Vacation Rentals by Owner

All the comforts of home!

Guest: Terry (Long Island NY)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/14/11

Great place for a wonderful vacation. The house is perfect with all the comforts of home and the attention to detail is outstanding. We enjoyed the beautiful beach and the relaxing hot tub. We had beautiful weather day after day which was a plus as well. Be sure to have some steamed shrimp and check out Cafe 12 in Avon-the flats were amazing, Would definitely come back again in the near future. The Newman's

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Little Bit of Heaven Shared with My Family

Guest: Mary (Leesburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

My family and I traveled to Salvo to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday and we could not have picked a better place to do that than this cottage. No detail was spared in making this place something extra special to enjoy. In fact I would pick this cozy cottage over the bigger bland houses available in the area. We never felt crowded and enjoyed all the efforts that the owners put into making it feel like a summer retreat. Thank you so very much for putting so much of yourselves into the cottage. We would defintely like to stay here again!!!

Owner response:Thank you Mary! Very kind of you! JoEllen

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

want to keep this a secret

Guest: vakantie :) (Rotterdam, Holland)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

Hello JoEllen, I just want to let you know we won't be writing a review because we want to keep your holiday home a well kept secret. So the next time we want to have a perfect beach holiday, we will have a better chance to stay in Heavens Edge again. Thanks from The Netherlands

Owner response:hee hee! :) Thank you for making such a long trip to our country! And then to choose our home was such an honor! Thank you thank you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Excellent House

Guest: Steve (PA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

Heaven's Edge is a perfect house with wonderful owners who care about their renters. We had a great week in this cottage that makes you feel that you are renting from friends or family. Everything you will need is here, and the beach is a very reasonable walk, even with two kids, chairs, toys, boogie boards, etc. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with little traffic and the sound is a short walk with a pier that is ideal for sunsets, fishing, or crabbing. The house is decorated very nicely and you feel right at home in this cottage. Great vacation in a great house... can't wait to go back!!!

Owner response:Thanks Steve!! We are so glad to have wonderful renters like you! JoEllen

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect!

Guest: Kat&Jeff (Williamsburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

This adorable, clean home was perfect for my husband's and my partial week getaway! It took only a few minutes to get to the beach access, and there is 4x4 beach access within a mile or so. I was initially nervous about renting through a private individual, but it couldn't have been smoother. JoEllen was great. Thanks for sharing your great home!

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words...we were glad to have you! Enjoy the rest of the summer, and come back soon. We'll leave the light on... :) JoEllen

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Great family get-a-way!!

Guest: Ken (Brewster, OH)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Our family (with 4 young children) had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend this as an Outer Banks rental. The house had a nice beach/ocean theme and was very relaxing. The bunk beds worked great for the kids and the other bedrooms were comfortable too. The living room with fully stocked entertainment system was relaxing as well, not to mention the deck and hot tub. This house is within reasonable walking distance to the ocean and the surrounding area was very quiet while we were there. It's worth a close look. The owner is very helpful too!

Owner response:Thank you so much!! We loved having you..and hope you return next year!

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect For These Two Grannies

Guest: Camilla (Narragansett, RI)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/25/11

A wonderful relaxing space. My friend and I like to read, and don't particularly need to go looking for activities or restaurants or pirate theme-parks (all of which are available). Excellent fresh produce stands on the way down. Asparagus galore, and peaches and blueberries. Good for walking on the nature trails nearby. And the beach, of course.We did succumb to the Merrell Factory Outlet. Our weather was perfect. No need to use air conditioning with the wafting ocean breezes. I would recommend "Heaven's Edge" for all ages. "Grannies," such as ourselves, as well as all other age groups.

Owner response:Thank you! As you can see...our home fits the bill for ALL ages! Great to have you..please come back...!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Take a step to Heavens Edge and see what the Outer Banks is all about.

Guest: Jack (Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ)
Date of Stay: 11/04/10 Review Submitted: 12/06/10

Its funny, as soon as my wife and I made our initial walk through of the house, we both said, "we'd live here." Heaven's Edge is definitely a well loved house and immediately puts you in relaxation mode upon entering the house. The house has a great layout that not only provides an intimate space for a couple, but also for a large gathering of family and friends. The bedroom and bathrooms were a good size and clean. The media setup was fantastic.The board games were a huge bonus. The grill worked perfectly. If you enjoy sitting out on a deck, you could land a helicopter on this one. Finally, the hot tub was clean and ready to go upon our arrival. This place was perfect for a four day getaway for my wife and I, but I wouldn't hestiate to come back for a longer stay or with a larger crowd. The owners were nothing but a pleasure to deal with and the whole setup/location of the house is perfect for anyone who truly enjoys "coastal living." Hope to be back soon.... -Jack & Abby P.S.- I recommend Cafe 12 in Avon for good food and most importantly, good selection of craft beer.

Owner response:Thanks you guys! Awwwwhhhh shucks. We aim to please all of our guests!! :)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Truly Heavens Edge for Family of 5

Guest: Lara (Taylorsville, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

My family of 5 (2 adults and three children under 9) stayed at Heavens Edge in August 2010. We cannot say enough about how comfortable this beach cottage is -- no detail has been overlooked! We loved the "Pit" on the sun porch/entrance area, where the children played for hours when not at the beach or on an OBX adventure. The house is equipped with everything you need for family meals and beautifully decorated! We had one rainy day and the hot tub was a perfect end to a cooler beach afternoon (we even used it to relax after warmer days on the beach -- just the right place to enjoy appetizers and drinks following a days' activities). The walk to the beach is short (though the dunes are wide and beautiful). The cottage is surrounded by wood lots with privacy on either side (love the outdoor shower). Our children played football in the yard with dad, and spend mornings and evenings under the house playing out of the sun. We could hear them and keep an eye on them because the cottage is perfectly sized (in fact) -- we did not use all the bedrooms. The cottage is located in what we consider SOBX (South Outer Banks), south of Oregon Inlet. Easy access to the Hatteras Lighthouse and Ocracoke Island (an exceptional place for boating) for a day's adventure. Ten minutes at most to grocery and fresh seafood markets, easy drive. Convenience stores and are closely located and an ice cream shop around the corner (a symphony of frogs there!), as well as near kayak, boogie board, skim board, & bike rental. There is no end to beach and soundside activities (including free adventure with the National Park Service in the summer months). A trip to NOBX (North Outer Banks) is a nice evening out (but lots more traffic) -- Bodie Island Lighthouse, Oregon Inlet (deep sea fishing), and Jockey's Ridge (best at SUNSET). If you are looking for a family beach location and some relaxing days without hustle and bustle, this is the PLACE! We'll certainly be back (and there is a very touching family story behind the cottage . . . how it got it's name).

Owner response:Wow...so nice of you to review the home so sweetly, and make such an effort! We appreciate it...and hope all who read get a real sense of our home...as you really captured it!! Thank you so much! JoEllen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Vacationer

Guest: Susie (RI)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 09/16/10

This really is the cutest cottage!!!! The home is not only clean and well maintained - but beautifully decorated. My family especially enjoys the beach - which Is just a short walk away. We also love enjoying the sunsets from the hot tub on the deck. We have rented Heavens Edge several times-and we plan to return.

Owner response:Hello future guests, picture yourself in that hot tub too...and the star gazing is also amazing from our deck!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Heaven's Edge Was a "Get Away" Come True.

Guest: Cath (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 09/13/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/10

My husband and I felt like we were in "OUR" home from the minute we walked in the door. The feeling was " There's No Place Like Home" from the minute we walked in the door. Everyroom was decorated with TLC and softly spoke the words; "Relax" and "Enjoy". And, we did. I would highly recommend this lovely home as your next "Get-Away" Come True... We will visit again... Yours truly, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Owner response:thanks Mountain Lakes...we appreciate your feedback..and welcome you back anytime to The 'Edge.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Myles & EIleen O'Brien (Easton, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/20/09

One of the best vacations we ever had. Heaven's Edge is a wonderful escape, a home away from home and in a perfect place on the OBX

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Guest: The O'Shaughnessys (Franklin, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

We had a wonderful stay at Heaven's Edge & would recommend it to anyone looking for comfortable, welcoming place by the beach. The house was beautifully decorated & had everything you might need. We loved the location - you had access to the beach side or the sound side. We also were able to visit Roanoke & Ocracoke Islands very easily. We would definitely come back again!

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Guest: Blackburn Family (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

We've stayed at Heaven's Edge 3 times and always hate to leave. The house has everything you could want or need to relax and have a great time at the beach. We hope to return many times in the future.

Owner response:Thank you! Please continue to come back...every year!!

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Guest: Betsy and Don (North Kingstown, RI)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

We stayed in late April and had a fantastic time. The location is central for just about everything on the Outer Banks. I had sunrise runs on the beach, and we had many beautiful sunset dinners. The cottage is so beautifully decorated and equipped that you feel pampered and at home at the same time. Thank you

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Guest: Dave, Lynn & family (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 09/09/08 Review Submitted: 09/09/08

WE enjoyed our visit to Heavens Edge this past summer. It was everything it was promised tobe. Our kids loved it as well as we did, even when it rained. We were there during the olympics, so it was hard to do everything we normally would - we ran out of time. Everything was nicely and thooughtfully done. Thanks.

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Guest: Nell2 (Loganville, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 08/12/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

We spent a week at Heaven's Edge during July. It was wonderful and felt so comfortable,like we were at home. It was quiet and very relaxing. We hope to stay there again.

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Guest: Cheryl & Tom (-)
Date of Stay: 06/18/08 Review Submitted: 06/18/08

We recently had the pleasure of a few days' stay at Heaven's Edge. What a wonderful, relaxing time we had. Heaven's Edge is so beautifully decorated and comfortable that you never want to leave. We wish we had stayed longer -- next time, we will!!

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words...wow,as a busy Boston attorney and commercial/residential broker...you have your choice of many properties...we're glad you chose Heaven's Edge!! Very much appreciated the visit!

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Guest: Chris 5 (Grafton, WV)
Date of Stay: 07/22/07 Review Submitted: 07/22/07

Highly Recommended Beach Cottage. Beautifully decorated, and so Relaxing. We had a Perfect vacation with wonderful memories. Thanks for making your "Heaven's Edge" available for us to enjoy!

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Guest: Kathy Allen1 (Richmond, RI)
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/11/07

My family and I had the best relaxing time ever. We went at the perfect time, the weather was beautiful. You can just relax, or you can do many activities. We rented a jeep and rode on the beach, it was wonderful. Thanks for the memories. Kath, Dave & Paul

Owner response:Kath, thanks. I found the picture Paul did for us on the fridge. So cute. Thanks a lot!! Glad you enoyed it....Jo

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Guest: Derek4 (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 07/08/07 Review Submitted: 07/08/07

I have rented this property numerous times. It is the perfect place for a family to spend time with eachother. Be prepared to relax and enjoy your stay. I will keep on going back every year. I am sure you will feel the same.

Owner response:Thanks Derek!! We appreciate the kind words.JoELlen and gang

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Guest: Trish2 (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/01/07

This is it ! Heaven's Edge is quaint,well kept and just the getaway any family could use. When your windows are open you can hear the ocean. The area is quiet and beautiful. You can always find you own spot on the beach. We have enjoyed several visits. You couldn't ask for a more lovely place to stay. Highly recommended.

Owner response:Thanks Trish! You are always welcome back...! JoEllen

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/21/07 Review Submitted: 06/21/07

We spent five (all too short) days at Heaven's Edge this past April. The weather wasn't very co-operative but we still had a wonderful time. The cottage was adorable,nicely decorated, and most of all spotless. We spent a lot of time in the hot tub which was quite spacious for four people. On the one sunny day we had, we enjoyed drinks out on the deck..ah it doesn't get any better. We hope to return soon and relax on the beach by day and soak up the stars in the hot tub by night.

Owner response:Thanks for the wonderful words...and to think you were there in the Spring, and in a Nor'easter to boot!! Come back again in the good weather! Thanks.

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