Title: DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! Beach cottage with water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992797/98079f37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992797/c6cc0c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992797/32927cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992797/c404644a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992800/18992797/a7e58160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! , you can look forward to a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Beach view - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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. OUR GUEST HAVE AN OPTION TO BRING THEIR OWN BATH AND BED LINEN OR CALL AHEAD TO "Hatteras helping hands" TO PROVIDE FOR A MODEST FEE ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆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 AND LOWER DECKS 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54010000/54004600/54004566/491686c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay your Way, Hatteras Island family friendly relaxing beach retreat. 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Please park vehicles only on concrete surfaces in driveway and in carport ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Consult with owner prior to booking! ### 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 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Milton Lost Paradise YOU Found IT ALL Year; Early Fall Rates! ## About the area Located in Salvo, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, while Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum and Studio 12 are cultural highlights. Rodanthe Pier and Ocean Air Sports are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Salvo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salvo.dx601569) [View more Cottages in Salvo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salvo-Cottages.d601569-aaCottages.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%7C35.54995%2C-75.46631&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nPDY3CF8VroQP2H7gmf7zwE4Qw8=) Salvo, NC ### What's nearby - Salvo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Rodanthe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Rodanthe Pier - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 28 min drive - 19.7 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dough Shack - ‬5 min drive - ‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### 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 !! ? > Checkout 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 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DECK OCEAN VIEWS; HOT TUB, GREAT RATES !! Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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 28 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 13 4 - Poor 15 2 - Terrible 11 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany K. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It waw very nice we had a blast thank you It was very nice we had a blast ##### Brittany K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance S. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First trip to OBX Checked all the boxes for our first stay. Convenient beach access, good views, and centrally located. ##### Lance S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Carrie H. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Not bad The property itself was beautiful. Loved the island in the kitchen. Loved how it was set up. Down falls mattress protectors covered in stains n what looked like feces. Air conditioner didnt work well and the washer stopped drainin after one use. ##### Carrie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shauna M. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy beach house in a great location 2nd stay here. We will be back. This is a nice comfy home with an open beachy feel. Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable. We had a small issue and our hosts quickly resolved.Hot tub and lookout are nice extras. ##### Shauna M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 16 Jul 2024 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. ##### Jason S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Melinda J. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Great place for price! ##### Melinda J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hillary W. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay for the price Overall, it was a good stay for the price. There were a few minor issues that we left in a list with the housekeeping tip envelope. We did really like the layout of the house. It has the kitchen/great room in the center and there are 2 bedrooms on either side. Each pair of bedrooms shares a bathroom. We had issues with doors not wanting to stay closed. You really had to be careful while in the bathroom and either prop the door closed, or just hold the handle while occupying the toilet. Also, the handle had fallen off the one shower prior to our visit and was just hanging there. Luckily, there was a tiny post coming out that we were still able to use that shower.There is a laundry room separate from the living area that we were able to access. Both the washer and dryer did work well. Unfortunately, the dryer lint catch tray had a hole and pieces of lint were blown out of the dryer vent into the open jeep that was parked below. We did LOVE the large bookshelf with a great assortment of books to look at! There was a great variety and we all enjoyed leafing through them!The outdoor seating left much to be desired. We managed to get 4 chairs to sit on the deck. The others were broken or very rusty. There was only one usable adirondack chair. It would have been nice to have more comfortable chairs in the hot tub area.LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS HOUSE. 'Bed Sheets' are listed under the amenities. Elsewhere it states you must rent the linens. ##### Hillary W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus B. 9 Apr 2023 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. ##### Marcus B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shane S., Chambersburg United States 26 Jun 2023 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. ##### Shane S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brendan M. 22 Jul 2021 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 ##### Brendan M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin B. 16 Jan 2019 #### Great value The house was perfect for the four of us, and the owners are obviously making improvements, new kitchen floor and countertops, new HD Direct TV, new HVAC. Great selection of books, games, movies, puzzles, etc. Very quick response time from owners when asked questions. However there were no fish in the ocean in front of this home, very disappointed. ##### Erin B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jennifer C. 18 Aug 2023 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. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brenda C. 31 Jul 2023 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! ##### Brenda C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike W. 2 Sept 2024 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. ##### Mike W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jamie B. 31 Jul 2022 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. ##### Jamie B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald C. 26 Mar 2023 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! ##### Donald C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra S. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We all enjoyed the visit. The area is beautiful. However the house has a lot of flaws. Generally it needs an overall redo. The flooring in the kitchen has gaps where the planks are not flush, the handrails to the decks are loose in some areas. Personally I think all the decks need replacing. The sliding doors need a real lock rather than metal rods. The smaller bathroom needs the shower head and pipe fixed (a temporary fix was done by us) and the handle for the water access falls off. There needs to be a ladder or stool so those of us who are vertically challenged can use the hot tub. The closets are chock-a-block with items so they are of no use. Some of the small appliances do not work at all or barely work. A general deep cleaning would be a good idea. The access to the beach is treacherous. You need to climb up through the dunes and the down the dunes to get to the beach. This should have been pointed out. We tried several accesses. Yes, the beach is 5 minutes away if you are young. We made do with what we had and did have a great trip! ##### Debra S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ela M. 2 Jul 2022 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! ##### Ela M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Margaret H. 30 May 2023 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… ##### Margaret H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kelci S. 17 Jul 2022 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. ##### Kelci S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### chrs c. 24 Oct 2021 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 ##### chrs c. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Debbie S. 22 Jul 2023 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 ##### Debbie S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Megan H. 1 Sept 2022 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! ##### Megan H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ron Y. 28 Jul 2023 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! ##### Ron Y. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Davonna T. 18 Jul 2018 #### 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. ##### Davonna T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018