Oceanside - 45 Second Walk to Beach Access - Community Pool - Dogs - Cargo Lift
About this house rental
Situated in Avon, this attractive house for $495 per night is a great option for your next break. SHELLS YEAH! *NEW: COMMUNITY OLYMPIC-SIZED POOL, KIDDIE POOL, PICKELBALL, AND TENNIS COURT ACCESS JUST MINUTES AWAY!* In addition to the weekly rate, there is a booking fee and tax. Additional OPTIONAL fees include a pet fee (if you are bringing any dogs), optional hurricane protection for mandatory evacuations (if you want to protect your vacation), or towel and comforter rental fees (if you don't want to bring your own). If you want to add any of these options, please contact us for a correct final quote before making a reservation request. Thanks! GUEST REVIEWS PLEASE NOTE: We have many more guest reviews that we copied and pasted from the Guest Journal at Shells Yeah!. VRBO changed its format so that it only lists the guest reviews submitted directly online by guests. To see more of our Guest Reviews, please scroll down to the Owner Info section, just above the Photos. If you are looking for pristine, unspoiled beaches less than a minute's stroll away and the sound of waves crashing into the seashore lulling you to sleep, look no further than Shells Yeah! Located oceanside in Avon on Hatteras Island, at Shells Yeah! you will feel like you have escaped the rest of the world, even though every modern amenity you could need is at your fingertips. You are minutes away from community pool and pickleball and tennis court access, restaurants, shopping, outdoor activities, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, 4x4 beach driving, a fishing pier, charter fishing boats, and a quick drive to the free ferry that will whisk you off to Ocracoke Island for a day trip to explore the quaint island and search for Blackbeard's lost treasure. The only full size grocery store on Hatteras Island, Food Lion, is conveniently only 2 miles away. Shells Yeah! is less than a minute's stroll from a beach access that will beckon you to Avon's widest, white sandy, uncrowded beach. There are no busy streets to cross on your 45 second journey down our quiet street aptly named Ocean Lane. A second beach access is just another ½ block down. With no public beach parking nearby, you are sharing the beach only with those within walking distance. If you are unfamiliar with Hatteras Island, you will enjoy our 72 miles of unspoiled beachfront, consistently voted one of the top 10 best beaches in the US. Because of our proximity to the Gulf Stream (which touches the tip of Cape Hatteras) and the island’s unique shape, we enjoy the most temperate year round climate north of Florida and our ocean temperatures are up to 10 degrees warmer than northern OBX villages like Nags Head and Duck. The island’s remote location and low light pollution also mean that you can wish upon plenty of stars and even the Milky Way at night. Shooting stars are a common sight! NEW IN 2023: Need a break from the ocean? Now Shells Yeah! guests are treated to community Olympic-sized pool, kiddie pool, and tennis court access just a few minutes' drive away! The pools are open from mid May to September 30th and the tennis courts are open year round. You can work on your tan poolside now in addition to oceanside, and take a break from the waves and swim in calmer waters! Our 1/4 acre property is among the biggest oceanside lots in Avon, and Shells Yeah! was recently sided in a classic beachy yellow. There is plenty of space to park and 2 entrances to the house. We have a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking with a picnic bench next to the grill where you can sit and devour your grilled masterpieces, a private outdoor shower with hot and cold water for rinsing off, and a fish cleaning table with a water line in case you get lucky and catch the big one. We have a Stair Tamer cargo lift, so you can save your stamina for long walks on the beach and send your groceries and luggage up to the house level at the push of a button. Shells Yeah! has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and sleeps 10 vacationers with true comfort (no sofa beds or futons here). There are ceiling fans in every room to capture the ocean breeze. We have flat screen smart TVs (no cable service) in the living room and bedrooms for the occasional rainy day. Our decorations are one of a kind, and you are encouraged to have your picture taken with our mascot Captain Shells Yeah! and his trusty sidekick Perch. The living room is designed with your comfort in mind. We have 3 comfy sofas so that everyone can spread out. We have a flat screen smart tv, a skylight for extra sunshine, and a small glimpse of the Pamlico Sound. The open concept continues into the kitchen. We installed brand new stainless steel appliances including a side by side refrigerator, electric flat top stove, microwave oven, and dishwasher. There are plenty of dishes, silverware, and utensils should you wish to stay in for meals instead of partaking in the island's creative restaurants. We have both a standard coffee maker and a Keurig, for those who enjoy their coffee at the push of a button. In the dining room you will find an oak table with seating for six and sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious deck with built in benches and adirondack chairs for seating or sunbathing. If it's a full house, there is additional seating at the picnic table on our 22x10 screened porch located just off the dining room, which also includes a double swing from Nags Head Hammocks, two sturdy gliders, two side tables for snacks and beverages, and additional seating. The master bedroom includes a master bathroom with shower and plenty of closet and dresser space for the true fashionistas. We selected a top of the line king mattress for your ultimate comfort, and a chair will provide seating while you slip on your flip flops. Topping it off is a flat screen smart tv. The second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, seating, dresser space, and a flat screen smart tv. The third bedroom is furnished with a full size bed, dresser space, and a flat screen smart tv. The fourth bedroom is furnished with a full size bed, bunk bed, closet and dresser space, and a flat screen smart tv. The high efficiency washer and dryer are conveniently inside the house, and centrally located so everyone has equal access to cleaning their beach attire. Rounding it out is the second bathroom with a bathtub/shower combo. Best of all, your beds will be made and ready for you when you arrive, at no extra cost! No need to fill your car with bedding for 10 people or pay sky high rates to rent sheets for a week. You can head right to the beach instead of wasting an hour making six beds after your long drive. Just bring your bath and beach towels, and a comforter if you want one! Towels and comforters are also available for rent. For those who cannot escape from reality altogether, we have wireless high speed Internet. And did we mention, for an additional fee, that your 4 legged kids can join you on vacation? Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome, and will have as much fun as you exploring the beach. We also have a super convenient fenced in dog area so your furry friends don't have to worry about sand spurs or hot pavement. Weekly rentals are available from May through mid October with a Sunday check-in so you can avoid the Friday-Saturday traffic. We are owner managed, so you can have the comfort of knowing that you are dealing with someone who knows you by name, not by property number. We hope that you find the old time beachy charm of Avon (historically named Kinnakeet) as enchanting as we do, and when anyone asks you if you had a great vacation this year, you can answer unequivocally, 'Shells Yeah!' **Hurricane protection is highly recommended during hurricane season, from June 1 - November 30 - No refunds during mandatory hurricane evacuations unless hurricane protection is purchased at time of booking!** Keywords: Beach cottage, pet friendly, OBX, Hatteras Island, ocean, Avon, pool
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Avon, NC
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(56 Reviews)
5.0
The property was exactly as it was described and our host was fantastic! Loved the welcome basket too.
Property has a great location with direct access to the beach just a minute away. The community pool is nearby and very convenient.
The house was great for our entire family which included 4 generations from 93 years young down to 5 years old.
I would recommend this property for anyone looking for a little quieter part of the outer banks. Looking forward to a return trip.
Thank you Eric for everything. Great memories for our family!!!
5.0
This was the perfect house for our group! Super close to the beautiful beach, comfy with enough room for teenagers to sprawl in the living room and we loved the screened in porch. This host has thought of everything including motion lights for the dog area!!
Host was great too! We had one (very minor) issue in the beginning and he was super responsive and got it taken care of immediately.
Would definitely recommend!
5.0
What an incredible time we had during our stay at Shells, Yeah! The eclectic decor was fun and provided its own entertainment. The home was immaculately cleaned and nicely appointed. There was plenty of room for four adults to relax in the living area and the kitchen has everything needed to feel at home while cooking. The large washer made clean up after beach days a breeze! Location was perfection! A quiet neighborhood with a short walk to a pristine, wide beach with plenty of room—not crowded at all, even in peak season. Owners are very responsive to messages and have provided everything needed for a perfect getaway. Highly recommend!!
5.0
Shell's Yeah is in a great location with easy beach access. The house is well equipped and the dog area is wonderful.
5.0
Shells Yeah was very welcoming with a convenient cargo lift to bring up all of our luggage at arrival, a welcome basket with essentials and a nice gift. We enjoyed all of the windows, sky light in the living room, screened in porch with a hammock swing for a good book reading spot, and spacious side porch to enjoy the sunshine when not down at the beach.
We don’t travel without our two small dogs (one is 12 years old!) so we were very pleased with the short walk to the beach and it being pet friendly! Our dogs LOVE the beach as much as we do. The pet area was perfect for letting our dogs out to potty and easily clean up. It inspired us to make something like this back home!
We made dinner at the rental a couple nights of our trip and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook with.
The hosts were a quick message away and were even so kind to message and let us know it was ready earlier than check-in time on our arrival date.
Thanks for a great stay. We hope to stay again soon!!
5.0
What a great location and a fun house. It’s a short walk to the beach, and the being on the north end of Avon means we had more privacy. One of the things that sets this rental apart is that it’s a home - we immediately felt comfortable.
5.0
Great location. Eric was super easy to work with. Confined doggie bathroom area is genious.
5.0
This property is the perfect place for a family vacation. It is so close to the beach and several great restaurants. The living area is very spacious with three full size couches and a large kitchen table-enough room for everyone. In addition, the house has four furnished bedrooms that sleep ten. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We had a great time at Shells Yeah! The walk to the beach was very short, about 1-2 minutes due to toddler travel, however, it was a very nice walk. Loved the fact there was a cargo lift to get all of our stuff up to the house. The screened in porch was great for eating outside and hanging out at night!
The owners were very responsive and helped us out with whatever we needed.
Dairy Queen is within walking distance which was great for our kids and shops are just a mile or so down the road.
We are hoping to come back next year!
5.0
We had a very nice vacation. 🙂 Owners were very good in making a special accommodation for us. Beach was a little walk over the dune but it was worth it, a beautiful, quiet beach without too many other people on it. Mr. Day was very responsive when we had concerns or questions.
10.0
We had a very nice vacation. 🙂 Owners were very good in making a special accommodation for us. Beach was a little walk over the dune but it was worth it, a beautiful, quiet beach without too many other people on it. Mr. Day was very responsive when we had concerns or questions.
5.0
House was exactly as advertised and owner was great to deal with. Highly recommend, comfortable, very well laid out, and excellent location to the beach.
5.0
Great location. Short walk to the beach. Loved the screened-in porch!
3.0
Aside from the 4 days of rain my son's car trouble and my daughter in law losing her only pair of glasses in the ocean it was good time. Not much to do in Avon though for weeks like that.
5.0
This house was perfect for us! It was a short walk to the beach access, had a great screened in porch, and a big table for all of us. We also loved having all the couches so there was a place for everyone to sit. We would definitely recommend staying here! :)
5.0
Shells Yeah! Is a nice Oceanside home in a quiet, peaceful location very close to the beach. We truly enjoyed our two weeks here as did our two dogs! If you are looking for a nice family vacation home that allows your canine kids to join you, that has easy access to the beach, is in a peaceful area and close to stores and dining, and at a reasonable price, then check out this place! There’s room for everyone! You will find a kitchen filled with everything you need. And the elevator lift for your luggage and groceries is a lifesaver! If you like fresh seafood, check out Sunshine Fresh Seafood Market just a short drive away — their homemade Blue Crabcakes are the best, and don’t forget to pick up their homemade remoulade sauce, too. Note that most of the “locals” are very friendly and helpful, a reflection of the southern charm of the OBX. You will enjoy your stay in the OBX and Shells Yeah!
5.0
The house is perfectly located, close to everything, quiet neighborhood, understanding when children locked keys in house and the kitchen is perfectly equipped for anything you’d want to make if you decide not to eat out.
5.0
Exactly what we needed. Great location easy short walk to the beach and was able to catch the sunrise every morning. Highly recommend if rest and relaxing is what you are looking for. Eric and Meg, always responded and answered all our questions and the welcome package was a nice gesture. The house was great too, had everything you needed and more. The elevator lift was very helpful too! I can go on and on about the house and location, but back to reality and to work! Future visitors. Great places to eat highly recommend froggy dog and their hush puppies and Diamond Shoals in Buxton restaurant. Food was excellent!We hope to come back and visit again!
5.0
Shells Yeah was a perfect place for my husband and I and 3 adult children and our beloved dog, Auggie. We spent a lot of time on the screened in porch, drinking coffee, eating dinners and playing cards and board games. My dog loved relaxing on the screened in porch. We could hear the ocean! This property was so close to the beach. The beach was spectacular. We made awesome, fresh seafood bought from the fresh seafood market not more that a mile away. The pans in the kitchen were of really good quality. We cooked crab cakes, scallops etc...to perfection. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable for sleeping. We enjoyed the total experience. Even the rainy days were good days. The neighborhood was quiet and the people were so friendly. We enjoyed the Froggy Dog and a Bistro up the road. We did not have a bad meal. We enjoyed the little shops. We got a great birthday cake at the bagel place right up the road. The outdoor shower was great for our adult boys. I was able to give my pooch a bath after his dip in the ocean...wonderful! I could go on and on how wonderful our trip was. We made many wonderful memories at Shells Yeah and would recommend this cool place to anyone! Thank you to the Deys for making our trip so smooth and the rental so inviting and cozy. I really hope we can come back again sooner rather than later!
5.0
We loved our stay! We can’t wait to come back
5.0
Our family had a great time! Everything went well.
5.0
House was clean and well equipped. Neighborhood was quiet and the beach was 5 minutes walk from the house
5.0
Our family of six adults and a golden retriever made the trip to Avon from middle Georgia for our first experience of the Outer Banks. We were not disappointed and Shells Yeah! was a great house for us. The house was very clean, with comfortable beds and living areas. We especially liked the screened porch and deck area, and ate most meals at the picnic table on the screened porch. Though not on the front row, the beach was easily accessible and beautiful. We found surf shops nearby where we rented equipment and got advice. We're planning to come back to try kite surfing and to wind surf at the Canadien Hole a few miles south of Avon. We really liked the location of the house. Buxton is a short drive away and there we surfed, played on the beach and swam over to the 'new' island of the Outer Banks, "Shelly Island." Thanks, Eric and Megan, for offering the great vacation home!
5.0
Great place! Super clean, close to the beach (honestly a one minute walk) and had absolutely everything we needed. The outdoor shower was great! We loved spending evenings on the outdoor seating areas. The covered deck was great for morning breakfast and dinner allowing the breeze to cool you. Close to groceries and ice cream. A cute little shop only a five minute walk away. Our family had a great time and hopefully be back. Not one T.V was turned on the entire week and we have teenagers!!!
Thank you for a great place to stay!
5.0
This extremely well cared for cottage is by far the best value that we have stayed at in our dozen plus vacations to the Outer Banks in the last 20 years.Every room has beach themed items from the creepy sailor guy in the front room, lamps,pictures and photo's throughout tol pillows and a beautiful quilt hanging on the wall.
The owners take great care and it shows. From small details like a Keurig to the back saving lift that with a push of a button will take your heavy coolers and luggage from ground up a story and a half. Very nice.
Close to the beach, restaurants,shopping and the supermarket that will save you time and energy.
November is off season, I was surprised on the amount of people and traffic around.While we have never been to the Outer Banks during in-season and peak my wife and I are certain there would be 3 to 4 times what we experienced. The secret must be out on off-season along with the best fishing we ever had and excellent weather.
I cannot say enough about how the owners really truly care about this property and are very accommodating as they let us stay a extra day(paid extra,of course).
Thank you guys for letting us share your second home.
P.S. We could not find a diary/ log book to share our experience along with reading other people's fun times.
5.0
My wife, newborn baby and some extended members of our family stayed for a week. The location is fantastic, a few minutes walk to the beach.
The town had a god supermarket, some restaurants, stores and a great ice cream shop nearby.
The house was very comfortable and stocked with everything we needed for a memorable family vacation. The screened in porch was fantastic but for me, the highlight was being able to walk to the beach to enjoy the sunrise with my dogs and having the beach almost to myself.
It is only a short 10 minute derive to Cape Hatteras lighthouse and a hour drive to the Wright Brothers Memorial, both of which are must-do's.
The beach is great though there were a lot of flies one day and the water was rough but that was due to a tropical storm. I can't imagine it ever being crowded, as there is no where for non residents to park, so it was nice to have such a large area of beach almost to ourselves.
All in all, a fantastic time was had by all.
5.0
This was our first time in Avon and it won't be our last! The house is in a great location. Easy walk to the beach - even with toddlers. When we first entered the house, the kids were spooked of the "Captain" ;) But they quickly loved him. The outside shower was great. The cargo lift was so handy with luggage and groceries. Thanks for having a great place for us to bring our dogs.
5.0
We had the most relaxing week ever! Although we spent most of the week with rain, high winds, and COLD, Shells Yeah made us perfectly comfortable for just relaxing!!! The house had everything we needed to feel like we were right at home. Definitely will be back! Thanks Shells Yeah, great memories!
5.0
We had an excellent time at Shells Yeah. The house was very comfortable, in a quiet neighborhood, and right at the beach. It was very easy to make arrangement with the owners, Eric and Meg. Thanks to them for a relaxing spring vacation.
4.0
We had a wonderful vacation. Our accommodations were very comfortable. Lots of room. Kitchen has lots of pans dishes, etc. The weather was great. Our daughter and her husband joined us too. So nice to spend time with family. Beach was great fun lots of shells. Froggy Dog had great steamed shrimp. All in all the trip was great from the beginning. Really fun birthday trip for my wife.
5.0
Sadly, this is the first time we ventured South of Nags Head, and we loved it. The house itself is simple, but very comfortable. Well equipped for cooking and relaxing, we had 6 adults in the house and plenty of room. Beach access is close by, from start to finish, we were sitting on the beach within 5 minutes. The beach itself was never crowded, clean and as an added bonus for us, we had a huge sandbar with a lazy river almost everyday, it was a blast. Plenty of close by sight seeing, food lion is crazy, but well staffed and well stocked. Fresh seafood everywhere, went to two places close to the house and both were great. Nothing bad to say about this rental, the owners were easy to work with, house is great for the price. By this time next year we may be residents of Avon!
5.0
This property was awesome. The home was clean, beautiful and well-appointed. It was in a quiet neighborhood and so close to the ocean. We stayed in early June, the weather was gorgeous and the area wasn't too crowded.
4.0
This property was perfect for a family wanting to spend time together close to the beach. The location is fantastic - just a few houses down from the beach (no crossing highways) and a mile or so from a gym, pizza place and grocery store. The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to make sure that their guests are comfortable. There are tons of games for the kids and adults. We loved the screened porch with a swing as well as the sun deck. All of the beds were comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. The thing that stood out the most was that this place is CLEAN. As you probably know, renting a cottage that allows pets is often a sketchy situation. You will be pleasantly surprised! This is a great vacation home. We will be back!
5.0
From the moment we walked in the door to Shells Yeah! we felt right at home. Any doubts or concerns about our blind rental instantly disappeared. The property is exactly as advertised. Cozy and inviting with more than adequate space, it has everything you could want or need. The welcome bucket was a lovely surprise and thoughtful touch! Most appreciated! This was our first visit to the Outerbanks and Avon was a perfect choice, peaceful and relaxing. The beach access is a very short stroll- just a couple houses down the quiet side street. Our dog had a great time splashing in the waves and chasing crabs in the sand! I must admit she was NOT a fan of The Captain, growling and barking until we had to cover him with a blanket for the first day! The screened porch was our favorite place to relax, especially the hammock swing. The location of the house is great, close by to restaurants, the grocery store, seafood markets, the Ocracoke ferry etc but still secluded enough to feel away from any hustle and bustle. Thank you so much for sharing your home Eric and Meghan! We can't wait to return next year!!
5.0
This is a fantastic vacation home!
My parents and I spent a week here and did NOT want to leave. We loved the large hammock chair and rocking chairs on the screened in porch. The decorations in the house are impressive! There is something fun to see in each room.
The kitchen is fully stocked and the appliances are all new.
The living room is very comfortable. There are 3 large couches and a chair so everyone has PLENTY of room.
The beach access is close and the wild flowers along the path are beautiful.
We saw dolphins every day and beautiful stars every night.
We will definitely be back!
5.0
We have fallen in love with Hatteras, and Shells Yeah! is a big part of why we vacation in Avon every year. Our two weeks at Shells Yeah! each summer is the highlight of our year. It is a relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable place to unwind from “real” life and escape all the things that distract from enjoying time with family. Eric and Megan strive to put in the house everything they wanted in a vacation home before they were owners, from the three couches in the living room, to the fully-stocked kitchen, to the welcome bucket … they don’t miss a thing! And, every year, there are new additions to make the stay even more enjoyable (we loved the luggage lift this year!) You can’t go wrong if you choose to stay at this great OBX getaway!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Avon?
The average price for a rental in Avon is $247 per night. This rental is $248 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanside - 45 Second Walk to Beach Access - Community Pool - Dogs - Cargo Lift. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Oceanside - 45 Second Walk to Beach Access - Community Pool - Dogs - Cargo Lift. Enjoy the water!
Is Oceanside - 45 Second Walk to Beach Access - Community Pool - Dogs - Cargo Lift pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Oceanside - 45 Second Walk to Beach Access - Community Pool - Dogs - Cargo Lift?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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