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L'etoile de mer modern Beach House

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A wooden house with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden boardwalk with signs indicating 'STAY OFF DUNES' and 'PUBLIC WALKWAY'.
A wooden staircase with signs reading "STAY OFF DUNES" and "PUBLIC WALKWAY".
A gravel path leading to a wooden deck area with a view of two buildings.
A wooden building with a sign for 'Resort Realty' and a 'Stay Off Dunes' sign.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Studio 12
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports.
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Map
Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avon Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Studio 12 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪BROS Burgers & Shakes - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is L'etoile de mer modern Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L'etoile de mer modern Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L'etoile de mer modern Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L'etoile de mer modern Beach House located?

This family-friendly Avon holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Avon Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Ocean Air Sports and Pamlico Sound are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and was perfect for our family. It was clean and had a decent stocked kitchen. I would rent again. Excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice, but the floor plan with the kitchen and living room being upstairs presented some unique challenges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the property nice and enjoyed the location, communication, and check-in. As shown in our listing, the home has a reverse floor plan, with the kitchen and main living area upstairs, a very common design in Outer Banks homes that takes advantage of the views and natural light. We’re sorry this layout wasn’t the best fit for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here! The kitchen is well equipped, and we loved the layout. The reverse plan allows for beautiful views and the open layout is perfect for hanging with family while cooking. Will definitely stay here again when in Avon!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Property manager very responsive and accomodating.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this house immensely. It was especially nice that there were bikes, beach boards, and beach chairs to use for the extent of our stay. It's close to The Froggy Dog, Frank & Fran's Bait, and a couple of different ice cream shops. The location makes it easy to bike or walk to a variety of different places. The kitchen was pretty stocked (there was no pizza pan or pizza cutter) and there were a couple of different porches to sit on. The owner(s) were great the couple times we needed to reach out and their understanding and hospitality made our week there that much better. I do want to clarify that beach access is not as close as you might think though. This house is on the sound side and we walked that area and didn't find anywhere to enter (and were told by other owners in that area not to get in the water on that side). We scoped out beach access across the street and it's totally doable to walk or bike, but I don't know that it's what I would call close. For people who have older persons or younger children in their party, you might want to walk or ride the route first. It's definitely not a hard walk, but for a family with small children who are probably packing a lot, it could be a bit much. I enjoyed the stairs; you don't see a lot of staircases like this one. If you had small children, the stairs could be an issue, but at the top of the staircase, there is a gate which is awesome. We'd definitely stay here again. Thanks for your hospitality!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean and a short walk to the beach.

Property was clean, spacious and close to the beach. The washer and dryer could use updating and few other things might need a little attention. We enjoyed our stay though and were happy with our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Avon

Terrific house with everything I needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

This is more suited for a frat house reunion than a family vacation.

Wish the owner had disclosed the house was next to a giant rancid dumpster port-a-potty. Deck is a safety hazard as a my son got several large (1-2inch) splinters from the deck and the deck furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
We are sorry hear that your time in Avon didn't meet your expectations. We are surprised to read that our family house to you resembles a frat house, as this is certainly not the feedback we have received from other guests. The deck and furniture get treated annually to provide protection against the elements, so splinters should not come off but as mentioned in the house notes, the spiky native plant sandspur is abundant in the area, and transfers easily onto the deck and indoor areas if shoes are brought in. The property next door to our house had a temporary construction set up on their drive to facilitate a sale process. As soon as we were notified of this, we tried contacting you using the number provided in the booking form but the number does not connect to the person who made the booking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and quaint

This house is exactly as advertised: close to the beach but in a quieter section of the outer banks. It was the perfect outpost to explore the surrounding areas from. We ventured out during the day to return home in the evening to a cozy home with the right amenities. If you want to cook at home, the kitchen is fairly well equipped. The living room was our main hangout on rainy days, and the kids and adults equally enjoyed the bean bags (especially the extra large one/I’m sure my partner is going to buy one when we get home). An all around lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach House – Comfortable, Quiet, and Family-Friendly We really enjoyed our stay at L’Étoile de mer! It’s in a peaceful neighborhood and within walking distance to the beach—not right on it, but definitely close enough for daily trips. The walk does involve crossing dunes, which can be a bit of a challenge with beach gear and young kids, but that’s just part of the beach experience and doesn’t take away from how great the house is.The house itself was clean, comfortable, and well-stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals, and there were even games for the kids to enjoy during downtime. We especially loved sitting out on the balcony in the evenings—it was a perfect spot to relax. A baby gate at the top of the inside stairs was a thoughtful touch.Extras like beach chairs, bodyboards and outdoor shower were a nice bonus, and overall the house felt very thoughtfully set up for families. We’d definitely consider staying here again! Un grand merci :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely amazing place to stay. The host was super friendly, the property was extremely clean. I have no complaints. Was well worth the price and we intend on coming back in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maison très confortable et bien équipée.

Maison bien équipée, très propre et confortable, à 5 minutes à pied de la plage. La proximité de la route NC 12 n’est pas problématique, le tout est très tranquille le soir. Lits et chambres confortable et avec beaucoup de rangement. Espace de vie au 3eme étage très spacieux et bien illuminé.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Maybe the best equipped kitchen in a rental we’ve ever stayed at. Spiral stairs are fine for adults and older children but might be a concern for small children and elderly visitors. Very convenient and quiet neighborhood. Bedding and furnishings were also a higher quality than most rental units.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beach home

Spacious home that accommodated 4 adults and 2 children very well for the week. Kitchen well supplied with everything needed. Not a short walk to the beach but were prepared for that from description and rented a wagon to carry our things out. We have stayed in Avon many times over the years but never on the sound. Enjoyed the view from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointed

When we arrived, there were dead roaches on the carpet in the entryway. To be honest, we felt like we were in a fraternity house. The inside furniture was minimal. The refrigerator wasn't cleaned out and the upstairs bathroom tub and floor wasn't clean. Also, the outside stairway lights and the inside stairway lights weren't working which was a safety hazard. The interesting thing was that I let the owner know right away what was wrong with the house and his response was that he cleaned the place himself so he knows it was very clean and the lights were working just fine 2 weeks prior. He was also glad the pest control spray was working because the bugs were dead.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear that a stay at our family home didn't fully meet your expectations. We want all our guests to have a great stay and therefore promptly offered to send maintenance staff over to fix the issues raised. Cleaning is done by a professional cleaning service in between rentals. We are very sorry to hear that this time their high standards were not met, and have shared your feedback with the cleaning crew. Sadly, cockroaches are very common in the OBX climate. We have our house professionally treated which both prevents and deters common household pests according to the recognized industry standards. We want to assure you that we are doing everything we safely can to minimize their presence. Our beach house is our family home and reflects our continental minimalist aesthetic. We like a clean, modern decor with some contemporary design classics added to the mix. We provide several photos of our house so that prospective guests can make an informed decision and find the perfect match for their OBX experience. We value our guests' feedback as it helps us tweak things towards the ultimate OBX guest experience. Over the winter months, we have updated the soft furnishings in our house and have added TVs to the downstairs bedrooms as a result of guest feedback. We are delighted with all the positive reviews and are excited to share our favorite part of the beautiful North Carolina coast with guests from all over the US!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house near the beach

Nice, modern and comfortable house near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem

This is truly a gorgeous house. Great communication from LP. Shirt walk to the beach but the dune was a bit hard to walk over. Loved the house and layout. Wouldn’t hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

A few steps from the bay, block and a half from ocean and a stone’s throw from the Froggy Dog Restaurant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and perfect size for family!

Everything was great! We prefer cotton sheets and the ones provided were a microfiber polyester style. We like cotton quilts as that is just our preference, so no matter where we go we pack those. But everything we needed in the kitchen was there, which was absolutely perfect! There were seasonings in the cupboards that helped out when cooking. Only one minor complaint, more TVs! Lol! There was only one in the living area. We brought a 32 inch for our room along with our Fire Stick and were able to watch movies before bed. The kiddo used his iPad in his room or laptop to watch Hulu and Netflix. But it had everything else you need to feel at home, especially a washer and dryer, that was so convenient. The decor was very cute, lots of homemade artwork that made the home feel "homey". Tons of beanbags for the kiddo, he loved those! We hope to stay again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time staying here and enjoyed the house! It had everything needed - a well stocked kitchen, we loved the outdoor shower and the decks! We wish it was a little closer to the beach - it is actually across highway 12 and very close to the sound. We loved the convenience to restaurants and shops and owners have thought of small details to make the house safe (baby gate at the stairs) and comfy (bean bags were great!) and fun (well-stocked with books and a poker set!). Thanks for opening your home for others to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met our needs and was lovely

Newly outfitted with lots of furnishings from Ikea. 3 equal queen bedrooms. Fairly basic accommodations, but we booked late for a family trip and it was great. Could use some touches like reading lamps beside beds but the kitchen was well appointed and the outdoor shower was good. Dryer really needs replacing, and the host indicated that is in the works. Bathtub jets don't work, but that wasn't an issue for us. Host was quick to respond to a request for extra bedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy! Met our basic needs!

Clean and cozy... just fit our family of four (all adults). Located across hwy 12 but just a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property review

We loved staying here and had a blast on our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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