8388 Family Island Retreat | Steps to Beach - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

Make This Ultimate Island Getaway a Family Tradition
Partial Ocean Vistas | 385 Ft. From Beach Access | Outdoor Shower

Get ready to savor the best of Hatteras Island at this 4-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom oceanside hideaway that is sure to become your next family tradition. Spend your days at the beach, which is less than 400 feet away, and relax with a cool drink and partial ocean vistas from the comfort of your vacation rental. Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend your vacation on island time, where the only thing that matters is the sand between your toes and the beautiful sunrises each morning.

Why Guests Choose Radford Family Tradition
2-Minute Walk/385 Feet to Beach Access
Minutes from Avon Fishing Pier
Nearby eateries like Ketch 55 Seafood Grille, Uglie Mugs Coffee, Oceanas Bistro & Mad Crabber Restaurant
Convenient outdoor shower
4 comfortable bedrooms for the whole family
Premier location on Hatteras Island
Top-Level Family Space for Post-Beach Bliss
The idyllic main-level living area is ideally cozy for calming after a day at the beach. Spend time with your family on the cozy furnishings to appreciate a movie or a board game together. Pop on over to the adjacent open-concept kitchen with plenty of prep space to make a vacation meal together that everybody will enjoy. This is the ideal place to really relax and plan whether you'll go fishing at the Avon Pier, just a few mins. away, or discover the rest of the Outer Banks!

Cozy Bedrooms for the Whole Family
Top Level:
Queen Ensuite Bedrrom w/Private Bathroom & Deck Access
Main Level:
2nd Queen Ensuite Bedroom w/Private Bathroom
Queen Bedroom
Pyramid Bedroom w/Trundle
Full Hallway Bathroom
Outdoor Living and Fun on Hatteras Island
For families who return to the Outer Banks year after year, Radford Family Tradition is all about slowing down, reconnecting, and appreciating the timeless appeal of Hatteras Island. Located on a peaceful, less-traveled street in Avon, this welcoming getaway offers the ideal balance of peaceful surroundings and simple access to everything that makes a Hatteras vacation special.
Just 385 feet from the beach access, mornings begin with salty air and fast walks to the shoreline—ideal for casting a line, building sandcastles, or simply enjoying the sound of the waves. After a day in the sun, rinse off in the outdoor shower and settle in knowing there's parking for up to three cars, making arrivals and departures painless for the whole crew.
Explore the marshes and wildlife of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Climb the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in close by Buxton
Try your luck fishing at Cape Point, a favorite among serious anglers
Step back in time at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, a fascinating look at early coastal rescues
Walk or bicycle to fashionable local spots like Mad Crabber, Burger Burger, and The Froggy Dog
At Radford Family Tradition, every stay feels familiar in the best way—easy beach access, a prime Avon location, and countless opportunities to create lasting Outer Banks memories together.

Property Layout:
Top Level: Queen Ensuite Bedroom w/Private Bathroom & Deck Access
Main Level: Main Living Area; Kitchen; Dining Area; Queen Ensuite Bedroom w/Private Bathroom (Shower); Queen Bedroom; Pyramid Bedroom w/Trundle; Full Hallway Bathroom (Shower/Tub)
Ground Level: Laundry; Parking for 3 Vehicles; Outdoor Shower
Beds: 3 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk w/Trudle