Great Vacation Spot

Guest: Rosa R.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/21/12

We stayed in this condo in July of 2011. We were two families and party of 9. The location couldn't be better. The beach is literally a 2 min walk from the door to the ocean and the views were amazing. We stayed for 2 weeks and lucked out with the best weather. The owners were great to work with and very knowledgeable of the area. We drove 12 hours and were scared of what we would encounter but were very pleased. I would HIGHLY recommend it. The only drawback is there are LOTS of stairs and with bags of groceries it's not the most ideal but definitley keeps you in shape after lounging on the beach all day!

Owner response:AH, the stairs! That is the price we pay in a multi-level townhome, but you have to admit with the living and dining area on the top floor it affords us the fabulous view of the beach and the ocean. Thanks for the kind words.

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Highly Recommend!!!!

Guest: Ashli L.
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

We always love our vacations at Pine Knoll Shores but this rental made us enjoy it even more!! We were able to bring more of our family members with plenty of privacy & space. All of the bedrooms were on different floors, with their own bathrooms, which was great. The bonus room on lower floor, with the 2 trundle beds, was nice for extra sleeping and the door in there lead right out to the walkways to beach. The ocean view is amazing and the walk to the beach takes merely 1 minute! The inside of the condo was clean, very nicely decorated and comfortable, everyone felt right at home!! The owners of this home are also so helpful and friendly their kindness adds to wanting to rent this home, again and again. My family and I would highly recommend!!!!!!

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Just a few steps to the beach or pool.

Guest: Dee
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

We had a wonderful time and have great memories of our time there. This condo has everything you need and can accommodate many and still have your own privacy. Which is nice for a large group. Just a few steps from the water and the pool. Would highly recommend this condo. You won't be sorry you did.

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

Extended family Vacation

Guest: Kristi N. (null)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

Awesome, This place was a pray answered. We had 5 teenage girls, sister in law and mother in law along with myself and my husband. As you plan a vacation you worry if it is the right location, right space and right atmospher after a long drive from Ohio my hopes had been filled. The Condo its self was amazing. It worked great with plenty of space at no point and time did we feel confinded or cramped. The ocean view was amazing and perfect for my mother in law to watch from the balcony. The beach and pool were close. The property its self was not overly populated, plenty of space on the beach we could spread out and breath. Safety wise we felt comfortable letting the teenage girls 5 of the ages 17-13 walk around explore.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Absolutely Beautiful Beach Townhome

Guest: Dee Ann (Columbia, Missouri)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/10/10

My husband and I stayed at this wonderful beach townhome in September of this year. The weather was wonderful, the shelling was some of the best we had ever seen. Remnants of Igor. We were amazed how the beach was virtually ours for the entire week. September is definitely the time of year to go to this part of the North Carolina Coast. We had a wonderful fishing charter with Nakota Charters. David Stone is the owner and a wonderful person and captain. Would recommend it to anyone who likes to fish and sight see on a boat. The condo was so beautifully decorated with lovely artwork. The views from the condo were fantastic. As you can tell my husband and I had a wonderful vacation and a very big thanks to Janice and Jack's hospitality. We will definitely return to now one of our favorite places to visit.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Carribean Clear Waters! Just like paradise. Views, views, views.

Guest: cactus29504 (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

This is our 2nd trip to this amazing property. We now live in ARIZONA but when planning our vacation, wanted to return to our favorite beach destination: Pine Knoll Shores and this warm and welcoming home. The owners have designed and detailed each room with it's own theme. Wonderful upgrades throughout. Our boys loved their room (and pretty much everything else)! The kitchen has been nicely upgraded and was a fully equiped and appointed. The views from our house couldn't be beat. Every morning we would wake to ocean views, sunshine, and coffee aromas. Simply heaven. We were made to feel so welcome and part of this family. Then a few short steps and WE WERE ONE THE BEACH!! So easy and convenient. Better than I had remembered. The sand is full of perfect shells that our sons enjoyed gathering for souveniers. The water temp was refreshing and easy to take your noodle or raft and just float out on the water for hours. The water was green/teal as island water. The sand was clean and white. The temps were ideal. Couldn't ask for more! We even saw dolphins each day. We also walked a short distance and had lunch poolside at a hotel. The surf and sand changed daily and we found that sand bars had developed which enabled us to go far out into the ocean and still touch the soft sandy bottom. We had a blast returning from the beach each day with our collections, then rinsing off on the back porch. So refreshing! We had a blast watching fireworks from three different locations and touring the island. Very friendly local merchants and restaurant owners. We toured the island and discovered new restaurants and local joints. Great food at the Big Oak and Crab Claw. Don't miss the scallop and/or shrimp burgers. Found a great Mexican Restaurant in Emereld Isle too! Worth the short wait. Nice beach shopping with cute boutiques, beach and specialty. We had easy access to the Food Lion which made it easy for meal planning and that last minute run for ice cream. But the beauty of Pine Knoll Shores and this development far outweighs what we've found elsewhere on the island. We took morning walks around Beacon's Reach and encountered lovely vegetation, wildlife, and friendly neighbors. Terrific walking and biking trails throughout. At night we could swim in the inviting pool, sit on our decks, play games, read, etc. We left this home with a feeling of reguvination, calm, and joy; and a good tan. We will be back soon! :)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great location, beautiful townhome, family oriented

Guest: Nature lover (Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

Just came back from my second stay at this wonderful townhome. The first outing was a girlfriend getaway and this time an exended family gathering. I love the home's layout: each bedroom is on it's own level and has it's own bathroom giving everyone lots of privacy and quiet. It's clean, it's homey, it's well equipped - I love it and felt right at home. I would highly recommend this property to friends and family. It's located right on the ocean at Pine Knoll Shores, close to the aquarium, close to historic Beaufort with it's fine dining, and to ferries that go to Shackleford Banks and other protected natural areas. The owners are very friendly and helpful! I will definitely go back!

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

Couldn't get any closer to the beach, unless you camped on it!

Guest: Erin (Cary, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/10

Your place is our idea of a perfect beach get away. Better than what we could have imagined. The layout was great for our family of four, with lots of space to spare. Both kids had a room and bathroom of their own and the layout (all bedrooms on a separate floor) allowed everyone a quite room anytime of day. Perfect for quick cat naps in between the beach, in the morning and the pool, in the afternoon. The best part was each room had its own balcony. The beach room and master bedroom has steps that connect to the walkway leading to the beach. From the upstairs front bedroom, you can catch a glimpse of the Inter-coastal Waterway. Off the master bedroom and the very top floor living room/kitchen there is a peaceful view of the beach and ocean. Everywhere in the house had beautiful views (even the parking lot, landscaped with live oaks). The kitchen has a modern feel with granite countertops and a beautiful slate backsplash. What a pleasant surprise to actually be able to cook a nice meal in a rental because it's fully stocked with all the pots and pans you'd need. I can't wait to return again. We've found our new vacation spot. Thanks again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A Place Where Great Memories Are Made!

Guest: beach mom of four beach kids (apex , nc)
Date of Stay: 05/19/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

Our family rented this perfectly located beachfront townhouse and were thrilled with it's layout! Because each bedroom was on a different floor and had it's own bathroom it was peaceful no matter where we were....and with four kids that is as close to a miracle as you can get. My husband and I were able to enjoy breakfast on the upper balcony in the morning and a cocktail on our bedrooms balcony in the evening. If anyone needed a drink or to use the bathroom we could leave our belongings right on the beach and we were back in no time! We were that close! When our youngest needed a nap I could sit on the deck and read while still able to see the kids and my husband enjoying the beach. I didn't feel cut off from the fun at all. The pool was lovely and the parking area was very well maintained and landscaped. The decking surrounding all the townhomes in section G was new and beautiful. It wound through the landscape as if it was meant to be there. Imagine decking being something to appreciate!?! It was! This home was nicer than the pictures show and we were pleasantly surprised by the space we had. We really connected with this home and hope to be back someday soon. My favorite thing: Beach access right from my bedroom! Truly magical!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.