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OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off

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9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

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

About this property

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

OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off

See the Ocean from the den and crows nest, then see the Sound from the dining room and 2 of 3 bedrooms. Near everything, great fishing, best surfing and kite boarding on east coast. Very nice and tranquil. Relax your on vacation in the OBX and ~5 miles out in the Ocean!

Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" 3BR/2BA raised beach house, sleeps 8, 1-2 small dogs okay. Our F&T House is recently upgraded, free WiFi, New 43” smart HDTV in den in 12/19, crows nest & new roof added to house in 2015. 2nd New fridge and oven in 3/21. New clothes dryer on 9/14/21. New futon in den in 9/21. New bathrooms floors and 2nd new HVAC in 9/22. 2 new benches facing ocean on back porch and crows nest. Please See all upgrades below.

OBX House: Our OBX "Fin & Tonic" beach house is located in Frisco, NC (5 min. North of Hatteras, NC before Ocracoke Island). This Raised Beach House is 3BR/2BA, second row to Sound & third row oceanfront, great views of sound and some ocean, sleeps 8 max. and newly furnished and decorated in beachy furniture & decor in 2012-2024! House upgraded yearly. No Hwy to cross to beach! House is 3rd row from ocean (about 2 min walk to Ocean or Sound from house). House on Oceanside or east side of NC Hwy 12! Public walkway to beach behind house.

Our 'Fin & Tonic' 3BR/2BA raised beach house has great Sound & some Oceanviews. This nice family vacation house is recently renovated & sleeps 8 max. Deep owner discount, pet friendly & Free WiFi! Great location! 2-min. walk to Sound or Ocean and old Frisco Pier. Great Fishing & Surfing, & located in a very nice upscale neighborhood! Pet Friendly! Cozy, Affordable, close to beach & perfect for family vacation!

Sat. to Sat. weekly rentals from April-Sept. House rebuilt in 2012 & All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor added. Our newest vacation/long term rental home 'Fin & Tonic' in the outer banks - OBX was purchased in March 2012, recently upgraded and is located at 54349 NC Hwy 12, Frisco, NC 27936 in Marlin Village Subd., Dare County, & near Cape Hatteras.

This Outer Bank (OBX) 3BR/2BA raised beach house is for rent by owner (Hines). House sleeps 8 max., 1152 square feet and is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with ocean and sound views. Very close to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to ocean or sound. House behind Frisco Pier! Located on NC 12 just north of Cape Hatteras Pier in Frisco. (oceanside nc 12). Approx. 10 minute drive north of the Ocracoke ferry! Approx. 15 minute drive south of Cape Hatteras lighthouse! Great sailboarding, surfing and fishing in OBX in one of the most remote spots on the NC east coast! Owner discounts for long term monthly and vacation rental by owner. Great views and location! Pet (1-2 small dogs) Friendly. Free WiFi!

Our 'Fin and Tonic' rental beach house was recently remodeled, upgraded in 2012 - 2024. All new beachy furniture, appliances and decor in house. House is 3rd row to ocean & 2nd row row to sound. Great location with some ocean views and great sound views. 2-min. walk to Frisco Pier. 1-2 min. Walk from house to either ocean or sound. House is about 1000 feet NW behind Frisco Pier! Spectacular views of Sound and peak view of ocean from 3rd row or about 300 feet to ocean! Great surfing & fishing in back yard & nearby Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton. You accept our private home As Is furnished.

To access beach:
Walk behind our house on south side of yard and between 2 houses, cross 1-lane concrete old road (Marlin Ct.?) behind our house. Then see public walk path sign, no doggie poop fairy sign, walk between houses to the right on concrete public path to beach & along Public dune trail. About 2-3 min. Walk to beach from our F&T house.

Terms and Conditions:
Since 1994, Book online with VRBO / Expedia now and get 40% Discount for Sat to Sat weekly 2024 7-night rentals, if book in summer of 2024. 1-3 weeks max. (21 days max.) rentals online. House Sleeps 8 max. 1-2 dogs okay only. No cats or other animals. You Must call owner for monthly rentals! **All vacation guests are required to provide house owner: Stewart Hines their mailing address at reservation and sign our vacation rental form mailed to you. This is required to mail you house access keys, code, parking passes, map, etc. Total Price shown online by VRBO includes the 40% owner discount, as shown in the Discount amount after you book online. Great ocean views and location, near everything, pool! We’re Sorry, No pets, no smoking house. Amenities: 2nd row to Ocean, ocean views, private House, private Sunset Square HOA Pool, near Beachfront, near Beach, Private pool, full Kitchen, free WiFi, pets considered. Weekly 7-night min. stay from Sat to Sat. Only from April - Sept. 1-3 week max. online booking Stay. We’re Sorry, No monthly rentals available online! Monthly rentals must go through owner directly, complete application, pay refundable security deposit.

We have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau for 31 years since 1994. All vacation guests are required to provide owner their mailing address at reservation, & sign owner vacation rental form (mailed or emailed to you) with your info and ours on it before we mail you our final letter with: 2 OBX Fin&Tonic house keys, 2 parking passes, map, rules, new door lock code, owner vacation rental agreement, all. Therefore, we need and require your mailing address.

NOTE: Owner requires 3-4 weeks min. prior notice before your stay & booking online due to: 2 mailings, payment from VRBO, logistics, Owner must get paid and you sign our vacation rental agreement. If in doubt email owner first before you book online and get approval! This is due to 2 mailings and your total payment clearing our bank and we receive your signed vacation rental form before we mail you house access final letter with keys, new deadbolt code, parking passes, rules, map, all.

VRBO no longer provides that to owner due to their new privacy policy. No check in as all is mailed to you. Owner requires at least 3-4 weeks notice from online booking date to your check in date for 2 mailings and your payment clearing our bank. extra clean. Renter agrees to rent our home listed for the subject dates and times for stated rent fee, and accept and obey all resort / HOA rules and Hines vacation home rental agreement, as shown online at Owner webpage and will be provided in our final confirmation letter to you.

Monthly rentals or greater than 21 days rental max. from Oct. - March only, as available with owner approval, valid drivers license and completed application to owner. **Monthly rentals are not available through online booking.** Monthly rentals or 3-night min. stay from Oct. - March. Historical reviews of all our home rentals since 2007 are available from owner. House for sale by owner in future for $500,000+.

Property manager

Stewart Hines

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside house please.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1152 sq ft (107 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $75 Pet cleaning fee, 2 dogs, no weight limit.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents or adults responsible for all children.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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OBX Fin tonic 3br/2ba House 2nd row Sound 3rd row Ocean Views
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About the neighborhood

Map
Frisco, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frisco Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frisco Native American Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern On 12 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hatteras Sol Waterside Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck Tiki Bar and Food - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Raw Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Frisco Beach. Frisco Native American Museum and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR/2BA House, 2nd row Sound & 3rd row Ocean Views, 8 max. 40%off Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We’ve stayed at many places on Hatteras Island and this is definitely one of our favorites. Everything was so easy thanks to Stewart the owner who is so easy to talk to and is helpful at every turn. The house is incredible, roomy and laid out perfectly. The crows nest is a great touch! I hope we get to stay here again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good deal
The house is clean and comfortable, has everything you need. The location is very convenient, close to beaches, groceries and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
A great location and the owner was very responsive
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana V.

Close to the beach enjoyable with pets
The place was really close by the beach. This is the second time I have been there with my significant other and our two pets. The area is so nice and secluded and this place was comfortable to be in. There were a few areas that were dirty ( a used floss on the nightstand, hair on the bed sheets and fridge and certain areas on the carpet) but other than that everything during the stay went really well. There isn’t a blender when we were there so we couldn’t make smoothies lol but it was okay! We truly enjoyed our stay there and was really happy with our days there at the beach. It’s a great away to get away from daily routines.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Happy and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Us
To begin with Stewart is a gem. He's so responsive and detailed. This place is super cute and was perfect for our group of friends (5 of us). There was so much in the kitchen (pots, pans, dishes, cleaning and paper supplies) it was amazing. We've stayed in other properties and some places have next to nothing. The living area had enough room for us all to claim our own spaces. It was close to the beach which was a must for us. The crows nest was so great to sit in. We had the view of the Sound and Ocean. We would love to stay again next year. Thank you, Stewart!! Heidi L
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home
This is the third time I’ve stayed at Fin and Tonic in Frisco and I’m sure it won’t be the last. It’s a comfortable place with all the amenities one would expect in a home and it’s in a very convenient location. I like the new bathroom floors too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHAD H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Amazing place,quiet,cozy,beautiful beach ,very courteous owner,loved my stay,looking forward to hopefully another!! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cutest Little Beach House!
Everything but the food was on site! The walk to the beach was 3 min! And the view from the crows nest was amazing!!! We had a blast! What more is there to say?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Sunshine Memories
We all enjoyed our stay. We felt like we were at home. Great location with a very short walk and small dune to the beach. Sound side day use area right up the street, great fishing, use 🐙. The owner is very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased!
Beautiful little house and neighborhood. Very short walk to the beach. Me. Hines was definitely a great host that made everything from the start to finish very easy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love fin and tonic house
The location could not be better. Loved the layout of the house, all amenities necessary were available. Will plan my next vacation stay here again. Stewart was on top of everything way before we arrived. Thank you 4 an amazing place, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable experience
A good location and overall experience in Frisco.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location , Great Price
Upon arrival we were a little disappointed in a few things but 95% of our experience was good. What were those things? Like mini blinds were broken. Tiles (6+) were missing right in the middle of the bathroom floor. We just put a towel over them. But we made sure our granddaughter didn’t use that bathroom. The dishwasher is tiny which is fine. But the dishes were thick so not many could fit. As long as you understand this is not an updated granite type place, you’ll be just fine. Did I mention the price? We figured out this place was about 50% less than an oceanfront home 1 minute closer to the beach. Literally.! We Will for sure return if available.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is in a perfict location for the beach, restraunts and neighboring villages.
Easy to rent. Affordable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a quiet getaway
The house is in a great location to just relax and unwind. The view from the crows nest is awesome! This place is conveniently located in between towns where there’s a ton of stuff to do and see. It was a great vacation and I am looking forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie W.

Good location.
Great location. Close to and easy access to the beach. Close to ferry. The house was very comfortable with everything you would need. The place was not dirty but given the fact that you are required as guests to make your own beds on arrival, vacuum before departure, and start the laundry before you leave, I would expect housekeeping to make sure the home is spotless. I would not expect to find previous guests dirty socks under the bed as we did and dirty glasses and pans in the cabinet. I clean rental houses on the side for extra money and those kind of things are unacceptable in my book. But, otherwise we loved the place and had a great time and the owner was awesome and got right back to us with any questions we had. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house
It was the perfect location near all our other friends that came to spread Ricky’s ashes! He stayed in that area several times a year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great property, great location, great weather. PERFECT!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan S., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This is a great house for a small group looking for a comfortable, no frills Frisco vacation. The beds were all very comfortable & had mattress toppers for extra softness. The crows nest provides stunning views of the sound & ocean. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook meals. The beach access is directly across the street, and Frisco Beach is half a mile down the road. We had a wonderful week and miss it already. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We really had a great time the house was big and clean and just a short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house needs work
Great location, great beach, enjoyed crows nest. Bathroom 1 has a big hunk of ceiling paint hanging, light only works sporadically, many chips/painted cracks in tub, lower part of wall mirror is "browned out". Family room "couch" right front leg collapses when a person sits on the right side, no bulb in lamp Kitchen stove right front burner does not work, all drip pans need replacing, stove has no timer Dryer did not heat up in Auto mode; we did find out it does get a bit warm in Timer mode Key does not work on back door deadbolt lock From the ice cube trays with too many cracks to hold water, to the ceiling cracks, to many other cosmetic issues, this place needs attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what I expected
Beautiful area and great location. Property owner needs to reevaluate who they are using for cleaning service (it was cleaner when we left it than we received it in) With all of the updates listed I was really expecting something a lot more. Furniture needs updated (nothing matched) for someone who loves to cook the options for utensils and cookware were slim unless you bought and brought your own. Great location otherwise

10/10 Excellent

John B., Terra Alta WV

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
Stewart Hines is great to rent from. His house is nice and cozy location is great. Simple 2 min walk to beach and close to some shops and restaurants. My family had such a great time. The nights were great sitting up in the crows nest with great views and conversation. I will be renting again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental for the price!
- We really enjoyed our time here, and we would recommend it to fellow vacationers. The house is a good value for the price, and the listing photos are a fair representation of what you can expect. The house was clean, it had the essentials we needed, and the crow’s nest was a nice bonus. Thumbs up! - The house is also in a great location. We were a little worried about walking along the busy main road to access the beach, but fortunately that wasn’t necessary. We were able to cut through the backyard to a better access point. This stretch of beach in Frisco is fantastic—very clean, very wide and never crowded (at least not when we were there). - One caveat that has nothing to do with the house: the bugs en route to the beach can really swarm. At day’s end, we found ourselves rushing to shower off, dump our beach gear, and get inside before the flies and mosquitos could attack. This is par for the course in the Outer Banks, but be sure to come prepared! - On Sunday afternoon, one of us returned to the house alone and was surprised to find a stranger inside! It turned to be a handyman making minor repairs. Understandably, the member of our party felt uncomfortable and waited outside for the maintenance man to finish up. We would have appreciated a heads-up that the handyman would be dropping by before he let himself into the house. - Pro tip: To run the dishwasher, you need to roll it over to the sink and plug it into the faucet. We puzzled our way through this, but it would be helpful if instructions had been mounted on the portable unit. * Minor note: there are very few hooks or towel bars in the rental; if you’re like us, you’ll need to use a lot of doors and doorknobs for drying stuff out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021