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Amenities 15
Featured Amenities
Community Amenities
Ocean View
No Pets Allowed
Indoor Amenities
Keurig/K-Cup Style Coffeemaker
Standard Home Amenities
Standard Kitchen Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Charcoal Grill
Community Pool
Distance to Beach: 0 - 500 FT
Property Features
$75 Beach Gear Credit
Cable TV or Streaming Services
Keyless Entry
Linens & Towels Provided
No Smoking or Vaping
Special Deal
Bedding
Bedroom 1
1 King
Bedroom 2
1 Queen
Bedroom 3
1 Queen
Bedroom 4
1 Bunk Bed
Description
When you're looking for a winner, pick a SHORE THING for that perfect beach vacation home. SHORE THING has location, location, location. Located semi-oceanfront on a quiet Kinnakeet Shores cul-de-sac, this designed for family home is well maintained. Located 20 yards across from the public beach walkway makes beach access very easy and convenient. Located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and the grocery store makes this the perfectly located vacation home. The ocean and sound views from the East and South-facing deck are spectacular. The ground level has ample parking, outside showers and fish cleaning bench. The first living level has four comfortable, well furnished bedrooms and two full baths. The second living level is open to the beauties of the sound and sea from all living, dining, and deck areas. The well equipped kitchen, breakfast bar and dining area have great views of the ocean. SHORE THING is equipped with games, books, and videos to keep the evenings as wonderful as the beautiful Avon Beach days.
Location
Reviews4.8(40)
5
View, parking, deck, plenty of room
Anonymous
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4
Great location to beach, stores, and restaurants. Home is in serious need of updating.
Anonymous
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5
Awesome wrap around deck and the location great being so close to the Food Lion. Not too big or small and perfect for a small family or two. Recommended
Anonymous
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5
Great place and location!
Awesome wrap around deck and the location great being so close to the Food Lion. Not too big or small and perfect for a small family or two. Recommended
ADAM T.
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5
From the 1 minute walk to the beach to the amenities of the house you can’t go wrong.
Anonymous
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5
House was roomy and comfortable with a great deck and boardwalk to the beach directly across the street. Large TV in the living room and 2 in bedrooms. Plenty of plates and glasses, etc.
Anonymous
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4
The 4 marks for a comfortable stay.
Anonymous
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4
I love the watching the sunrise every morning from the balcony and the closeness of the beach access. Could've been better with out sand spurs in the bedding carpet and furniture. Overall though it's a great home.
Anonymous
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4
We enjoyed the location and the short walk to the ocean.
Anonymous
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5
Everything was great! Good amenities. Very clean. Great location.
Anonymous
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4
Was very nice location and could see the ocean
Anonymous
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5
Perfect Vacay Home
This was our 9th year in Avon, and our first time in this house. It met all our needs, had FANTASTIC AC and was so close to the beach it made coming and going all day long easy. Hoping to book again for summer 2025!!!
Dan P.
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5
This was our 9th year in Avon, and our first time in this house. It met all our needs, had FANTASTIC AC and was so close to the beach it made coming and going all day long easy. Hoping to book again for summer 2025!!!
Anonymous
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5
Very cute cottage fully furnished so close to the beach and all the other amenities!
Anonymous
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5
Very close to the beach
Nice cottage very close to the beach (2 min walk). Fully furnish with everything you need. Very close to all the amenities also. Perfect location!
genevieve c.
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5
A great second stay at Shore Thing!
This was our second stay and we enjoyed it again! Great access to the beach and the sound. Conveniently located near food lion and shops. Comfortable home with all of the necessities you need to cook and clean up. Fun board games as well. Book this stay and you won’t regret it!
Joshua S.
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5
This was our second stay and we enjoyed it again! Great access to the beach and the sound. Conveniently located near food lion and shops. Comfortable home with all of the necessities you need to cook and clean up. Fun board games as well. Book this stay and you won’t regret it!
Anonymous
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5
My family has been going to the outer banks for 24 years. We have stayed in shore thing many times during those years and have never been disappointed. It's a lovely home and great location. This was my first time using Vacasa and it was a great experience. Booking was easy, staff was very helpful and very pleasant. I will definately use them again
Anonymous
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5
Very close to the beach: 1 minute. Within walking distance to Food Lion and several restaurants, and Canadian Hole (for windsurfing, kiting, and winging)
Anonymous
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5
2024
Would stay again.
Janet W.
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4
The house was great. It was spacious, relaxing and we loved the balcony/ deck. We sat on there in the morning enjoying coffee and then the evenings and night to enjoy the ocean. The night sky was also wonderful. The place was clean! Definitely got our steps in from climbing the stairs a lot, however totally worth it. What would make this place better? Glad you asked, although close to the beach enough to see, smell and hear, being on the beach would do it!
Anonymous
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5
The house is stocked with every creature comfort from all the board games you've ever wanted to play to a kitchen for making up a feast. Two issues, the motion lights over the showers and cleaning station don't work properly and we had zero clean towels/cloths. We had to go pick some up from Vacasa.
Anonymous
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5
Great location. Great ocean view
We had a wonderful stay. Very relaxing. House was perfect for our group. Beautiful deck with ocean views. Just steps away to beach access. We'll maintained house comfortable beds. We will be coming back.
Phillip L.
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4
This is our 12th summer enjoying the beaches in Avon but our first stay at shore thing. We very much enjoyed our stay. Lord willing we’ll be back again next year.
Anonymous
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5
Shore Thing was a pleasant surprise. Very close to the beach access and very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was well-equipped (although with 8 people, another large sauté pan would have helped). We loved the beach details without being too kitschy. The 2 outside showers and the bins for chairs, etc. were a great idea!
Anonymous
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5
Close to the beach. Well stocked kitchen. Very large family area. Deck was perfect with lots of chairs. Cool breeze while sitting on the deck. Very quiet neighborhood with grocery store and restaurants nearby. We were there over Memorial Day and the beach in front of the house was never crowded.
Anonymous
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5
Shore Thing
Climbing stairs got a little old! Other than that, the house was clean, adequate supplies, close to beach. Closet of games and books was very nice! Good set up for families.
Nice view of the ocean from the deck; neighborhood was quiet. Close to stores and restaurants. Would stay here again.
Lisa B.
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5
Comfortable spot
It went well.
Thomas H.
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5
rented for a fishing week for the guys...
Loved being able to have a view of the ocean and the convenient location of the property to the grocery store was a bonus. The property was well maintained and comfortable. We enjoyed our week there.
Ann C.
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5
Good sized house for a family - great with young kids because you're 5 minutes flat to the beach walking. Ocean views are substantially better than the pictures make them look.
Anonymous
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5
Great Location
Good sized house for a family - great with young kids because you're 5 minutes flat to the beach walking. Ocean views are substantially better than the pictures make them look.
William S.
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5
The very short walk to the beach! I was pleasantly surprised about the ample supply of cookware and utensils, dishes and all in great shape . What I was most happy with was how clean the house was! We have stayed in OBX for over 35 years always getting houses some big some small depending on how many people were coming so the cleanliness of the house was surprising . I know times are challenging for all businesses due to being short staffed and when a company is doing a good job it should be recognized in addition their staff should be recognized for a job well done . Thanks
Anonymous
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5
Shore thing is the best thing
The very short walk to the beach! I was pleasantly surprised about the ample supply of cookware and utensils, dishes and all in great shape . What I was most happy with was how clean the house was! We have stayed in OBX for over 35 years always getting houses some big some small depending on how many people were coming so the cleanliness of the house was surprising . I know times are challenging for all businesses due to being short staffed and when a company is doing a good job it should be recognized in addition their staff should be recognized for a job well done . Thanks
Diane F.
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5
This was an all girls week and we had a great time in this very comfortable well maintained home. We would definitely stay here again but the stairs were hard on some of us
Anonymous
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5
Girls trip
This was an all girls week and we had a great time in this very comfortable well maintained home. We would definitely stay here again but the stairs were hard on some of us
Joyce R.
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4
Location was perfect, and the house was very comfortable and well-equipped.
Anonymous
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5
Our small family rented this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home to celebrate our youngest 18th birthday and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect as the beach was about only a minute or two walk away. Plus you could see the ocean from the balcony. The house was clean, comfortable and organized. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware and the grocery store was only a short walk away. There were board games so you didn't have to depend on the internet for entertainment. However, if that's your thing the wi-fi was flawless. Everything worked from lights to TVs and everyone said their beds were comfortable. There were enough linens for our three day stay. Actually the fact that we did not book longer was our only complaint. Vacasa was a pleasure to work with, providing valuable information and support every step of the way. I will definitely book with them again. Overall a wonderful experience!
Anonymous
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5
Perfect for Us!
Our small family rented this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home to celebrate our youngest 18th birthday and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect as the beach was about only a minute or two walk away. Plus you could see the ocean from the balcony. The house was clean, comfortable and organized. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware and the grocery store was only a short walk away. There were board games so you didn't have to depend on the internet for entertainment. However, if that's your thing the wi-fi was flawless. Everything worked from lights to TVs and everyone said their beds were comfortable. There were enough linens for our three day stay. Actually the fact that we did not book longer was our only complaint. Vacasa was a pleasure to work with, providing valuable information and support every step of the way. I will definitely book with them again. Overall a wonderful experience!
Patricia R.
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5
Great space for our vacation and the née deck is wonderful. We were particularly impressed with the board game selection and by how well-provided the kitchen is with cooking equipment and wecooked meals in the home several times during our stay.
Anonymous
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5
Come for the porch view, stay for the foodie’s kitchen
Great space for our vacation and the née deck is wonderful. We were particularly impressed with the board game selection and by how well-provided the kitchen is with cooking equipment and wecooked meals in the home several times during our stay.
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Great location to beach, stores, and restaurants. Home is in serious need of updating.
Anonymous
5
Awesome wrap around deck and the location great being so close to the Food Lion. Not too big or small and perfect for a small family or two. Recommended
Anonymous
5
Great place and location!
Awesome wrap around deck and the location great being so close to the Food Lion. Not too big or small and perfect for a small family or two. Recommended
ADAM T.
5
From the 1 minute walk to the beach to the amenities of the house you can’t go wrong.
Anonymous
5
House was roomy and comfortable with a great deck and boardwalk to the beach directly across the street. Large TV in the living room and 2 in bedrooms. Plenty of plates and glasses, etc.
Anonymous
4
The 4 marks for a comfortable stay.
Anonymous
4
I love the watching the sunrise every morning from the balcony and the closeness of the beach access. Could've been better with out sand spurs in the bedding carpet and furniture. Overall though it's a great home.
Anonymous
4
We enjoyed the location and the short walk to the ocean.
Anonymous
5
Everything was great! Good amenities. Very clean. Great location.
Anonymous
4
Was very nice location and could see the ocean
Anonymous
5
Perfect Vacay Home
This was our 9th year in Avon, and our first time in this house. It met all our needs, had FANTASTIC AC and was so close to the beach it made coming and going all day long easy. Hoping to book again for summer 2025!!!
Dan P.
5
This was our 9th year in Avon, and our first time in this house. It met all our needs, had FANTASTIC AC and was so close to the beach it made coming and going all day long easy. Hoping to book again for summer 2025!!!
Anonymous
5
Very cute cottage fully furnished so close to the beach and all the other amenities!
Anonymous
5
Very close to the beach
Nice cottage very close to the beach (2 min walk). Fully furnish with everything you need. Very close to all the amenities also. Perfect location!
genevieve c.
5
A great second stay at Shore Thing!
This was our second stay and we enjoyed it again! Great access to the beach and the sound. Conveniently located near food lion and shops. Comfortable home with all of the necessities you need to cook and clean up. Fun board games as well. Book this stay and you won’t regret it!
Joshua S.
5
This was our second stay and we enjoyed it again! Great access to the beach and the sound. Conveniently located near food lion and shops. Comfortable home with all of the necessities you need to cook and clean up. Fun board games as well. Book this stay and you won’t regret it!
Anonymous
5
My family has been going to the outer banks for 24 years. We have stayed in shore thing many times during those years and have never been disappointed. It's a lovely home and great location. This was my first time using Vacasa and it was a great experience. Booking was easy, staff was very helpful and very pleasant. I will definately use them again
Anonymous
5
Very close to the beach: 1 minute. Within walking distance to Food Lion and several restaurants, and Canadian Hole (for windsurfing, kiting, and winging)
Anonymous
5
2024
Would stay again.
Janet W.
4
The house was great. It was spacious, relaxing and we loved the balcony/ deck. We sat on there in the morning enjoying coffee and then the evenings and night to enjoy the ocean. The night sky was also wonderful. The place was clean! Definitely got our steps in from climbing the stairs a lot, however totally worth it. What would make this place better? Glad you asked, although close to the beach enough to see, smell and hear, being on the beach would do it!
Anonymous
5
The house is stocked with every creature comfort from all the board games you've ever wanted to play to a kitchen for making up a feast. Two issues, the motion lights over the showers and cleaning station don't work properly and we had zero clean towels/cloths. We had to go pick some up from Vacasa.
Anonymous
5
Great location. Great ocean view
We had a wonderful stay. Very relaxing. House was perfect for our group. Beautiful deck with ocean views. Just steps away to beach access. We'll maintained house comfortable beds. We will be coming back.
Phillip L.
4
This is our 12th summer enjoying the beaches in Avon but our first stay at shore thing. We very much enjoyed our stay. Lord willing we’ll be back again next year.
Anonymous
5
Shore Thing was a pleasant surprise. Very close to the beach access and very comfortable furnishings. The kitchen was well-equipped (although with 8 people, another large sauté pan would have helped). We loved the beach details without being too kitschy. The 2 outside showers and the bins for chairs, etc. were a great idea!
Anonymous
5
Close to the beach. Well stocked kitchen. Very large family area. Deck was perfect with lots of chairs. Cool breeze while sitting on the deck. Very quiet neighborhood with grocery store and restaurants nearby. We were there over Memorial Day and the beach in front of the house was never crowded.
Anonymous
5
Shore Thing
Climbing stairs got a little old! Other than that, the house was clean, adequate supplies, close to beach. Closet of games and books was very nice! Good set up for families.
Nice view of the ocean from the deck; neighborhood was quiet. Close to stores and restaurants. Would stay here again.
Lisa B.
5
Comfortable spot
It went well.
Thomas H.
5
rented for a fishing week for the guys...
Loved being able to have a view of the ocean and the convenient location of the property to the grocery store was a bonus. The property was well maintained and comfortable. We enjoyed our week there.
Ann C.
5
Good sized house for a family - great with young kids because you're 5 minutes flat to the beach walking. Ocean views are substantially better than the pictures make them look.
Anonymous
5
Great Location
Good sized house for a family - great with young kids because you're 5 minutes flat to the beach walking. Ocean views are substantially better than the pictures make them look.
William S.
5
The very short walk to the beach! I was pleasantly surprised about the ample supply of cookware and utensils, dishes and all in great shape . What I was most happy with was how clean the house was! We have stayed in OBX for over 35 years always getting houses some big some small depending on how many people were coming so the cleanliness of the house was surprising . I know times are challenging for all businesses due to being short staffed and when a company is doing a good job it should be recognized in addition their staff should be recognized for a job well done . Thanks
Anonymous
5
Shore thing is the best thing
The very short walk to the beach! I was pleasantly surprised about the ample supply of cookware and utensils, dishes and all in great shape . What I was most happy with was how clean the house was! We have stayed in OBX for over 35 years always getting houses some big some small depending on how many people were coming so the cleanliness of the house was surprising . I know times are challenging for all businesses due to being short staffed and when a company is doing a good job it should be recognized in addition their staff should be recognized for a job well done . Thanks
Diane F.
5
This was an all girls week and we had a great time in this very comfortable well maintained home. We would definitely stay here again but the stairs were hard on some of us
Anonymous
5
Girls trip
This was an all girls week and we had a great time in this very comfortable well maintained home. We would definitely stay here again but the stairs were hard on some of us
Joyce R.
4
Location was perfect, and the house was very comfortable and well-equipped.
Anonymous
5
Our small family rented this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home to celebrate our youngest 18th birthday and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect as the beach was about only a minute or two walk away. Plus you could see the ocean from the balcony. The house was clean, comfortable and organized. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware and the grocery store was only a short walk away. There were board games so you didn't have to depend on the internet for entertainment. However, if that's your thing the wi-fi was flawless. Everything worked from lights to TVs and everyone said their beds were comfortable. There were enough linens for our three day stay. Actually the fact that we did not book longer was our only complaint. Vacasa was a pleasure to work with, providing valuable information and support every step of the way. I will definitely book with them again. Overall a wonderful experience!
Anonymous
5
Perfect for Us!
Our small family rented this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home to celebrate our youngest 18th birthday and it did not disappoint. The location was perfect as the beach was about only a minute or two walk away. Plus you could see the ocean from the balcony. The house was clean, comfortable and organized. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware and the grocery store was only a short walk away. There were board games so you didn't have to depend on the internet for entertainment. However, if that's your thing the wi-fi was flawless. Everything worked from lights to TVs and everyone said their beds were comfortable. There were enough linens for our three day stay. Actually the fact that we did not book longer was our only complaint. Vacasa was a pleasure to work with, providing valuable information and support every step of the way. I will definitely book with them again. Overall a wonderful experience!
Patricia R.
5
Great space for our vacation and the née deck is wonderful. We were particularly impressed with the board game selection and by how well-provided the kitchen is with cooking equipment and wecooked meals in the home several times during our stay.
Anonymous
5
Come for the porch view, stay for the foodie’s kitchen
Great space for our vacation and the née deck is wonderful. We were particularly impressed with the board game selection and by how well-provided the kitchen is with cooking equipment and wecooked meals in the home several times during our stay.
DONALD R.
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