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Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10145.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf's Up
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack & Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views

Experience the magic of the Outer Banks at Diamond Shells, a beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanfront home in the heart of Avon. Named after a cherished marriage proposal involving a diamond ring hidden in a conch shell, this serene getaway offers unobstructed Atlantic views, direct beach access, and modern comforts for up to 10 guests.

Property Highlights:

Breathtaking Ocean Views:
Enjoy panoramic sea vistas from the expansive decks and crow's nest—perfect for sunrise coffees or sunset cocktails.

Spacious Living:
The open-concept top floor features vaulted ceilings, a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, and a dining area that seats eight comfortably.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Four cozy bedrooms include two queen rooms with a shared bath, a double room, and a bunk room with a twin-over-full bed and trundle.

Modern Amenities:
Stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi, unwind with flat-screen TVs, and take advantage of the full-size washer and dryer.

Outdoor Living:
Rinse off in the oversized outdoor shower after a beach day, grill your catch of the day, or relax on the screened porch or head up to the crows nest for an elevated view of the beach at sunset.

Exclusive Access:
Guests enjoy seasonal access to Kinnakeet Shores' pool, tennis, and pickleball facilities (approximately May 15–September 30).

Local Attractions:
Avon Fishing Pier: A favorite spot for anglers and sunset watchers alike.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse:
Explore the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S. and learn about its rich history.

Kiteboarding & Watersports:
Take lessons or rent equipment from local outfitters like Kite Club Hatteras and OceanAir Sports.

Shelling & Eco Tours:
Discover unique shells and marine life with Family Water Adventures or Country Time Coastal Tours.

Dining:
Savor local flavors at nearby restaurants such as The Froggy Dog, Oceana's Bistro, and Pangea Tavern.


Good to Know:
Pet-Friendly:
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please adhere to local leash laws and beach regulations.

Beach Safety:
Always swim near lifeguards, be aware of rip currents, and observe posted warnings.

Beach Driving:
Off-road vehicle (ORV) permits are required for beach driving. Visit the National Park Service website for details.

Winter Stays:
Enjoy quieter beaches, excellent shelling, and off-season fishing opportunities.

Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, Diamond Shells offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable memories.

Quiet Private Oceanfront. Only 5 houses on the street. Very quiet !!

Note: Trip insurance is strongly advised if booking during hurricane season!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fee is $100 per dog, up to two dogs.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Located in Avon, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf's Up - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$710, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Oceanfront 4 Bedroom Home - Private Beach Unobstructed Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Avon holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surf's Up and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Susan D.

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

Good location

Nice location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, great beach location. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the ocean from the family room and dining room. Really enjoyed the hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. Easy to have dogs along with us. Great vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great access to beach! Very private and beautiful! Great room large and spacious, perfect for games.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KATE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 2 weeks! Loved the location and plenty of room in thr house for the 5 of us. Would have been 5 stars except the furniture and carpets were very well loved!! Overall great vacation @
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house and location

We enjoyed our stay and loved the area! The community pool was a great bonus, and the convenient location near restaurants, shops and an uncrowded beach made it an ideal getaway for the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Great location

Right on the beach and extremely peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Great stay

This beach house had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Great views and ocean breezes from the decks. Well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Fantastic stay... clean house and awesome location

Great property!!! Excellent communication with host!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lavern M.

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

Worth the money

We really enjoyed our stay ! 2 things I’d change if I’d look for another vacation rental is look for one with out pets allowed as we encountered a lot of pet hair.That being said we knew it allowed pets when we booked . Loved the family oriented atmosphere and easy beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merritt B.

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

Spring Break

Great trip! The house is located on the ocean with amazing views. We spent most days on the beach fishing and swimming. We would rent again! Oh, and the dogs loved it. Pet friendly and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Terrific family vacation

Very comfortable. Loved the ocean view!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lovely oceanfront home at reasonable rental rate

Our family (all adults) had a wonderful time at this beautiful oceanfront home. Great communication from owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

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

Nice stay on the beach

Nice roomy home on the beach with beautiful views of the ocean, sunrises and sunsets.Very comfortable beds, nice kitchen and living room. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay here again. sunrises.Comfortable beds
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

Enjoyed our time here

The proximity to the beach was wonderful, kitchen well stocked, the house is in good repair. We would come back next year, but our group will be larger, and there wont be enough bedrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherilynn P.

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

High School Girls Week

We had a wonderful relaxing time. Loved that the house was ON the beach, we spent a lot of time walking the beach. We had 6 people and there was plenty of room inside and out on the deck. Good amenities too. We explored the area, found many great restaurants (ate seafood everyday!), awesome coffee shops and endless areas to visit. Property would be great for families too.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Spring Break

Family gathering for spring break. Great location. Great host!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Amazing view!

Beautiful views, easy access to the beach, quiet cul-de-sac. The house had everything that was needed for our simple beach-going family! Looked to book again for next year and the house is already booked, but would definitely return for a peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Short getaway with friends

This property is in a GREAT location with quick access to the beach.The house itself was clean although a bit basic and would benefit with some updating. The owner is very responsive and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Private beach and stellar view

Awesome location and rental. We loved the Ocean view and private beach! The open floor plan was perfect for our family. We could see the ocean from the living and dining room. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

If you love convenience

Outstanding home on the Atlantic coast within walking distance of everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hillary w.

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

Perfect oceanfront setting

Walks on the beach, moonlit nights and the ocean in all its moids could not have been more beautiful. A wonderful way to welcome in the new year
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Group of fishermen...

As a group of tight knit pals who love to surf fish, we don't need much...but Tony and Co. saw to it that all our needs were met. House is great, views are fantastic, location is stellar. We hope use Diamond Shells again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysta S.

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

Best time in the OBX!

Diamond Shells was the perfect house for our long weekend getaway. Tony is a fantastic host & had great communication before and during our stay. House has gorgeous views of the water, we loved waking up and watching the sunrise and we were able to spot some dolphins. It’s in a great location to many locally recommended spots as well. Thanks for having us Tony, we look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Relaxation

The house was great for our group of 7. It was very clean. The owner was great about communicating with us. There are lots of stairs and climbing the dunes to the beach aren’t for the faint of heart, but the beach was almost always quiet and serene. We loved our stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tony Dollins

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Lifetime OBX'rs! My wife Jamie is an avid sheller and if left to her own devices would meander on the beach in search of that ever elusive perfect conch until well after the sun sets. I enjoy relaxing on the beach by day and staring up at the clear starry sky at night. Our son Quinton mostly enjoys spending his time knocking down anything I build in the sand and talking about dinosaurs.

Why they chose this property

Owning a piece of the outer banks has been a dream for Jamie and I. While we have spent most of our summers in Buxton, the frequent flooding in that area deterred us from purchasing property there. Our new house Diamond Shells in Avon is perfectly situated on an elevated plot of land in a private area of the beach with plenty of dunes on the ocean side to protect the home from the mighty Atlantic surf.

What makes this property unique

In the south of Avon there are not many other homes in the immediate vicinity. Other areas of the outer banks have dozens of homes all sharing the same beach front. Diamond Shells is well positioned to enjoy an expansive and relatively private beachfront.

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