Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC
New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.
For the 2025 season, a new ground-level back deck has been added to enjoy the scenic views and prepare for water activities.
Love the water? Then make this beautiful Island Creek Resort beach house your home-away-from-home. Located in a semi-private waterfront resort designed for active beach life, this waterfront home is the ideal place to spend a long and relaxing getaway with someone you love. Inside, the home enjoys two levels of comfort and convenience, with lots of natural light cascading in through broad, ocean-facing windows, comfortable furniture, and plenty of space for everyone to move around. The main level boasts an open concept that encompasses the living, dining, and kitchen areas, so you can keep up with conversation, no matter what you're up to. The full kitchen includes all the appliances and counter space the family chef could ask for, and the dining table has seating for six dinner guests. You'll love taking your afternoon meals outside on the wrap-around deck, and you can wrap up an evening soaking in the lower-level's private hot tub. Spend the day on a hot-weather hike then cool off with a swim in the shared pool before coming back to spread out in the living room to watch a good movie or show on the living room's mounted flatscreen TV. Please note that the fireplace is not available for guest use.
Set on Avon's pristine north end and accessible only by bridge, Island Creek Resort offers over 1,000 feet of shallow sound-front access. Windsurfers, kite surfers, kayakers, and kids will love this ultra-friendly location where miles of open Pamlico Sound facilitate launching, fishing, exploring, relaxing, or just horsing around in the water.
The boat ramp and docks handle small boats and personal watercraft. Acres of manicured sod keep Island Creek Resort looking and feeling good underfoot. Grab the Coppertone and head across the street to Avon's super beachfront. Spring and fall guests sing ICR's praises for board sports, while families regale in this secret spot for summer getaways. Seasoned travelers even head to ICR for their winter holidays. For parents introducing their families to the world of watersports and experts looking to perfect their kiting, windsurfing, and kayaking techniques, this is truly a resort for all seasons. Island Creek Resort, Avon. It's always better on the island. The boat slips are first come first served.
Please Note: As a barrier island, Hatteras is constantly changing. Beach conditions, dunes, and access points may vary due to erosion, restoration projects, weather, and other environmental factors.
THINGS TO KNOW You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking, which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement. Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open from mid-May to mid-October, depending on the weather.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Avon
Located in Avon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive - 59.1 km
Restaurants
The Froggy Dog - 14 min walk
Tico Taco - 3 min drive
Oceana’s Bistro - 3 min drive
Dirty Dick's Crab House - 6 min drive
Bros Sandwich Shack - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC on 19 Sept 2026 start from AU$556, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront dog-friendly home on the Sound with private hot tub, pool & AC located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Air Sports and Outer Banks Beaches. Avon Beach and Studio 12 are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Island Sun is a beautiful property and is expertly maintained and managed by Vacasa. This is our second time at this property, and we'll definitely book this place again!
Jack and Trish T.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
14 Aug 2025
Sunsets!
The best place to enjoy fantastic sunsets! My family and I loved this home. So many activities wind surfing, fishing, crabbing, boating, swimming, and great place to see stars.
Gary B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
manu w.
23 June 2025
Avon house
Great view. Excellent location.
manu w.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
KAREN W.
23 May 2021
Island Sun #1
I loved the location to the sound, beach and pool.
KAREN W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn R.
23 Aug 2018
It was beautiful- located right on the sound. Inside the house you felt as tho we were right on top.
Property was amazing. Sunsets were incredible. Kitchen was well appointed. Chairs on decks plentiful and very comfortable. Loved our stay
Marilyn R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Marilyn,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to have you back for our 2019 season.
Thank you,
Hatteras Realty
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Cathy S.
16 May 2021
Island Sun
Great house for windsurfing
Cathy S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sergei S.
16 Oct 2024
Great windsurfing spot
Has a great wind-protected storage room good for ~5-6 rigged sails up to 7 meter size and shelves for >8 boards. Larger sails will have to be kept in 'garage' that may get some wind. Our favorite windsurfing destination!
Sergei S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Angela S.
30 July 2024
10/10 views
The view was amazing! Best sunset view you can get. We had lots of people coming over into the backyard to take sunset pictures
Angela S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Darin B.
28 June 2021
Great Location, average accomadations
Can't beat the location and the views. Love being right on the sound and having direct access to the water and great sunset views. The interior of the house is fine, nothing special. Everything is a little dated and could use to be updated.
Darin B.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us, Darin! We are so glad you had a great time! We take guest feedback seriously and have forwarded this information to the local staff so they can review and update the home as needed for future guests. We will be sure to follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
William A.
19 Nov 2023
October 2023 week
How was clean and ready by early afternoon. House was in good condition for a rental. Beds were much better than other houses we have used. The ramp into the water and riprap along bulkhead is not friendly to get windsurfing equipment in and out of water in high onshore winds.
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We look forward to having you back again soon as repeat renters.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Richard S.
30 Nov 2022
Beautiful Views but house and cleaning service need work.
Had to wait until 6 to get into the property for what? Beds not made, house not very clean, had to go find our towels and the gall to put a tip envelope out. Not to mention the provided sheets were stained, comforters smelled bad and pillowcases did not fit the provided pillows. House needs some updating too. Carpeting is worn and stained, marginally equipped kitchen, tubs don’t drain and water pressure is awful. Now the nice part-the views are incredible and great location to launch your all of your water toys.
Richard S.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Richard. We are disappointed to hear the home was not up to the high standards of guest satisfaction and cleanliness that we hold ourselves to. Please know that the condition of the home upon your arrival does not meet our Vacasa Cleaning Standards. We are working with our local staff to address the issues in this home and appreciate you bringing this to our attention,as this helps us to improve the quality of experiences we provide for our future guests. We hope we have the chance to impress you in the future!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elena L.
16 Aug 2021
I Miss My Sunsets
This home exceeded my expectations in every way. When I booked the home I was not sure of the exact location or what to expect and I just went with it! Everything was perfect; from booking with Vacasa right up to the day we left and the app made it so easy. The Sunsets from our deck were spectacular.. they had us eating dinner every night at the house! Plenty of room for all 6 of us and the dogs! We very much appreciated the pet friendly accommodations and the dogs loved playing in the water. We had a blast on the paddle boards and kayaks, with the rental facility so close it was super convenient. The walk to the beach was swift and the beach was beautiful with clean sands and NO crowds. However, we Loved our evenings surrounded by the Pamlico Sound...and did I mention the Sunsets!! Can't say enough! Thank you Island Sun #1 for the treasured memories! See you next year!
Elena L.
Verified
8/10 Good
Rodney C.
26 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking Views
The house was dated but the breathtaking views made up for it. Minor repairs are needed…dishwasher did not work properly, ice maker did not work. The unit was not clean upon arrival. We were pleasantly surprised with the offer of a free early check in. All contact information left inside the home was for Hatteras Realty who apparently does not exist anymore and the numbers are disconnected, so had we need to reach someone to come for a major repair we would have been stuck. The breathtaking views and sunsets made up for the few complaints inside the home. Beautiful wrap around deck with hot tub overlooking the sound. Door code did not work at check in, but we used an unlocked back door our entire stay. Would definitely stay in this area again.
Rodney C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Archival
4/10 Poor
Tricia S.
25 Aug 2017
Great location, beat up house
First, the location is worth 5 stars. Right on the sound with a private beach to launch whatever water fun you are into. But the house is dumpy. We arrived and it was as if the place had not been cleaned. Used water bottle in one room, cigarettes on the windowsill, lotion bottle on the floor. Door is broken of the closet where the laundry is. Easy fix. Why wouldn't the real estate company take care of that? The pots and pans are awful. Gross comforters on the beds. Bathrooms that feel dirty. Place could be much nicer with just a small investment. Clearly this is just a cash cow.
Tricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marco F.
4 Oct 2021
Great place for windsurfing and Kiteboarding
Went there for a windsurfing/Kiteboarding trip. The access to the water is amazing. The water is shallow about 3 feet so great for learning for the kids. Could've been a bit windier. The place is not magnificent but its location is perfect. So I give it five stars. It just amazes me that these houses can exist here and don't get what the way by the hurricane. Inside was clean. Had everything we needed. We rented this house and the one next-door which was great for two families as well as my parents. The toaster was broken but they quickly replaced it including replacing grill items. Be sure to bring beach towels. A few more towels for the bathrooms would've been appreciated and I'm sure they would have delivered them if we asked. Really nothing negative to say. Some people may not think these houses are in tiptop shape but I'm just amazed that they still exist in this beautiful coastline.
Marco F.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
David E.
7 Dec 2022
Needs some updates
The house and site are lovely. But there were areas for improvement. The home was not cleaned when we arrived at 8:00 PM and the old sheets were still in a pile in the driveway the next day. The home needs some attention to detail, Not enough silverware, or regular size glasses. (about 20 wine glasses though), There needs to be an update with regard to dishes. Too many non matching patterns and too few of specific kinds. The dishwasher would clean, but not dry. The element must be burned out. This means your dishes come out cold and wet, but there's no dish towels to dry them. Several fixtures had burned out bulbs. Also, there needs to be more deck chairs on the top deck. There are only two Adirondack style and they are connected to each other. These two chairs and a picnic table, which is very heavy, are all that is on the top deck. Much of this, save the dishwasher and the deck chairs, could be corrected for less than $100.00. It may seem like little things, but for the Thousands of dollars spent, the owners need to keep up with the little things to rate a "5 Star experience". It was enough that I will look for another experience next year.
David E.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, David. We're happy that you enjoyed this location. We apologize that your stay wasn't as great as it should have been. We are sorry for the issues you encountered during your stay. We have notified our local team of these items so they can be addressed for future stays. Thank you for your feedback. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to host you with an improved experience.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Mario B.
30 Jan 2023
La maison a besoin de beaucoup de renovation et entretien au temps a l’intérieur que extérieur . ...
Le terrain a besoin d’etre niveler depuis plusieurs années, le béton brisé sur le terrain partout n’est pas très sécuritaire , accès a l’eau est de plus en plus difficile. Le nettoyage du systeme de ventilation n’a pas été fait depuis plusieurs années . Beaucoup de meubles brisés et accessoires cuisine manquant et en quantité insuffisante. tapis a remplacé , ventilateurs des sale bain a remplacer . A part le prix qui monte tout les reste des commodités,accessoires et accès diminu d’année sur année .
Mario B.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2024
Salut Mario. Merci d'avoir pris le temps de laisser des commentaires. Nous nous excusons de ne pas avoir répondu à vos attentes et regrettons que vous ne nous ayez pas fait part de vos inquiétudes pendant votre séjour. Nos équipes locales et le nouveau propriétaire ont pris votre avis à cœur et ont depuis répondu aux préoccupations que vous avez portées à notre attention. Nous espérons que vous reviendrez profiter de ces améliorations et nous donnerez l'opportunité de vous offrir l'expérience exceptionnelle que nous visons toujours à offrir à nos clients.