As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views

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A two-story house with a balcony, a front door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A residential area with houses, a gas station, and a beach in the background.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and several ponds.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a covered area with a view of houses.
A covered porch with wooden railings, two Adirondack chairs, and a bench.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Outer Banks Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 King Bed

Bedroom_3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom_5 Bunk Bed Double and Single

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom_3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom_4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom_5

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
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. Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Avon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Surf's Up - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is As Good As It Gets: Dog-Friendly, Private Hot Tub, Shared Pool & Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Pamlico Sound. Avon Beach and Surf's Up are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family experience

Well stocked kitchen and everything you need to have a family experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Truly, as good as it gets.

Second time staying here. It did not disappoint. The location is perfect. Plenty of room for all of us. We had a wonderful stay, and look forward to our next booking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place for a reasonable price
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This was a great vacation spot for our family and friends. Plenty of space for all of us and the deck was our favorite spot to relax! Short walk to the beach and just enough places to eat and stores to have options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

We loved the house, all the space, the floor plan, the view from the top floor. Only wish we could have stayed longer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing home, great management

This property has everything you’ll need for a successful holiday. My family and I cannot wait to come back next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice home with all the amenities and a convenient location to Buxton

Spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

Every year there are improvements to the property. Will be back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house with great views!

This is the second year we stayed here with our family friends. It’s the perfect house for a week in Avon! Highly recommend!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

This home was perfect for our vacation. Very comfortable for our group of 7. Notable things are the spacious living and dining area and easy check in and out process. Its a short walk to the beach and a short drive to the grocery store. Would recommend for any larger groups, and would definitely stay here again my self.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Nothing negative to say. If a pool was added I wouldn't vacation anywhere else!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So nice and so clean

Wonderful house, super clean, comfy beds and really awesome views on both sides of the property! Lots of stars out with a great view of them from the well kept hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First OBX Trip

The house was clean and beautiful! We had everything we needed! The area and beach were clean and people were friendly! I would highly recommend a vacation here! Vacasa was wonderful to work with!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thank you, Jodi, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fits the needs of a large group

The views and sunsets were amazing! Especially watching it from the hot tub on the top deck! Spacious for many people and my dogs were happy to be able to run around the deck. Close to the beach! We enjoyed our stay as a family of 6 + 2 dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Great house. Kitchen is well stocked and house is very roomy for multi family vacation. Will definitely consider coming back in 2023
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Close to beach!

The house was within easy walking distance to the beach. My dog loved lounging in the sun on the deck, and the hot tub was great. Beds were comfortable. Certain areas of the home could have been cleaner on arrival. Overall a nice stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager who will work with our homeowner to make necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Getaway

We came here for my daughter’s Spring Break week from Virginia as a little family getaway before going to my sister-in-laws beach rental later in the week. I went in not expecting much from my last minute booking for this property. This home exceeded my expectations. The house itself is livaoi
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

As good as it gets

We loved the customer service Vacasa provides to its customers.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

As Good As It Gets

Very nice home and the master bedrooms had spacious baths!! A definite plus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

As Good as it gets

This house was great on every level. Well stocked, comfortable and great layout. No wasted space.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Great Maintenance Response

We really enjoyed our stay. There were a few small issues day 1 that maintenance responded to immediately. They were quick and friendly. The house it's self had a good layout and decent bedding. The water was hot for the shower so that was great. Water pressure was decent. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

House great but Vacasa lacking.

The location was great and the house was fine. If you are staying more than 2 or 3 days make sure to bring or be prepared to buy paper towels, garbage bags, dishwashing soap, etc
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful home in OBX perfect for large family

We loved having enough bedrooms and bathrooms for every one. We loved the collection of VHS/DVD’s available for when it rained and late nights. Really fun blasts from the past. We loved the big windows in the living room, the large deck, we loved having the fully stocked kitchen and large refrigerator, as well as long dining table to fit all 10 of us. This house gave everyone enough space to be able to have their own space, which is important with teenagers.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving in Avon

As Good As It Gets is in a quiet location just a couple minutes walk from the beach. The neighborhood is right on the edge of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with views of the Pamlico Sound. The kitchen is well stocked with everything one would need to make Thanksgiving dinner. Overall, a great property that our family enjoyed making memories at.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location, clean, comfortable house

As far south as you can go before reaching the Hatteras Nat'l Seashore. Beach - 3 minute walk, beautiful, blue water. Nice sunset views to the west over the sound. AC worked great. All was very clean. Everything you need in a beach rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and its amenities. We look forward to having you back again soon as repeat renters.
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