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

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3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
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Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
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Avon, NC
  • Popular LocationAvon Fishing Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationHatteras Island Boardsports3 min drive
  • AirportHatteras, NC (HNC)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Hatteras National Seashore39 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Well appointed and designed. Perfect for a family of four and a dog.
Brendan M.
Apr 8, 2024

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.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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 Avon Fishing Pier are also worth visiting. With kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Studio 12 - 17 min walk
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 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 Avon Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., West Allis Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of heaven !!!!
Loved the location and Finlandia was perfect for us !!!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024