an inconvenience for those (like us) who don't want to spend most of the day driving. We had a wonderful experience and the owners were great with communicating! We definitely plan on staying again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

24 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

28 August 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

10 August 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

19 October 2022

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

great house.

Very clean and well maintained. Nice location as well.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa D., Waterbury

13 October 2022

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

A Great Week!

The property is clean and comfortable. The ability to hose off the sand before entering was a great plus! The proximity to attractions is convenient but not crowded. The outside porch is fun but there is no water view to speak of. The walk to the beach was short and easy. We were disappointed that there were no beach chairs and only one small umbrella for beach amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

18 September 2022

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

Great Location!

This was a great house with just a short walk to the beach and a longer walk to shops and restaurants. The house was clean and well decorated. It was just my wife and me, but we could have brought the family comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped. Overall, perfect for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleacia d.

12 September 2022

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

We Will Be Back

I was so pleasantly surprised with this property! My first impression was great because it was so clean. Our family of 6 had plenty of space inside and out. We enjoyed the screened porch immensely as well as the rooftop deck. The kitchen had everything I could imagine. After the short trips to the beach we never had to worry about sand in the house because of the outdoor pre-shower rinse then enclosed/private shower. The street is quiet and the neighbors are so polite. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

7 September 2022

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

Wonderful Vacation!!

Our family loves staying at the Tidewatch!! It is has a small cottage feel with a lot of character. It is only one driveway away from the entrance to the beach. Avon is a quaint little town and very quiet. At the end of the street is a Dairy Queen and coffee shop. About 1.5 miles down the road is the Avon Pier with shops nearby, and a Farmers Market on Tuesdays. The local Food Lion is the only grocery store, but has everything you might need during your stay (about a 5 minute drive from the house). Buxton is about15 minutes away with good restaurants, cute shops, miniature golf, and the Hatteras Lighthouse. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, so we made most of our meals. Our days were spent on the beach and at the house, and the evenings sitting on the rooftop deck while enjoying the island breeze and sound of the waves. Last year during our August stay, we encountered virtually no mosquitoes, but this year there were A LOT of mosquitoes. Definitely bring bug spray for the evenings just in case! The Tidewatch has a wonderful screened in porch, so we utilized that porch a lot more during our visit this year and were super grateful to have it!! We had one minor maintenance issue that popped up, and the homeowners were very responsive and eager to get the problem fixed. We very much appreciated their responsiveness and great communication!! If you are looking for a low-key relaxing spot, this is a great place for a quiet vacation on a beautiful beach!! We will definitely rent the Tidewatch again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

4 September 2022

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

Obx August 2022

Great week! House was perfect for our family and very comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Larry M.

19 August 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location great. Need better cleaning

Floors were filthy, mold behind shower fixtures, mold and heavy dust on and around ceiling vents, counters were sticky with sand mixed in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

27 July 2022

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

Great property and location

Wonderful property. Really close to walkway over the dune to beach. Great stocked kitchen and beds were comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

23 July 2022

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

Perfect Spot in Quiet Neighborhood

Stephanie and David were great at communicating with us. The property was perfect. It had a washer and dryer which made returning home with clean laundry a huge plus! The proximity to the beach was perfect and the neighborhood made it safe to leave things on the beach for several hours for breaks in the day from the beach. The home was the perfect size with lots of outdoor places to sit and relax. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils. It was the best beach house we've stayed at over the last 4 years!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Hudnell

This home has been in our family since 1986 and we have made many memories with both family and friends that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

The Outer Banks is one of the most laid back vacation spots on the East Coast. It offers great surf fishing and has also become a hot spot for windsurfers with many businesses catering to both of these sports.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

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1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

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