Soundside - Rating 4.9 (70)

AVEHC40 Temptation #40HC4


4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 baths
Half Baths 1 half baths
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly

  • Address: 39796 NC 12 Hwy
  • Town: Avon
  • Type: Home
  • View: Near The Ocean
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Amenities 17 Amenities
Featured Amenities
  • Community Amenities Club Hatteras offers a full range of family-friendly amenities, including a junior Olympic–sized swimming pool, a separate kiddie pool, comfortable cabanas, and convenient shower facilities. Guests can also enjoy tennis courts, a fun playground, and a picnic area complete with a park-style charcoal grill—perfect for outdoor gatherings
  • Dog Friendly Dog Friendly Our pet friendly homes allow up to 2 dogs only (No Cats). Fee is $25/day per dog. Please see description for any restrictions or limits.
  • Hot Tub Hot Tub Some hot tubs are SEASONAL and are closed January - Mid March and will be listed as so in the description.
  • Game Room/Rec Room Game Room/Rec Room
Indoor Amenities
  • Standard Home Amenities
  • Standard Kitchen Amenities
  • Game Room/Rec Room
Outdoor Amenities
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Community Pool Community pools are generally open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Please check the listing for more specific information.
  • Distance to Beach: 1000+ FT
Property Features
  • $75 Beach Gear Credit Receive a complimentary $75 Beach Gear Credit from VayKLife when you book your reservation with us for a stay between April and October.
  • Cable TV or Streaming Services
  • Keyless Entry
  • Linens & Towels Provided
  • No Smoking or Vaping
  • Partial Week/Short Stay
  • Special Deal

Bedding Bedding
Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King

Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King

Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen

Bed
Bedroom 4 Twin over Double Bunk Bed
1 Twin over Double Bunk Bed

Bed
Other 1
1 Sleep Sofa


Description Description
Welcome to the beach house of your dreams! This beauty has good concrete parking, a carport, an under-house entry, a stair tamer package lift, and a very cool screened porch with a therapeutic hot tub. Brand new upgrades to this home include a new pool table, arcade game, and Playstation for the entire family's entertainment. Enter into the good-sized game room with a full bathroom, the pool table, and a full wet bar. Head up to the second level to find the first suite with a full bathroom and a nearby laundry area. The large second bedroom shares a bathroom with the third bedroom, which enjoys access to the east deck. Enjoy a furnished den with an entertainment center, and live large in the third-level great room with tall ceilings, a half-bath, plush resort furnishings, and an entertainment center. A nicely equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar opens to a comfortable dining area, and is always open for hungry appetites. Your time spent in the kitchen is made all the easier with a new air fryer, crockpot, blenders, and Keurig. Rest comfortably in the fourth bedroom, a large king suite with a private bathroom. Three stories of decks catch every view and the plentiful rays of the sun. Resisting vacation Temptation is futile! 
New for 2026, a new range was installed complete with an Air Fryer option for your enjoyment

Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.9 (70) Reviews
Rating 5
Great communication, excellent home.
David -
Rating 5
Eric K. -
Rating 5
Only drawback was location based, not house based, being located on route 12 was a bit noisey, but it was a short 1 block walk to the beach, which in my opinion made up for it, would definitely rent it again
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Wonderful amenities, nice house
Only drawback was location based, not house based, being located on route 12 was a bit noisey, but it was a short 1 block walk to the beach, which in my opinion made up for it, would definitely rent it again
Terrance V. -
Rating 5
Jennifer C. -
Rating 5
Teresa O. -
Rating 5
My family of 7 stayed for a long weekend tuna fishing trip, January 23-26, 2025. We were fortunate enough to see the big snow that this area got for the first time in forever! Roads were cleared and accessible quickly. House was clean and well equipped. Conveniently located to marinas, restaurants and grocery store. Would highly recommend. The arcade game was a big hit too!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Couples Trip 2024
We all really enjoyed the home. Located near restaurants and shopping. Beach was across the road and took about 10 minutes to get to the ocean. I suggest bringing a jeep or truck like we did and drive to a beach access. Other than that home was very clean, plenty of bathrooms and great spots to hangout. We enjoyed the game room, hottub and balconies.
Steven F. -
Rating 5
We all really enjoyed the home. Located near restaurants and shopping. Beach was across the road and took about 10 minutes to get to the ocean. I suggest bringing a jeep or truck like we did and drive to a beach access. Other than that home was very clean, plenty of bathrooms and great spots to hangout. We enjoyed the game room, hottub and balconies.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great weekend
Location is great, dumb waiter was a blessing. Had a great time playing pool and lounging in hot tub
John T. -
Rating 5
Location is great, dumb waiter was a blessing. Had a great time playing pool and lounging in hot tub
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Temptation fun
I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Temptation. It’s a beautiful home that’s welcoming, comfortable, clean and close to beaches for shelling and exploring. There were plenty of historic sites, great restaurants and shopping nearby. I really enjoyed my relaxing week and I look forward to returning again!
Joan C. -
Rating 5
I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Temptation. It’s a beautiful home that’s welcoming, comfortable, clean and close to beaches for shelling and exploring. There were plenty of historic sites, great restaurants and shopping nearby. I really enjoyed my relaxing week and I look forward to returning again!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great place right on the highway
Exactly as listed, I’ve been coming to Avon yearly for decades, (anyone have a nice place for sale?) This property is right on 12 basically as soon as you get into town. Walking distance to the beach and Froggy Dogs. The pool table and arcade games on the first floor are a nice touch. Would recommend and stay again.
D M &. -
Rating 5
Great house.
All. On Hwy 12, but there is no highway noise at night, even 4th of July week. Short walk to beautiful beach.
Sheila G. -
Rating 5
Comfort and Beauty!
Everything was great about this house for us. It was very spacious with a downstairs hot tub/pool table and a second floor space that allowed for my husband to work a bit too. The top floor had a great open concept and nice kitchen/dining table. We really liked watching the stars on the top deck at night - plenty of seating for all of us. The house was very close to the beach. We simply had to cross the street and that took us to the beach path (5 min walk). We were able to do an early morning walk and then go back again with chairs later. There were a few good restaurants but Pangea was a favorite. Avon is a beautiful place for a vacation!
Rose B. -
Rating 5
Everything was great about this house for us. It was very spacious with a downstairs hot tub/pool table and a second floor space that allowed for my husband to work a bit too. The top floor had a great open concept and nice kitchen/dining table. We really liked watching the stars on the top deck at night - plenty of seating for all of us. The house was very close to the beach. We simply had to cross the street and that took us to the beach path (5 min walk). We were able to do an early morning walk and then go back again with chairs later. There were a few good restaurants but Pangea was a favorite. Avon is a beautiful place for a vacation!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
All. On Hwy 12, but there is no highway noise at night, even 4th of July week. Short walk to beautiful beach.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Jen F
The house was fabulous! Loved the open space and the location!
Jennifer F. -
Rating 5
The house was fabulous! Loved the open space and the location!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
CP. Hicks
Beautiful home, the walks not bad but if you are handicapped and have trouble walking a slope or need assistance it's probably not what your looking for.
Pamela H. -
Thank you, Pamela, for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed this home. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
Beautiful home, the walks not bad but if you are handicapped and have trouble walking a slope or need assistance it's probably not what your looking for.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great home!
This home was great! It was clean and the large kitchen was awesome for our group of 10. It is well stocked with dishes and cooking pots and pans. We loved the video game machine. It was a short walk to the beach. Check in was simple. We would stay here again.
Shauna R. -
Rating 5
This home was great! It was clean and the large kitchen was awesome for our group of 10. It is well stocked with dishes and cooking pots and pans. We loved the video game machine. It was a short walk to the beach. Check in was simple. We would stay here again.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
We loved this house. It was perfect for our group of 10. Close walk to the beach. Short drive to grocery store and places to eat.
Shauna -
Rating 5
The house was perfect for our family vacation.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
OBX Family vacation
We had a great stay for our first time visiting the outer banks. The weather cooperated, the home was perfect and we were very grateful for the cargo lift on the side of the house as the kitchen was on the 3rd floor. We would definitely rent this home again.
Sheri S. -
Rating 5
Great place
Location and amenities are great
Verified traveler -
Rating 5
Making Memories
Our goal was to make memories and to have a quiet, relaxing time. The Temptation gave us all of this. A beautiful home and when it wasn't raining from the top deck we got a peak at the Sound and the Ocean. Great house and gave us all the accommodations we could need! Would highly recommend!
Karen M. -
Rating 5
Trip
We had a great trip.
Victoria S. -
Rating 5
Luv spending family & friend time in a sleepy beach town. This house has literally everything u could want 4 every1 2 enjoy & we will definitely b back!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Needs hot tub cover replaced
Everything about this home was awesome except just one issue. The hot tub cover really needs to be replaced!!! It's so waterlogged!!! This makes it extremely heavy! It was all my husband and I could do to get the cover off, enjoy the tub and then picking up a cover that probably weighed close to 90+ pounds back on the tub!!! Please replace the cover ... It's not hard to do!! Other than that, the entire week was amazing!!
Pam R. -
Hello Pam, we want to express our gratitude for taking the time to write a review. We sincerely apologize that you encountered some issues while staying with us. Your feedback is highly appreciated, and we have already shared your concerns with our local operations manager. We have received an update that the concerns have been resolved. We hope that we will have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future!
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
AWESOME HOUSE
House was clean, Close to Beach and Sound.
Carol D. -
Rating 5
House was clean, Close to Beach and Sound.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Amenities were great. Excellent layout to hangout in groups or have your own privacy. Lift that goes up to each floor balcony was a nice add-on. Fun arcade game and ni e pool table.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
The house has a nice location and was more than big enough to accommodate my whole party. It was a nice short walk to the beach, and everyone loved the game/hot tub room as well as sitting up on the third deck at night. We would definitely stay again as the house had everything we needed during the duration of our stay. As someone who has been coming to the Outer Banks for over a decade this house has it all.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. It was very clean and within walking distance of the beach.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
We were very pleased with this beautiful outer banks home. The gorgeous blue color and beachy decor helped to add to the relaxation ambiance of the house. Our group loved the multiple amenities available to fit all guests needs and interests. The luggage lift was a super appreciated bonus that was a hit with us! The short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants and grocery store helped us save time so that we could spend more of our time together making memories. We would recommend this home to our friends and family who are looking for a beautiful get away!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
We absolutely loved this home and how close this was to the beach. It was a very relaxing week and being able to have things to do inside was a plus for the rainy days we had. Will definitely try to book this home again! Thank you again. P.S it was very clean and organized.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Home away from home
Loved this house! Everything was so organized and clean it was awesome. Our kids loved the game room and the hot tub was perfect for adult winding down time. Access to the beach was great. Very cozy home. I loved that they literally supply you with everything you need to enjoy your vacation comfortably. I would definitely book this home again for future stays
Selina C. -
Rating 5
Thanksgiving
We had great time
Francy M. -
Rating 5
Beautiful Home
This home met all our needs and our family had a wonder fishing trip. I would recommend trimming the branches of the tree by the driveway to accommodate long fishing rods.
Dianne A. -
Rating 5
This home met all our needs and our family had a wonder fishing trip. I would recommend trimming the branches of the tree by the driveway to accommodate long fishing rods.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Roomy and relaxing
Wonderful and relaxing experience, well appointed property that was clean, spacious and made vacationing easy. The property was close to the beach. It does however require a bit of effort to get all of the gear across highway 12 since the house sits on the opposite side of it so bring an equipment caddy cart. The noise from the main drag was not an issue at all. The house is also conveniently located within a mile of several restaurants and cafes as well as retail and grocery store. I rated the communication with property management as only four stars bc I had to call a few times to get the answer to the request I made over the phone and on the third call I made back to them after five days they told me that the request had been granted only no one from Vacasa had emailed or called me to notify me of that. But they were always professional and friendly when we spoke and did accommodate our request so we were pleased. We would definitely rent this place again
Verified traveler -
Rating 5
Spacious, clean and welcoming home. Perfect for relaxing, close walk to beach and quick drive to grocery store. The ground floor game room offered lots of post-sun diversion and the jacuzzi was a nice added touch. We would love to come back again in the near future!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great property!
This was the cleanest home we have rented in OBX in many years. Everything was exactly as listed. Close to everything. About a block away from the beach access. We had some rain and the house has lots of things to keep you busy...pool table, video games, etc. Hot tub was smaller than most, but newer as well. Will definetly come back to this home!
Justin K. -
Rating 4
It's a huge house. The only reason I'm leaving a 4 instead of a 5 star review is the trash by the last tenants was left in the bins outside. We had to take it out our selfs.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
This home is very beautiful. Everything as described would recommend and look forward to stay again this time in spring or summer
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Family vacation
This home is very beautiful. Everything as described would recommend and look forward to stay again this time in spring or summer
Victoria H. -
Rating 5
The house was beautiful. Very clean and the decorations and colors were awesome!! Very close to the beach. We loved the lift it came in very handy to get our luggage up to our floors and food to the kitchen. We all enjoyed our stay. We will remember always!!!
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Best Trip Ever
The house was beautiful. Very clean and the decorations and colors were awesome!! Very close to the beach. We loved the lift it came in very handy to get our luggage up to our floors and food to the kitchen. We all enjoyed our stay. We will remember always!!!
Janet S. -
Rating 5
Easy to find quiet neighborhood
This was the first time visiting the outer banks for us. Our 3 year old enjoyed her own room and her own. Space. She even made a friend a neighborhood cat came and visited. We got to meet some of the neighbors. The road was closed Sunday but reopened Tuesday so we got to get out and enjoy the weather. The house is beautiful and we got some much needed family time in that's for everything. When I had a question about anything I had an answer within the hour thanks so much.
Kristie F. -
Rating 5
The house was very spacious and the decor was very fitting for a beach home (I happen to love turtles). We will definitely return.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Wonderful
The house was very spacious and the decor was very fitting for a beach home (I happen to love turtles). We will definitely return.
Karen W. -
Rating 5
OBX 21
We had an amazing experience at this property. It was so clean and close to so much! We def plan to go back!
Rachel K. -
Rating 5
Great!!
Awesome place. Truly awesome
Efrain R. -
Rating 5
I wish there were more stars!! This was my first time staying at OBX and now I'm worried that the bar has been set too high regarding what to expect. This house was so spacious and at the same time so inviting. The balconies were fantastic and my daughter loved the game room. And I can't even begin to talk about the luggage elevator and what a great help that was. If you have a big family and want a place to enjoy some peace and quiet, this is the spot.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
The house is great - plenty of room, beds were comfy, location is close to the beach and within walking distance of a few restaurants. My family loved having the pool table and arcade gaming machine on the 1st floor, it definitely came in handy on the days we had some rain. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, bowls, cups, dishes, etc. The only downside is that the price is going up significantly for 2022.
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great House
The house is great - plenty of room, beds were comfy, location is close to the beach and within walking distance of a few restaurants. My family loved having the pool table and arcade gaming machine on the 1st floor, it definitely came in handy on the days we had some rain. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, bowls, cups, dishes, etc. The only downside is that the price is going up significantly for 2022.
Gwendolen W. -
Rating 4
Great house, great location
Anonymous -
Rating 5
Great Spring Break in the OBX!
We enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect! We will certainly be back.
Tarah S. -
Rating 5
First Thanksgiving
Wonderful property! Will for sure come again
Jennifer W. -
Rating 5
Great Time
Nice
Verified traveler -
Rating 5
Awesome house for a family of 6
We really enjoyed our stay. Great house to chill and be comfortable in after being on the water. We went to and from beach several times a day. We loved how easy it was to get to the water. The beach is beautiful and you don't feel crowded by people at all. Easy to maintain social distancing.
Andrew H. -
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and its amenities. We look forward to having you back again soon as repeat renters.
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
Clean and close to the beach
We had a great time and the house was absolutely perfect for our family of 4. Everything we needed was provided in the house and we had a hard time leaving! We will definitely be back !
Kristin S. -
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and its amenities. We look forward to having you back again soon as repeat renters.
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
We had everything we wanted, where we wanted it!!!
Our property in Avon, NC was perfect for everything we wanted to do this week... Close to The Hatteras lighthouse and the ferry to Ocracoke island, both musts for visiting OBX... Day trips to Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and Corolla. Easy access to the beach... Enjoyed our stay very much... Thanjs
John D. -
We are thrilled to hear "Temptations' " convenience and accessibility to other areas you love on the Outer Banks made it possible to do everything you love while on vacation! Eager to see you again!
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
This home was exceptional!
This was a beautiful home, very close to the beach (maybe 3 minute walk) and incredibly clean. Fully equipped and open kitchen, spacious layout and great game room. My kids and I loved it and will definitely be back. Great hot tub as well and great location.
Connie J. -
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear your were able to enjoy the home and its amenities. We look forward to having you back as repeat renters.
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
Beautiful Property!
Beautiful and VERY clean property! Very impressed with the short distance to the beach. Wonderful views from the balconies. Interior is warm and welcoming! My favorite spot is the 3rd-floor kitchen and living space, a lot of windows and an open floor plan. We will definitely be visiting again.
Greer J. -
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are pleased to hear that youve enjoyed our rental and hope that you can make it back to stay again soon.
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
Clean, well stocked, lots to do
This house had everything we needed to cook large meals for our family . We were impressed by how clean everything was. This house was close to Dairy Queen, the 4 wheel drive beach and the grocery store. Loved that it had a pool table for the kids and a hot tub for relaxing. We had a fantastic time!
noelle b. -
Noelle, We thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Its a pleasure to know that our services was to your liking and we exceeded your expectations in our property Temptation. We hope to have you back with Hatteras Realty for another wonderful stay. Thank you, Hatteras Realty
Hatteras Realty staff
Rating 5
would def return
lovely, nicely set up for having dogs, loved the lift on the side of the house for getting groceries and bags up to the upper floors. loved having a private bathroom for all and cable in every bedroom.
Corrine G. -
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home and its amenities. We look forward to having you back again soon as repeat renters.
Hatteras Realty staff
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