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Croatoan's Lookout

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West view looking onto the sound
West view looking onto the sound
Sound side access canal
Living room and Dining Area.
Dining and Kitchen Bar Seating

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Air Sports
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Studio 12
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Croatoan's Lookout

Located on the west and east sides of a well-maintained condominium, our rental offers scenic views of the canal and landscaped backyard. We take very good care of the property, seeking to give our guests the best of both a home and a hotel. Either on the unit’s east or west decks, the pristine beaches, or by the pool, there is plenty of space to enjoy the sun in an area surrounded by nature.

Irida III is based on a theme. In recognition of the very long and storied history of indigenous culture on the Outer Banks, we created three rooms of photography – in effect three galleries – that tell a story of nature as presented to its denizens. As people have known for many centuries, part of the magic of the Outer Banks is its profound and diverse ecology that is both healing and inspiring. It is our pleasure to attempt to share a modern interpretation of what various cultures have experienced for easily a millennium.

Grocery shopping and numerous restaurants are all within a five-minute drive, and Ocean Air Sports – a leading watersports center on the outer banks – is next door. This area is one of the most popular kiteboarding and windsurfing locations on the entire east coast, and it is equally known for its fishing. A beautiful canal gives access to Pamlico Sound, or public access to the ocean beach is only a ten-minute walk away. Given the Outer Banks, concentration of federal and state protected lands, there is ample opportunity for nature-based recreation, and its history is legendary.

Our unit is one level and is located on the top floor, offering some spectacular views of the area. The unit has a full kitchen, and two full bathrooms. Cable television and internet are included, as well as access to the pool. A ground level storage unit is included, and is suitable for storing windsurfing, surfing, paddle boards, kiteboarding equipment. The unit can hold two bicycles.

We provide all linens, towels, and products needed for your vacation, and are honored to bring our guests as healthy a vacation experience as possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cleaning products are only under the kitchen sink
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly forbidden
Unit must be left in the same condition as found. Anything missing or broken must be reported immediately.
Checkout times are strictly enforced as subject penalties and fees if not adhered to.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Air Sports - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Studio 12 - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kinnakeet Clay Works - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Croatoan's Lookout have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Croatoan's Lookout?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Croatoan's Lookout on 22 Aug, 2026 start from S$278, 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 Croatoan's Lookout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Croatoan's Lookout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Croatoan's Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Croatoan's Lookout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Croatoan's Lookout located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Ocean Air Sports and Outer Banks Beaches. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a perfect place to stay! Owners are wonderful and responsive for any questions. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Love it here

It is always wonderful coming back and the owners are outstanding!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointed property. The condo building is mostly owner-occupied and the residents were so friendly and welcoming! Beautiful views of the sound. Walk to the oceanfront/beach is easy, although you do have to cross NC 12. Location is convenient for shopping and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay. Unit was clean. Easy to access. Located perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

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

Thankful

Hey, We have enjoyed your home the past several summers. Awesome location / beach / fishing / paddling etc. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Wonderful!

As always a lovely stay! Beautiful place with great response if there are questions!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Always Perfect

A lovely view and we like the stairs as it helps us work off all the goodies we eat while there! It feels like our home away from home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo!

This condo is exactly as advertised. It was clean, comfortable and a great size for a weekend adventure for a small group. It has beautiful views of the sound and is located in the perfect spot for a relaxing and quiet getaway in OBX. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time at outer banks

we had a great time in your condo. the pool was the best. it was my grandson’s favorite part. the unit was spotless and in a great location. enjoyed the view of the sound. would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Quiet and lovely

We loved this spot. We could walk to the beach and several local restaurants. The view from the balcony is exquisite. There are 4 flights of stairs so i was able to burn off the extra cocktail at dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Family Vacation

The property was perfect. Location was convenient with just a short walk to the beach and the kids loved the pool. We really enjoyed the balcony and condo had plenty of space for our family of 4. Being third floor-it was a lot of stairs, but we knew that from other reviews and were prepared, so we didn’t mind. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice place

We had a good time. The walk to the beach was a little longer than I thought and we couldn’t find a way to the sound side without driving. Beautiful sunsets though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Genevieve R.

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

Great Escape

Even for Labor Day weekend, the area was not crowded and almost felt like we was on a secluded island. The condo was very spacious and comfortable. All we had to provide was our personal items and our food. Beautiful view of the sound from the balcony in the morning while we enjoyed our coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

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

Peaceful place with a beautiful view

We rented this place for our vacation in the Outer Banks. It was our 2 1/2 year old’s first trip to the beach, and we were looking for a place that was easy access to the beach, but also fairly secluded. This place fit the bill perfectly. We loved Avon. The condo was perfectly suited for our needs. There was a pool on the property, and public beach access across the street. The views of the sound from the balcony were awesome. We will definitely be back if they have us!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2021
Thank you, Erica! You are welcome back any time! ~Marcia
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice and clean, good location. However, one drawback..

All was great, clean condo, nice view of the bay and a short 5-minute walk to the beach. However, this condo is listed as having a washer/dryer. If you look at details, you see it's a shared washer/dryer in a common room. No big deal but it should be made more obvious on the VRBO listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

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

Some issues

The unit was nice and very clean as described. However, the owners did inform us we could not adjust the thermostat due to energy conservation. The unit was very warm, 78 was the normal temperature but at the local businesses the temperature was much cooler. Two nights it was so warm my child became sick. Also bring extra towels and wash cloths we only had 4 of each for 3 people the entire week. Had to go out and buy more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Review from windsurfer

Very nice condo, comfortable and clean. The stairs not a problem for us but be aware it is the top floor. Property owners alerted us to some possible flooding since we were there during tropical storm Ophelia, which did happen but was not a problem as we followed their directions for where to park. We choose the place for the location and proximity to the windsurfing location. This is right where OBX-Wind is held and right next to Ocean Air shop. Windsurfer perspective on location - while it would be nice to have been up front in the large homes we were only two people so there was no point in getting a big place and this suited our needs. We met the renter of one of the homes up front and she was more than happy to have us launch from the grassy backyard. I imagined this would be the case and so if you’re coming to sail/kite I’m sure most people would do the same. Otherwise Ocean Air doesn’t mind if you launch from their area but then it’s a bit of a walk in the water to the wind line. We were impressed with the changing water level during the storm that started as a direct east wind. Once it changed to south it was a better direction to sail, so S,SW,N, or NW would probably be the best wind directions here. Would gladly rent again next windy weekend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable and everything works!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The microwave was not working. The energy saving measures with the air conditioning were challenging at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnell H.

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

Exactly as Advertised

Great location, clean and easy accessible to all things Avon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

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

Great Condo

Great condo with amazing views. The room was plenty for me and my wife. The pool was great along with the dock out behind the condo. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Candace C.

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

Would rent again!

Perfect beach getaway for family of 4. Clean, modern. Beautiful view from back deck. Storage space for beach equipment was an added bonus. Only drawback was 3 flights of stairs to get into the condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi M.

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

Lovely view

We had a lovely time and the owners have mastered the art of customer service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Awesome View

The layout and interior decor is well done, the furniture is new and comfortable. Kitchen is set up nicely. The deck is private and has a lovely view of the properties dock and peninsula and bay. It is a 4 story walk up so if stairs are not your thing you may want to reconsider, However, the view is more spectacular from here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K.

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

Very nice place to stay

Everything was very clean and it was a beautiful spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tedrowe Bonner and Marcia Amidon

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Tedrowe Bonner is trained as a sociologist and works globally in the field of regenerative development. He, and his work colleague Marcia Amidon, are currently working in Ukraine and in different parts of the United States. Their work ranges from land-use development through permaculture to consulting with governments on developing sustainable master plans.

Marcia is one of North America’s leading children authors and editors in non-fiction, as well as an accomplished pianist. She works with Tedrowe extensively on writing projects as well as project development for their work in regenerative development.

Tedrowe has been an avid sailor for many years and had a successful racing career. Like any dedicated sailor, he sneaks away for a session of windsurfing or kiting whenever he can; if you see him traveling with a long suitcase, it is probably is sailing gear. Marcia has decided to join this crazy journey, and has experienced the power of water in ways she never thought she would.

Why they chose this property

The Outer Banks carries a long and storied anthropological and ecological legacy that perhaps few places in America can claim. The oldest European artifacts in North America were found in the Outer Banks, and a thriving civilization of indigenous people lived very successfully for hundreds of years prior to Europeans’ arrival. The Outer Banks remains a vital link in the “Atlantic Flyway” for migratory birds, which speaks to its historical importance of biodiversity. For centuries these barrier islands have served as a critical haven for humans and wildlife.

Like native ancestors who arrived here from mainland tribes, we see this as an important place to vacation. In our modern interpretation, we have come here for years to windsurf and kiteboard, but really many threads remain of what transpired centuries ago. Ultimately, it is the nature and the people that make time here so compelling.

The properties we have selected allow us to blend community and activity as this part of Avon has developed into a hub for water sports enthusiasts. Moreover, we are striving to make vacations convenient, and it is viable to have a great time without ever needing to get in the car. Our rentals strike a great balance by being close to everything that makes a vacation worthwhile, perhaps not so differently than people who lived here a long time ago.

What makes this property unique

Most simply, our approach is to offer many of a hotel’s conveniences with all the benefits of being in a home. But, in reality our mission is far more extensive. The core purpose of our company is to help regions around the world create a path towards a sustainable future, where all human activity generates comprehensive health for all life on this planet. How we live – our homes – is an extremely important piece of this future, and we take it very seriously.

Our units reflect this work the best they can. We have installed some of the most advanced fans and climate control technology to improve indoor air quality and comfort. We have spent numerous working days researching soaps, cleaning products, detergents, and paper products that are good for the environment and for us. We have taken numerous energy and water efficiency measures that actually will improve our guests’ stay.

We hope that while sitting on the balcony with a cold drink watching sunsets and sailors, you will appreciate our efforts. This is an evolving project, and we appreciate your ideas and feedback.

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