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Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

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New siding 12/22
New siding 12/22
New siding 12/22
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf's Up
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

Welcome to Life's a Beach! Our home is semi oceanfront and less than 5 minute walk to the beach! It has 4 BR's and 2 Baths and TV's in all rooms. Live TV with sling . Netflix and other streaming available. Eat at the kitchen counter or at our family friendly dining room table. There is also a front porch with seating area. Great for family game nights! Board games , cards and more! Enjoy the inground pool and hot tub. There is an outdoor shower as well! Sit outside on the top deck and enjoy the ocean view, sounds and breeze! Barbecue at home or enjoy one of the local restaurants. We have made our home pet friendly so you don't have to leave your 4 legged kids at home! We have plenty of pool toys, pails and shovels for the kids! So pack your bags and head down to Life's a Beach for a great vacation!

We do not supply your linens or towels due to being pet friendly but we have a great company if you choose to rent them. Their website is hatterashelpinghands,com or call them directly 252-995-3390. We have recently updated a few things.
New roof coming 11/17/25
New flooring 11/25
New central air 8/25 New hot tub August 2025
New December 2022 New exterior siding !
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Beach, pool, games. Great for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs welcome!Ask if more.No aggressive dogs!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please raise or lower temperature to where it was when you arrived on the thermostat
Make sure hot tub is at the temperature. It was when you arrived.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely no parties!
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Avon

Avon is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! on Apr 11, 2026 start from $272, 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 Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! located?

This family-friendly Avon vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf's Up and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney and Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Wonderful hot tub and pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in a perfect location with a short walk to the beach! The pool and hot tub were nice for when the weather wasn’t good for a beach day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time at Life’s a Beach! Kathy was wonderful, she’s a very responsive and helpful host- She was quick to answer all questions. It was perfect for the WHOLE family! My kiddos loved the games that were available and my fur baby loved being able to come along. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot- so close to the beach! Kathy is a great host with excellent communication. We love the pool and the hot tub. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean

Our stay was great. We took out grandkids for a mini vaca, this home was perfect. Plenty of space, games, and pool. Best of all it was very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life is a Beach

A few minutes walking distance to the beach. Very nice home. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for us

Property was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday season

Very nice house , clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Kathy was super to work with before, during and on check out. Communication was amazing and readily available. We had an amazing vacation at Life’s A Beach!! Eddie S..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun!!!

Had a great time watching fire works for the 4th and making memories. Great location and perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint house in a great location!

This house was so quaint and in a perfect location. From what I have read this house is under new owners and I can not wait to see what they do with it! The location and the pool make this the perfect hidden gem! Loved bringing the pup too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garth &Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial day weekend

We had a great time! Perfect pet friendly getaway. Loved the pool and upstairs deck. Very well stocked kitchen. House was very clean and close to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outer banks family trip

House was perfect for what we needed it for. It was clean and the pool and hot tub were amazing. The only downside was the closeness of the back neighbors and the walk to the beach(last part seems outer banks thing). We would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had awesome 2 week stay did beach walks 2 times a day. Enjoyed pool and hot tub. Rain overfilled pool and washed some sand into it but we skimmed the two lizards that went for swim and a few bugs and just enjoyed our time so happy they shared their beach house with us and our fur babies. Ate a lot of shrimp and met neighbor, also duck donuts is good!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walkable to beach

Clear check-in instructions. Property is easy to find. Walkable to beach. House is nicely decorated and has tons of kitchen gadgets to make just about anything. 2 min drive to grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, some issues

Had some issues that were communicated to the owner who took care of it. Would stay there again to give it another shot, as the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Short walk to the uncrowded beach, located on a quiet street but still close to the amenities in town. The house is comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen, and was a good size for our family. The pool was a welcome feature for both the adults and kids! Communication with owner and checkin were smooth & easy. Cleaning crew could be more thorough. Overall we had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for the price

This property was amazing. The only issue was the pool wasn't clean. The water was dirty and we wasn't able to use it. But overall it was a good place to stay. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home and great location.

This place is amazing, steps to beach access with a private pool, large hot tub and lots of outdoor space for sunning and playing. The home is a quick walk to a gas station and longer walk or short drive to the grocery store and dining establishments. The home is cozy with comfortable beds and a great couch for family movie night. I’d also recommend a sunset walk towards the sound for great views. This house is close enough to amenities yet secluded enough to feel out of the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Location Location Location!!! House is in the perfect location. House has everything you need! Tons of pool/beach toys as well! Love the town so many beautiful things to do! The food trucks at the pier are amazing! The sand dunes are no joke to get to beach but so worth it!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Tracy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Eh

Floors were dirty remotes did not work stove burner kept coming off dishwasher not cleaning properly had to wash twice would noy stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Get Away

Kathy is an amazing host. Responded to all my questions beforehand and didn’t have any issues with me adding my in laws 2 months before our vacation. The house is very conveniently located to the beach and there is an out door shower and foot wash that helps to get the sand off before relaxing in the pool or hot tub. We loved that we could bring our 2 dogs with us. House is a little dated, the floors felt uneven walking through the house and up on the 3rd level deck the boards felt a little spongy. A little TLC could turn this into a really amazing property. Overall we had an amazing experience and will return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation in Avon 2024

We enjoyed our stay at Kathy’s place. The location was close to the beach and had enough room for everyone (6 people) and our Pomeranian dog. The rooftop deck (with ocean views) and spa were awesome. You can tell that Kathy has done upgrades and renovations to the vintage beach house and is continuing to do so. Avon is a sleepy beach town on the southern end of the Outer Banks. If you are looking for relaxation, this is the place for you (away from the hustle/bustle). Additionally, Kathy was attentive to our questions and concerns. Even with tropical storm Debbie passing through, Kathy was able to get the pool cleaned for us a second time (because the storm had caused debris), so that we could enjoy the pool the last few days of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Roman

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Hi! We are Kathy and Steve from NJ. We visited the Outer Banks a few times and fell in love with it. So much so that we decided to purchase our own home down here. We are so happy to have made that dream a reality. We have named it Life's A Beach! because it really is in the Outer Banks!

Why they chose this property

The beach is beautiful and quiet. You are less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. We offer so much to do whether its swimming in the pool or going in the hot tub to games for the kids and adults, beach toys, horseshoes and even foosball! Plenty of room on the upper deck to take in the view of the ocean and the ocean breeze. You can BBQ on the grill or take it local dining. If you are looking for a quiet fun place to enjoy with your family this is it!

What makes this property unique

You will have the entire home to yourself.
We are pet friendly! No more leaving your fur babies at home!

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