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Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view

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Exterior
Dining
Property grounds
TV, DVD player

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms85 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Exciting upgrade for the 2025 season: new carpet installed in all three bedrooms.

Drift Inn to this classic and charming beach cottage with all the comforts of home, where you'll enjoy easy access to the beach just 350 feet away.

Located five lots back from the Atlantic, Drift Inn offers a great location, only 800 yards from the fishing pier and near plenty of eateries and scenes. The screened porch and grill provide plenty of reasons to stay outside, as does the rooftop crow's nest with breezy ocean views. There are also two small decks at the back of the home for extra sunbathing opportunities.

Inside, everyone in the family will appreciate the three TVs, three VCRs, two DVD players, stereo/CD player, and high-speed WiFi. The open living/dining/kitchen area provides ample space to spread out. At the end of the day, retire to one of the three comfortable bedrooms.

THINGS TO KNOW
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 5 minutes by foot from Studio 12

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 911 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1006968

Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan A.

Yes, pets were good as allowed. Ours is a service dog. There were multiple scratches high and low on the bedroom door, inside, where apparently pets were locked in at some point. House was very old, not advised of that. Floors were dirty evidensed by the bottom of our bare feet.. But it was arranged and otherwise, clean. The furniture was VERY old, and used. Dirty from use. Uncomfortable, with no end tables to place a drink or snack. The TV's didn't work, had to call a tech to remedy. You had to use multiple remotes, and no instruction sheet to explain. No curtains blinds or shades for privacy. From the road, at night, you can see in the living and dining areas. The grill was filthy, and like what you'd find at a campground. The CROWS NEST feature, had no view of the nearby ocean, only tree tops. The ceiling fan in the livingroom did not work. No cushions for the patio furniture. We would never stay there again, nor recommend it. Location as great. VACASA was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treemendous T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach, good house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Guido M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We recently stayed at this property and wanted to share some important feedback.First and most concerning: the bunk bed ladder in our son’s room had several loose nails. This is a serious safety issue—especially for a child’s sleeping area. Honestly, it’s hard to understand why nails were used instead of screws in such a critical fixture.Second, the dishwasher was completely nonfunctional during our stay. There was no water entering the unit, and it’s clear this wasn’t a new issue. It simply wasn’t working when we arrived, which was both inconvenient and disappointing.Additionally, the Wi-Fi was extremely unreliable, making it difficult to stay connected even briefly.While we appreciated Vacasa’s quick responses to our messages, unfortunately no actual action was taken to resolve the dishwasher issue. As a consequence I asked for a partial refund—and again, there was no follow-up.We booked this stay with the expectation of a safe and functional space for our family, but the lack of maintenance and meaningful support made it a frustrating experience. We hope this feedback helps improve future guest experiences, but as it stands, we were deeply disappointed.Sincerely,Guido
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeremiah A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible Stay; Never Again!

The house could’ve been a lot cleaner. As we stayed over the a full week, you could tell the house was not cleaned thoroughly and we found trash in and outside the house. To finish out the week, we ran into an ant problem and no one from Vacasa never followed up. For the price, it was a rip off and totally disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Claire P.

The home was okay.

Our stay did not start good. The code to the home did not work. Then once in the microwave was dirty. The cog foot was not clean. The floor was not swept or mopped. The shower curtain was filthy. The carpets had not been vacuumed. The shower head outside was rusted. The bedspread smelled of cigarette smoking. We called and everything was fixed the next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Stay

Other than the weather, our trip was enjoyable. The Drift Inn is quaint and cozy. Enjoyed a good read on the screened deck while it rained was relaxing and comfortable. The only real issue is that the home is surrounded by overgrown trees (hard to get that Ocean View) and covered... I mean COVERED, in Poison Ivy. Also, the "fish cleaning" area could be tidied up.... the last people who stayed there, put their fish mess in the trash can but never took it to the road to be picked up so we smelled dead fish until we realized where it came from. Other than that, very accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, a little dated.

Pretty good experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022