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Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

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A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a wooden fence in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with wooden chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • 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
    Near Outer Banks Beaches
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf's Up
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!

Welcome to Life's a Beach! Our home is semi oceanfront and less than 5 minute walk to the beach! It has 4 BR's and 2 Baths and TV's in all rooms. Live TV with sling . Netflix and other streaming available. Eat at the kitchen counter or at our family friendly dining room table. There is also a front porch with seating area. Great for family game nights! Board games , cards and more! Enjoy the inground pool and hot tub. New in 2026 we have made an outdoor living space under the house. Perfect when you need some shade or if the weather isn’t so great, you still have a place to go outside and hang out and have fun! There is an outdoor shower as well! Sit outside on the top deck and enjoy the ocean view, sounds and breeze! Barbecue at home or enjoy one of the local restaurants. We have made our home pet friendly so you don't have to leave your 4 legged kids at home! We have plenty of pool toys, pails and shovels for the kids! So pack your bags and head down to Life's a Beach for a great vacation!

We do not supply your linens or towels due to being pet friendly but we have a great company if you choose to rent them. Their website is hatterashelpinghands,com or call them directly 252-995-3390. We have recently updated a few things.
New roof coming 11/17/25
New flooring 11/25
New central air 8/25 New hot tub August 2025
New December 2022 New exterior siding !

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beach, pool, games. Great for kids!
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs welcome!Ask if more.No aggressive dogs!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please raise or lower temperature to where it was when you arrived on the thermostat
Make sure hot tub is at the temperature. It was when you arrived.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2185310vb
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
Note from host: Absolutely no parties!
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Avon

Avon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Avon Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬12 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 Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Beach Pet friendlyHouse. Pool & hot tub! 3 minute walk to beach! located?

This family-friendly Avon holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Avon Beach. Surf's Up and Pamlico Sound are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property amenities. The host was very responsive. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very nice place to stay at walk to beach was short really enjoyed the pool will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with everything you need! Walking distance to the beach and pet friendly! We had an amazing time and definitely will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beach house — it had everything we needed, including a well-stocked kitchen. The pool and hot tub were fantastic, and the new outdoor seating area was a great addition. The host communicated smoothly and answered all our questions promptly.A couple of things could use attention: the house wasn’t as clean as we’d hoped at check-in, with some dog hair and sand still on the floors. The mattresses were also a letdown — the one in the master bedroom felt old and worn and could use replacing, while the mattresses in the other rooms were quite firm.Overall, a great location with a lot to offer, though the cleaning and mattresses have room for improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Wonderful hot tub and pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property needs some TLC… and the air conditioning wasn’t working great…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in a perfect location with a short walk to the beach! The pool and hot tub were nice for when the weather wasn’t good for a beach day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot- so close to the beach! Kathy is a great host with excellent communication. We love the pool and the hot tub. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The only negative thing I have to say is their oven was not cleaned from previous people. There were pans in the bottom of it- dirty and it had quite the odor coming from it. We just ended up avoiding the oven but other than that it was great!! One thing to note is don’t walk barefoot outside there are little pricklys!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
Thank you for letting me know! I’m really sorry about that. It’s not easy being far away. We trust people to do the right thing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place for us

Property was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean

Our stay was great. We took out grandkids for a mini vaca, this home was perfect. Plenty of space, games, and pool. Best of all it was very clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life is a Beach

A few minutes walking distance to the beach. Very nice home. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun!!!

Had a great time watching fire works for the 4th and making memories. Great location and perfect for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday season

Very nice house , clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time at Life’s a Beach! Kathy was wonderful, she’s a very responsive and helpful host- She was quick to answer all questions. It was perfect for the WHOLE family! My kiddos loved the games that were available and my fur baby loved being able to come along. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re so happy you left the house and had a great time. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint house in a great location!

This house was so quaint and in a perfect location. From what I have read this house is under new owners and I can not wait to see what they do with it! The location and the pool make this the perfect hidden gem! Loved bringing the pup too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much Kate! We did just buy the house in January and we do plan on making some upgrades every year! Hope to see you again. Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial day weekend

We had a great time! Perfect pet friendly getaway. Loved the pool and upstairs deck. Very well stocked kitchen. House was very clean and close to the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2022
Thanks so much! Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Kathy was super to work with before, during and on check out. Communication was amazing and readily available. We had an amazing vacation at Life’s A Beach!! Eddie S..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Outer banks family trip

House was perfect for what we needed it for. It was clean and the pool and hot tub were amazing. The only downside was the closeness of the back neighbors and the walk to the beach(last part seems outer banks thing). We would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very much at home! The pool and hot tub were much appreciated. The home was well equipped and clean. The hostess was very informative, easy to reach, and quick to respond. We enjoyed the deck for our morning coffee. The kids enjoyed the built in porch area and utilized it for a playroom. Very satisfied!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walkable to beach

Clear check-in instructions. Property is easy to find. Walkable to beach. House is nicely decorated and has tons of kitchen gadgets to make just about anything. 2 min drive to grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location, some issues

Had some issues that were communicated to the owner who took care of it. Would stay there again to give it another shot, as the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for the price

This property was amazing. The only issue was the pool wasn't clean. The water was dirty and we wasn't able to use it. But overall it was a good place to stay. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2023
Hi Tammy, , thanks for the nice review. The pool was not open yet. That’s why it wasn’t cleaned. We didn’t just leave a dirty pool. They’re in the process of opening it but it takes a little while. Sorry for the confusion!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Short walk to the uncrowded beach, located on a quiet street but still close to the amenities in town. The house is comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen, and was a good size for our family. The pool was a welcome feature for both the adults and kids! Communication with owner and checkin were smooth & easy. Cleaning crew could be more thorough. Overall we had a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Roman

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Hi! We are Kathy and Steve from NJ. We visited the Outer Banks a few times and fell in love with it. So much so that we decided to purchase our own home down here. We are so happy to have made that dream a reality. We have named it Life's A Beach! because it really is in the Outer Banks!

Why they chose this property

The beach is beautiful and quiet. You are less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. We offer so much to do whether its swimming in the pool or going in the hot tub to games for the kids and adults, beach toys, horseshoes and even foosball! Plenty of room on the upper deck to take in the view of the ocean and the ocean breeze. You can BBQ on the grill or take it local dining. If you are looking for a quiet fun place to enjoy with your family this is it!

What makes this property unique

You will have the entire home to yourself.
We are pet friendly! No more leaving your fur babies at home!

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