Vacation Rentals by Owner

WOW...NICE HOME

Guest: Vonda (New Carrollton, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/13/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

MY FAMILY AND I STAYED IN THIS LOVELY HOME. THIS HOME HAD A LOT OF PERKS AND WAS NICELY DECORATED, UNLIKE A LOT OF THE OTHER HOMES THAT I HAD VIEWED. IT WAS CLOSE TO THE BEACH AND SHOPPING. THIS WAS MY FIRST VISIT TO THE OUTERBANKS AND A REALLY NICE VACATION. THE OWNER WAS NICE AND EVERYTHING WAS ON POINT. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOME. MY FAMILY AND I TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THIS HOME. THERE IS A LOT TO DO IN THE AREA THANKS ROD FOR SHARING YOUR LOVELY PLACE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT I WOULD RECOMMEND STUDIO 12 WHERE YOU CAN MAKE JEWELRY AND PAINT POTTERY. I FOUND MYSELF GOING BACK TWICE AND THE OWERS WERE VERY HELPFUL.

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

Exceeds Expectations!

Guest: Christine (Middletown NY)
Date of Stay: 04/09/12 Review Submitted: 04/16/12

Me and my family just spent April 9th - 14th in the amazing home! We had 7 adults, 2 kids, and a dog with us. There was more than enough room for everyone to be comfortable and have alone time. The house also provided us with plenty of space to share meals and watch a movie together. There is a beautiful view from every deck (4 decks to choose from!), the hot tub was heaven!, and a short walk to the beach made our vacation very easy and relaxed! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook (which we did every night we were there!) Food shopping at Food Lion was very easy, it's just down the street along with The Dollar Tree. Avon Pier is just a few blocks down from the house too, we went fishing every day! We can't wait to plan another trip at Wavelength!!!

Owner response:Always happy to hear that our guests enjoy the house and it has the amenities they need to have a great time and relax.

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

Great celebration!

Guest: Barb and Glenn (Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/28/11

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation on Hatteras Island where our sons chose Wave Length as our "home away from home". We were delighted with the attractive home which accommodated the needs and comforts of three generations. A short walk to a beautiful, almost private beach, easy drives to sightseeing and shopping and at the end of the day Wave Length with its porches, pool, hot tub and plenty of room to be together or to find some privacy apart made our visit a real pleasure. There were just a few areas that could be improved upon. We found one of the showers to have a very slow drain and had to buy drain cleaner to improve the flow. The kitchen was well outfitted except for a good skillet and a can opener. The pool at the house was too warm to enjoy, apparently warmed by a solar heater that was too much for summer weather. We called the management company about this problem but they did not respond. The house was clean and attractively furnished. We would certainly recommend Wave Length to others!

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

Great Home

Guest: Hank's Family (North Huntingdon PA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

We have been having family vacations at the Outer Banks for a number of years, and this was the best vacation rental we have had! The home spacious and allows for family as well as private areas.The owner was very helpful and reponded promptly from rental to final. The property was clean and well stocked (needs a new toaster and skillets) The nearby restaurants were great and some are within walking distance, beach access is close, day at Ocracoke fun, shopping is close by. Would definately recommend to a friend or relative, just don't want it to become so popular it become hard to rent again for me.We had 4 teens,5 adults and 1 dog, and everyone was more than happy with the home and location.Fishing,swimming,beach sunning, pool, hot tub, porchswing, nice ocean breeze, bike riding, good food, shopping,crabbing, I could go on all day. What more could you want ?

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners.

Great Vacation House

Guest: Michelle (Richmond VA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/29/11

Just stayed at Wave Length for a week with the family and we really enjoyed the house. The layout was great and the house was very clean. Found the best spots to be at the pool and up in the little loft above the kitchen. The kitchen was really well stocked with nice cook ware and dishes, glasses. The property management company was available if needed and we had no problems at all during our stay. The home owner was very helpful and we would recommend this rental to anyone who likes Avon. Quiet street and good location.

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

Fabulous

Guest: MJ (Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

We enjoyed a perfect vacation in a perfect spot. This was our first visit to the outer banks and the house we selected to stay in was fabulous. Everything we needed for our vacation was in the house. The house was clean and well-maintained. Although, we cooked most of our meals at the house, there were several restaurants in the area where we could have eaten. We enjoyed one day trip on the free ferry. We intend to go back - hopefully next year.

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

I recommend

Guest: DanNY (Upstate NY)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/19/11

Beautiful house, I enjoyed our stay, especially the "third floor" room with the ocean breeze coming through the windows that surround the room. The house was clean and spacious. It's location was ideal too as it is in a low traffic area so you rarely have to worry about cars. And then for the best part, the beach itself, which is in a short walking distance, is amazing. It is huge, with white sand, and at night it literally sparkles near the water. Lastly, we found the owners very nice to deal with. Would stay here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

No Thanks in the Outer Banks.

Guest: Will (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

Upon our arrival we noticed a foul smell coming from the rotted garbage in at the end of the driveway. After walking into the house I realized that it wasn't because they cleaned the house and emptied the debris. The floors looked as though they had not been swept in a few weeks and I've seen cleaner bathrooms at a gas station. The worst part was that I have a 10 month old that had just started to crawl and I was afraid to put him down (not so family friendly). To be fair the cleaning company stopped by and partially cleaned the bathrooms but then refused to clean anything else. After emptying the filled sweeper and doing the floors myself I was able to enjoy my stay but kept my son off of the stained carpet on the first two levels. The house is nice but just lacks the effort that you would and should expect in a vacation home. Spend your hard earned money at another location that cares about the details because "Details Matter".

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FILTHY - Spend your vacation dollars elsewhere

Guest: jana (delaware, ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

First I want to state we have found vacation rentals through VRBO in the past and have been thrilled with the accommodations. However, we were so very deeply disappointed with Wavelength in Avon. The house was absolutely filthy. We arrived to find two overflowing trash cans unable to have the lids shut, dirty pillow in the front yard, trash blowing around the property etc. The smell from the cans was horrible and trash collection was not scheduled for 2 days. Inside the home our initial discoveries- panty liner stuck to doorframe, underwear on floor in 1st floor bedroom, open snacks under corner of queen bed, moldy bathroom showers, dirty toilets, lips/mouth marks on glass doors etc. We called the owner immediately as a professional courtesy. We never received a reply from him despite 2 phone calls and an email. We made a direct call to the Property Management. They responded by coming over to do some cleaning but did not return the next day as promised to replace shower curtains, sweep and mop floors etc. But by far the most reprehensible action was that of the owner when he updated the website the day after our departure. When we agreed to rent Wavelength (and listed on the website the week of our stay) towels and start up supplies were listed as offerings provided by Shore Details. None of these things were provided to our family so we sent the owner an email asking about the confusion. After our inquiry, the website was updated to eliminate the mention of towels but the start-up supplies remain as an amenity. Spend your vacation dollars wisely. Rent anywhere else.

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Karen

Guest: Karen (Bluefield, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

Have enjoyed this location for 3 years now and will go back again this year! The house is lovely and location perfect for a family vacation. The owner is cooperative and available and any problems that we have had have been corrected immediately. The home is spacious and in good repair. We love the short walk to the beach or the fun at the pool. Would recommend this rental to anyone without reservation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Great getaway

Guest: kim (Buefield, VA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/30/11

Have stayed at this house for the past four years - would not even consider another one in the area. It is conveniently located to beach or shopping, has a well stocked kitchen and is kept in very good condition.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Relaxed in Virginia

Guest: Rebekah (Suffolk)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

My family and I have stayed at this house going on 4 years now and each year have had a wonderful vacation. The accomadations are terrific and the location is ideal. The house is clean and ready for guests upon arrival. The owner is available to answer even the smallest of questions to ensure that our stay is pleasant. We usually stay in for dinner but there is a wonderful fresh seafood place right up the road as well. If you are looking for a concierge and maid service my suggestion would be to go find a Grand Hyatt; however, if you are looking for the typical beach experience and a wonderful week with family and friends, this is the perfect place!

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

Beautiful Home

Guest: Chris (Kingsport, TN)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

We have been staying at this house for the past few years now and have found it to be everything you would expect out of a vacation home. It is located very close to the beach and has the pool as an alternative. We had a problem with the grill but called the management company and it was replaced that same day. We have always found the home clean and ready for our use when we arrived. The owner has been very cooperative with us as different members have left at varying times on the last day of our vacation. The house is very spacious as we have had up to 15 people comfortably staying at one time. Also, the washer and dryer are a nice amenity.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely house

Guest: Trader42 (NC)
Date of Stay: 04/14/10 Review Submitted: 04/24/10

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Everything was in good working order and immaculate. Pool, even with heater was too cold to use but plenty of other things to do.Good time of year to relax without summer crowds. Thanks, Rod, for a very nice vacation. One caution. If you have knee problems, be aware there are a lot of stairs.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wonderful, relaxing vacation

Guest: qponpower (Norfolk)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/12/10

The home is lovely. Very close to the beach. The views on the 3rd floor were nice. We enjoyed the hot tub and solar heated pool. Yes we big kids did jump in in April. Burrr...but fun. The only thing to be aware of is that there is a (strong smell of dog) on the first and second floors. However housekeeping is doing a fine job. There was very little dog hair to be found. We would like to have seen a few more cleaning supplies around. We had to buy everything. From hand towels, trash bags, cleanser, salt and pepper, etc. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would reccommend the property.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners.