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Steps to Beach & Avalon Pier: The Original 1950's Avalon Beach Bungalow

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Master Bed of the Original 1950's cottages features the original knotty pine
Swing in a hammock in the covered, screened in porch area.
Avalon Bungalow is one of the original beach bungalows in OBX. Vintage but chic!
Welcome! Enjoy a short walk to the beach and Avalon Pier!
Twin over Full Bunk Bed.  The kids will love it!
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Kill Devil Hills, NC
  • Popular LocationAvalon Fishing Pier4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWright Brothers National Memorial5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNags Head Woods Preserve8 min drive
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)88 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Steps to Beach & Avalon Pier: The Original 1950's Avalon Beach Bungalow

Hear the sound of the waves as you stroll to the beach, feel the clean ocean breeze and sway in a hammock at our Avalon Beach Bungalow. As our guest, you will sense the history of the Avalon Beach neighborhood and feel what its like to live like a local at the beach. We are steps from the ocean and the Avalon Pier. Imagine drifting away into a mellow mood with friends and family in the relaxing, cozy and chic bungalow.

Welcome to Live Swell Beach Bungalows. Here our guests refresh from reality while enjoying elements of coastal living and the laid-back surf lifestyle.

All of our boutique rentals feature:
•Linens + Bath Towels
•Professional & Attentive Guest Support
•Private Outdoor Shower
•Two Beach Cruiser Style Bicycles

We are passionate about the beach, coastal living and the opportunity to share the lifestyle we love so much with our guests.

While cozy, at just under 700 square feet, the Avalon Beach Bungalow is one of the last remaining original Bungalows in our OBX housing stock. The bungalow is in an excellent location near restaurants, shopping, and about a half block walk to the beach, Avalon Fishing Pier and most OBX activities. The place was re-designed in 2017 with an open flow to provide our guests a modern coastal living experience all while maintaining its original 1950's bungalow charm. Although, we continue to do improvements every year!

The space is ideal for:
•Couples
•Small active families or groups of friends
•4 people comfortably, 5 people if ya'll get along well

Guest Favorites:
From afternoon naps swaying in our hammocks in the front breezeway or chilling out and grilling in the backyard, here’s what our guests say they loved:
•The location - a short walk to the pier and beach
•Grilling and a well-supplied kitchen
•Swaying in the hammocks in the front breezeway
•Dog Friendly (See Guidelines Below)
•A family friendly and safe neighborhood

The kitchen features a butcher's block counter top, tile backsplash and the essential cooking tools for the chef of the group. At the right time and on the right days you can fully open up the french doors to connect the living space directly to the covered porch where you can rest and relax in the hammocks.

We have one bathroom inside - no tub - that features and a small glass-enclosed shower and a multi-use shower head. Most of our guests favorite place to shower is outside in the vintage masonry enclosed outdoor shower. This enclosure is very private and comes with a "rain shower" head that feels very refreshing on a hot summer days. In the winter months our guest can enjoy the warmth of the small wood burning stove that makes this time of year to visit more special!

Housekeeping Notes:
To us, a very clean bungalow is of the utmost importance for our guests upon arrival. In fact, our bungalows have always had very high cleanliness standards and though cleaning + inspection process. Recently, we have taken our cleaning process to the next level by implementing recommended CDC guidelines. Between each guest stay our beach bungalows are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized with EPA approved disinfectants on surfaces and common touch points.

Pet Friendly Guidelines:
•$25 per night for one dog (one dog maximum only)
• Some breeds may not be permitted due to insurance requirements
• When reserving "add pet" to number of guests and fee will be added to reservation, otherwise the pet fee will be requested separately after the reservation is confirmed.

We love dogs and are happy to have your four legged family members at our bungalows. Just let us know you are bringing your dog and the breed.

Book Now as availability at the Avalon Beach Bungalow does go quick.

Guests have access to the entire home, property and shed that comes stocked with two beach cruiser style bikes, two boogie boards and two beginner foam surfboards.

Other things to note
Property & Preference Disclaimer:

We love our OBX bungalow, its a great house yet, like most older homes it is not perfect, has some quirks and is certainly not for a fit every group. Our primary objective is to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests, so we hope you understand, if a significant weather event is forecasted during a reservation there may be an impact. We have found many guest visitors to the Outer Banks consider purchasing vacation rental travel insurance as additional protection and peace of mind.

We respect that folks have different preferences and worldviews. If you're looking for a unique place and local experience in a great beach town to relax, spend time with loved ones, chill out, cook and rest your head after the beach then the bungalow checks all the boxes. If your seeking a perfect, flawless home or are super high maintenance, this is not the place for you.

Book today to ensure your reservation, before another guest does! :)

Check Out Etiquette: We put a lot of time and effort to deliver great stays for our guests. If we find deliberate damage, disrespect or lack of basic cleanliness during the check out inspection, fee's will be charged to compensate our cleaners and ensure the property is ready for guests.

Property manager

Maria Feurer

Languages

Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$25 per dog per night will be added

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our expectations of guest conduct is simple: Please respect this home, respect our neighbors and follow the few rules listed here.
• Treat this place with care as if it were your own • Abide by all laws • Respect the neighbors • Inform entire party and any visitors rules
While we are light and do like to have fun - any disrespecting of property, neighbors or illegal activity of any kind will not be tolerated.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kill Devil Hills

Located in Kill Devil Hills, this vacation home is near the beach. Wright Brothers National Memorial and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Woods Preserve. Paradise Fun Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Kill Devil Hills, NC

What's nearby

  • Avalon Fishing Pier - 4 min walk
  • Paradise Fun Park - 2 min drive
  • Destination Fun - 5 min drive
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 5 min drive
  • Nags Head Woods Preserve - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jolly Roger - 12 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 2 min drive
  • Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar - 3 min drive
  • Hurricane Mo's Beachside Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Black Pelican Seafood Co. - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Beach & Avalon Pier: The Original 1950's Avalon Beach Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
Cute clean amazing property! Property managers were AWESOME and made it a personal experience! Exactly what we expected! Would recommend to anyone and close to the beach!

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bungalow
Cute place. Easy walk to beach. Neighborhood can be a bit boisterous due to number of rentals and location so close to Avalon Pier and Awful Arthur's restaurant. Place is a bit more worn since the photo shoot, but owners have put some effort into the style. A bit light on glasses, dishes and utensils and what's there is a bit dingy. We loved the screened-in porch. It was great to be able to have the dog along and it was easy to keep the floors c
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The bungalow is accurately advertised. Short walking distance to the beach! Very clean property. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and perfect
We had never been to OBX so we didn't know where to stay...until I saw there place! Everything we exactly as listed, Maria and Michael we extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend staying here...the easy walk to the beach & pier, the beach supplies and the bikes made the trip even more relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johanna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Low-key, relaxing beach vacation
Adorable beach cottage for a small family vacation. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. We had a lovely, relaxing week and would definitely recommend the Avalon Beach Bungalow -- for the hammocks on the porch alone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Maria Feurer

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We are an active and curious couple that loves to travel, live life by the beach, meet interesting people, learn and ohh yea, surf whenever possible. We believe there is something magical about spending time in coastal regions and we hope you do to!

With a passion for coastal living and some experience in renovations Maria and I decided a few years ago to restore and renovate a bungalow to its original charm. We knew we would spend time there with our family and friends, because we love the area and chic bungalows, but did not realize how much our guests would like it or the impact it could have for them.

We have had so much fun and become very passionate about creating memorable guest stays, unique experiences and making more of an impact. Since our first bungalow we have grown to cover both coasts and add more places to stay. The “original” Live Swell Beach Bungalow, The Chill Beach and Surf Bungalow, is still available for rent in the OBX today.

Our favorite time of year in the OBX is the fall + late spring when the weather is beautiful, the fishing is great, crowds are down and the surfs up.

As hosts: We am super easy going, we respect our guest privacy but may stop in to say hello

As guests: Super laid back and low maintenance

Favorite Destinations: California, Baja Mexico, Guancaste Costa Rica, Spain, Peru, Long Island NY, Outer Banks NC, San Diego.

Things I could not live without:
1. Good friends and family relationships
2. A beach house, grill, fireplace and surfboards

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because it is located in one of the the best surf destinations, raddest and most interesting surf towns on the east coast of the US, Kill Devil Hills. Like most people, having a beach house is a dream come true. If you enjoy history, you may like the history of KDH!

We have always felt the best places to live, visit or "staycation"are those locations that offer a mix of consistent waves, chic accommodation, welcoming + insightful locals, exciting beach culture, great eating options and heaps of fun activity.

What makes this property unique

Commitment to our guests to do the right thing, short walk to private beach access and pier, chic upgraded "original" OBX bungalow, laid-back surf lifestyle feel +them, local year-round resident neighborhood, one of the best surf breaks in the area: Avalon Pier.

Languages:

Spanish
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