The location of this home is outstandingâjust a short walk to the beach, and we saw wild horses daily, which made the trip memorable.However, the house needs maintenance and better communication. On the first night, we discovered a water leak from the ceiling in the downstairs bedroom caused by a clogged HVAC drain line. I managed to fix it and clean the water using the provided towels. When we tried to wash them, we found the washing machine wasnât working and remained unusable for the rest of the week.The homeowner responded promptly and sent help, but the HVAC tech arrived unexpectedly at 10:30 p.m. The main living area has a portable A/C unit that requires frequent emptying, which we werenât aware of. This led to water damage in the master bedroom below.The downstairs bedroom had a moldy smell and wasnât suitable for sleeping. With nine guests and limited towels, not having a washer was a major inconvenience. I also requested additional towels and only received enough for 1 for each guest for the remainder of the week. Lastly, there was no working grill. I reached out after reading a review and was told to bring my own.Overall, the location is fantastic, and the owner was responsive, but the property needs basic upkeep and clearer instructions. With a little attention and some much-needed TLC, it could be a great rental weâd consider returning to.
We loved the location. Easy beach access and wild horses were regularly around the house. The only issue we had was one of the supplemental air units did not work consistently.
We were extremely disappointed with our stay. The listing photos are outdated and do not reflect the current condition of the property. Upon arrival, we encountered several serious issues:âą Outdoor Area: Broken, rusted furniture and dangerously loose, dry-rotted deck boards with exposed nails.âą Interior: Strong mildew odor and extreme heat. It took 48 hours to cool. Cracked AC units let in bugs and hot air. Fans and a portable AC unit were scattered throughout.âą Basement Bedroom: Unusable due to heat, mildew, and insects.âą Cleanliness: The fridge was warm for days, forcing us to use coolers. We killed over 10 large spiders and saw a 3-inch roach. Trash and crumbs were under beds and furniture. Mice droppings in game cabinet and under beds. âą Amenities: The grill was broken and filthy. The yard was cluttered with old deck boards.âą Structural Issues: Water poured into the dining room during rain, requiring buckets.âą Electrical: Several outlets didnât work, and breakers kept tripping.This property is clearly not maintained and far from what was advertised. It was embarrassing to host guests here. We strongly urge the owners to update the listing and address these serious concerns.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience. There was plenty of space for a large group, a nice location for wild horses, and easy access to the beach. The communication and check-in process was the simplest we've ever encountered. A very quiet neighborhood.
The pictures on VRBO were not accurate. The house was newer and very few houses around it. Pulling up you found many new houses had been built. There was trash and cigarette butts all over the yard and large piles of wood with nails sticking up. The railing inside was broken causing 3 people to fall. The second story balcony had broken railings. This was extremely dangerous because it would not stop someone from falling. The third story balcony had the same issue. VRBO said I had to inform the owner and give them time to fix it. She was not forthcoming and stated it had all been replaced months ago. I sent her numerous videos and pictures. The washer stained our clothes. We were supposed to have parking passes and they were not available. When I threaten to write a bad review she stated our children broke a telescope when no one had been there to inspect anything to be able to make that accusation.
Our first family vacation to the Outer Banks and we couldnât have picked a better location! The house is beautiful and the views are amazing. Saw the wild horses a few times on the beach and right at the house, so exciting!
We stayed at this house because we were attending a wedding about a mile down the beach. It was a great location and we had many wild horse sighting, which was fun. The kitchen was well stocked with pots pans, and utensils. We felt like this property was a good bang for your buck
Our goals for this trip were comfort, relaxation, beach, and wild horses. All were completed with this location. The house was so comfortable and inviting. Plenty of space and areas for peace and relaxation. The beach was so close and beautiful. And seeing the wild horsesâŠwe thought if we got too see them once or twice we would be happy. But no, we got to see them everyday!!! They were on the property daily and also at the beach. The house was great. It was our first stay at a Vrbo and definitely was a pleasant one. Owners were very responsive to our messages. Loved having the hose and out door shower. Will stay at this location again!
Great location, walk to beach, easy access.
Property needs cleaned up. Appeared like there was work on the deck currently going on but construction debris all around. Big pile of old removed deck wood next to the house, nails and screws laying around on the deck. Almost stepped on a few of them. House could use some updates, wasn't as nice as it appeared in the listing but wasn't a dump by no means either. Outdoor shower has hardly any pressure at all. Beds aren't the greatest. Little things but still enjoyed ourselves ultimately. The location it awesome. Loved the area.
We loved getting away for a few days to relax between Christmas and new years. It was a perfect space for our family and friends to gather. The host was super responsive and helpful. Would definitely love to stay again.
The location is phenomenal! There were some challenges driving to property if you are inexperienced beach sand drivers. My daughter got stuck in sand on way to property. It takes some additional information to know how to drive in sand. We should have been informed about airing down tires on drive to property. The house is located in great spot to see ocean and wild horses. The house itself needs an update and some clean up. There was a lot of debris lying around house - old furniture, random pieces of lumber, etc. Plug ins on deck were rusted out with wires sticking out so afraid to plug in exterior lights. Bathrooms and kitchen need updating. There were no outdoor garbage bins so we were confused about where to take garbage bags - no instructions. We loved being able to take our dog. The house was comfortable but needing some love. Dryer does not turn off so you have to manually turn dryer off when you think clothes are dry. Even with age and worn nature of house, we would go back in a heart beat. The location and experience of seeing wild horses roam around property was tremendous.