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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !!

NOTE TO OUR GUESTS:

DURING THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF 2022, EXTENSIVE RENOVATION AND REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW TEAM OF CARETAKERS.

NOW OUR GUESTS LOVE THIS PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE WITH SHORT WALK TO BEACH AND SOUNDS AND VIEWS OF THE OCEAN AND SOUND AND A HOT TUB TO DIE FOR. YIU CAN STARGAZE FROM THE RENOVATED ROOFTOP DECK

GUESTS ENJOY A NEWLY RENOVATED COTTAGE AS WELL AS THE ISLAND'S MANY GREAT ATTRACTIONS. RESTAURANTS, FISHING, KAYAKING, KITEBOARDING, CLAMMING, HIKING, HANG GLIDING, MUSEUMS ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL.

CAP IT OFF WITH A FREE FERRY RIDE TO THE LAID-BACK ISLAND OF OCRACOKE

WE ASK YOU TO VIEW THE UPDATED PHOTOS ON THIS SITE AND COME SEE FOR YOURSELF THE AMMENITIES OF THE BEACH FROM THE COMFORT OF AN UPDATED BEACH COTTAGE NEAR THE SEA.

⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACH JUST STEPS AWAY! LOVELY ANY TIME OF YEAR... LIFE IS WONDERFUL ON THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA........! !⋆⋆⋆⋆

⋆⋆⋆⋆OUR HOUSEKEEPER'S EFFORTS TO KEEP COTTAGE SANITIZED TO CDC STANDARDS IN LIGHT OF CONCERNS OVER THE VIRUS ARE STELLAR ! !

DISCOUNTED RATES FOR A RESPITE FROM THE VIRUS CNCERNS......TO A CLEAN OCEANSIDE COTTAGE AND HEALTHY, PURE OCEAN AIR ! !⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

⋆⋆⋆⋆NOW WITH RENOVATED ROOFTOP DECK AND ACCESS STAIRS ! ⋆⋆⋆⋆




EXTENSIVE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS RECENTLY DONE!


ALL MINOR WEATHER WORN COSMETIC DAMAGE TO INSIDE AND OUTSIDE REPAIRED !

Wonderful cottage just steps from Atlantic Ocean beaches.

After a day at the beach relax on the rooftop deck and view the ocean by day and the stars by night or experience the therapeutic waters of the hot tub at the cottage!

Be lulled to sleep by the soothing sound of the ocean on the east side of the house.

Nearby Attractions!

1. 30-minute drive to Ferry to Ocracoke Island
2. Hatteras Watersports (kite board, jet ski, boogie board, kayak rental etc.)
3. 20 minutes drive to the local grocery store, movie theater, & restaurants!


Keywords: Oceanside cottage

Property manager

Hatteras Helping Hands for onsite matters during guests' stays. 252 9953390

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: Consult with owner prior to booking!
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Milton Lost Paradise YOU Found IT ALL Year; Early Fall Rates!

About the neighborhood

Map
Salvo, NC

What's nearby

  • Salvo Beach - 5 min walk
  • Rodanthe Beach - 4 min drive
  • Rodanthe Pier - 6 min drive
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 7 min drive
  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dough Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Village Conery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans Obx - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! 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 DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! located?

Situated in Salvo, this beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Salvo Beach and beach. Rodanthe Beach and Rodanthe Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 83 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable and relaxing stay
The property met our needs. We were centralized to all of the activities which we took advantage of.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good value
This was exactly as we expected. Good price for the location. Was clean and ready for us. Only complaint, the showers were cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Great place for price!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with a few MINOR flaws
We truly enjoyed our stay. We’ve always stayed in the Nags Head area but this trip was last minute so not much was available. We decided to try staying further south and ended up picking this house. The location is pretty good. From the 3rd story deck you have a fairly decent view of the sound and the ocean. The house is a well worn, true to the area beach house. Do not expect modern, because this home is anything but that which was fine with us. My only true complaint about the home were the mattresses. My wife and I are only mid 30s but still woke up sore every morning and had trouble getting a good night’s sleep. The previous complaints about the air conditioning have been remedied and the house was pleasant during our stay. All-in-all in our experience, we don’t believe that this house deserves the low ratings that it gets. While I don’t plan to stay further south than Nags Head, if I did, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again, but I’d do so with an air mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
Quiet neighborhood. Pleasant stay. 2022 remodel seems to have been successful. The house has losts of Outer Banks character. Central location in Salvo, NC allowed us to do day trips to both the north and to the south. Overall a great stay and great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Shane S., Chambersburg United States

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
The house has some flaws. But this is to be expected from an older beach house. The location is great! The price point is great! We had some some AC issues but the management company was diligent in trying to find a solution.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Paradise found??
Great location. Comfortable beds. House needs work - especially kitchen!! Decks are fantastic!! No beach “toys or supplies”
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Brendan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and hot tub
The house is a bit dated but has its charm- loved the location and hot tub. Towels were provided. Wish there had been cleaning supplies provided tho, we had to bring our own soap for the bathrooms and kitchen, as well as wipes, etc. the vhs collection is very retro and awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
8 out of 10
It was pretty good other then not having ac in the living room. We had to go buy some extra fans to keep the air circulating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brenda C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nasty and hot
The A/C was out, they put portable units in the bedrooms. Enough animal fur around everything to construct an animal. Management rude!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Logan F.

Okay, needs some love
The house is located very close to the beach and served its purpose for us. That being said the house does need some maintenance but nothing that truly created any issues for us. I will note that the crows nest made me nervous and was more than a little shaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Katherine M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Paradise was found
Other than a note from Cythia and Chesley with Hatteras helping hands informing us that the previous tenant trashed the place and broke a bedroom lap plus dishwasher is full. We chose to bring our own linen and was very shocked to see that none of the beds had been stripped. There was blood on sheets in 2 bedrooms and what appeared to be urine stains on 3rd bedroom. Had to strip the beds (put dirty linen in laundry room) and remake them. I really can't put blame on the owner for they had hired the cleaning people to insure things were okay. The kitchen, bathrooms and living room were clean. Living room suit could use a uodate. I will note that there was extensive work done on the steps and outlook tower, found these to be new and very sturdy. The hot tub was marvelous! All in all we had a good time and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Updated Review 03/25/2023
I was skeptical to rent this property due to the previous less than stellar reviews. However, I read through the each review and the owners responses about renovations being cumbersome. Being that I am a sucker for second chances, I took a leap of faith and rented the property. I am happy to say, this property was well cleaned, beautiful, and in a great location for a more than reasonable price. Bernie was quick to communicate with me, we had fresh towels, linens, and one of the best stocked kitchens for a vacation rental that I had ever seen. Yes, the property is your typical older beach home, with typical beach house furnishings, but we did not have any issues. We came to sight see, and enjoy board games, chess, and cards during the evenings. It was a vacation for family togetherness, solitude for the rigorous of everyday life, and we found that here. Thank you for a great vacation location, with no issues! I hope this encourages others to rent and enjoy the house, hot tub, and beautiful views of the sunrise over the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jamie B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Paradise NOT Found-
AC broken, holes in the walls, bugs and mold and mildew under the kitchen sink, porch unsafe- rotten boards, nails protruding, uneven. Light switch leading to main porch covered in bird feces. Grill was left full of ashes, grate crusty and broken. The under-house area was littered with trash, bag of dog poo left under the porch, broken chairs, toys. Scaffolding thrown against fence. Shower was dirty with poor water pressure. Landscaping overgrown and grass uncut. Trash full and maggoty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Margaret H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Do not stay unless you can overlook A LOT
The “updates” that the listing talks about are close to none. The place has an insane leak above the fireplace. The whole wall ended up being soaked by the end of our 3 night stay. The provided NO paper towels, toilet paper, or anything for dishes except one dishwasher pod just so you know before going. The washer and dryer room is almost impossible to get into and it is a hazard in there. Nails on the floor and so much material left from cabinets and other construction type things. We killed SO many roaches while here… the grill downstairs was disgusting. The outside shower had boards falling off of it. Lastly the deck and railings had nails sticking out all over and were so slippery from all the grime growing on them. The place is still falling apart in so many ways. But hey at least it was cheap…
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

SHELBY A.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good location, horrible water damage
The Pros The location is awesome close to beach access ramps, food and shopping. The house has a really good setup for families both rooms have Jack an Jill bathroom setup. Honestly these are the only good pros I can think of. Cons Where to start, as we walked up the stairs you can immediately see that this cottage is not cared for, the stairs are starting to rot, the trim around the windows are rotting to the point there are chunks missing. In one bedroom it is so bad that you can see water damage inside. In the kitchen you can tell there is extensive water damage where the sink is to the point that it's sagging at least an inch. The couch cushions and mattress might as well not be there they are so uncomfortable. The tub only drained if I held the valve open. Overall I was very disappointed in the house for the price that we paid
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ela M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not worth it. Don’t waste your money here.
This property is in bad shape. I reserved this place 6 month early. TWO DAYS before my stay the owner emailed me stating his place was not fully ready for us. Laundry was not working and still under construction. Did not have enough time to get another place. This place is DIRTY, beds and bed sheets not clean, blood was found on one of them. There were roaches in the house and smelled like wet dog. slept with the lights on after my husband fixed the light in the room we were staying. This owner knew our plans to celebrate my son’s graduation and my parents anniversary in his property, but he seems a cold person didn’t care. Only spent one horrific night and I was charged for that. Don’t waste your time and money reserving this place. Not worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Samuel G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fit our needs but needs updating
The house fit our needs. However, as other reviewers have stated, there seems to be a lot of maintenance and major home repair needed. There is a lot of old water damage and the ceiling is a mess. We walked in at check in to chunks of the popcorn ceiling on the counter and floor of the kitchen. The house sways anytime anyone is walking up the stairs or from room to room. The kitchen counter is being held up by the dishwasher and several cabinets are unusable. The beds in the house are not queen sized as advertised. The good news is the water is hot and the AC is cold. Kitchen appliances work. Washer and dryer work. The walk to the beach is short but the dune is pretty steep (not homeowner or property management's area to influence). There are games and books to entertain kids. While it did fit our last minute 9 person booking, we don't intend to stay again without seeing better reviews and updates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kelci S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This listing needs to be removed. Yes, it’s that bad
Was notified one day before check in that there’d be no sheets or towels. Bernie asked us to wait past check in time to arrive, so they could clean. We waited as long as we could and the house was still not cleaned. Hair on the toilets and toothpaste on the sinks. Un wiped countertops. Rotten breast milk in the fridge. Slug on a dirty dish rag. THE COFFEE MACHINE WAS STILL ON. House is falling apart and unsafe for children. Exposed nails on porch railing and nails all over the ground. Exposed insulation. Very bad water damage under bedroom windows facing the ocean. Majority of the outlets do not work, and one sparked when removing a charger. House rocks so bad the water from the hot tub splashes out. Awful communication w the host. Step it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The good and the bad
The good: The house is close to the beach, the rates are reasonable, lovely little beach house. We were able to speak with owner and property management about issues. There were no bugs that we saw during our 6 day stay (this was mentioned in previous reviews). The owner did refund us one day due to looking for a new place to stay and finding a solution to our problem, which we were able to do by ourselves. The bad: the A/C was not working when we arrived. It was 83 degrees in the house upon arrival. We called the property management company and they said they know that the owner was having issues with the A/C. The owner called later to let us know that an air conditioning technician would be coming out that evening or the next day. An air conditioning technician did come late on the following day. We were vacationing with my father-in-law who is in his 80s and the heat was definitely a concern for us. as well as the general uncomfortableness of it reaching almost 90° daily. The owner graciously offered us a refund for our stay but that would also mean that we would need to find another location in July when it is impossible to find a new rental. I spent the most of one day, trying to find another location somewhere close to the beach. This is important to us because we’re not sure if we were to get another vacation with my father-in-law. My husband managed to find a portable air conditioner, which we purchased and used during our stay.This home has potential but needs care
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

chrs c.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
decent house, sad it is falling apart
>inside clean, couch cushions horrible ie no cushion >AC cold >hot tub hot and clean >kitchen bar nice >ice maker non functional, no we did not call, we bought ice >beds smaller than queen size Cosmetic >ceiling dry wall falling, water damage on walls >kitchen counter falling down >bath counter peeling up >patio door away from hot tub cloudy Functional >patio door near hot tub, hard to open impossible to close >hot tub cover in real bad shape, heavy bent falling apart >wind howls in around the front door >dish washer holding up counter hard to open >cabinet doors holding up counter >bath counter peeling up Major damage issues >dry rot window frames, a long term issues >holes in window frames, dry rot, water intrusion into home >bedroom wall rotting due to water intrusion >dry rot spotted in some of the siding >siding missing Pests >could use some pest control, killed a few large roaches Beach items shed >a dump Safety >put a solar action activated light on the entry stairs, dark hard to naviagate at night. Even with the entry light on >new decking nice, old stairs need some work >some spindles missing on stair rails Overall We have maintained rentals for years, would never let one of our rentals deteriorate this bad. Yes it is a beach house, but it should be maintained a lot better. Start by hiring someone to fix the dry rot, redo the ceiling, replace the kitchen counter
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Megan H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Location only
This property really shouldn’t be a rental. To say it is in ROUGH shape is an understatement. The only positive of this rental is the location. It is a very short walk to the beach along a pathway. The house itself is all overgrown and has an unmowed lawn, support beams that aren’t even attached to the house (making it shake constantly), decks in VERY bad shape with nails sticking out and rotten boards, railings falling off, water damage inside, DirectTV and wifi that doesn’t work, cockroaches, no outside lighting, old construction debris laying all over, hot tub was not cleaned or kept up (very low water, filled with sand, and no chlorine tablets). . There is no real protocol of how and when to contact the owner. Information on the listing is incorrect. There is no rental agency who takes care of the property making it a very sketchy process with the owners. No instructions on how to get the keys. We arrived with no cell phone number of the owner and took them a while to respond to us when we arrived and found out there were no towels for us and the coffee pot didn’t work. Washing machine broke on day 3 of us being there and only using it twice. Owners never could get it fixed while we were there, so we had to use a laundromat. Then the owners filed a claim with the travel liability insurance we bought for a $500 repair on a 20 year old washing machine. For real? Do not waste your money! This place should be condemned! It’s unsafe and THAT BAD!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ron Y.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location is only good thing! Heads up on your stay here. Hope they fix issues!
I really don’t want to give a poor review because any day at the beach is a good day. However, our stay had issues. These issues seem to be consistent throughout the other reviews. I have found a pattern with the owners contacting guests 2 days before their stay to report an issue. Our major issue was with the AC. And apparently it has been reported to owners as not working properly for awhile! So our decision to go ahead with our vacation was not one we had much choice. They placed mini AC units in 3 of the 4 bedrooms. They worked to cool off the rooms to 74-75 only at the coolest part of the night. But, this was only 3 bedrooms. For the interior area it hovered around 80 during the day. With the very old ceiling fan on high all the time and one box fan from the 80’s (falling apart), we tried to strategically place so it would draw the air from one of the AC units to the middle living area. We tried to make the best of an uncomfortable situation because honestly it was like a ‘camping type’ feel to this situation. With the humidity coming in through the open gap in windows from AC units being placed, to the sticky grimy feel on everything. The minor issues in the house are still the same as previous reviews. Not much has changed. Laundry area VERY unclean. Ice maker doesn’t work. Trash in yard. House sways. Missing spindles on deck. Mop and bucket left on deck. Lightbulbs burned out. Remote batteries missing or not working. Would love to get some money back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Davonna T.

Totally works for a multi family beach vacation, but there are some things worth noting...
Pros: * the price is right * the flexibility of # days, etc. * layout and decor of house * location (& beautiful view from widow's walk) * communicative property manager, housekeeping, etc. * hot tub works and receives regular maintenance Concerns: * The house is outdated and sort of falling apart in (mostly) cosmetic, non-essential ways. A few simple repairs would make a huge improvement. I understand that any expense like that detracts from the owner's profit, but there are issues that could make or break a family's decision to return to the house next time or find another one. * The dishes and utensils are clearly someone else's discards; the bowls are Christmas-themed, for example * Some of the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen are racked to the point of being unusable and frankly dangerous if someone did try to use them * The television, wiring, remote control, etc., are functional but odd. There are random old electronics sitting around. * The house is literally shaky. I understand that a house on stilts has some give, but--for a humorous example--my 7yo son started flossing (dancing) in the living room, and the coffee literally sloshed up and out of the coffeemaker in the kitchen. I'm not kidding. Warning: * There are no bathroom linens! Bring your own or call ahead to make arrangements ($$$) to have some made available to you. * There is no hand soap. * Management provided laundry detergent and normal dish soap but did not provide dishwasher detergent BOTTOM LINE: I'd give it 3.5 stars if that were an option, but with a little TLC and investment, this house could easily be a 4 or 5 star rental. We loved the location and all the other stuff listed under the PROs, but we'd have to see some of those other issues addressed, namely the kitchen drawers and quality/quantity of dishes, be addressed before deciding to make this our go-to Outer Banks beach house rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

D. Mark M., Tennessee

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (and I ran out of characters to complete)
This will be difficult, but let's get it done. The Good: ~The towels and linen we clean and plentiful ~The kitchen had a lot of items to make meal preparation easy (however, there are odd things like blender jars but no blender base.) ~The deck up so high was certainly pleasant. ~The walk to the beach is easy enough ~The post beach shower is a nice amenity. ~The hot tube was a nice, albeit, an odd touch. ~The bedding was appropriate for above average motel grade. The Bad: ~The toilet fill valve did not seat and after each use had to be opened and the flapper re-seated. ~ There are so many things in disrepair - little stuff that could easily be remedied that points to lack of attention to detail or simple disinterest ~On the listing there is reference to using the fireplace; however, there is a sign which explicitly reads "Do not use fireplace" ~All the entertainment devices are from the 80's. ~The Wi-Fi is an unsecured network; however, this doesn't matter because it doesn't work. ~Many of the outlets do not work. ~The kitchen cabinets are missing knobs AND bottoms (or floor if you prefer) with many unusable. ~The bar stools are made of pressed wood and disintegrated with use. ~The living-room "furniture" was basically unusable. The Ugly: ~I seriously doubt this house would pass codes and/or a structural integrity assessment. ~The house swayed like a boat when the abundant winds blow, or when anyone walks down the steps and/or walking through the house. ~The bracing for the pillions is missing and/or dislodged ~Some of the joist covering below is missing thus exposing plumbing and duct work ~There is an open and exposed electrical junction box ~There are bolts from the pillions on the ground ~The siding and trim is rotting away ~The windows have leaked and the walls, floor and, no doubt, the sills and joist are rotting. ~The kitchen floor under the sink is soft (rotted?) and sunken 3-5 inches ~The property is littered and overgrown. I have pictures of everything - and more - which I have listed. I could go on endlessly: This house needs substantial repair to make it habitable. Under no circumstances can I, in good conscious, recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020