Location: Avon, Hatteras Island, Northern Coast & Outer Banks, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (30 miles south of Nags Head; 2.5 hours from Norfolk Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Waterfront Home Beach house cottage owner managed ocean
Reserve this house for $100!
Now accepting reservations for 2012.
Please CHECK the CALENDAR for AVAILABILITY.
Discover the charm of a quiet, waterfront location. Enjoy sunsets over the water at this lakefront beauty. The cul-de-sac location offers solitude away from busy streets yet close (walking distance) to the neighborhood shops. It's just 1000 feet to the ocean & some the east coast's best beaches - literally a 5-minute walk across community boardwalks. You can reach off-road, 4-wheel drive, beach access one mile to the south.
SURFDANCER is a gorgeous lakefront property with two master bedrooms, a large great room, a well equipped kitchen, and includes a community pool and tennis. The entry level has an enclosed outside shower, fish prep table, storage space for surf- and sail-boards beneath the house, under house entry with concrete driveway, and great parking.
The second level offers a lakefront master bedroom (king bed) with private full bath, a second bedroom with two singles opening to a shaded deck, a third bedroom with two bunk beds, a full bath, and a utility room with large washer and dryer. The secluded hot tub overlooks the lake off the first deck, offering enviable privacy.
The top floor features a second master bedroom (queen bed) facing the ocean, with a private deck and a semiprivate full bath. Also on the top level, you will find a large vaulted great room with spacious dining area and well-equipped kitchen and screened porch overlooking the lake. SURFDANCER is the perfect affordable vacation spot!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & SPECIAL NOTES:
*This house is totally MANAGED by the OWNER. No extra administration fees or cleaning fees. This is a $100 savings over the (often hidden) administrative costs of renting through a management company.
*Surfdancer rents SUN-SUN: Avoid the Saturday traffic!
*Partial weeks (3 night min) only considered within 2 weeks of rental period (if they fall between Sunday-Sunday).
*Maximum house capacity - 8 people.
*Sorry - but No Smoking and No Pets (no exceptions)!
FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS of HATTERAS ISLAND
The Outer Banks offer a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities:
* The uncrowded, pristine beach (voted best on the coast) is perfect for families.
* Hatteras Realty Resort Amenities included with rental (heated Jr. Olympic swimming pool, tennis, putting green & playground).
* Want to explore? Take the free ferry from Hatteras Village to Ocracoke Island, home of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.
*Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial and Museum and the Dunes at Jockey's Ridge State Park (50 miles north).
* Fisherman can choose surfcasting, inlet fishing, ocean fishing at Avon Pier, or sport fishing offshore for flounder, drum, blues, mackerel, tuna, and more.
* Discover multiple intimate restaurants with the Outer Banks own brand of beach hospitality rarely seen in vacation destinations.
* Surfers can take advantage of the location central to the Outer Banks hottest surf spots including Hatteras Light House, S-Turns, and Frisco Pier.
* Windsurfers, Kiteboarders, and Kayakers can access the warm, shallow waters of Pamlico Sound with just short walk. World famous Canadian Hole Haul-over day use area and Kite Point are less than a half mile south.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : There is covered entry to the house (really handy when it is rainy- but it won't rain on your vacation). There is enough room to park 2 cars under the house on the concrete driveway
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed : Master bedroom - private full bath - sliding glass door opens to deck & hot tub
- Queen Bed : Master with semi-private full bathroom. Also features private deck with a bit of an ocean view. Lighthouse motif.
- Twin/Single Bed : Sliding glass door offers private access to west deck (with hot tub)
- Bunk Bed (2) : two bunk sets (4 beds) in one room
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : seats 6
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : cable TV - Service provided by Charter
- DVD
- VCR (3)
- Video Library : small collection of video tapes
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool : Pool is open approximately mid-May through September. These dates are not guaranteed.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee Maker (12 cup), Blender, Drinking Water Filter System, Coffee Grinder, 4-slice Toaster,
- Cooking Utensils Provided : including steamer pot
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : 3 decks - 2 on west side (1 off of living room; 1 spans middle floor); 1 on east side off of master bedroom
- Lanai : There is a Screened Porch off of the dining room
- View/Location
- Lakefront : Lake is great for kayaking - private access - 30 sec walk.
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Broadband Internet : bring your own laptop
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your own laptop -- the WI-FI works very well
- Other Amenities
- Central Air & Heating, Many Ceiling Fans, High Chair, Screened Porch, Community Pool & Tennis, Enclosed Outside Shower (hot & cold water), 2 Stereos/CD, Fish Cleaning Table, Covered Entry & Parking (Concrete Driveway)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry - no exceptions
- Kid Friendly : This is a great kid house. There is also a high chair for little ones.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Minimum age for renters: 25 years old. This house is principally for family groups.
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a smoke-free house.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Pool & Ocean Swimming, Kiteboarding, Wright Brothers Memorial, The Lost Colony Live Theater, Jockey's Ridge State Park, Graveyard of Atlantic Museum, Cape Hatteras & Bodie Lighthouses, Ocracoke Island, 4-Wheel Drive Beach Access, Fishing (Surf, Sound, Inlet, Offshore via Charters from Oregon Inlet or Hatteras Village), Nature Preserves, Health Center
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 WEEKLY Rates. Add 11.75% tax & $300 security deposit
18-Mar - 6-May $495 | 19-Aug $995
6-May - 27-May $595 | 26-Aug $695
27-May $695 | 2-Sep - 23-Sep $595
03-Jun $995 | 23-Sep - 2-Dec $495
10-Jun $1,250 |
17-Jun - 12-Aug $1,450 |
12-Aug $1,250 |
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Beautiful Lakefront Beach Property - 5 Min Walk to Ocean!
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Avon
After 20 years of vacationing in the Outer Banks, I had a pretty good idea of what all of the locations and villages had to offer. The northern part of the Outer Banks is too built up to suit me. Avon Village is centrally located, has more amenities than any other Hatteras Island location, and is bordered on the north and south by the beautiful Hatteras Island National Seashore (5 mins from the house). You have easy access to the Ocean and Sound Beaches for swimming, surfing, shell collecting, windsurfing, kite-boarding, and many other activities. This area is truly unparalleled on the Atlantic Coast and has been repeatedly named in the top ten beaches in the US.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Kick back and enjoy the sunset over the water from the back deck!
Very convenient to the beach!
Owner's Map of Avon
I'm a psychologist and researcher at the National Cancer Institute of NIH.
My love-affair with the Atlantic's barrier islands began during my summers as a lifeguard on Assateague Island in Maryland. As surfing developed into a passion, I began to venture to Hatteras Island since it was the ideal water-sports playground in a pristine natural seashore setting. My two sons loved the beach when they were young, and continued to enjoy Hatteras as teens and now, as adults. Avon on Hatteras Island is the anchor where all the generations of my extended family love to get together on an annual basis. And, yes, I am still surfing - with the same crew - in Hatteras!
Property Photos
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- Surfdancer's west side overlooks a small lake - Outer Banks/Avon, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Waterfront Solitude at Surfdancer!
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- Spacious living area with vaulted ceiling opens to a deck - Outer Banks/Avon, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Waterfront Solitude at Surfdancer!
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- The dining area is adjacent to a screened in porch - Outer Banks/Avon, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Waterfront Solitude at Surfdancer!
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- Visit the nations largest brick light house 6 miles to the south
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- Hatteras Island's beaches are continuously rated in the nations top 5
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- Two sets of bunkbeds
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- The master bedroom with King bed with private access to the hot tub
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- Twin bedroom opens to a large west deck
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- Queen bed on the top floor has a private deck and is adjacent to the bath
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- Surfancer is on a quiet cul-de-sac
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- Enjoy great sunsets over the small lake (this picture was taken from the deck)
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- Hatteras Island is a great place to kite board (taken at kite point)
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- Avon & Hatteras are a popular destination for surfers
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- Kick back and relax on Surfdancer's deck at the end of the day!
Traveler Reviews (38)
Fantastic Vacation!
Guest: SunjetOBX
(Rocky Face, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/22/11
This house was absolutely fantastic. It has a beautiful view out over water, and the location was perfect. It was centrally located to almost every activity we had planned and being a 30 second drive from the only major grocery store on the island was extremely convenient. The house was well stocked with cooking and eating utensils and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. Awesome house, awesome vacation, and I hope to someday return.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Great house, adventure getting there
Guest: Doughboy
(Spring City, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
My family and I stayed at the Surfdancer last week, a short time after the island was struck by Hurricane Irene. The one road coming down OBX was washed out and all traffic to the island had to come over via ferrys from the mainland. Needless to say, this was an adventure, but the landlord did a great job of keeping us informed of events as well as helping us get the house under trying circumstances. The house was absolutely great, lotsa room, with great sunsets over the lake as well the sunrises. My family and I would definitely plan on staying here next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
July 4th Dream come true
Guest: 9 happy Northerners
(Lancaster, PA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
Surfdancer exceeded our expectations! It was clean, spacious enough for our family of 9, pretty, and comfortable. And it was well-stocked....we especially appreciated the "kid stuff" like the high chair, children's dinnerware and silverware, and games. Then there's the gorgeous view of the lake from the back decks...breathtaking! And walking to the beach was just a short walk. Overall, we rate our stay at Surfdancer to be excellent, and would recommend it to anyone who dreams of OBX.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Week
Guest: Vince
(Alexandria, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/04/11
From the scenic views and relaxed pace of Avon to the house itself, we had a great time. Thanks Glen. Our beach time was great. We loved all of the local restraunts we tried, specfically Toppers and Dirty Dicks, both of which are in walking distance from the house. The ferry ride to Ocracoke and trip to the lighthouse were a fun experiances for our children and the adults in our party enjoyed quite nights on the deck watching the stars. The people of Avon are fantastic as well, really make you feel welcome and at home. The house itself is very nice and comfortably slept our entire party of 10. The walk to the beach is maybe five minutes, at most. All-in-all, a five star vacation at a great price, thanks again Glen!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Great place to stay - highly recommended!
Guest: Dave
(Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
This was our second year spent at the Outer Banks and at Surfdancer, and based on our experience we're considering going back again (which we've never done -- instead going somewhere different each year). First, Surfdancer is everything the description (and other reviews) say it is. We're a bit picky about where we stay, although all we ask for are clean, well-maintained accommodations. We'd never rented through VRBO before, so we were a little nervous. The minute we walked in, we knew we'd picked the right place -- Surfdancer is one of the best-kept properties we've ever stayed in. Second, the house is in a quiet area but extremely close to everything. The pool, a supermarket, restaurants, movie theater and a hardware store are all within a 2-minute drive (and very walkable). The beach is a 5-10 minute walk and everything else is very close. Avon is great because it's not overbuilt and overcrowded, which is exactly why we went back. Swimming, the beach, biking, tennis, kiteboarding, sightseeing -- it's all right there. Finally, Glen is a great person to deal with. He's extremely nice, is very quick to respond to emails and phone calls, and has never failed to answer a question or request. Our first trip to the Outer Banks was the week that Hurricane Earl came through, and Glen was on the phone at all hours providing hurricane updates and advice. The county mandated an evacuation, and Glen was in contact throughout, which was very reassuring. We're considering going back again, and if we do I'm sure we'll be staying at Surfdancer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great property, awesome location, great views of the lake, highly recommended!
Guest: Chris
(Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
The description of the property is very accurate. It was a very short walk to the Ocean, which was very uncrowded where we were. The house was very clean when we got there, appliances were easy to use, and there was an outside charcoal grill to use. There was a plaza with a grocery store, dollar store, movie theater, restaurants, and anything else you need just a five minute walk away. I'd strongly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great week. Leaving Sunday was nice as well, traffic on the way out wasn't bad at all. Glen was great about everything. He made it very easy and smooth. There were no hidden fees or anything. What he said it was going to cost was exactly what it did cost. If there's an open reservation at this house, take it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
OBX Vacation #2!!!
Guest: Jennifer Lanning
(Monroe, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11
Review Submitted: 04/26/11
This was our second Outer Banks vacation (April17-23/2011) and the second time renting Glen's house (Surfdancer). This house is just great for our family. Lots of room for them to do all their indoor activities. There are all sorts of board games, cards, puzzles, and two game systems. And the hot tub was just as nice as it was the first time!! The sunsets are just amazing from the second and third level outside decks decks. They just spread out into this beautiful orangey-pink sky! Also, from the third floor front bedroom you can see the ocean from the outside deck. Glen is such a great person and we love renting his wonderful home that he is so kind to rent out. We had a wonderful time with great weather. Our kids loved the beach and flying their kites. We enjoyed the local restaurants and shops. We had a very relaxing vacation that was most definitely needed!! Thanks ever so much Glen, we will be back soon for another vacation at 'Surfdancer'!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Can't wait to go back! Great house at a great price
Guest: PaulS
(Wooster, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/27/10
This was our first trip to the OBX, and we cannot wait to go back. Surfdancer was everything these reviews say it is... wonderful. The first night we walked out to the beach to stick our feet in the water and when we came back to the house we stood in awe of the sunset out over the lake, we knew then that we were going to have an awesome week, and we truly did; It was perfect. Avon is a great location for those who want to get away from the busyness of life and enjoy a laid-back, uncrowded vacation. Thanks Glen for a great house at a great price, we hope to be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A great house for families looking for a relaxing retreat
Guest: Fairfax family
(Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/19/10
We very much enjoyed our stay at this delightful, modest 4-bedroom home. It was very clean, and well-maintained, and remarkably so considering it was the end of the season as well -- we were impressed with how well it was kept. Kitchen was fully furnished with everything we needed -- dining rm even included a high chair, and children's utensils. Utility closet was loaded with bogie boards and beach chairs --- so nice that we didn't have to pack them for the trip! The walk from the house to the beach is less than 10 minutes, and it felt like we had the beach all to our selves nearly every day -- just wonderful. It's located 10 minutes from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and beach, 15 minutes from the (free) Ocracoke Ferry, and about 20 minutes from the Bodie Lighthouse --- all of which were great experiences for us. The Avon area is definitely more subdued than Nags Head, but that's what appealed to us, so it was wonderfully quiet and uncrowded --- and had very little traffic. Lots of mom and pop shops and restaurants and not a lot of big chains (or big crowds!) so if that appeals to you, this is a great location. Owner is very personable and quick to respond to inquiries --- it was a pleasure to work with him throughout the reservation process. Check-in and check-out were easy and simple. Overvall, a terrific experience --- we definitely plan to return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
another home run
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/19/10
Review Submitted: 10/09/10
our return to surfdancer was just as great as the last time. Glenn (the owner) could launch another career as a property manager. He is extremely easy to work with and he keeps surfdancer in supreme condition. It is everything the description says and more. The location is ideal for families or just to get away and relax. House is well furnished and plenty of space. This was our 18th rental on vrbo and surfdancer and glenn rank in at the top. Don't hesitate to rent! John and Maryann, Iowa
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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