Sound Front! Incredible Panoramic Water Views, New in 2010!

• Amazing home extremely close to both sound and gorgeous beach

  Amazing home extremely close to both sound and gorgeous beach

  • Guest 3 generation family vacation
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  Our family of 8 (4 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 kids) had a wonderful week at MaMaHooHoo. Each day we had a nice mix of rain and sun, allowing us to spend lots of time both at the beach and touring the nearby shipwreck museum, Hatteras lighthouse and taking a ferry ride to Ocrakoke Island. The very new home is truly beautiful, with comfy furniture and very spacious. It is well planned with an incredibly spacious family room with beautiful views of the sound. The kids enjoyed their bunk beds, and we slept soundly on our comfy bed. We really enjoyed cooking everyday in the fantastically appointed kitchen. I couldn't believe how close we were to the sound (maybe 35 paces from the bottom of the steps to the water's edge) and how shallow it was (3-4 feet deep). Our kids loved wading out to the island, canoeing and chasing after the little crabs. Having a great view of the distant kiteboarding was really nice and it was fun to watch when a few ventured into our part of the sound. The beach access across the street was close, but we preferred to drive to the public access one that is maybe a half mile further south b/c it had a changing room / shower. We appreciated the extras left behind for our use, such as the pantry items and enjoyed playing with the chess set. The owner labeling everything (like the light switches) was very helpful. The Conner's Supermarket, which is not too far a drive north of the house, had everything you could need to buy, from a good selection of breads and fresh veggies to souvenirs and medicines. I highly recommend this home, especially because it offers the best of both worlds - the sound and the beach.

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

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• Fantastic house for our family vacation - 4 adult couples and 3 kids, wide range of interests

  Fantastic house for our family vacation - 4 adult couples and 3 kids, wide range of interests

  • Guest Seth
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/22/12
  We had a phenomenal time at this house. Hatteras is a long drive for a lot of our family, so there was some stress before the trip about the travel - this house made it more than worth it. We had tons of space for 4 adult couples as well as 3 kids (all under 10). The common area is much bigger than I realized from the pictures and has a great layout for this sort of vacation - by having one HUGE room with different "areas" (sitting, TV, dining area, kitchen) it keeps the family together while also allowing some space for people to do different things. The kitchen is well stocked and the charcoal grill got a lot of use. The beach was beautiful - great sand, great swimming, plenty of surf without the hard face-plant landings you get on the Delaware shore. The sound was also great - the kayaks that come with the house were so much fun, plus the owner suggested a good place to rent a sailboard. The great thing is that the sailboard rental company delivers, so it couldn't be easier to get out on the water. We had a broad age range and pretty wide ranging interests as far as activities go; everyone had a blast. One tip: go to the beach at night! The stars are incredible, and the crabs all come out... it's like a science museum. Last thing: after maybe 20 beach house rentals I can recall, this outdoor shower was my favorite... for any outdoor shower aficionados out there, this one is just about perfect (notably: no spiders!)

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

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• Relaxing vacation with beach and sound access!!

  Relaxing vacation with beach and sound access!!

  • Guest Connie from Cincy
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/02/12
  The house was great! We had three families staying at MaMaHooHoo and we had plenty of room. The main floor was perfect for a group -- very spacious and the kitchen was great. Outdoor shower was comfortable and convenient, leading straight up to the bedrooms - perfect for cleaning up after the beach. Keith has been terrific to work with all the way thru. We even called him while we were there and he stopped by within 30 minutes. This is a very nice house in a very good location. If you don't want to be in a heavy commercial area and want an area with charm, you gotta stay here!

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

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• Wonderful time

  Wonderful time

  • Guest Genevieve L.
  • Date of stay 08/06/11
  • Review Submitted 08/26/11
  Nine of us spent a week at this marvelous house. The only complaint I have for this otherwise perfect vacation is that this house is meant for up to 10 persons, yet the BBQ is quite small and charcoal. It is more of an observation than a complaint actually. The house is gorgeous and actually larger than it appears in the pictures. Communication with Keith was great, he recommended a great restaurant nearby and was always prompt in returning my emails. The fact that it was 95 degrees all week long and that the waves were wonderful helped, but I strongly recommend this house and would go back. Don't forget to stop by the Scotch Bonnet for the greatest fudge you will taste! Thanks for everything Keith!

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

  Owner response: Hello and thanks for your review and i'm glad you'all had a great week. Just to let everyone know the charcoal grill measurements are 18" x 24" which is 432 sq in of cooking surface which is a good sized grill!:-) if more grill is needed or if you'd like a gas grill the local rental place offers same day delivery and rents for the week. see you next year! -Keith

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• Great Family Get-together

  Great Family Get-together

  • Guest Family Fun
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  Everyone knows that the Outer Banks is a terrific vacation spot. However, we were really impressed by this house and its amenities. The large open layout and construction are first rate. We had kids as young as 1 year old and 6 adults sharing the place and there were large rooms to congregate and quiet places to get away for privacy. The views from the porch and windows were outstanding. The place exceeds its description by far.

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

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• I wish I had a couple of more weeks!!!!

  I wish I had a couple of more weeks!!!!

  • Guest NoleAlums
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/13/11
  I booked this at the last minute for a family get-a-way based on my internet search. Upon talking with the owner, I was put at ease about our spontaneous rental and not knowing the area. The best way to describe the place was WOW!!!!!! It was new, large, clean, and sat right on the Sound. I could not have asked for a better vacation except for the fact that I needed about 2 or 3 more weeks of sitting on the top deck in the sun reading my book looking out at the water. My wife and I could not have asked for a more peaceful get-a-way. It was just what we needed to get away from the grind of DC work. The adult kids that went with us loved the peace and quiet and the easy access to the water. I have nothing but good things to say about the experience and we loved every minute of it. The only negative thing I can think of about the whole experience other than the fact we had to leave was (why can't I own this view for retirement) !!!!! Thanks for letting us enjoy your place!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Wonderful view!

  Wonderful view!

  • Guest Becky
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 06/22/11
  From day one, the owner was great in returning all emails with questions! The house was as advertised. Very clean, very nice furnishings, all working high end appliances. Probably the quietest dishwasher I have ever heard! The kayak was great to use. My son loved it. We went crabbing in the sound daily. Wear bug repellent as there are mosquitoes! The sound view is spectacular from the living room and first level bedrooms. The master bedroom upstairs was very roomy. It did get warm at night in that room as the thermostat was programmed. The downstairs bedrooms were very cool though. Some of the bedrooms do not have closets. The house had everything we needed, well stocked! Walk to the ocean not bad. You do have to cross a highway. Very nice, private beach. Loved the location. Would loved it if it had a pool or hot tub, but that is me. No one else really cared in my party. The charcoal grill is at ground level so we only used it once. Lots of stairs to carry food up and down. If you have trouble walking up and down stairs, this house does have quite a few. We ate out three times for dinner only, since it was so nice to eat in. The kitchen in massive which I love. We were all in there cooking together and not bumping into one another! The guys caught a ton of Mahi mahi, Spanish mackerel, and Blues, so it was nice to have such great meals there. This house met our expectations, and had everything we needed. My nephew proposed to his girlfriend while on vacation with us! We had a great time. Thank you Keith for allowing us to stay in your lovely home! Hope to return someday!

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

  Owner response: Hello. I'm glad you'all had a good time, we work hard to make the house nice for our guests. I just wanted to let folks know that both thermostat are fully in your control, i didn't want anyone to misunderstand the comment about the thermostat in the review which sounds like you can't change it. :-) You can set it to your liking. ( I did also have the AC yearly preventive maintenance service performed the Saturday after your stay as well.) Glad you like the huge kitchen I enjoy that as well. And your advice about the bugs is true anywhere on the island. The more rain we get the more bugs, the dryer it is the less bugs. Thankfully there is hardly never any bugs at the beach or near the water. And just to clarify, two downstairs bedrooms do not have closets the other three bedrooms do have closets. And crossing Rt.12 to the ocean is just a two lane road, didn't want folks to think it was a big highway as stated in the review. I'll post a photo on our picasa web album to clarify, send me an email and i'll send you a link. thanks, keith

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• great wedding weekend!

  great wedding weekend!

  • Guest Nana
  • Date of stay 06/17/11
  • Review Submitted 06/20/11
  We stayed here with extended family and it is a beautiful home! Very well maintained and an easy walk to ocean! A stocked kitchen with pots and pans, dishes, silverware etc. made it nice not to have to pack the kitchen sink! The decks outside are wonderful and the view of the sound is peaceful. Loved watching the wildlife! Egrets, and snakes! We collected a few shells to take back to my grandson who has never had the pleasure of going to the ocean. Nana and Papa will be visiting again!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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• Great vacation!

  Great vacation!

  • Guest Family of 8
  • Date of stay 05/25/11
  • Review Submitted 06/01/11
  The house was very nice with beautiful views of the sound from the living area. The location is great -right across the street from ocean access. Our whole family had a great time and look forward to going back again sometime. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and very accessible whenever we had questions.

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

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• Perfect Vacation!

  Perfect Vacation!

  • Guest Amy
  • Date of stay 04/17/11
  • Review Submitted 04/26/11
  My family has been vacationing in the Outer Banks as long as I can remember. Luckily, my children, ages 7 and 9, love the Outers Banks, too. Over the years, we have camped, rented houses on the beach, and stayed in hotels. Our week at MaMaHooHoo was, without question, the best vacation we've had. The house itself had everything we needed, including a wonderful outdoor shower. We stayed a week and my children and I never showered indoors! The views were absolutely amazing and the location was perfect. Being on the sound was so relaxing and peaceful, yet, we could easily walk to the beach. The kids enjoyed playing and fishing in the sound and my husband and I enjoying sitting on the deck watching! MaMaHooHoo is also in the perfect location to visit local shops, pick up a bite to eat, and catch the ferry to Ocracoke. Frisco Sandwich Company offers the best sandwiches on the island and the Gingerbread House offers breakfast, cookies, and pizza that is second to none! The owner was very accommodating to our changing schedule and always quick to respond to my questions. MaMaHooHoo will be our first choice for our next OBX vacation!

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

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2012 Weekly Rental Rates: Linens and Cleaning included.
Mar 17th - May 19th: $1380, May 19th - June 9th: $1750
June 9th - June 23rd: $2295
June 23rd - Aug 25th: $2750
Aug 25th - Sept. 8th: $2295
Sept. 8th - Oct 20th: $1750
Oct 20th - Dec 3rd:  $1380
$500 refundable deposit.  12.75% NC lodging tax. 

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