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Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 689.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Avon, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hatteras Island Boardsports
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 Queen Bed

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2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck

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

Blue Dolphin is a coastal beach cottage with an abundance of charm. In this spot just four lots from the beach, you can relax and admire the ocean view from the rooftop deck, unwind on the cool screened porch, or catch up with your loved ones on the furnished sundecks.

If you're in the mood for cooking, whip up a seafood feast on the outdoor park grill or head inside to the kitchen and dining area for a relaxed indoor meal. The owner has put a lot of thought and care into this beach home and it shows, from the living room with cathedral ceilings to the separate laundry area underneath the house. Enjoy three TVs (one is a 42-inch flatscreen), a DVD player, a stereo/CD player, and three accommodating bedrooms.

For great beach access and plenty of room both indoors and outdoors, Blue Dolphin is most certainly an excellent catch.

THINGS TO KNOW

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Children allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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
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 near 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 ecotours and horse riding.
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Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Studio 12 - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kinnakeet Clay Works - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck on 27 May 2026 start from NZ$229, 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 Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin 054: Dog-friendly,ocean views, rooftop deck located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Studio 12 and Outer Banks Beaches. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Avon Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Marilyn K.

Very nice home at the beach, its not fancy but it catered of what we need. Its accessible to ever...

I love their beach vibes decoration. Their kitchen is very well stocked.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Matthew G.

Nice cottage close to everything.

Very convenient location. Beds were comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid house, especially for the price. Good location 2 minute walk from the beach, 3 min drive to food lion, can walk to beach shops. Overall house was very clean, though we battled a large scale ant invasion in the kitchen all week. Matresses are firm (if you like firm, then cool), kitchen was functional, outdoor shower was solid. Dryer didnt work, needs to be serviced, thats about the only real complaint. Its not a new house by any sttetch of the imagination, but a good option, especially for a family on a budget, your not going to find better for the price, and location, location, location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
Thank you, Josh, for your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll continue to work closely with both our local staff and the homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful getaway in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jill B.

Great location

This house is close to anything you would want. Nice little house that is comfortable and cozy. We have stayed at Blue Dolphin several times and we find it to be just what we need for a fishing vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simonetta F.

Convenient to the beach

It is well furnished and functional, has the conveniences needed for a comfortable stay by the sea. Nothing fancy. Easy walk to the sand. We love this little cottage! We hope to always come back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cynthia C.

Blue Dolphin

We love, love, love the location, the coziness of the house and that we can bring our dogs on vacation with us. The house could use a new microwave and improvements in the water pressure for the outside shower.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Hello Cynthia, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed your stay here. We have taken note of the concern you have mentioned and your feedback has been forwarded to our local staff for further review and action. Thank you for considering our property and we are hoping that you will consider us again next time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

Blue Dolphin 054, Avon NC

I loved the low rise steps up to the front door, the stained shiplap planking on walls, the cathedral ceiling in main room, the old rattan ceiling fan with light fixture, the bay window in dining area, the large screened porch with swing, fully furnished kitchen, and large master bedroom. The walls had upscale framed outer banks artwork and ocean theme decor. Very beachy and relaxing.
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra K.

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

Had a wonderful family vacation.

The property has a rustic cabin, old beach house feeling. The kitchen is well stocked. Loved the barrel dining table. Loved sitting on screened in porch playing games at night. Short walk to the beach was a plus ! Needs some upgrades like new screening on porch and half bath fixtures and would suggest a ceiling fan on the screened in porch ( we bought a box fan for our stay).. Other than that we loved our stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kevin h.

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

Great location, affordable stay with a few issues

Great location and affordable in a nice neighborhood. But the ceiling in one of the bedrooms was coming down with water damage, and according to the guest book has been an unresolved issue for months. It left the whole place with a musty, mildewy smell.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

ashley c.

Family vacation

The house looks just like what is pictured on the site. It’s very rustic and great for a family. We needed a place we could stay that allowed dogs . The house was very clean and I was surprised that the carpet did not have an odor from the dogs allowed to stay. Most places that allow pets do not have carpet for that reason. The first day I had to call for maintenance to come out because when you open the front door, there was a piece of carpet missing and the carpet strip had nails sticking straight up. I had two small children and my dog with me, so I did not want anybody to step on the rusty nails. The next day maintenance came out and went to Ace Hardware to fix the issue. The furniture is old, but comfortable. The two bouncy chairs were our favorite and so was the porch swing. We’d love the great round table. It was great for family games and eating crabs. The mattresses, especially in the bunk room are horrible nothing but springs. Also, we found that there are screws in the bunk that are sticking straight out and you could easily stab your head on them If you’re not careful.. definitely not safe when you have children. The location was absolutely perfect to the beach with it being only a few steps away. We brought a beach cart, hoping we would be able to pack everything in that to take to the beach however, we didn’t realize how big the dune area was and all of the steps leading up and down to the beach. Not a big deal though. We also loved how close the community pool was as we rode our bikes there every day! The outside deck and rooftop deck could really use some new boards and maintenance and I’m pretty sure it’s not up to code. They absolutely need to put a railing going up the other side to the front door. The kitchen floor is also soft from water damage and needs to be replaced. Hopefully they will get that fixed. I did not realize the washer and dryer were outside but it wasn’t an issue. I did have to clean it out from bugs and sand being in there, but that’s to be expected as you’re at the beach. The got the job done! Our favorite place to go was muffins and scones. They had great pastries, coffee, and breakfast foods with a few things fixed in this house. It could easily be rated as a 10 we look forward to staying here in the future and hope the issues that were mentioned will be fixed.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2025
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your stay, Ashley. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the rustic charm of the house, the proximity to the beach, and the community pool. It’s wonderful to know that the carpet was clean and odor-free and that your family had fun with the bouncy chairs, porch swing, and the great round table for games and meals. We truly appreciate your positive feedback. At the same time, we also appreciate you bringing up the concerns about the carpet, mattresses, safety in the bunk room, and the maintenance needed for the decks, kitchen floor, and washer/dryer area. Your comfort and safety mean a lot to us, and we’ve shared your feedback with our local team so they can work on resolving these issues as soon as possible. We’re grateful for your understanding and hope to welcome you and your family back for an even better experience in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Great House and Location

This house was perfect for 6. We didn’t have more or less than we needed in space so the value was there. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware. We enjoyed putting together several of the house puzzles while there. The beach was only a short walk from the house and there were at least 2 public access points we could get onto close by. The beds were comfy and the AC worked well and kept us cooled. I wasn’t impressed with Vacasa as a rental manager though, which is no stain to the house owners. The check in time isn’t until 6pm, which is super late. I called multiple time up in advance of our stay about early checkin and was told first “we’ll call by 2pm that day you if you can checkin early” then on another call I was told to give a call when we arrived to see if we could get in. I received my check in email around 9am with the code. We arrived at noon and called ( which took forever but super pleasant agent) and I was told the house hadn’t been cleaned and we would not be able to checkin until 6pm. So we sat at the house outside from noon on. Come 5 pm no cleaners ever showed up. Eventually we entered the house only to find fresh towels and sheets already done, so it had been cleaned in advance if my noon call. We sat outside for hours waiting when we could have been inside. I’ve rented several times in OBX and this checkin process by far was the most painful. We had our dog with us and I just wanted to ensure we weren’t melting all day waiting, so I could make plans to keep him out of the hot sun while we waited. I received a text to rate the cleaning of the house and I let them know the vacuum was clearly broken. Which implies that the carpets haven’t been vaccumed appropriately nor could I clean up after myself. The rep told me sorry, but they can’t send a vacuum over. Super dissatisfied with that. So, house/location/value = great Vacasa customer service= friendly agents and crappy processes
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Ryan, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we’re so pleased that our home was a perfect fit for your family. We’re glad you found it comfortable and well-appointed and that you enjoyed the beach access. That being said, we sincerely apologize for your frustration with your check-in process. We always want this to be a seamless experience and we regret this was not the case for your party. Our local manager assures us that your comments have been relayed to the appropriate parties so that the check-in time will be correctly communicated in the future. Our housekeeping team has also been informed about the broken vacuum cleaner and we appreciate your feedback. We enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope you will give us another chance to better impress you with our service in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

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

Nice beach house!

It’s a great property, good location close to beach & dining, but some of the amenities are dated and could use some updating. Toilet in master bedroom needs new flapper in tank, dishwasher is not secured to counter were the 2 that should be addressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christiana G.

Comfy and dog-friendly

We loved the enclosed porch and the privacy. The home had everything we might have needed. It's close to the beach and pier and some great restaurants. There's nothing fancy or pristine about it, which was just what we wanted.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Location to the beach This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different prop...

Location to the beach This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

View This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management c...

View This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

View This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management c...

View This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice house, close to the beach, we were greeted by chickens from the house next door. It was kind...

Nice house, close to the beach, we were greeted by chickens from the house next door. It was kind of fun. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location, very close to the beach and great ocean view from the decks This review was submitte...

Location, very close to the beach and great ocean view from the decks This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Proximity to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different pr...

Proximity to the beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location, very close to the beach and great ocean view from the decks This review was submitte...

Location, very close to the beach and great ocean view from the decks This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love the Paradise Penthouse. This was our third year staying there. We already booked for 2020. W...

Love the Paradise Penthouse. This was our third year staying there. We already booked for 2020. We love the wrap around deck and the views are awesome. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I looooove the Paradise Penthouse. When my father was traveling with me (recently passed at age 9...

I looooove the Paradise Penthouse. When my father was traveling with me (recently passed at age 91 years) he had an awesome experience with the ramp to the beach and viewing deck. The elevator was great for him and he was able to enjoy the beach from the viewing deck without having to struggle walking on the beach. The ability to travel with my dog was probably the number one reason I book this property. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Property was very nice, short walk over dunes to ocean, very clean and very nice pool and hot tub...

Property was very nice, short walk over dunes to ocean, very clean and very nice pool and hot tub. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Was hoping for the same two weeks next year but it`s already been rented. Disappointed we can`t g...

Was hoping for the same two weeks next year but it`s already been rented. Disappointed we can`t get this house again. Best house we`ve had! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Plenty of space for a large family, loved pool and hot tub area. This review was submitted whi...

Plenty of space for a large family, loved pool and hot tub area. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

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