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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
3 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
At Finlandia, a charming oceanfront cottage with roots in Finland, you can unwind on the private sundeck or stroll to the nearby beach. This dog-friendly retreat offers an open living area with a flat-screen Smart TV, fully-equipped kitchen, and high-speed WiFi for seamless connectivity.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Text our maintenance / cleaning staff at 252-489-9124 upon departure so we can prepare our home for our next guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rentals are weekly (Sun to Sun) starting mid-May through mid-September. 3 night minimum otherwise.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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

Located in Avon, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. With kayaking, water skiing, and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Studio 12 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Avon Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hatteras Island Boardsports - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Surf's Up - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 50 min drive - 58.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Froggy Dog - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬18 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 50 lbs 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!?

Check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva S.

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

Cute beach bungalow

Had a great stay at Finlandia. Great location with nearby beach acess. Property was clean, comfortable, and updated. Kitchen very well stocked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly e.

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Great experience!

We stayed at Finlandia for a week fishing and was a great experience. It was the perfect place to stay, close to everything and exceptionally clean. Great communication from the host. Just couldn't ask for anything more. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

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

Beach house

Very clean and short walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell R.

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

Great place

Finlandia was clean and exactly as advertised. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Relaxing Stay

Our experience was excellent. We could not have had a more responsive owner. Immediately returned calls and asked repeatedly if we needed anything. Couldn’t ask for more! Ken is the best!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

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

Debbie C.

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

Wonderful December Retreat

My best friend (over 50 years) and I spent 3 nights at this beautiful little cottage. The location is right off Route 12 and about a short block to the beach. The beach is absolutely beautiful - wide, clean, and wonderful! Definitely will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

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

Brendan M.

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

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

Audra W.

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

A piece of heaven !!!!

Loved the location and Finlandia was perfect for us !!!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sonny F.

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

Finlandia

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie L.

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

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

Silvia E.

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

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

Suzanne G.

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

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

David S.

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

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

Megan D.

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

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

Lynn W.

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

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

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute house! Well stocked with essentials and some extras, and communication from the owner throughout the week to make sure everything was okay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

10/10

Everything you expect and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

The cutest house!

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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