Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! - Avon

10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Avon, NC

Hatteras Island Boardsports3 min drive
Avon Fishing Pier3 min drive
Surf's Up5 min drive
Hatteras, NC (HNC)24 min drive

Everything was clean. Mattress was nice and didn't sink. Washer and dryer were very nice. Kitchen was spacious and packe...

Robbie L.

Jun 5, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room (Twin over Double)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!

**New to VRBO for 2024 and former 5-star home with Vacasa and Resort Realty **

Welcome to Finlandia! Finlandia is a dog-friendly Avon oceanside cottage ready for you and your family to enjoy. Finlandia has its roots in - you guessed it - Finland. Read to the bottom to learn more.

Finlandia is nearby local shopping, dining, grocery, and watersports. And of course, Finlandia is just steps away from one of the nicest (and widest) beaches on Hatteras Island, giving you access to endless beach days during your stay! Finlandia is also located about 1 mile north of the Avon Pier.

Inside Finlandia, you'll be greeted by an open living area complete with a flat-screen Smart TV and seating for the whole crew. When it's time for meals, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay including stainless steel appliances, a stocked kitchen, and both traditional and Keurig coffee makers. With breakfast bar seating for 4 along with dining room seating for 4 as well, everyone can enjoy meals together as a family.

Even better? Take advantage the beautiful Hatteras Island weather and dine on the large private sundeck at the picnic table! At Finlandia, each bedroom is perfect for you to relax and unwind after a fun-filled day on the Outer Banks. Additional amenities at Finlandia include an electric Weber grill, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, Nest thermostat, and high-speed WiFi provided by Silicon Travel with concierge service.

A little history:

All beams for the home were manufactured in Kokkola, Finland by a company named Bothniahouse. Bothniahouse was known for building log homes, still popular to this day in Finland. The logs made their way to the US and Finlandia was built on site in Avon. It reportedly may be the only home on the island like it.

While the home has been updated, some of the original features and details remain. All inside walls and ceilings are the original wood beams, In the back bedroom, you will even see the back of a stone fireplace that was at one time a centerpiece of the home. The laundry room was at one time a sauna room. If you look closely outside the home above the main door area, you will still see an exposed beam that has the original stamp from Kokkola, Finland and Bothniahouse.

We hope you enjoyed reading about this little piece of history here on Hatteras Island.

Check out https://finlandiaobx.com/ to learn more.

Enjoy your stay at our home!

Property manager

Ken Jordan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rentals are weekly (Sun to Sun) starting May 12 through Sept 14, 2024. 3 night minimum otherwise.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Avon

Located in Avon, this cottage is by the sea. 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. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Avon, NC

What's nearby

Studio 12 - 17 min walk
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive
Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
Surf's Up - 5 min drive
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive

Restaurants

The Froggy Dog - 8 min walk
Bros Sandwich Shack - 5 min drive
Dirty Dick's Crab House - 5 min drive
Oceana's Bistro - 2 min drive
Dairy Queen - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Ocean Air Sports. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robbie L.

5 June 2024

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

Quaint house near the beach

Everything was clean. Mattress was nice and didn't sink. Washer and dryer were very nice. Kitchen was spacious and packed with basics. Owner was great.

Stayed 27 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

8 April 2024

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

Great beach access

Well appointed and designed. Perfect for a family of four and a dog.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

3 April 2024

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

Finlandia was the perfect place to stay on Cape Hatteras

We took a chance on Finlandia as a newer posting, knowing that it was a location (Cape Hatteras) that we had always wanted to visit & that it was dog-friendly. This charming cottage is right off the main highway & located directly behind another cottage. It readily accommodated all of our needs, with stores & restaurants not too far up the road. The best surprise was the huge beach area right up the street where we walked our dog every morning. A few things to note: the cottage is only accessible by stairs so this may be a challenge for some. Also, bring in your own coffee & spices or other items that you may want to cook with. There are both a regular percolator coffeemaker & a keurig available. We truly enjoyed our visit & thought this was a wonderful place for us to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra W.

27 March 2024

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

A piece of heaven !!!!

Loved the location and Finlandia was perfect for us !!!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ken Jordan

We are Ken and Todd, two long-time friends and work colleagues. We have both enjoyed the Outer Banks (and Hatteras) for many years as visitors. In 2019, we decided to buy our first beach home to share with our families and make available much of the year for guests. We hope you enjoy Finlandia as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

One of the best beaches in all of Hatteras with a private walk to the beach at the end of the road and a well-established dune system. And, some of the best neighbors you can imagine. Perfect location near shops, restaurants, and grocery stores and an easy drive the Hatteras lighthouse, the Pier, and some of the best fishing in the country.

What makes this property unique

The most unique home on Hatteras Island. Basically, a tongue and groove log home built on-site and manufactured in Finland. Nothing like it. Not a single sheet of drywall in the entire home. Check out the guest guide at the home to see historical pictures.