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Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore!

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A two-story building with a balcony, a gravel driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a dining area with a woven bench.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in oven. There are white chairs around the island, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden deck with a blue rug featuring anchor designs, a white Adirondack chair, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Outer Banks Beaches
Sleeps 10•5 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Air Sports
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Avon Master

1 King Bed

Buxton Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Frisco Guest

1 Queen Bed

Rodanthe Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Waves Guest

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Hall Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore!

PROPERTY
Makai Sunrise is a beautifully furnished, private, beach cottage home with three decks, and two separate floors with separate entrances:

THE MAIN HOUSE: Top Floor
The Main House hosts the living room, dining room, kitchen, 4 of 5 bedrooms, and 2 of 3 showers:

KITCHEN: a full functioning kitchen stocked with utensils and cookware for the best of chefs, it also includes crockpots, an Airfryer, toaster, blender, coffee pots, electric skillet, microwave, and more!

DINING ROOM:
Comfortably seats 6 with room for 8. There is also a Kitchen Island with 3 counter height chairs.

LIVING ROOM:
Offers 3 full recliners, Sofa, a 65" SMART/Cable/WIFI TV all your favorite app and a sound bar; an "old school" Nintendo with over 100 of your favorite classic games, over 25 board and card games, and books about Hatteras Island and the OBX - all for your entertainment on a rainy or sunburned day!

BATHROOMS:
There are two full baths on the main level, located in the Master bedroom and guest Hallway.

BEDROOMS: 4 of 5 bedrooms are located in the main house:
1 - The AVON master suite - this Sunrise themed bedroom provides a king size bed, SMART/Cable/WIFI TV, and a full bath.
2 - The FRISCO guest suite - a SURFING themed bedroom providing a queen bed and SMART/Cable/WIFI TV
3 - The WAVES suite - an ocean wave themed room hosting a twin/full bunkbed
4 - The BUXTON suite - a lighthouse themed room offers a queen bed and SMART/Cable/WIFI TV

BOTTOM LEVEL - 1st floor
***THE ONLY ACCESS TO THE 1ST FLOOR IS FROM OUTSIDE - THROUGH A LOCKED KEYPAD WITH SEPARATE ACCESS CODE.****

This new addition was completed in January of 2025 and provides our guests with a 5th bedroom, 1/2 Bath, and a Game Room.

RODANTHE 5th bedroom is a sea shell theme room hosting a TWIN/FULL combo bunk, TV, and a 1/2 bath. The refrigerator located in the adjacent laundry room (also only accessible by going outside) is convenient for those in the 5th bedroom or Game room.

HATTERAS GAME ROOM - a fishing themed room, it offers a Pool Table, soft-tip dart bard, and a 58" SMART/Cable/WIFI TV.

The SALVO Shower - the 3rd shower is located right outside the Game Room - with hot and cold running water, privacy, and light, it's a perfect shower for anyone to use at any time.

LAUNDRY ROOM - is located between the Game Room and Salvo Shower, providing a full size washer, dryer, refrigerator, and all of your essential beach gear!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3626030vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Avon Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Air Sports - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Studio 12 - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive - 59.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uglie Mugs - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Makai Sunrise, a cottage by the beach and a 30 second walk to shore! located?

This family-friendly Avon holiday home is located by the ocean, just steps away from Avon Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Ocean Air Sports and Pamlico Sound are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with a great location. Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you for choosing our property, and actually, it almost didn’t even need to be cleaned! Your family and friends are absolutely incredible! And I can’t even express our gratitude within our communication. Thank you. Thank you….
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our family of 6. When we encountered any issues, Nathan immediately addressed them. We loved the lay out. We deeply appreciated that Nathan and Cathey have thought of everything, including amenities for the pups.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you so much!! We loved having your group stay with us! You provided such great information and we thank you deeply for that. You took great care of the home and showed you really care. We would love to see you return and count you as one of our most hoped to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. The location was unbeatable, with easy access to the beach just a short walk away. The house was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated, creating a relaxing atmosphere from the moment we arrived. We had plenty of room for our family of 6.The kitchen was fully equipped, making it easy to prepare meals, and the outdoor deck was the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or watch the sunset. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the entire property was well maintained.The host was friendly, responsive, and made the check-in process simple. Every detail, from the comfortable furnishings to the thoughtful amenities, made our stay enjoyable.I would highly recommend this beach house to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with beautiful scenery and all the comforts of home. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dudley H.

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

Wonderful Stay

Location is easy to access, check in was friendly and parking perfectly located to the main entrance. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2025
Dudley we really enjoyed hosting you and your family and glad you enjoyed your stay at Makai Sunrise. You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Always a great stay!

This is our second time staying here. The owners are great, the property is great, and it’s a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Tim you and your family are the greatest guests-and to other Hosts, the only guest so far that my Housekeeper recommends!! That’s quite a feat! We sincerely hope to see you over and over again!! You are absolutely welcome any time!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia R.

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

Perfect OBX Homebase

The house was clean, comfy, and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and please come back! We are so appreciative of how well you took care of the cottage. Thank you!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Excellent communication response time with owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Great Vacation!

We all enjoyed our stay at Makai Sunrise! The house was located within short walking distance of the beach and had all the amenities we needed for a family vacation for 6 adults and 1 child. We definitely would consider returning to the property in the future and will recommend to others looking for a great get away location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you so much Melanie!!! We would love to see your family return!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zakk R.

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

Great place all the way around and great hosts!

My wife and I just stayed here for the first time and it was all around just a great experience. The location is perfect and everything about the home and property was just as described. The hosts were also extremely welcoming and accommodating, and communication has been great since the day we booked our trip. We already are looking forward to our next trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Zakk you and your wife were 5 stars plus!! Thank you so much for choosing Makai Sunrise, because it was our honor to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Par C.

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

Outer Banks Vacay

Excellent property. Hosts were responsive to all questions. Starter toiletries available and plenty of kitchen appliances for cooking. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2025
Angela, we are glad you enjoyed your vacation in Avon and our property, Makai Sunrise! It was great hosting you and you are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place that's so close to the beach, with a convenient, small access path. Tons to do for kids with the decks and basement game room. Clean and updated amenities. Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Fabulous House

The house was great! Loved all the choices of decor and furniture. The kitchen was super well stocked with everything we needed. Great location near the boardwalk to the beach. Owners really did a great job with this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for those words-and just for noticing!!! Your family was wonderful to host and you all took such great care of the cottage. We would welcome you back at Makai Sunrise any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim Y.

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

Awesome place

Location was great. The inside was updated. It was the most kid-friendly place we’ve ever stayed (it had outlet covers, a pack-and-play, and a booster seat on one of the chairs). That meant a lot to us. We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Tim, we are so glad you enjoyed your time in Avon and at our new home, Makai Sunrise. We are making further updates to the home over the winter and would love to have you back in the future! Thanks, Nathan and Cathey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Makai Sunrise

Outstanding beach home! Beautiful, thoughtful decor. Fully stocked kitchen. The hosts are so kind and responsive! We had the best week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Hi Emily! Thank you so so much!! Our Housekeeper said we needed more guests like you!!! That’s quite something as you are only the second guest this season with a recommendation from her!!! Thank you so much for choosing our home for your vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kier C.

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

Perfect spot for a family vacation to OBX

This beach cottage was the perfect spot for my family to crash after a long day at the beach or sight-seeing. It's situated in a lovely location and has everything you need to enjoy your time in OBX. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, well thought out and provided plenty of room for us to spread out. I appreciated that a lot of beach supplies were provided so we didn't have to purchase chairs, towels, boogie boards, etc. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and to the southern portion of OBX. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Kier, you were such a pleasure to host, a wonderful guest, and we would be excited to welcome back!! Thank you for your communication during and after your visit. Your feedback was invaluable and soooo appreciated. We really hope to see you back! Nathan and Cathey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Wonderful Property

Our family of five adults, one baby, and one dog had a fantastic stay at Makai Sunrise. The hosts are very responsive and helpful. They work hard to ensure the comfort and convenience of their guests. The kitchen is fully stocked; one of the most equipped in any place we've stayed. Nice to have the outdoor shower and water hose to wash off sand before going back inside. Separate game room and bedroom is a plus, for larger groups.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank you Becky- we felt the same about you as guests! I really hope for the honor to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zakk R.

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

All around great experience!

We have stayed here twice now and both times have been amazing. Everything was just as described and the hosts are the best. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and also are just great people to work with. If you like to fish there’s also great fishing on the beach right behind the house, I caught several nice red drum, and a few big sharks fishing at night. Avon pier is also very close by and one of my favorite piers. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marybeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Makai sunrise beach cottage

Lovely clean home but the amenities listed are not clear as the pool is not on-site the game room is not finished I am unaware of a hot tub and there is no play ground within walking distance. If you have small children or are physically challenged be prepared for a sandy walk through the dunes to reach the shore. As a safety note at the top of the stairs could be dangerous for young children as there is no gate to prevent falling down the steps from the deck. Be prepared with paper goods such as toilet paper,trash bags,paper towels, automatic dishwasher soap. Plenty of beach toys and gas in the grill we did enjoy our visit but I think these things are worth noting
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
I’m sorry to hear you were disappointed with your stay. We reached out 6 times during your stay and never heard back from you. That would’ve been the best time to air your concerns as now, there’s nothing we can do. I would like to note that the property description specifically mentions it’s a community pool, and we’ve never mentioned a playground being anywhere. However, I do know your kids enjoyed plucking the flowers from my artificial arrangement and using play-doh on the wicker table, so it seems they enjoyed it regardless. My best advice is next time you rent a property, reach out to the Hosts during your visit and give them an opportunity to help you either understand expectations, or remedy anything they may able to. Thanks for letting us know and hope your future vacations meet your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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