Beach Cottage with Brand-New Theater / Media Room! 105 Inch Screen!!!

• Incredible home!

  Incredible home!

  • Guest Craig
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 09/16/12
  This home is a "hidden gem" that's located in a great area & close all the great places on 30A. We had 10 (4 adults, 6 kids) total in our group & we never felt crowded. The layout of the house is fabulous, with two great living rooms (one which the kids used & the other one which the adults used). This was a "life saver" for us! The picture on the enormous TV was 10x better than we expected. It was incredible to watch the Olympics on during our stay. A community pool is very close & the beach is not too far away. We used the stroll to the beach as part of our daily exercise. The pics of the home doesn't do it justice. It far exceeded our expectations & we plan on staying there again & again. Oh yeah, the owner is very nice & even checked on us during our stay. That was a first for us in 17 yrs. renting homes in this area. Bikes would be a plus, but I understand the maintenance in keeping them operational.

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

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• Alamance, North Carolina Team

  Alamance, North Carolina Team

  • Guest MKT
  • Date of stay 06/03/12
  • Review Submitted 06/13/12
  The description of Kismet fit it to a T but you have to see it to really appreciate it! It was neat as a pin and everything was in order when we arrived. No hitches! Nancy was very helpful all the way through the process and answered all our questions, prior to our arrival. We spent most of our time at the beach everyday but also made trips to some local restaurants. Great seafood choices in lots a places. Seaside is just a bike ride away and lots to see and do there. The Beach was fantastic. We loved the entertainment room for movies and the sound system that you could plug your IPOD into made music a snap! We would recommend Kismet to anyone who wants to relax comfortably in a peaceful neighborhood with really nice folks.

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• A wonderful place to stay!

  A wonderful place to stay!

  • Guest The Wesley's
  • Date of stay 04/07/12
  • Review Submitted 05/22/12
  My high school son, middle school daughter and I stayed at Kismet during spring break. My son wanted to be in Seaside the entire time, so we wanted to stay someplace close. Wow-not only did we score on distance (about 1 mile to Seaside), but we absolutely loved our accomodations. The house is located in a wonderful sbudivision with two pools (one right around the corner from the house). The beach is about .5 miles away from Kismet. We walked one day (a leisurely 15 minute stroll) and biked the others. There is a nice beach access directly across from the entrance of the subdivision which included a bike rack. I rented bikes before our arrival and had them delivered/picked up so we did not have to worry about them. I highly suggest getting bikes because it is so easy and fun seeing the area from two wheels. The house itself is quaint and very much like a home away from home. We had everything we needed and cooked out one evening on the grill. We also spent a lot of time on the front porch. I highly reccomend this house and hope to rent it again in the future.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers.

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• Wonderful time in this Property

  Wonderful time in this Property

  • Guest Dave B.
  • Date of stay 04/12/12
  • Review Submitted 04/30/12
  We did both a Golf and Beach vacation, Had a wonderful time, played some top notch courses and thanks to the home ower, we received wonderful guidence to local Restaurants and Golf courses. The beach was very clean, its easy to find Cabanamen to rent chairs and Umbrella's. We had terrific walks every day, lots of sun and fun, beach bar's were great and food outstanding! The house is made for relaxing, great rear porch, deck, TV's is all rooms, the 100"+ TV is state of the art and we watched a movie from the terrific Library found in the home. The Kitchen is over the top and adjoining bar was a garthering place for drinks and settling our Golfl bets and deciding where to go for a meal. All is close and reasonable........you will truly enjoy your time in Kismet... we cannot wait to return..........Tks for all...............!!!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Fantastic home!

  Fantastic home!

  • Guest yourpalkaren
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/10/12
  My immediate family of 4 and my mother had a great spring break week at Kismet --the house is not a typical 'rental home' but rather is the owner's personal vacation retreat with great extra touches throughout the house (I read two of the books on their shelves while there!) --we really enjoyed relaxing on the back deck, porch, hammock, front porch, media room...ah, lots of relaxing! the kitchen was well equipped (although it took us to day 3 to realize that there is a nice pantry for food storage located in the adjacent laundry room) and we did a lot of cooking! We watched movies in the new media room (and brought our Wii so our son could get his Lego Star Wars fix) and had enough room to each have our own space (I was known to disappear into the master suite sitting room to drink coffee and read during the rain storms! Loved hearing the rain on the tin roof and watching the state forest that abuts the home). We brought our bikes and rented beach chairs etc., because it is a bit o' a hike to the beach, but I just considered it part of my workout regime and we really enjoyed having an all-terrain wagon to cart our copious beach provisions with. Community is lovely and quiet --and with two neighborhood pools and tennis, it's easy to not want to leave at all. We really enjoyed biking to the new Whiskey Bravo bar and restaurant and not even having to go out to the main road! Thanks very much --we will most definitely be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• KPAPW

  KPAPW

  • Guest Patty
  • Date of stay 03/10/12
  • Review Submitted 03/23/12
  Our family recently stayed at Kismet cottage. There were only 4 of us (2 parents, 2 college kids). The cottage holds more. We were very happy with Kismet. Kismet is located in an adorable neighborhood at Seagrove Beach. The cottage/house is open and spacious and very nicely decorated. The kitchen was better stocked than I have ever seen at a rental house. The new media room's projection TV was great, although we didn't stay long enough to have any rainy days to watch many movies or TV. The owner does a great job making her guests feel welcome. We plan on renting again when we are able to make it back down that way. One note - the house is located in the back of the neighborhood, so it is a good walk to the beach, but it worked out fine with us.

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

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• What a wonderful cottage!!!

  What a wonderful cottage!!!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/15/12
  • Review Submitted 03/18/12
  Great place to stay. We love the floor plan of this house. This is our second time to stay in Kismet & we really enjoyed the new Media room. I loved watching the NCAA basketball tournament on the huge HD screen. The house is so cozy & comfortable and has all the amenitites one could ask for. Kismet definitely offers a lot of bang for the buck. We plan to come again.

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

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• Wonderful Getaway!

  Wonderful Getaway!

  • Guest Becky
  • Date of stay 05/26/10
  • Review Submitted 05/10/11
  The house was much larger than it looks in the pictures. Perfect 2 family home! Everything we needed & more in the house.

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

  Owner response: The house can sleep up to ten but is perfect for 2 - 8 people. Thanks for coming and we hope to have you back again soon!

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• Perfect Hideaway

  Perfect Hideaway

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 04/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/21/11
  I can't say enough good things about Kismet. It is truly a special place. Not only is the home decorated in fun beach style, it is extremely comfortable and relaxing. I have visited many beaches and homes over my lifetime...and this one is truly the most special. The screened in front porch and swing was the venue for relaxing talks and early morning cups of coffee. The arrangement of the bedrooms and living space lends itself for a big house feel with a cottage charm. We loved it!

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• Positively the BEST vacation EVER!!

  Positively the BEST vacation EVER!!

  • Guest Lori
  • Date of stay 04/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/20/11
  kismet is amazing and so comfortable. The house is not just a vacation rental but a home in a beautiful surrounding! We love love love the short walk to the beach and in to Seaside. It's wonderful to have a full day on the water then return home to cook, sit on the porch, listen to music or watch one one of many movies available then pile up in the most comfortable beds. I simply can not wait to book another vacation at Kismet. Oh, and Ms. McFarland, I adore the landscaping! thank you for a wonderful time.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you for your kind words! Kismet is has a great vibe and a wonderful get away. I'm glad you got to experience it and the natural landscaping.

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Rental rents below do not include $150 housekeeping fee.
Spring (April 1 - May 22) ... $1450/week
Summer (May 22 - Aug 17) ..... $1750/week
Fall   (Aug 17 - Oct 29) .. $185 night or $1250/week
Winter (Oct 30 - Mar 8) .. $165/night or $1150/week / $2000 Monthly
Refundable Damage Deposit of $300.  You must be over 25.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.