Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool

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A two-story wooden house with a balcony and a garage.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with two white Adirondack chairs, a small wooden structure with a window, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A large outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a building in the background.
A poolside area with white lounge chairs, a pool, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Outer Banks Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3 Twin over Double Bunk Bed

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Avon

Located in Avon, this vacation home is by the sea. 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. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avon Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Surf's Up - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool on May 16, 2027 start from $323, 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 Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prickly Pear 723: Nestled between beach & sound w/shared pool located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Hatteras Island Boardsports and Outer Banks Beaches. Avon Beach and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute, clean, and comfortable property is located just across the street from Avon pier. The Outer Banks was a fun-filled beach vacation for my family of 4. The Island has a a lot to offer. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Avon vacation

Great space for a family with kids and a close walk to the Avon Pier, local shops and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation home

We loved staying at prickly pear! Great amount of space with three bedrooms plenty of beds. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and there were tons of games to keep our littles occupied. Definitely would stay here again - location was perfect just a couple blocks to the beach/Avon pier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hidden but close to everything

A great hidden gem with easy access to everything. The house was clean and in excellent condition. Parking was easy and we all had room. I highly recommended it and would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home in great location!

Wonderful vacation in OBX! Home was beautiful and super clean upon arrival. Bonus was the screened in porch. Walking distance to Avon pier, beach, and restaurants.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great place

Perfect size for couple or small family. Convenient fishing, groceries and shopping. Clean well-kept home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Prickly Pear

My family enjoyed our stay here. It’s in a great location. The screened in deck and outdoor shower were lovely. There was more than enough room for our family of three.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful brand new home

A dream rental. Spotless to the point it felt like we were the first people to ever sleep there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for beach lovers

This property is located in a perfect spot for beach lovers. There are not the crowds and congestion found in other areas of OBX. There are plenty of places to get necessities and several good restaurants within walking distance. We especially liked to local seafood store.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location!

Great location and perfect for little families. Loved the tv’s in the rooms. The screened in porch was a nice morning coffee spot. A ceiling fan on the porch would be the only thing in would add to the home. The downstairs shower and hoses were a nice way to clean up after a day at the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2025
Hello Amanda, thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that the location and family-friendly features, like the TVs in the rooms and the screened-in porch, made your stay enjoyable. Your idea about adding a ceiling fan to the porch is a wonderful suggestion — we truly appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along to our local team. It’s great to know the downstairs shower and hoses helped you freshen up after your beach days. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another relaxing stay soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean and updated unit

Rental was immaculate and very comfortable. Spent most of the time on the porch. Close to most shops and beach. Nicely decorated.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home away from home

This house was gorgeous, spacious, and comfortable inside and out. The outdoor shower was so nice to have after coming back from the beach and the washer and dryer made it so that I didn’t have to take back tons of dirty laundry. The kitchen was clean and organized and every room was beautifully decorated with comfortable beds. This house made our vacation the most fabulous one yet.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Prickly Pear 723

Great house. Had a great vacation. The kitchen could use a few more amenities - a blender, measuring cup, but overall really nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house just minutes from Avon Pier

This is an absolute gem of a house that we ran into purely by accident while trying to find where to stay for a short extended weekend break. It was available exactly for the days we needed for, so we jumped in and never regretted it! The house was very clean and had everything one may need for any stay, be it a quick fishing trip or a week-long family vacation! We will definitely try to book it next time we are in Avon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

My husband, 20 month old, and two friends stayed here in August. It was clean upon our arrival. Located close enough to walk to some shops, the pier, and restaurants. The shared pool was nice and was very close by as well. We will be rebooking in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice home and great location

The only thing I would recommend is a grill for guests, hair dryer, cleaners need to move coffee tables and chairs to clean, basic things like salt and pepper and more guest towels. This home sleeps 8 but only offered exactly 8 towels. Loved the ability to use the V-Kay credit for bike rentals. The decor and furniture were very nice. Location was super convenient to all local activities. The beaches in the area are absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing family vacations

The house was perfect for our family of 5! Super clean. Recent construction. Loved the screen porch! Avon beach just the other side of the road! A bath tub would be awsome! ;) Thank you for the great memories! It was perfect!!! :)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Hot

Hard to sleep when it's 80 degrees in the house and you have no control of the air conditioner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Beach House

Beautiful new, modern beach house, we loved our stay here. Quick walk to the beach. We had some rainy days, so we enjoyed the Roku TV. This house is great, the only negative we found is there’s no ice maker in the freezer and only tiny, cracked ice trays, so we bought bagged ice. A few suggestions I have for improvement would be a ceiling fan on the screened-in porch along with some string lights or dimmers on the overhead lights out there, and maybe some dimmers on the kitchen lights. The downstairs area under the house was great for cleaning up beach equipment, plus there’s plenty of room to hang out there if you had chairs and maybe a corn hole game! Not sure when we’ll make it back to Avon, but we’d definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2023
Hi Barbara, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, though we sincerely apologize for the issues that prevented you from fully enjoying your stay. We passed your comments regarding the ice-maker in the freezer and the ceiling fan on the screened-in porch along to our local manager to review. We appreciate your preferences as a means to continually improve. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Away from home home

The location was very clean and had all that we needed. We had a couple of safety concerns. There should be a light at the top of the stairs for the rear kitchen entrance. The rear kitchen door has a door jam that is not always easy to navigate and someone could easily trip and fall on the steep stairs. Also, we recommend a handrail that goes the full length of the staircase on the rear entrance. We recommend a better quality of linens and towels. The screen door on the porch needs a better latch. During a storm, it kept banging and was not easy to close.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Thelma, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We would have been happy to assist with any concerns if we had been notified during your time with us. We're always trying to improve our homes and services and rely on guest experiences to help us know how to best do that. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great house! Poor management communication

Beautiful house! Modern coastal vibe. Looks brand new! Very clean. Great location across from the pier in Avon, nearby restaurants and grocery store. The only problem was one of the smoke detectors started beeping, we tried calling the local office, two numbers on our reservation and the local office giving us another number to call. I talked to 3 different people that said they would call me back when someone was on the way to repair it. No one ever came or called. Very poor communication on who or what number to call for assistance and/or service. I’m glad it wasn’t an emergency!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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