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.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m
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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.
Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!
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 near 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 a flip top table inside with additional seating.
Even better? Take advantage the beautiful Hatteras Island weather and dine on the large private sundeck at the picnic table with seating for 6! The entire deck is NEW for 2026 and has ample seating.
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 Blackstone grill, outdoor shower, fish cleaning table, park style grill, 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 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
Laundry facilities
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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 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
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
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
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, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Avon travel guide
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.
How much is parking at Finlandia: 3BR Avon cottage. Dog-friendly - steps from pristine beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Air Sports and Outer Banks Beaches. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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We had a great stay. The home was very clean, comfortable, and truly pet-friendly. Communication with the owner was quick and helpful. We definitely plan on staying here again!
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!
Had a great stay at Finlandia. Great location with nearby beach acess. Property was clean, comfortable, and updated. Kitchen very well stocked. Highly recommend.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 :-)
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Cozy, comfortable stay and a great location for walking to the beach. Other amenities within close driving or walking distance. The house had most of everything we would have needed. Great stay!
Great place for a small family and a dog or two! The house has a great history and is very well equipped, especially the kitchen. Short walk to the beach and a nice low traffic street to walk your pets. We will definitely be renting Finlandia again!