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Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Aerial view
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!

**New to VRBO for 2024 and former 5-star home with Vacasa and Resort Realty **

Welcome to Finlandia! Finlandia is a dog-friendly Avon oceanside cottage ready for you and your family to enjoy. Finlandia has its roots in - you guessed it - Finland. Read to the bottom to learn more.

Finlandia is nearby local shopping, dining, grocery, and watersports. And of course, Finlandia is just steps away from one of the nicest (and widest) beaches on Hatteras Island, giving you access to endless beach days during your stay! Finlandia is also located about 1 mile north of the Avon Pier.

Inside Finlandia, you'll be greeted by an open living area complete with a flat-screen Smart TV and seating for the whole crew. When it's time for meals, the kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay including stainless steel appliances, a stocked kitchen, and both traditional and Keurig coffee makers. With breakfast bar seating for 4 along with dining room seating for 4 as well, everyone can enjoy meals together as a family.

Even better? Take advantage the beautiful Hatteras Island weather and dine on the large private sundeck at the picnic table! At Finlandia, each bedroom is perfect for you to relax and unwind after a fun-filled day on the Outer Banks. Additional amenities at Finlandia include an electric Weber grill, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, Nest thermostat, and high-speed WiFi provided by Silicon Travel with concierge service.

A little history:

All beams for the home were manufactured in Kokkola, Finland by a company named Bothniahouse. Bothniahouse was known for building log homes, still popular to this day in Finland. The logs made their way to the US and Finlandia was built on site in Avon. It reportedly may be the only home on the island like it.

While the home has been updated, some of the original features and details remain. All inside walls and ceilings are the original wood beams, In the back bedroom, you will even see the back of a stone fireplace that was at one time a centerpiece of the home. The laundry room was at one time a sauna room. If you look closely outside the home above the main door area, you will still see an exposed beam that has the original stamp from Kokkola, Finland and Bothniahouse.

We hope you enjoyed reading about this little piece of history here on Hatteras Island.

Check out https://finlandiaobx.com/ to learn more.

Enjoy your stay at our home!

Property manager

Ken Jordan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Avon, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Air Sports - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Studio 12 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 39 min drive - 46.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceana's Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cups and Cones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mugs Coffee House - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage 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).

Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Very clean and short walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G., Richmond VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming beach cottage
Great location, close to shops and restaurants and 2 minute walk to the wide, open beautiful beach. Perfect spot for a couple or family with littles. Compact, one story once you’re on the deck keeps everyone together for easy monitoring of wee ones with back bedrooms to tuck them away during nap and bedtime. Large deck mostly private is great for morning coffee, reading, cocktails or dinner on the large picnic table. House is unique with cool history. Comfortable and clean. This was our second visit with our dog. We’d go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny F., Bennettsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Finlandia
Kitchen well stocked. Everything worked properly. We were allowed to bring our cat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and peaceful
If you are considering staying at Finlandia, definitely book your stay. My husband and I stay for a few days here and it was better then we both imagined. Even though it was just the 2 of us with our dog it has enough space a family with kids. The owner made us feel very welcomed and was very easy to contact. We'll definitely be returning to Finlandia in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed on the beach
We were on the Outer Banks as a family with 2 dogs to spend a few relaxing days on the beach. The house is perfectly located for this, less than 5 minutes walk to the beach. Dogs were also allowed on the beach and you could go for a nice walk. Shopping facilities are also nearby and the house offers enough space. We particularly enjoyed sitting outside on the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Everything you expect and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cutest house!
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Finlandia!
The first thing you’ll notice about this property is that the owner provides FIVE STAR service! You can tell he really loves this property and put so much love into the details. He really cares about his guests as well. He is so welcoming and makes check-in easy peasy! We had a cute little gift basket waiting for us when we walked in the door. This home is absolutely spotless! The beds, pillows, and furniture were all comfortable. It’s really a home away from home. I hope you enjoy this home as much as we did!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Property was very clean, stocked with all the essentials and gave you the beach vibe. Short walk to a big, uncrowded beach. Would definitely recommend if looking for a place on the south side of OBX.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
This little cottage was perfect for our family and our sweet dog Millie. The homeowner was very quick to respond and was kind enough to check in during our stay via text. The cottage was very clean. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S., Harrisburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Wonderful trip!
We had an amazing time at Finlandia. Communication with the owner was great. The house is well appointed, clean and quite nice. The beds were comfortable, as was the entire property. Nice big deck for stargazing. The new electric griddle outside was very nice as well. It’s a short walk to a nice beach access with just a short walk over the dunes. Convenient to shops, restaurants and ice cream! We highly recommend Sunrise seafood market and Gidget’s pizza, as well as the Haulover day use area just south of town for a great sunset. We will definitely look to stay here again in the near future. Thank you for sharing Findlandia with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach Retreat
Finlandia was a fantastic beach retreat - a short walk to the beach, beautiful house with full amenities, and quick access to all that OBX has to offer. Great communication from the host and easy access check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay- Jen communicated well- property as described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Finlandia was clean and exactly as advertised. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Everything about our stay was awesome! The house is well kept and is a short walk to the beach. The owner is attentive. I would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Cottage
Our family of 4 stayed at Ken's place and we loved everything about it. The cottage is completely updated, 5 min walk to the beach, it was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. 100% recommended. Will likely come back to this place in the future. Thanks for sharing Finlandia with us :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat this place!
Our family of six had a wonderful time at Finlandia. There was plenty of space for all of us, nicely decorated, VERY clean (best of all), private and a couple minute walk to the beach. It was also really nice to have extra toiletries, dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent. Most houses give you one of everything, this was an awesome thing not to have to buy when we got there. Communication with the owner was easy and always friendly. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a really clean, comfortable and perfect stay in Avon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint house near the beach
Everything was clean. Mattress was nice and didn't sink. Washer and dryer were very nice. Kitchen was spacious and packed with basics. Owner was great.
Stayed 27 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach access
Well appointed and designed. Perfect for a family of four and a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., West Allis Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Finlandia was the perfect place to stay on Cape Hatteras
We took a chance on Finlandia as a newer posting, knowing that it was a location (Cape Hatteras) that we had always wanted to visit & that it was dog-friendly. This charming cottage is right off the main highway & located directly behind another cottage. It readily accommodated all of our needs, with stores & restaurants not too far up the road. The best surprise was the huge beach area right up the street where we walked our dog every morning. A few things to note: the cottage is only accessible by stairs so this may be a challenge for some. Also, bring in your own coffee & spices or other items that you may want to cook with. There are both a regular percolator coffeemaker & a keurig available. We truly enjoyed our visit & thought this was a wonderful place for us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of heaven !!!!
Loved the location and Finlandia was perfect for us !!!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024