Dog-friendly, oceanfront escape with private pool, hot tub, boardwalk & decks

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12268 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Avon, NC

Surf's Up11 min walk
Hatteras Island Boardsports3 min drive
Avon Fishing Pier3 min drive
Hatteras, NC (HNC)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Castle in the Sand 453

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Step into your private elevator and press 'penthouse' - the doors will open to a beautiful great room, kitchen, and dining area with a million-dollar view of the Atlantic from the oceanfront decks. Look below and gaze at an inviting private pool, a hot tub, and a boardwalk over the dunes leading directly to the beach.

After splashing and playing in the pool, pass the afternoon in the recreation room with a pool table, an arcade cabinet, a TV, and a kitchenette. Share snacks on the furnished decks or have a poolside barbecue using the Weber grill.

There are tons of other great amenities at Castle in the Sand. This beautiful oceanfront home offers stunning views of the ocean and the sound from the furnished observation deck. The great room features comfortable furnishings and the large kitchen allows you to easily prepare delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table or the kitchen bar.

This fabulous home has something to keep everyone entertained!

Things to Know
The private pool is open seasonally from April through mid-October. Dates are subject to change.
This home does not offer pool heat
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina, LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting "Yes" to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The nightly fee ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 2.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday 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. 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.

Avon, NC

What's nearby

Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk
Surf's Up - 11 min walk
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive
Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 9 min drive

Restaurants

The Froggy Dog - 5 min drive
Diamond Shoals - 7 min drive
Bros Sandwich Shack - 9 min walk
Dirty Dick's Crab House - 8 min walk
Oceana's Bistro - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly, oceanfront escape with private pool, hot tub, boardwalk & decks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly, oceanfront escape with private pool, hot tub, boardwalk & decks?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly, oceanfront escape with private pool, hot tub, boardwalk & decks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly, oceanfront escape with private pool, hot tub, boardwalk & decks located?

Nestled on the beach, this 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).

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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6/10 Okay

Linda M.

27 Dec 2022

Great house. Poorly managed

Fabulous location. Kitchen not up to par for a house of this level. (Broken pits, not enough table knives, no blender). No master en suite bathroom which made it a bit awkward with other families in the house. Too much old style furniture around dining table made it really difficult to actually get around the table. Now if you can get past all this, the house is in a perfect location with amazing views and beach access. Which is after all why we came. But I think there are better managed homes.

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6/10 Okay

Pamela M.

13 Dec 2022

All about the location

Pros: great beach (quiet and recently replenished), nice neighborhood, plenty of air conditioning, well stocked kitchen, hot tub was good with all jets working, best Wi-Fi we’ve ever had on OBX, good towels, washer and dryer were great, pool table good with plenty of room around it. Cons: pool was leaking so they told us to continuously feed water into it which made it too cold to use (no attempt to fix it), floors were dirty, kitchen was dirty, the only clean thing on the beds were the sheets so wash the comforter/bedspread and mattress cover when you get there (trust me I wish I had known this before the last day when we stripped the bed), grill was not usable, neighbors are very close, dining room was so small you could not get around the table and there were not enough chairs (including the bar) for our family of 12 anyways, game room pool table worked but none of the other games did (video game and slot machine), all but one of the bedrooms were very small. They left tubs of dirty linen and towels on our porch for days before someone picked them up All in all this house was small and dirty but in a great location. I don’t think I will stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

26 Nov 2022

Castle in the Sand 453 - off season review

Pros - the management company was very professional, helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend and will return. The home was very clean. Everything we needed was there and easy to find. Grocery store was in walking distance. Beach was very clean, we hardly saw other people on the beach the entire week. Firepit on the beach was awesome experience. Seashells galore if you are into shelling. Bedrooms were comfortable, we all slept well. Killer sunrise. Cons - none of the gaming on the bottom floor works (slot machine, arcade machine, or pool table) when a leg is broken on a table and it's not level, you can't play. The pool is closed, hot tub was great but needed cut off instructions weren't included, so it ran non stop. The elevator is great, but it too needed instructions. It won't work unless all doors are completely closed. There are no street lights, so around 5 pm it was pitch black out walking my dog. Flashlight would be handy. Fishing seemed slow bc the cool Temps. Wifi speed was way slower then what we are accustomed too. Other then that, we will be back. This home and location were great.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Andrew Y.

2 Oct 2022

Nice house

Nice house, had all we needed. Pros - Great pool & hot tub. Beach access is fantastic and good views of ocean. Cons - no view of soundside sunsets, needs new frying pans. Be careful of pool table - leg is broken and it can fall if moved, we learned the hard way.

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8/10 Good

29 Nov 2021

Very good house & pleased with the price for it`s offerings. Nice home, good locale. This revi...

Very good house & pleased with the price for it`s offerings. Nice home, good locale. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.