Charming, Oceanfront Home w/Free WiFi, Private Hot Tub, W/D, and Shared Pool

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10176 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Hot tub

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Avon, NC

Outer Banks Beaches
1 min walk
Surf's Up
10 min walk
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant
7 min walk
Hatteras, NC (HNC)
27 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Duneshine #73-1

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Duneshine is a true gem. This polished rental home was designed with relaxation in mind! At ground level, find ample concrete parking, an outdoor shower, a beachfront grilling station, and a boardwalk to the beach. The first level features a cathedral ceiling bunk room with plenty of space for your crew. Three rooms have deck access, perfect to make your way to our six-person hot tub at the end of a day at the beach! The second level boasts a wonderful wood-lined great room with exposed beams and stunning ocean views. The spacious dining and kitchen areas share a beautifully tiled floor and are well equipped for culinary adventures. Off the kitchen, a south-facing screened porch is a wonderful location for early morning breakfasts. An elegant wooden spiral staircase leads you to this home's third-level loft bedroom, where a private deck offers unprecedented views of the Atlantic. Expansive decks on all three levels capitalize on the house's oceanfront location and allow for plenty of time relaxing or entertaining outside.

Things to Know
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen (without a dishwasher)
*You will be required to sign an additional lease agreement upon making a booking which will be sent to your email. You will not be able to check in until we have received your signature electronically. Please contact us directly if you do not receive this agreement.
Guests have access to Kinnakeet Shores Pool & Tennis while in season. You will receive an amenity pass during check-in to utilize the shared facility.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. A spa tub is available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 10 minutes by foot from Surf's Up

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Pool/Spa

Shared/communal pool
A hot tub

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront

Things to do

Tennis on site
Birdwatching nearby
Basketball nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Hiking nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Fishing nearby
Power boating nearby
Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1896 sq ft (176 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Oceanfront 5 bedroom house w/ AC private W/D WiFi ocean view

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Charming, Oceanfront Home w/Free WiFi, Private Hot Tub, W/D, and Shared Pool Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

18 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and stay

Our family enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable, well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect location. Easy access to the beach. We plan to stay again!

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

14 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Duneshine

House could use some TLC but was fine for a fall fishing trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Raymond H.

2 Jul 2023

First OBX trip

It was pricey for basically 3 full days. The property was dated and cleanliness was fair. We found pills from previous people I assume. One dish towel in kitchen and we cooked a lot so hard to use same one. Had to wash bath towels daily as well. The house was cozy and we did enjoy being right on the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Bob B.

1 Aug 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

The positive aspects of this property are it’s a great location, beautiful views, and awesome proximity to the beach. The negative aspects are the safety, cleanliness, and bug issues/concerns we noted with our stay at this property. The safety concerns were regarding the deck. We had found several spindles that were loose or missing. This limited our use of the deck due to small children in our group. The cleanliness of the property was very poor. We experienced Everything from toilets that were not flushed from the previous guests to dirty floors, kitchen counters, and the hot tub which was unusable For most of our stay. There is also an ongoing issue with Bugs in this property. This has been consistently noted in previous reviews. We had hoped this would have been resolved based on the responses to these reviews But it has not. The situation was so bad we were unable to use the beds located in the loft area. Upon contacting the rental agency and explaining our concerns we were provided with a small refund. The rental agency staff were very responsive but also gave the impression of being very accustomed to these complaints and responses. We would not plan on going back to this Property nor would we recommend this property to anyone else.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tracy and Charles G., Virginia

13 Nov 2018

Overall, very satisfied

House is in a great location, reasonably priced, amenities are sufficient, the layout made it easy to find some privacy even with others in the house, kitchen was well stocked, beds were very comfortable, everything you need is within a 3 minute drive, and I would certainly consider staying here again. However, all is not perfect here.... Some mild upgrades, like new carpet and screen doors, blinds that work properly, and a thorough cleaning would greatly enhance this location. That said, we DID enjoy our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Laura N.

31 Oct 2018

Dunshine is a spacious home in a wonderful location.

My daughter and I stayed at Dunshine for a week in October, our fourth time at the OBX, but our first time staying in Avon. The home could easily accommodate a large family with ample bedrooms/bathrooms and room for more than one cook in the kitchen. Although, it's close to the grocery store, shopping, and restaurants, it's on the beach (panoramic ocean views! the sound of the waves! gorgeous sunrises!), away from the road and there was no traffic noise. Unfortunately, Dunshine is in need of a BIG dose of TLC; I've made a report to Hatteras Realty, from whom we rented. Not only does it need repairs to screens, blinds in several rooms are broken, and one of the four burners on the stove doesn't work at all. Most importantly, there is a cockroach issue that needs to be dealt with. If Dunshine were to receive the attention it deserves, I wouldn't hesitate to rent it again - it has a lot to offer.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Sebastien S., Montreal

22 Aug 2018

Great location but house needs refreshing

We had a great week but it has to do more with the location and the weather. Have to say that the house was a big disapointment. First the positives: great location; beautiful beach, close to stores for groceries, kitchen well stocked, outdoor shower was convenient when returning from the beach. Plenty of room for all to sleep and beds were comfortable. Floor plan of house is very open, giving beautiful views of the ocean. Air conditioning is quite strong and independend system on both main floors, which allows to easily cool the house to sleep well at night. But unfortunately the house needs significant updating: we also saw (and killed) a cockroach as per previous review but that was far from being the biggest issue; a kitchen cabinet door was dangerously dangling so we had to remove it (could not re-install); the bathroom shower curtains had significant mold and should have been replaced; some bathroom shower carpets had not been cleaned; bathtub drains let water flow very slowly which resulted in taking showers with water ankle-high all week, the outside eating area is screened but one of the panels is missing a screen, which results in bugs being able to enter the area. Kitchen counter has lots of chipped corners, not a huge deal but demonstrates the rough shape this house is in. We did complete an online maintenance form with the rental company (Hatteras Realty) for the kitchen cabinet door and the shower curtains but never heard back from them. Yes we could have called, but if an online process is offered it should result in a quick response right? Overall cleanliness of house was average when we arrived. Cleaning company surely know windows can be cleaned. Pray that your week has lots of sun in order for you to spend all of your time outside, like we did, because the house is not where you will want to spend time. Major updating required for the price that is asked to rent this house. Oversall, we enjoyed our stay but it had nothing to do with the house, but rather beach and weather. Would suggest location to friends but not this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Alan M.

1 Aug 2018

The house was in need of updating and repair.

The tubs drained slowly or not at all. Not all of the eyes of the stove worked properly. There was a leak from the outside into the main living area on the second floor. It also had cockroaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Tracy T.

31 Oct 2017

Panoramic Ocean Views

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay in this property! The views were incredible and the location was conveniently located to restaurants & grocery stores. We pointed out some maintenance issues to Hatteras Realty and they quickly sent someone over to review them while we were there. This house will definately be on our "short list" for return visits! T Troiani

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Teresa W., Johnson City

7 Sept 2017

Awesome Location and House

The house was in a great location, convenient to everything! The house is very spacious and the decks are amazing. It is a very short walk to the beach. The kitchen could use some updates but all appliances worked. We did have some issues with the plaster on the ceiling but someone came out quickly to check it. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Becky V.

10 Aug 2017

Beyond perfection.

I've been vacationing at the Outer Banks for over 20 years, 10 of those in Avon. Duneshine exceeded my expectations and was by far the best home I have stayed in. Duneshine is a beautiful home with a lovely open living/kitchen area. The ocean is clearly seen on all levels. Four bedrooms and the living/kitchen areas are off the decks with breathtaking views of the ocean and dunes. Very easy walk to the beach. The kitchen is well-stocked. Comfortable beds and furniture. I didn't give it 5 stars because the kitchen could be a little cleaner (floor and cabinets drawers.) I would stay at Duneshine again without any hesitation. We had a marvelous vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

17 Jul 2017

Location location location! Can't beat the ocean views.

Duneshine was a perfect fit for our 2 family vacation. 4 adults and 7 kids slept comfortably. For a Beachfront property,the price was extremely reasonable. Needs a new grill, basketball hoop and updated decor. We were worried about not having a private pool, but club Hatteras was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017