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Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table

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Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12323.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Avon, NC
  • Surf's Up
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table

Play-N-Hooky Too #9-2

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The best reason for leaving work for a week or 2 at the beach is PLAY-N-HOOKY TOO. Think big - 3800 square feet! Ground level has private pool with deck and hot tubs, carports for 4, ample parking and all weather entrance.

Walk into 1st level entryway with a tiled laundry area, up to the second level, with four large bedrooms (two oceanfront primary suites share a Jacuzzi, one bunk room, and a queen bedroom), two baths, and wide oceanfront decks. A bunk room entertainment system with TV, VCR, and VHS assortment will keep kids occupied. The upstairs has large living spaces, warm furniture, and a grand pool table.

Generous oceanfront glass and wide decks with ample furnishing are a hit with sea lovers. A super kitchen with an island and breakfast bar with seating for three can provide inspiration and tools for the most demanding chefs. The dining table seats 12. Crabs are always in season on the sound-view screened porch with an open deck. Spacious elegant oceanfront primary has private Jacuzzi for two. Cathedral ceilings lead to the best queen primary with a Jacuzzi in Hatteras and spectacular views. Meet me in the tower for PLAY-N-HOOKY TOO happy hour.

Things to Know
The private pool is open seasonally from  4/26/2025 and closes 10/12/2025. Dates are subject to change.
The pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change.
The fireplace is not operational.
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.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surf's Up - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Shoals - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront home with private pool, hot tub, ocean view, & pool table 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 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Outdated

Proximity to the beach, spacious and beds are comfortable.

8/10 Good

Rashell S.

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

Our spring break

The house was clean at arrival. We were short bath towel sets for all our guests, we called and they delivered more the following morning. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen could use more silverware for the amount of guests we had. The location is beautiful and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lira R.

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

One of the best location in Avon

Great house location and amenities, the inside could use some updating! But we let that slide because of the location on beach, walking distance to the grocery store, pool on property and hot tube.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Renee V.

Play N Hooky is what the owners are doing. Clearly.

The Ocean - this location is absolutely stellar! The house - falling apart. Household amenities - I’d rather have forks, a coffee pot and a working dishwasher than an expensive washer & dryer. Still was an amazing week in the OBX.

8/10 Good

Ann O.

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

Oceanfront location location location

The best part of this house is that it’s oceanfront with great views. It’s large for a big group. It is outdated decor wise. There were no hair dryers and the kitchen had minimal utensils,dishes,glasses etc. There were no beach chairs/toys. Outdoor deck furniture was minimal. Should have lounge chairs by the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Family fall vacation

Great house, even better rental company customer service!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jimmy C.

Great Family Vacation

This house is located in the perfect spot with close proximity to all local stores. The house breath taking views of the beach and also you can watch the sun set at the sound side.

10/10 Excellent

Angelika J.

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

Thanksgiving with family

We enjoyed our stay. Nice and quite family place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

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

Great location, slightly dated

Just steps from the beach, with great bedrooms and plenty of space. Wish it was not as dated and had more comfortable furniture throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sandra B.

Great location.

The location is perfect. Great house layout. The furniture needs some updating. It does not really have any outdoor furniture. A house of this price range should have nice outdoor furniture. Overall a great place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Tracey H.

Even if there is room for improvement I loved it!

I loved the location. I loved the price. I loved the size of the house. Having a pool and hot tub was awesome. We had 8 people and had an absolute blast!!! Not one of my recommendations for improvement made our trip any less enjoyable. If they weren’t selling. We’d be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kevin L.

Outdated but the view was great

Outdated but the view was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Joe L.

On the Beach!

I loved the location of the property right on the beach, Food Lion 2 minute away and the pool even though smaller had a small section for the babies.

10/10 Excellent

Donavan S.

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

Great experience

It was a nice clean place right on the beach located 1 mile from the pier and right across the street from grocery store.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Friends Fishing

The convenience… close to the water, close to Food Lion
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8/10 Good

karen j.

Positives - Great floor layout and location. Negative pest problem

I loved the floor layout and the location. Vacasa was extremely responsive within hours to fix an ac problem on the second floor. We did however deal with hoards of mosquitos which made evening/night swimming impossible. And on the last night, we found one large roach on the fourth floor. I was considering re-renting until that happened on the last night

8/10 Good

Amber F.

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

Outer Banks Spring Break

So fun! This house has the best location!!! The beach is literally in your backyard and yet two blocks in the other directions is a grocery store, restaurants, and shopping. The house was super clean and we could just enjoy right away. It could use some sprucing up but that seems trivial when you look at all it has to offer. I also loved that the managing company left incidentals so we didn’t need to spend extra money on those items. Just thinking of this house I hear the ocean waves calling!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Wayne L.

A venerable and well designed house, now a bit old

We've stayed here many times, and I have a soft spot in my heart for this house, but things are starting to fall apart a bit. The microwave was broken; there is a leak from the main floor shower into the bedroom below (we stopped using that shower). The pool was filthy with pigeon droppings and its sides had turned green (true from the day we arrived; we never got in it). The oceanfront views are great, and they were fixing the boardwalk dune walkover when we left. Good hot tub. The house was perfectly clean; the poor cleanliness rating is due to the pool being filthy.

8/10 Good

Alan D.

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

House Has Great Potential But

House has great potential - great location, lots of beds, good layout. It was undone by poor delivery in some respects. There are multiple non-functioning outlets. The fan in the upstairs master can not be switched off (chain is stuck). The hot tub did not work until we found the outdoor breaker and pulled the breaker out and flipped it over to its correct orientation. There was no caraffe for the coffee maker.There were 5 drinking glasses in a house for 8 people. The local VACASA office was great - gave us glasses and a coffee caraffe to replace the missing one. Not sure we would stay here again but will shop VACASA again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Wayne L.

repeat visitor; but house is getting tired

Have been at this house several times (and in Avon annually for 25 years). There are some serious maintenance issues that need handling, esp. the deck door that leaks in the rain (and is ruining the ceiling one floor down). The pool table has been a subject of complaint by others for years now (seriously, fix the railings and the 1 ball). There are maybe 8 spoons, and only 6 glasses (lots of mugs). The cabinet icemaker has never worked. The mattresses are old and lumpy, and one of the chairs REALLY needs new cushions. It's a nice house and it suits us well, but I'd hate to see it continue to wear down (truly afraid of mold setting in where the door leaks into the carpet).
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4/10 Poor

Jeanna P.

Not great customer service

We loved the location of this property. The property itself is very dated. There was mold in the crow’s nest rendering it unusable. We were not given enough towels and when I requested more, they said it was their policy one set per person. Then when I explained we didn’t receive one set per person, they stopped responding to me. We also had broken pool balls and the pool table was the center of focus in this house. They also ignored that. There was mold on one of the shower curtains. Supplies were sparse and unorganized. We were there to vacation and I didn’t want to spend my week arguing with Vacasa so we made do with the towels, broken pool balls and didn’t use the crow’s nest. I will not work with Vacasa in the future which is unfortunate because the location of this house was phenomenal.
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6/10 Okay

Collin W.

Good, not great

Overall we enjoyed our stay at Play-N-Hooky Too. The exterior of the home has been recently updated. The interior is dated, with water damaged carpets, moldy shower curtains and caulk. Another review mentioned the lighting in the kitchen, which is terrible. If you plan to do any cooking, bring a head lamp. The kitchen is not very well appointed either, so you may want to bring along some knives/pans. I can speak for the other bedrooms, but the mattress in the upstairs master was purchased used from a 1980's soviet torture facility. Truly, we considered dragging it out to the beach and burning it, security deposit be damned. The pool table is awkwardly placed and worn to the point of being unusable. The number one ball was broken nearly in half. Kids enjoyed the hot tub, which we thought stank, literally. Pool was ice cold but refreshing. Really the only redeeming qualities are the front decks and the proximity to the beach, where we spent most of our time, trying to forget about the mattress. Good luck!

6/10 Okay

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Could Be a Star

By the description, we expected a property with a screened porch and comfortable furniture and a well appointed kitchen. Three strikes there. No screened porch. The dishwasher is probably the worst feature of the kitchen, being malodorous and barely functioning. We bought some Dawn and mostly washed dishes by hand for the 10 of us (after the maintenance man came out to try and fix it). The pots and pans are mostly scratched, warped and/or crusty. The pool, pool table, and most of the beds are great! We didn’t use the bunk room but the queen mattress on the back side of the house needs to be replaced. The rest of the beds seemed comfortable. The washer and dryer are new, and a blessing to have. The newer windows and sliding doors add a great touch (though I had to clean a few sound-side windows in order to see out of them). Generously sized decks and great ocean views. We moved deck furniture around so we could have enough seats for ten of us. A few more chairs would be wonderful! All in all we had a good time; it was frustrating though, having the towel bar fall off, or the toilet paper holder fall off, and the upstairs bathroom sink faucet knob come off in my hand (especially when said knob was mentioned as being broken in a review from 2021!). The place could be so wonderful if it had bedroom furniture with drawers that opened easily and another towel rack or hooks in the bathrooms. We had a good time but were disappointed with the basics.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Perfect place

It was perfect for our purposes. Plenty of room, beautiful location. Pool, hot tub, pool table were fine. Yes, it was older but I'm not looking for luxury when I'm at the beach. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great Away Time

Amazing location. Watched whales and dolphins out my front window everyday. House needs a little love like light bulb changes and cracks in walls but past that, huge house! Would recommend. Comfortably slept 11 with a room to spare.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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