• Truly a Gem!

  Truly a Gem!

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 03/08/12
  After an exhaustive search for a comfortable, accomodating, reasonably priced house on the Point, we found what truly turned out to be a GEM! The house is perfectly situated with views of the ocean, an easy walk to the beach, comfortable furniture and a relaxing atmosphere. My husband and son loved riding bikes to the Point to fish in the mornings and we all enjoyed seeing the deer roam the neighborhood! The accomodations are exceptional! Fortunately for us, we don't have to go through the exhaustive task of seaching for a place to spend our vacation this year...we are looking forward to making more lasting family memories at "A Gem to Look At".

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

  Owner response: How gratifying to learn that last year's families are "looking forward to making more lasting memories at A Gem to Lookout." This house and beach offer so much, not only during the summer, but also throughout the year.

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• A True Gem

  A True Gem

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  We spent a week at this gorgeous property and it couldn't have been any better, it is all as the first reviewer has described. The home is well furnished, everything you would need is provided, and is clean and very well maintained. In a quiet neighborhood with good views (it sits up on top of a small rise which makes the view of the ocean a cut above for this 2nd row property - more like a 1.5 row) with a private path to the beach and no street in between. The owners sent us an email before our visit, a nice touch. Robert and crew at Sun-Surf Realty deserve mention here, too - they are absolutely about customer service and insuring you are happy, we were very pleased and impressed with them. We will continue to visit A Gem To Lookout. Many thanks.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: What fun to hear from wonderful families who find A Gem to Lookout as gorgeous as we described. We are discovering the great joy of sharing its treasures with others: sipping cold drinks on the deck as the sun goes down; scrambling down the sandy path and over the little bridge right to the best beach anywhere; preparing meals in a well-stocked kitchen; napping in a hammock in the shade while the ocean breeze blows across your face; and knowing that the folks at Sun-Surf care about you and want you to have the kind of vacation you deserve. A Gem to Lookout can’t wait to see you again! Many thanks for your kind words.

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• Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

  Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

  • Guest Val
  • Date of stay 06/04/11
  • Review Submitted 06/15/11
  Well, we have been home for 4 days from our week long stay at A Gem to Lookout. We would definitely stay here again. The house is very clean and well maintained. The kitchen has all you need (except food, of course) to prepare your meals. The granite is beautiful in the bathrooms and kitchen. We did have a little problem our second night there with the sink in the kitchen draining very slow and had to call maintenence but they fixed it the very next day. The deck is large and I loved the sitting area right off the master and all the deck chairs. Although you don't have complete ocean views the ones you have are very good, especially looking out from the master bedroom. The good thing about the location is that even though it is not directly on the beach you can walk there from the property without having to cross the street or go down to the public walkway. There is a private walk behind the house that goes directly to the beach. The area under the house is paved and there is plenty of room to park and wash/store all your beach/fishing gear. Breeze was very nice there too! I stayed there with my husband and four children and we had plenty of room. The Wii entertained my children a few times! But don't forget to ask at the rental office for the Wii controllers - we had to make a seperate trip back to get them! The boys ( hubby included) were out very early every morning and then again after supper, to fish off the Point which is easy to get to. Usually, I drove them down there (only about 4 - 5 blocks) because they had lots of gear and you are not allowed to park your vehicle at the access point. The girls and I easily walked down to the point to check on them sometimes and see what they were catching. They caught a lot of blues, a few rays and several black tipped sharks. Kept the blues and released everything else. We saw many deer in this particular neighborhood during our stay as well. The water was great and the beaches during our time there were not crowded at all. Our one day trip was to Shackleford banks. We took the Outer Banks Ferry service from Beaufort. We packed our lunch and lots of extra water and a tent and stayed out there all day. It was beautiful there and my youngest son was completely fascinated with the wild ponies on the island. We will recommend AG2LO to our friends and hope to return for another stay next summer. The owners contacted us before our stay by e-mail and are very friendly and helpful. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

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

  Owner response: What fun to learn about new ways to enjoy "A Gem to Lookout!" They say location is everything, and in this tight economy, having direct access to the beach by a private path, plus ocean views at second-row prices can't be beat. It's great to read that our guests appreciated the clean, new, and attractive interior, particularly the granite surfaces. " A Gem to Lookout" is set on an elevated lot and from its decks you can see both the ocean and the inlet at The Point, quite lovely at sunset. Few homes in this area have such panoramic views. As our wonderful guests pointed out, there are plenty of areas to enjoy the outdoors: the wide decks; the shady and breezy places under the house -- where you can hang up the hammock provided. The fishing sounds terrific, as well as the explorations of nearby beaches and towns, like Beaufort. We truly appreciate Val's thoughtful review and look forward to the family's return to "A Gem to Lookout."

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Spring (3/17/2012 - 5/4/2012) 	$880.00         	N/A 	Sunday
Island Economy (5/5/2012 - 6/1/2011) 	$1,225.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Island Value (6/2/2012 - 6/15/2012) 	$1,775.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Sunsational (6/16/2012 - 8/3/2012) 	$2055.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Island Value (8/4/2012 - 8/10/2012) 	$1,775.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Island Economy (8/11/2012 - 9/7/2012) 	$1,225.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Fall Fishing (9/08/2012 - 11/23/2012) 	$880.00 	N/A 	Sunday
Island Pleasures (11/24/2012- 12/31/2012) 	$795.00 	N/A 	Sunday

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