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Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view

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A covered porch with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a staircase leading to a deck. - Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view (Avon)
A two-story wooden cabin with a dock, a staircase, and a sign for Hatteras Realty. - Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view (Avon)
A living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a television on a wooden stand. - Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view (Avon)
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, wicker chairs, and a bookshelf. - Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view (Avon)
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden railing. - Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view (Avon)
Near Outer Banks Beaches, Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms85 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view

  • New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

    Exciting upgrade for the 2025 season: new carpet installed in all three bedrooms.

    Drift Inn to this classic and charming beach cottage with all the comforts of home, where you'll enjoy easy access to the beach just 350 feet away.

    Located five lots back from the Atlantic, Drift Inn offers a great location, only 800 yards from the fishing pier and near plenty of eateries and scenes. The screened porch and grill provide plenty of reasons to stay outside, as does the rooftop crow's nest with breezy ocean views. There are also two small decks at the back of the home for extra sunbathing opportunities.

    Inside, everyone in the family will appreciate the three TVs, three VCRs, two DVD players, stereo/CD player, and high-speed WiFi. The open living/dining/kitchen area provides ample space to spread out. At the end of the day, retire to one of the three comfortable bedrooms.

    Please Note: As a barrier island, Hatteras is constantly changing. Beach conditions, dunes, and access points may vary due to erosion, restoration projects, weather, and other environmental factors.


    THINGS TO KNOW

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 911 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Avon, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Surf's Up are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Avon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A beach with a row of houses along the shore.
    Outer Banks Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard tower, and a cloudy sky.
    Avon Fishing Pier
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Studio 12
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Avon Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Restaurants

  • The Froggy Dog
    15 min walk
  • Dirty Dick's Crab House
    3 min drive
  • Diamond Shoals Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Angelo's Pizza
    10 min drive
  • Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avon vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Avon Beach, and Studio 12. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Drift Inn 16: Dog-friendly, crow's nest, ocean view Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Felt like a cabin in the woods

Nice screened in porch
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beach Trip

A great place to head back to after a fun day at the beach! The crows nest is roomy and offers a nice view. The screened porch was perfect for our morning coffee hour. The only hang-up is the two back burners on the stove do not seem to work, so plan on easy meals or eating out at the many restaurants in Avon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice clean home with the essentials

Home is conveniently located in Avon. Kitchen was nice with everything we needed for the week. It was also nice to have some starter supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) already in the bathrooms when we got to the house. The furniture is nice, but I would just note that you'll probably be uncomfortable if you prefer to sit on something more plush. Laundry setup is good. Biggest reason for a 4-star rating rather than 5-stars is that one of the bunk beds had a broken ladder which could have been dangerous had we not noticed before any of the kids tried to climb up. To Vacasa's credit, we contacted them about this and they would have sent someone out while we were there to address the issue had we needed them to (we didn't, as we only needed to use 3 of the 4 bunks). There was also a nail sticking out of one of the feet on the dining room table which one of us scraped our foot on. Lastly, I would say it oversells the crow's nest a little bit to boast about the ocean views. The crow's nest is a nice place to go up and look up at the stars at night and hear the ocean off in the distance, or maybe to read a book. But there isn't much ocean to see from there, just a greatly limited view of what you can see of it between houses. I'm not meaning to focus more on negatives than positives, though. Overall we really enjoyed the house, and assuming that the couple of small maintenance things are addressed we would consider staying in it again if we returned to Avon on a future vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was awesome. Seriously we had such a good time can't wait to get back down there
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to the beach, good house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Great location, great layout
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Drift Inn

Economy unit very worth the price.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Drift Inn

Although we have stayed in some larger, more upscale homes, Drift Inn was perfect for us!! The kitchen is very well equipped and it looks as though the whole house has recently been updated. I love that there is only one flight of stairs and the short stroll to the beach was easy. It was perfect for my older dog. We will be back to Drift Inn!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

1st OBX trip

Great location easy access to beach and eateries shops in Avon. We’ll be back
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Drift inn 2 week stay.

Very cute house nice location needs a little tender loving care and updating.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The beach access is amazing and easy! The pool and hot tub were a blast! The game room was great ...

The beach access is amazing and easy! The pool and hot tub were a blast! The game room was great for my young kids and us adults. Loved staying here! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place, a little dated.

Pretty good experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute home for a small family. Very close to the beach and loved the hot tub room. This review ...

Cute home for a small family. Very close to the beach and loved the hot tub room. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love the location and view of the ocean This review was submitted while the home was managed b...

Love the location and view of the ocean This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very comfortable older cottage

This cottage is similar to the one we owned for many years so, although older, it was comfortable for us. Loved the screened porch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We love staying at Breakers Watch. The home is beautiful and spacious. We had so much fun in the ...

We love staying at Breakers Watch. The home is beautiful and spacious. We had so much fun in the huge pool during the day and relaxing on the decks at night. It is only a short walk to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great vacation spot. Had our own slice of paradise. Beach wasn’t crowded. Pool was great for th...

Great vacation spot. Had our own slice of paradise. Beach wasn’t crowded. Pool was great for the kids when the waves were to rough. Highly recommend if you wanna get away from it all and relax. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent layout, awesome views & decks. In-house laundry. Private street. Quick, scenic walk to ...

Excellent layout, awesome views & decks. In-house laundry. Private street. Quick, scenic walk to beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Avon 2023

The house is close to the beach aaccess. It is older, so if you're looking for updates this isn't the place for you. It met our needs just fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Getting In

We were locked out to begin with...after several calls to closed office, the OBR lady got us connected with local person who remotely got us in...have stayed there for several years, always helpful. Was afraid big guys would not be as personable...they were!!!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Dirty

Dirtiest place I’ve ever stayed. Every disappointed
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Drift Inn

This is a smaller and obvious older home as it needs attention to the wood work on the outside including the walkway decking as there is quite a bit of rot. The interior of the home is nice with newer carpet on the bedrooms and tile that could use attention throughout the kitchen and living/dining areas. The walk to the beach is not bad at all and the week we were down it was very quiet. The mosquitoes are quite bad on the property as the parking area is not paved or concreted the grass area had not been mowed. With that being said the laundry area is also downstairs as well and makes for an uncomfortable time trying to clean your clothes. Make sure to have plenty of bug spray along.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bay Watch is the most spectacular home we stayed in on Kings Point in Frisco. The home is in a pe...

Bay Watch is the most spectacular home we stayed in on Kings Point in Frisco. The home is in a perfect location for windsurfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. The kitchen is well equipped and having a working barbecue is a bonus for cooking fresh fish and other food purchased locally. E have entertained in the home and the dining room is perfectly located with a great view of the bay to watch the sunsets. The home is pet friendly which was a must for us. We met many of the locals and will miss them but have forged friendships so I am sure we will see them again! We can`t thank Jim & Cathy, the home owners, enough for sharing their home with our family over the past 10 years. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Primetime was an amazing property. We were a little hesitant on booking a home without a private ...

Primetime was an amazing property. We were a little hesitant on booking a home without a private pool, but with the community pool close by and the fact that we stayed Oceanfront, it was well worth not having the swimming pool. There was no issues at all. It was a nice and relaxing vacation not having to worry about small, silly things. The views were stunning. Thank you Outer Beaches Realty! We will definitely see you next year! Would like to re-book this home, but I believe we will need a bigger one next year. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Stay

Other than the weather, our trip was enjoyable. The Drift Inn is quaint and cozy. Enjoyed a good read on the screened deck while it rained was relaxing and comfortable. The only real issue is that the home is surrounded by overgrown trees (hard to get that Ocean View) and covered... I mean COVERED, in Poison Ivy. Also, the "fish cleaning" area could be tidied up.... the last people who stayed there, put their fish mess in the trash can but never took it to the road to be picked up so we smelled dead fish until we realized where it came from. Other than that, very accomodating.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023