Title: Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72534288&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub ## Photo gallery for Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub - Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72534300/72534288/37f093fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72534300/72534288/563a83af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72534300/72534288/26b8aee6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72534300/72534288/6d8f1957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72540000/72534300/72534288/4f557abb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet Emerald Isle neighborhood, The Chatty Dolphin invites you to unwind amidst its casual beach charm. Recharge in the private hot tub overlooking the wooded backyard or savor family meals made possible by the wood-fired pizza oven. With an outdoor shower, stainless grill on the back deck, and nearby restaurants just around the corner from this 41-acre park adjacent home. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61232 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub Welcome! You’re on beach time at The Chatty Dolphin! Rest, recharge and relax. We’re all about having fun in a casual beach setting and hope our home away from home provides this for you too! The area has so many things to offer and this location is unique to the island as a nature and animal lover's delight! Pet friendly with additional fee. Restaurants right around the corner, and 41 acre park just outside the backyard! A private hot tub overlooks the wooded backyard, gazing up into the tree canopy. Turn on the jets, changing color lights and waterfall and take in the abundant sounds of nature. For additional ambience, string lights adorning the sky can be turned on as well, and LED tiki torches come on each night. An outdoor shower makes post beach clean-up of your family (including the four-legged ones) a breeze with hot and cold water, along with a nearby hose for cleaning up beach gear. With the addition of an outdoor dining table, family seating for six is adjacent to the wood fired pizza oven. The pizza oven is a fun and fantastic way to make dining an experience without ever going out. Dough, sauce and cheese to get started with are provided along with all the tools and some books for how-to and fun recipe ideas. Also great for baking bread, cedar planked salmon, pizookie cookies, cobbler, cast iron cinnamon rolls and more! Yum! Winding down? Enjoy hot cocoa and cider provided while roasting S’mores on the firepit. S'mores materials all provided! Firewood and hard wood for cooking are available for purchase at local grocery stores, Ace and Walmart; a bundle of complimentary hard wood is included to get you started. On the back deck are the soothing sounds of the fountain coupled with handcrafted cedar bench and planter full of fresh herbs for your cooking pleasure. A stainless grill is on the back deck and ready to make your next meal. Inside the kitchen we have an Instant Pot, Ninja Blender and Bread Machine. The bread machine can be set on a timer to make and bake so you wake to the enticing aroma of fresh baked bread. Sourdough boxed mix and additional bread flower and yeast are provided along with a recipe ideas book. Nothing like fresh sourdough paired with the local catch on a coastal evening, or paired with some traditional local chowder. Some of the kitchen appliances are a little older, but American made and still going strong. Nearly any spice or cookware item you’d wish to use while cooking is probably stocked in this kitchen, as we love to cook and try new local recipes! Stainless pans, pots and cookware. In the summer the Ninja hooks us up with refreshing smoothies after visiting the nearby farmers markets and in the fall and winter we find ourselves making soup with the Instant Pot and Ninja which saves time and money to spend on the fun stuff while traveling. A Kuerig, k-cups, tea, sugar, honey and creamer are provided. In the master bedroom is a King size bed and attached bathroom with large shower. Plush bath towels (XXL bath sheets), hand towels and wash clothes are included two per each room. The other bedrooms are each Queen beds with a guest bathroom separating them (shower/tub unit). All linens are provided, and everything is washed between guests, comforter/duvet covers and all throw blankets too! In the Laundry Nook you’ll find beach towels, and spa towels for the hot tub. Broom and dustpan, handheld broom and dustpan, handheld vacuum, detergent, wool dryer balls, first aid kit. A stand-up vacuum is in a guest room closet also. In the living room you’ll find two plush sofas that are extra soft and cozy! Apple TV device which you can login to your subscription channels, i.e., Netflix, Prime, Disney +, Hulu and more is ready for you. In addition a DVD player with DVD’s is ready for use, and a CD player with CDs. Board games, books, an electric fireplace and cozy throw blankets make the space ready to enjoy. The fireplace can be enjoyed with or without heat. Munchies are covered with sweet and savory complimentary snacks on-hand in the snack tower. Beach access: A few minutes drive to the public beach accesses on Ocean Drive (which has golf cart parking too, if you're renting a golf cart) or a \~14 minute walk. Parking: Plenty of parking on the driveway with room to park a boat also. (Please, no parking on the grass/yard). Location: A tad inland on the Sound side of Emerald Isle, adjacent to 41-acre park with dog-friendly trails, disc golf and kayak launch. Dining such as Gaffer’s and Lazzara’s Pizza and Subs, ice cream and candy are just around the corner. Water park, fuel and go-karts nearby. We love all the cool wildlife we get to see and experience with this location that we otherwise wouldn’t see elsewhere on the island; it’s a special place. Emerald Isle is full of so many fun things to do that it’s essential to have a quiet place to recharge! We’re that place, cozy and on a quiet street. Thank you for considering your next stay at The Chatty Dolphin! \*\*\*\* House Rules 1) Pets are allowed WITH an additional Cleaning Fee and must be fully potty trained. Animals are not permitted on the beds or furniture unless this is required for an ADA Service Animal to perform its task. 2) House needs to be locked when you are leaving the house unattended, guest is responsible for securing the house doors. 3) Hot tub must be locked at all times when not in use. 4) No commercial photography or filming. 5) Additional cleaning charges accrued by 'excessive and or unreasonable' mess will be passed on to guest, falling outside a 'standard turnover clean'. 6) Please be aware check in for this property is 4pm-9pm EST. Please plan on arriving prior to 9pm. For questions or help please reach out via the platform's messaging to Host, thank you! \*Please note, we are making upgrades throughout 2025\. Some furniture, decor, paint and color schemes may change but function will remain the same. Feel free to message with any questions! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,232 square feet ## Similar properties ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207900/101207894/66079496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Well-equipped Emerald Isle Townhome: Pets Welcome! 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Hot tub must be locked at all times when not in use. No commercial photography or filming. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 4 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: There is a $150 fee for pets. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Poison Ivy is located throughout the Island. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) [View more Holiday homes in Emerald Isle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183749-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.66103%2C-77.06541&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yu1GCeEHhdBfMi2e4FGH2de0ooQ=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![Scenery along the Cedar Point (Tideland) boardwalk trail in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587293655/d0eb4644-9736-47e3-9fdf-47ba0b8f7606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Isle Woods Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181259/4d8c6696-40be-4fd5-a435-562e50d3966b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Plantation 1 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Emerald Isle Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Salty Pirate Water Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Emerald Forest Golf 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Havelock Station 35 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop 16 min walk - Starbucks 5 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 5 min drive - Dunkin' 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub? ### What time is check-in at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub? ### What time is check-out at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub? ### Where is Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandria W. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway Had an amazing stay, enjoyed the hot tub!! ##### Alexandria W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian J. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Restful & Convenient This house was a great place for my first Vrbo booking. It was private enough to be restful but close enough to everything we wanted to do to be super convenient as well. ##### Brian J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaylan R. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place woth so many extras! Loved the place and closeness to the park to walk our dogs. The owners included so many extras to make you feel at home! Definitely would recommend for pet loving family! ##### Kaylan R. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob R. 30 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tucker’s First Beach Trip This was the perfect spot for our dog Tucker’s first beach vacation! The house was located in a quiet neighborhood that allowed for daily walks which he enjoyed. The house was also very close to many restaurants, shops, and the beach. The house was the perfect place to come back and relax after a long day out in the sun. We can’t wait to come back! ##### Jacob R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana L. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Escape We had a wonderful stay in Emerald Isle with the perfect home base. The beach was beautiful and sparsely populated, a manageable walk away though we enjoyed renting a golf cart and I’d highly recommend that for families with children. The house was the perfect size for our family and well appointed with nice extras that had the kids happy from the moment we arrived. The pizza oven was a fun dinner night and we regularly enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. The tree canopy over the backyard was a great escape from the sun. Great amenities all around make this a gem! The smart lock stopped working mid trip and the previous week’s storms had left some branches and trees down. Just mentioning these to the owners resulted in quick responses and seamless remedies. Their staff is great. A great place to relax and enjoy the outer banks! ##### Dana L. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### John M. 15 May 2025 Liked: Communication Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### Nice but not nice The main reason for our stay there was that it was not a hotel or condo environment and it had a hot tub. The first thing we encountered was a master bedroom that smelled like urine. We the ventured out to the front porch where my wife caught her footvon a nail that was a quarter inch above the floor and there were several like that. When we went to use the hot tub the water level was about down to the seats so we had to fill it back up whiched caused us another 36 hours before the temperature was back up to par. Oh the water level was down 6 - 8 inches when we left two days later. The listing said that they provided the fixins for the pizza oven. They did but it was all expired and we had to go out and by our own. They also had a tier stand that they stocked up with snacks for you to enjoy. ALL the snacks except the small bags of chips ahoys were expired. 2024 expired!!! The fans in the master bedroom and one other bedroom could not be ran past low speed because anything above that the fan sawyed and rattled so loud it was inbearable. Last but not least the A/C was not working. It would not cool the house during the day and the set temp would not be reached until early AM like 3:00 or 4:00 AM then it would steadily rise as the outside aircrose. Oh, property location. You practicall had to drive everywhere because if you rented a golf cart ( we did) you could not get anywhere with it as you werent sllowed to drive it on the toad that took you into town so that was a waste ##### John M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### GAIL B. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Pleasant area The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We drove up and it was like one of those movie scenes where the pictures do not match the actual situation. The gutters were full of trees and plants and the paint/ trim was in need of attention. The backyard was peaceful and lovely except for the poison Sumac and poison ivy we spotted. The Sumac was at least three feet tall and ready to spread. We found the deck to be in need of attention. The loveseat was covered in dirt and cute little green frogs under the cover. We went inside and everything looked nice and tidy. It wasn't until we started using things that we realized how badly this place really needs a deep cleaning. There was mold around the shower fixtures, the furniture had sand on the fabric. The pot and pan storage and small appliances were all dirty from use with crumbs and black chunks on the bottom of the cabinet. Even the Keurig was dirty and not cleaned. The tea kettle was greasy and the dish drain pan in the sink had gray residue in the bottom. We bought corn and burgers to use the grill, but the grill ended up being filthy from use and it would not start. We decided to use the oven, but when we turned it on it was smoking. We thought about making pizza but the oven needed cleaning and was full of ashes. We didn't try the hot tub because we didn't trust the tub would be chemically correct. The air stopped working for a while but eventually came back. Overall, though, we enjoyed the peacefulness of Emerald Isle. ##### GAIL B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca R. 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Seemed to be a safe and peaceful neighborhood. Our stay was good. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew S. 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place for us to stay and have our son, his family and dogs visit. We felt very comfortable and at ease. The property has seen some love. We liked that, made us feel like we were house-sitting. I especially enjoyed turning on the electric fireplace in the evenings. ![Six point buck resting in the backyard woods. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e4d47e27-ae01-4e56-8fd5-85e4b2573239-1762294541197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mathew S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki E. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Spent 2 weeks with 4 adults and dog, overall great stay. Host is super good with communicating and the house has lots of amenities. Quiet hours are 9p-8a if I remember. There are some restrictions to pets, such as not being on furniture and the risk of noise complaints for excessive barking but if you travel with your pet often this is a nice place. ##### Nikki E. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy G. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great getaway This home is in a really cute neighborhood with easy access to amenities around Emerald Isle and Croatan forest ##### Billy G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Renee S. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### vacation at Emerald Isle The house was clean and well stocked with linens and snacks which was great for kids. We did find ants in the house and a few roaches outside around the hot tub. Overall it was a good stay but not convenient for beach access unless you have a golf cart. There is public parking available about 5 miles down on the main strip. ##### Renee S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn S. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach and Glamping Nice home close to the beach. We rented a golf cart for the short trip back and forth, which in itself was fun. The back yard was awesome and everything needed to make the best of it was provided. Made pizzas with my granddaughters that turned out very ugly (LOL), but incredibly delicious wood fired! Cut through the back yard to a beautiful hiking/disk golf trail that is partially ADA. Really a family fun time! ##### Carolyn S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren T. 12 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Had a great stay! Perfect location for what we needed it for. The neighborhood is really cute and everyone is very friendly :) short drive to the beach and to local bars, would definitely recommend ##### Lauren T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Fabio C. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You never gonna get bored here. The place has plenty of things to do, and enough room as well, my kids loved this property. ##### Fabio C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy M. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### EI Beach Vacation My daughter and I have been coing to Emerald Isle for years, and love staying along Coastguard Road. This was our first visit to this property and we loved it! The house, the ameities, the neighborhood were wonderful! ##### Kathy M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keely B. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, quiet property! We loved the house and plan to stay again! We were only there a few days, so would love to enjoy it longer! It's in a great spot near the beach and other fun things to do. ##### Keely B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe G. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice property We will definitely be back. ##### Joe G. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as expected! The week was great! Would stay again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Georgia G. 26 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice neighborhood It would be great if it had a fence. Very nice neighborhood. ##### Georgia G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori B. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for a vacation with the family We had a good time at the house. Spent two days at the west beach and walked through the park. Glad we hadn’t planned to kayak since the kayak launch was broken and not accessible. ##### Lori B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann H. 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home in the woods The house had everything we needed and more. Many little extras - snacks, bathing supplies, beach towels. It was a superb location for a lovely morning or evening walk in the woods and close to many amenities. ##### Ann H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa G. 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Relaxation Perfect! Every detail has been thought of, even my teenager was impressed! Exactly as described and pictured! Will stay again! ##### Vanessa G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carol L. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Island Escape The property offers sufficient space with ample room for a family of six, but many features need to be updated (appliances, bathrooms). As a pet friendly location, it would have been nice to have access to a broom or vacuum to clean up dog hair. The trees surrounding the house result in a significant amount of debris, spiders, and mosquitoes on the back porch. ##### Carol L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary A. 25 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Comfortable Getaway The only thing that should be addressed is “Entertainment: TV”. There is neither cable nor satellite—our stay was during the ACC tournament! No games, books or movies and the weather, not controllable of course, was stormy all weekend. Guests should be alerted to bring their own entertainment! Everything else was wonderful— the house is clean, pretty, and very comfortable! We did enjoy our visit. ##### Mary A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ---