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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81152 sq ft
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Frisco, NC
- Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore1 min walk
- Place, Frisco Beach3 min walk
- Place, Frisco Native American Museum20 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1 - Master
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Den
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular Sound & Ocean Views, OBX 3BR2BA House, sleeps 8, dog friendly
Up to 500-$1000+ Discount, if book in March 2026 for your weekly Sat to Sat vacation stay! Since 1994, book this awesome 3BR/2BA raised beach house (sleeps 8) with spectacular views of Ocean and Sound online with VRBO / Expedia and get owner Discount (40% Owner Discount + 10% VRBO early booking Discount)! 2nd row house to Sound to the west, and 3rd row house to Ocean to the east. Sat to Sat only weekly 7, 14, and 21 night weekly rentals only. New video of inside our OBX “Fin&Tonic” house at owner’s official homepage. See the Ocean from the den and crows nest, then see the Sound from the dining room and 2 of 3 bedrooms. Near everything, great fishing, and one of the best surfing and kite boarding on east coast. Very nice and tranquil. Relax your on vacation in the OBX and ~5 miles out in the Ocean! Pet friendly. Remote, quiet, peaceful.
Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" 3BR/2BA raised beach house, sleeps 8, 1-2 small dogs okay. Our F&T House is recently upgraded, free WiFi, New 43” smart HDTV in den in 12/19, crows nest & new roof added to house in 2015. 2nd New fridge and oven in 3/21. New clothes dryer on 9/14/21. New futon in den in 9/21. New bathrooms floors and 2nd new HVAC in 9/22. 2 new benches facing ocean on back porch and crows nest. Please See all upgrades below.
OBX House: Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" beach house is located in Frisco, NC (at: 54349 NC Hwy 12, & 5 min. North of Hatteras, NC before Ocracoke Island). This Raised Beach House is 3BR/2BA, second row to Sound & third row oceanfront, great views of sound and some ocean, sleeps 8 max. and newly furnished and decorated in beachy furniture & decor in 2012-2024! House upgraded yearly. No Hwy to cross to beach! House is 3rd row from ocean (about 2 min walk to Ocean or Sound from house). House on Oceanside or east side of NC Hwy 12! Public walkway to beach behind house.
Our 'Fin & Tonic' 3BR/2BA raised beach house has great Sound & some Oceanviews. This nice family vacation house is recently renovated & sleeps 8 max. Deep owner discount, pet friendly & Free WiFi! Great location! 2-min. walk to Sound or Ocean and old Frisco Pier. Great Fishing & Surfing, & located in a very nice upscale neighborhood! Pet Friendly! Cozy, Affordable, close to beach & perfect for family vacation!
Sat. to Sat. weekly rentals from April-Sept. House rebuilt in 2012 & All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor added. Our newest vacation/long term rental home 'Fin & Tonic' in the outer banks - OBX was purchased in March 2012, recently upgraded and is located at 54349 NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936 in Marlin Village Subd., Dare County, & near Cape Hatteras.
This Outer Bank (OBX) 3BR/2BA raised beach house is for rent by owner (Hines). House sleeps 8 max., 1152 square feet and is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with ocean and sound views. Very close to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to ocean or sound. House behind Frisco Pier! Located on NC 12 just north of Cape Hatteras Pier in Frisco. (oceanside nc 12). Approx. 10 minute drive north of the Ocracoke ferry! Approx. 15 minute drive south of Cape Hatteras lighthouse! Great sailboarding, surfing and fishing in OBX in one of the most remote spots on the NC east coast! Owner discounts for long term monthly and vacation rental by owner. Great views and location! Pet (1-2 large or small dogs) Friendly. Free WiFi!
Our 'Fin and Tonic' rental beach house was recently remodeled, upgraded in 2012 - 2024. All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor in house. House is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with some ocean views and great sound views. 2-min. walk to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to either ocean or sound. House is about 1000 feet NW behind Frisco Pier! Spectacular views of Sound and peak view of ocean from 3rd row or about 300 feet to ocean! Great surfing & fishing in back yard & nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton.
To access beach:
Walk behind our house on south side of yard and between 2 houses, cross 1-lane concrete old road (Marlin Ct.?) behind our house. Then see public walk path sign, no doggie poop fairy sign, walk between houses to the right on concrete public path to beach & along Public dune trail. About 2-3 min. Walk to beach from our F&T house.
Terms and Conditions:
Since 1994, Book online with VRBO / Expedia now and get Discount for Sat to Sat weekly rentals. 1-3 weeks max. (21 days max.) rentals online. House Sleeps 8 max. 1-2 dogs okay only. No cats or other animals. You Must call owner for monthly rentals! **All vacation guests are required to provide house owner: Stewart Hines their mailing address at reservation and sign our vacation rental form mailed to you. This is required to mail you house access keys, code, parking passes, map, etc. Total Price shown online by VRBO includes the owner discount, as shown in the Discount amount after you book online. Great ocean views and location, near everything, pool! We’re Sorry, No pets, no smoking house. Amenities: 2nd row to Ocean, ocean views, private House, private Sunset Square HOA Pool, near Beachfront, near Beach, Private pool, full Kitchen, free WiFi, pets considered. Weekly 7-night min. stay from Sat to Sat. Only from April - Sept. 1-3 week max. online booking Stay. We’re Sorry, No monthly rentals available online! Monthly rentals must go through owner directly, complete application, pay $2000 refundable security deposit to house owner.
We have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2012. All vacation guests are required to provide owner their mailing address at reservation, & sign owner vacation rental form (mailed or emailed to you) with your info and ours on it before we mail you our final letter with: 2 OBX Fin&Tonic house keys, 2 parking passes, map, rules, new door lock code, owner vacation rental agreement, all. Therefore, we require your mailing address.
NOTE: Owner requires 3-4 weeks min. prior notice before your stay & booking online due to: 2 mailings, payment from VRBO, logistics, Owner must get paid and you sign our vacation rental agreement. If in doubt email owner first before you book online and get approval! This is due to 2 mailings and your total payment clearing our bank and we receive your signed vacation rental form before we mail you house access final letter with keys, new deadbolt code, parking passes, rules, map, all.
VRBO no longer provides that to owner due to their new privacy policy. No check in as all is mailed to you. Owner requires at least 3-4 weeks notice from online booking date to your check in date for 2 mailings and your payment clearing our bank. extra clean. Renter agrees to rent our home listed for the subject dates and times for stated rent fee, and accept and obey all resort / HOA rules and Hines vacation home rental agreement, as shown online at Owner page and will be provided in our final confirmation letter to you. For rent by owner as is furnished.
Monthly rentals or greater than 21 days rental max. from Oct. - March only, as available with owner approval, valid drivers license and completed application to owner. **Monthly rentals are NOT available through online booking.** Monthly rentals & 3-night min. stay from Oct. - March available through owner only. Historical reviews of all our home rentals since 2007 are available from owner. Sorry we can not split weeks. 1-3 weeks rental max. From Sat to Sat (21 days max.). **Owner requires 3-4 weeks notice before your stay as you must sign owner vacation rental form (mailed to you) before we mail you our house access in our final letter. **Therefore, You must provide owner your mailing address when we call, email, text you after you book online. Please see our VRBO listings at: 493480, 79051, 201816, 77860, 387216, 434039. You accept our private home As Is furnished.
Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" 3BR/2BA raised beach house, sleeps 8, 1-2 small dogs okay. Our F&T House is recently upgraded, free WiFi, New 43” smart HDTV in den in 12/19, crows nest & new roof added to house in 2015. 2nd New fridge and oven in 3/21. New clothes dryer on 9/14/21. New futon in den in 9/21. New bathrooms floors and 2nd new HVAC in 9/22. 2 new benches facing ocean on back porch and crows nest. Please See all upgrades below.
OBX House: Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" beach house is located in Frisco, NC (at: 54349 NC Hwy 12, & 5 min. North of Hatteras, NC before Ocracoke Island). This Raised Beach House is 3BR/2BA, second row to Sound & third row oceanfront, great views of sound and some ocean, sleeps 8 max. and newly furnished and decorated in beachy furniture & decor in 2012-2024! House upgraded yearly. No Hwy to cross to beach! House is 3rd row from ocean (about 2 min walk to Ocean or Sound from house). House on Oceanside or east side of NC Hwy 12! Public walkway to beach behind house.
Our 'Fin & Tonic' 3BR/2BA raised beach house has great Sound & some Oceanviews. This nice family vacation house is recently renovated & sleeps 8 max. Deep owner discount, pet friendly & Free WiFi! Great location! 2-min. walk to Sound or Ocean and old Frisco Pier. Great Fishing & Surfing, & located in a very nice upscale neighborhood! Pet Friendly! Cozy, Affordable, close to beach & perfect for family vacation!
Sat. to Sat. weekly rentals from April-Sept. House rebuilt in 2012 & All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor added. Our newest vacation/long term rental home 'Fin & Tonic' in the outer banks - OBX was purchased in March 2012, recently upgraded and is located at 54349 NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936 in Marlin Village Subd., Dare County, & near Cape Hatteras.
This Outer Bank (OBX) 3BR/2BA raised beach house is for rent by owner (Hines). House sleeps 8 max., 1152 square feet and is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with ocean and sound views. Very close to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to ocean or sound. House behind Frisco Pier! Located on NC 12 just north of Cape Hatteras Pier in Frisco. (oceanside nc 12). Approx. 10 minute drive north of the Ocracoke ferry! Approx. 15 minute drive south of Cape Hatteras lighthouse! Great sailboarding, surfing and fishing in OBX in one of the most remote spots on the NC east coast! Owner discounts for long term monthly and vacation rental by owner. Great views and location! Pet (1-2 large or small dogs) Friendly. Free WiFi!
Our 'Fin and Tonic' rental beach house was recently remodeled, upgraded in 2012 - 2024. All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor in house. House is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with some ocean views and great sound views. 2-min. walk to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to either ocean or sound. House is about 1000 feet NW behind Frisco Pier! Spectacular views of Sound and peak view of ocean from 3rd row or about 300 feet to ocean! Great surfing & fishing in back yard & nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton.
To access beach:
Walk behind our house on south side of yard and between 2 houses, cross 1-lane concrete old road (Marlin Ct.?) behind our house. Then see public walk path sign, no doggie poop fairy sign, walk between houses to the right on concrete public path to beach & along Public dune trail. About 2-3 min. Walk to beach from our F&T house.
Terms and Conditions:
Since 1994, Book online with VRBO / Expedia now and get Discount for Sat to Sat weekly rentals. 1-3 weeks max. (21 days max.) rentals online. House Sleeps 8 max. 1-2 dogs okay only. No cats or other animals. You Must call owner for monthly rentals! **All vacation guests are required to provide house owner: Stewart Hines their mailing address at reservation and sign our vacation rental form mailed to you. This is required to mail you house access keys, code, parking passes, map, etc. Total Price shown online by VRBO includes the owner discount, as shown in the Discount amount after you book online. Great ocean views and location, near everything, pool! We’re Sorry, No pets, no smoking house. Amenities: 2nd row to Ocean, ocean views, private House, private Sunset Square HOA Pool, near Beachfront, near Beach, Private pool, full Kitchen, free WiFi, pets considered. Weekly 7-night min. stay from Sat to Sat. Only from April - Sept. 1-3 week max. online booking Stay. We’re Sorry, No monthly rentals available online! Monthly rentals must go through owner directly, complete application, pay $2000 refundable security deposit to house owner.
We have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2012. All vacation guests are required to provide owner their mailing address at reservation, & sign owner vacation rental form (mailed or emailed to you) with your info and ours on it before we mail you our final letter with: 2 OBX Fin&Tonic house keys, 2 parking passes, map, rules, new door lock code, owner vacation rental agreement, all. Therefore, we require your mailing address.
NOTE: Owner requires 3-4 weeks min. prior notice before your stay & booking online due to: 2 mailings, payment from VRBO, logistics, Owner must get paid and you sign our vacation rental agreement. If in doubt email owner first before you book online and get approval! This is due to 2 mailings and your total payment clearing our bank and we receive your signed vacation rental form before we mail you house access final letter with keys, new deadbolt code, parking passes, rules, map, all.
VRBO no longer provides that to owner due to their new privacy policy. No check in as all is mailed to you. Owner requires at least 3-4 weeks notice from online booking date to your check in date for 2 mailings and your payment clearing our bank. extra clean. Renter agrees to rent our home listed for the subject dates and times for stated rent fee, and accept and obey all resort / HOA rules and Hines vacation home rental agreement, as shown online at Owner page and will be provided in our final confirmation letter to you. For rent by owner as is furnished.
Monthly rentals or greater than 21 days rental max. from Oct. - March only, as available with owner approval, valid drivers license and completed application to owner. **Monthly rentals are NOT available through online booking.** Monthly rentals & 3-night min. stay from Oct. - March available through owner only. Historical reviews of all our home rentals since 2007 are available from owner. Sorry we can not split weeks. 1-3 weeks rental max. From Sat to Sat (21 days max.). **Owner requires 3-4 weeks notice before your stay as you must sign owner vacation rental form (mailed to you) before we mail you our house access in our final letter. **Therefore, You must provide owner your mailing address when we call, email, text you after you book online. Please see our VRBO listings at: 493480, 79051, 201816, 77860, 387216, 434039. You accept our private home As Is furnished.
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Kitchen
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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Parents or adults responsible for all children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$75 Pet cleaning fee, 2 dogs, no weight limit.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside house please.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
See our final letter with check out instructions. Leave keys under locked owners closest in North hall.
Lock doors, windows and turn off all lights.
Take out trash, make sure you get all your belongings.
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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 600896998SCDOR
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Frisco
Located in Frisco, this vacation home is near the beach. Frisco Native American Museum and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Buxton Seafood. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Surf's Up are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frisco, NC
What's nearby
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Frisco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Frisco Native American Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tavern on 12 - 3 min drive
- Sonny's - 7 min drive
- Toucana Grill - 7 min drive
- The Wreck - Tiki Bar and Food - 8 min drive
- Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - 7 min drive
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Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
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Oct 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann Marie E.
Aug 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann Marie E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Len C.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location

Len C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Len C.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Len C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth P.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good deal
Beth P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John D.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
John D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jared S.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable experience
Jared S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Central Location!!
Mike S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David N.
Nov 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short, easy walk to the beach.
David N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Sep 14, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Obx vacation 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Larry A.
Jun 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Larry A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela T., TAYLORSVILLE
Jun 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy beach house
Pamela T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Angela G.
Jun 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making Sunshine Memories
Angela G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryann M.
Aug 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax and access the beach!
Ryann M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
CHAD H.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
CHAD H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne R.
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest Little Beach House!
Yvonne R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joni S.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love fin and tonic house
Joni S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Beth P.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home
Beth P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
John B., Terra Alta WV
Jul 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Angela H.
May 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased!
Angela H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 15, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tatiana V.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach enjoyable with pets
Tatiana V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi L.
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Us
Heidi L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hollie W.
Nov 1, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location.
Hollie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
About the host
Hosted by Stewart Hines
House owner is from Greensboro, North Carolina. We enjoy going to the gym, biking, fishing, travel, shopping and dining. Please see our VRBO listings at: 493480, 79051, 201816, 77860, 387216, 434039.
Why they chose this property
Frisco North Carolina is very moment enjoy the great fishing tropical paradise on a sandbar near the ocean is great for surfing fishing and Kate boarding.
What makes this property unique
Our house is unique because you can see both the ocean and the sound from either side of the house. It is on a huge sand bar called Hatteras Island & also near Hatteras, NC, which has great fishing, yachts and boats. As well as many campgrounds and it’s a great place to fish, surf and kite board.
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