Dog-Friendly Oceanfront House w/ Shared Pool, Private Hot Tub, AC, & Free WiFi
Kenmare #15-OE
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Oceanfront Kenmare is simply irresistible. The professionally-decorated great room blossoms with two stories of oceanfront glass. Corian countertops grace the large well-equipped kitchen. Enjoy at-home dining, whether it is a quick snack at the breakfast bar or an intricate meal in the formal dining area. Relax after a fun-filled day by watching the sunset from the broad, oceanfront sundeck or the hot tub on the westside screened porch - it's breathtaking! The owner's strict attention to detail and top-of-the-line features makes Kenmare beach living at its best. At vacation's end, leaving Kenmare will feel nearly impossible.
The first level has three oceanfront bedrooms with TVs and DVD players, including one main room with a private bathroom. There is another main suite with a private sun deck, TV with DVD player, and an en suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub on the third level.
Things to Know Free WiFi Two outdoor showers Up to two dogs are welcome (max. 50 lbs). Please note: Guests have access to the Club Hatteras Pool Facility. Additional details around this facility will be shared in your check-in email and during the check-in process. The club is typically open Mid-May to Mid-October, depending on the weather. 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.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
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. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hatteras Island Boardsports - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Surf's Up - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 50 min drive - 58.4 km
Restaurants
The Froggy Dog - 11 min walk
Dirty Dick's Crab House - 5 min drive
Oceana’s Bistro - 3 min drive
Bros Sandwich Shack - 5 min drive
Tico Taco - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Dog-Friendly Oceanfront House w/ Shared Pool, Private Hot Tub, AC, & Free WiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Oceanfront House w/ Shared Pool, Private Hot Tub, AC, & Free WiFi?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Oceanfront House w/ Shared Pool, Private Hot Tub, AC, & Free WiFi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dog-Friendly Oceanfront House w/ Shared Pool, Private Hot Tub, AC, & Free WiFi located?
Nestled on the beach, this Avon holiday home 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).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
30 June 2025
Beautiful Sunrises And Comfortable House
Upon arrival the house was spotless and smelled fresh and clean. Views from the upper bedroom and living area were breathtaking as there is a short walk to the beach. Quiet neighborhood even though they were working on the house next door, they were respectful. Inside furniture was very comfortable and lots of places to sit and enjoy the view of the water inside and out. 3 showers inside and 2 outside with great pressure and we never ran out of hot water. Everything was perfect and if there was another way to get there besides Rt. 95, we would definitely be back. Traffic was terrible but I guess that's the normal for the Outer Banks. Had a wonderful time and so did our 2 Boston Terriers.
The location of the house is ideal, offering direct access to the ocean. The house was clean, the kitchen well-equipped, and the bedrooms comfortable. However, the living room sofas could use a good cleaning. The outdoor table on the patio should be larger to accommodate the number of people likely to stay there. Additionally, some patio chairs were damaged.During our stay, we were greatly inconvenienced by major construction work on the neighboring house. Despite this, we still had a pleasant stay.
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10/10 Excellent
Clive S.
14 July 2024
Wonderful stay in Kenmare
Excellent location. Great home. We would not hesitate to come again
Clive S.
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10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
13 October 2024
Lovely house in a great location
Wonderful house with great views of the ocean. The beach is nice and wide. We saw several deer in the dune behind the house. We liked the small table in the middle of the main floor for games.
Chris G.
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10/10 Excellent
Alison M.
10 August 2024
Great location, good layout, gorgeous views
We've rented this house for many summers - it's well laid out, has unfussy furnishings and lots of windows to enjoy the ocean views.
This house was just lovely, we enjoyed the beautiful views and comfortable layout. It was perfect for our family. Having direct access to the beach was just wonderful.
Ray W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good
Doug H.
8 October 2023
Wonderful first obx trip
We absolutely loved our stay!! The house is great, with beautiful views!! The king bed is very hard,and we didn't get good rest. A new mattress is the only thing this home needs,everything else was great,and we look forward to our next trip down!!
Doug H.
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8/10 Good
Jane P.
2 October 2023
Perfect location
This house is oceanfront and very easy access to the beach. It is near stores and shops which makes it convenient. The house is "older" but comfortable. We loved the living area and ability to all sit comfortably and the view was perfect. Local Guest SErvices took care immediately of a few minor issues with house when we checked in. We will definitely come back here
Jane P.
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10/10 Excellent
Lori M.
20 July 2025
Wonderful Beach House
The house was in great condition and very clean. For being a dog friendly house, there was no dog smell or hair on the furniture.
The kitchen is surprisingly well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils. The refrigerator also has a water filter and an in-door water and ice machine. In our years past visits, we have had to have a supply of bottled water on-hand as water straight from the tap does not taste the greatest. Having the water filter in the fridge was a nice bonus! There is also a closet with shelves right next to the kitchen that we used as a pantry. The one thing the kitchen does not provide is towels.
There are individual thermostats on each floor of the house which made temperature control easy. There are ceiling fans in the kitchen, living room and 3rd floor bedroom. However, there are none in the three downstairs bedrooms which became a bit stuffy. That, however, may have just been a personal preference.
We knew there was a park-style BBQ grill, but were pleasantly surprised to see it also had a cover, which was helpful when grilling.
The house is supplied with one bath towel and one wash cloth per guest. Each bathroom is also supplied with two rolls of toilet paper. Plan accordingly if you think you may need/use more towels or toilet paper. The 3rd floor bathroom has a walk-in shower and separate soaker/jetted tub; the two bathrooms on the 1st floor have combo tub/showers. There is also an outdoor shower (with hot & cold). Even with all three showers being used at the same time, we never ran out of hot water.
There are wonderful unobstructed views of the ocean from the 3rd floor bedroom, dining & living rooms with the only thing between the house and the beach being the sand dunes! There is a sand walking path from the house to the beach. The house also was supplied with two bodyboards, which was a nice surprise.
There is plenty of room to sit in the living room (two couches, a chair & ottoman) along with 4 cushioned swivel chairs between the living room and dining room. There is seating for 8 at the dining room table along with 6 bar stools at the kitchen island. The TV has surround sound with speakers in the living room and dining room. We brought a Roku with us and had no issues with TV connectivity or wifi.
This house worked out great for our family and two dogs! Staying in Avon has definitely become our preferred location as it is not as busy (beach, shops and traffic) as the northern areas but still has plenty of stores & restaurants.
***What we should have brought*** Hand soap for the bathrooms & kitchen towels. For the things we did forget, there is a Food Lion 2 miles from the house where we could easily buy the things the house did not have that we needed.
Lori M.
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
10 October 2022
Wonderful House on the Beach
We just returned from our 4th stay at Kenmare. We love its location, just a short walk to a quiet beach. The three story house offers a large living area on the top floor with room for any size family. The master suite on the third level offers a magnificent view from a private deck. The first floor has three bedrooms as well as two baths and a laundry room. We could not ask for more. The kitchen is well equipped and hosts a new oven and microwave this year. A wonderful deck across the back of the living area provided plenty of space for our family and dog.
Very large and open house! Location, amenities and layout met all our expectations and needs. Upon check-in, Vacasa requested input on the cleanliness of the house. So immediately I went into inspection mode which is why I gave this house a 4. Dog hair was left on furniture, carpet has stains, and floors need to be mopped. I spilled water on the floor and wiped it up with a paper towel and alot of dirt came up with it. Maintenance needs to be done on the dishwasher as it is not cleaning dishes properly. Hot tub jets are at low pressure. Sliding doors need to be adjusted as some slide freely and others are stuck. Sliding door screen needs repair. Master bedroom drapery has mold at the bottom. All ceiling fans need proper cleaning. The vents need cleaning as they appear to be moldy or rusty. Impressed with the central vacuum! Will definitely stay here again because amenities and location are perfect! Plus, Deer walk on the sand dunes each morning!
Renee W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Christine P.
16 October 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some TLC
The pictures are deceiving. This property needs a lot of TLC and could use some updating. First we were told via email that check-in was 4p but when we arrived into town in the pouring rain we received a text that the house would not be ready until 6p. This started off the stay on the wrong foot. Overall the house was tidy but there was a good amount of black mold (HVAC vents, ceiling, etc.) and dirty filters, and having a high mold allergy, I knew what to expect for the week. Being a Property Manager for 23 years I would not represent this property (if in fact it is the owners that refuse to repair and maintain it). Needless to say the doors and windows remained open for the duration of our stay. The attention to detail was lacking. The master bath had a TP holder on the wall but no spring loaded tube to hold the TP (you know you can buy one at the Dollar store). The hot tub did not function properly (likely the age) and was a bacteria pool. Also having one of these at home, I know the need for balanced chemicals and the health hazards if not properly maintained. The view and beach access was spectacular and that made it bearable. The master bed was not comfortable and we ended up sleeping on the couches in the living room. This could be an amazing high-income rental if the owner invested a bit to bring it up to date. It was quiet and had all the basic essentials we needed. I liked that they provided linens and towels and first rental I have ever had that provided TP!
Christine P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good
Anna L.
15 September 2022
Great location
The beach is gorgeous in this part of Avon. The home is well laid out for group time on the main level & has an awesome master suite on the third level. The negatives are poor quality bedding/ furniture in 2 of the lower bedrooms. Needs updating, but a comfortable house overall.
Anna L.
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8/10 Good
Matthew L.
8 September 2022
nice size for small family
we have been vacationing in the outer banks for over 15 years. this house was unpretentious and functionally perfect for our small family and two small doodles. it was however overpriced for numerous reasons: medium-worn finish, age of facilities (hot tub, showers), had about 6 encounters with giant flying roaches ('palmetto bugs'), very slim accessories (pots, pans, utensils, games, etc). no beach chairs. no hammock. deck furniture is worn pvc, thus not comfortable. recommend at least two adirondack chairs or something comfortable at this price point. central audio is ancient no
bluetooth audio. who brings cd's or listens exclusively to i heart radio?
we were provided toilet paper, hand soap and washing machine soap which was greatly appreciated.
nice home, but in a 'normal market' this home should rent for about 25-30% less.
Matthew L.
6/10 Okay
sara w.
27 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Pictures slightly deceiving for beach location
It was a great stay the pictures of the location to the beach was slightly deceiving
sara w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good
Charles D.
10 May 2022
Birds nesting in roof soffit, AC marginal in master suite, loose spout in bathtub on first floor,...
The house was very well laid out just needs a little sprucing up, thanks for asking we will be back love Avon
Charles D.
6/10 Okay
Naseem R.
21 April 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location and well furnished house but... see below
1. Upon arrival at 4 pm, 4/2/22, we found the place was not touched between rentals. It took four different calls to 3 different phone numbers to get an emergency cleaning team to show up. We cleaned the refrigerator/freezer ourselves so that our food did not go bad.
2.We got locked out of the house two days after arrival because the coded lock system had a dead battery. Help arrived in the form of Ice, a gentleman from North Macedonia who replaced the battery, fixed the dishwasher, brought us a loaner vacuum cleaner and painted a white line to highlight a hazard on an outside walkway. I also showed Ice the location where feral pigeons had moved in the house ceiling because of a missing soffit. Ice was very professional and refused to take a tip from me say that he was doing his job.
To summarize, great place but not so great rental management.
Naseem R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Bethany L.
16 November 2021
Perfect experience
Perfect experience. Very conveniently located. House has all the amenities you need.
Bethany L.
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6/10 Okay
Deborah H H.
26 October 2021
Incredible view
The view from the living area and the primary bedroom was beautiful. Easy access to the beach.
Deborah H H.
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa W.
17 October 2021
Perfect Home
This house feels like home. The setup, on three floors, works well for our little family. There is space for together time with space for adults upstairs and young ones downstairs. The huge deck on the living level provides an immense space to relax and ocean watch. We just reserved this house for our fourth stay, in 2022.
Melissa W.
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