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OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR 2BA House, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max.

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max.

$900+ to $400+ off (40%) if book by March 9, 2025! Wonderful 9.9! Since 1994, book this nice beach home online with VRBO / Expedia and get 40% off Discount! Sat to Sat weekly rentals only. 1-4 weeks rental max. From Sat to Sat (28 days max.). **Owner requires 3-4 weeks notice before your stay as you must sign owner vacation rental form (mailed to you) and we get paid by VRBO before we mail you our house access in our final letter. **Therefore, You must provide owner your mailing address when we call, email, text you after you book online. New video of inside our OBX “Fin&Tonic” house coming soon to owner page. 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 (at: 54349 NC Hwy 12, & 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 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 & 3-night min. stay from Oct. - March available through owner only. Historical reviews of all our home rentals since 2007 are available from owner.

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling 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
Property Registration Number 600896998SCDOR

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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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) - 172 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, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR 2BA House, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR 2BA House, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR 2BA House, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max. 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).

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OBX Fin&Tonic 3BR 2BA House, Sound & Ocean Views, 8 max. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
A great location and the owner was very responsive
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Central Location!!
Our stay at the Fin & Tonic was terrific! The central location was very convenient with stores, ferries and fishing spots close by. The house was still in the process of being updated but was still comfortable, clean and the beds slept great. Stewart, the host/owner was also very complimentary and responded to any questions we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Happy and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable experience
A good location and overall experience in Frisco.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short, easy walk to the beach.
It was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Obx vacation 2019
Stewart was really easy and cooperative To deal with. We enjoyed our week in obx. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

CHAD H.

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

Pamela T., TAYLORSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy beach house
We had a great time in Frisco. The home was near three light houses. Beds were very comfortable. Everything was just as described.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne R.

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

Ryann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to relax and access the beach!
Our family loved our stay at the Fin & Tonic! It was a great and quaint location with a short (less than 2-minute) walk to the beach. Beautiful town and shoreline. House is clean. We loved the outdoor shower and crow's nest. Steward was a wonderful host with great communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Heidi L.

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

Joni S.

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

Angela H.

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

John B., Terra Alta WV

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
This place was great so that you can just go and relax. The beach is a short walk from the house and the sound is a short walk in the other direction. There's three rooms that all having locking doors for privacy. There's a small dishwasher that helps with the dishes that pile up from all of the great fresh seafood around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hollie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Danna S.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

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