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10/10 Excellent
Raquel M.
30 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After spending a lot of time in the Outer Banks (and rentals in general) this little sound side cottage is by far our best experience to date. As a writer, there are moments and places you know you will write about in depth ... places that inspire, encourage curiosity and demand rest all at the same time. It's safe to say this was one of those spaces. But for those looking for particulars more than poetic musings, the hosts were both kind and responsive. The view was immaculate, the house itself was stocked with more essentials than any other rental we've stayed in (paper towels, bath towels, trash bags, dishwasher pods ... all the things you typically don't want to buy on vacation but are forced to), the thermostat was entirely unnecessary as we kept the doors open and enjoyed the breeze. For those who care, the entire cottage is furnished in vintage pieces, unique findings, and foraged trinkets (like glass bottles covered in barnacles) not the mass produced and cheesy beach house decor you're used to. It genuinely felt like we were staying in a friend's well loved home instead of a VRBO rental. I could easily go on for days ... I could share that it's close enough to South Beach Grill you could walk to it, or that Surfing Spoon is just a short drive away. I could talk about the quiet morning walks down the road that lead straight to a back entrance of Jockey's Ridge or the gentle sway of the house that is only felt at night once you lie down but I've run out of characters.
Raquel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026