Vacation Rentals by Owner

Comfortable, convenient house on wooded lot

Guest: 1st time visitors (New Haven, CT)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

We've just finished a stay at this wonderful house. Even though we were just a short drive from a nice beach (never over-crowded) and located convenient to shops and restaurants, the large lot and wooded area around the house gave us plenty of seclusion and privacy. The house is ideal for families with young children, with plenty of indoor and beach toys, children’s books and movies, and even small bicycles and helmets! My 5-year-old loved the little park/beach on the sound just across the street from the house, which was shallow enough for her feet to always reach the bottom. The upper roof deck is a wonderful place to read or eat dinner in the evenings and catch the sunset over the sound. The bedrooms all have exits to porches or balconies, separate baths, and are spread out enough to allow everyone plenty of space and privacy. The kitchen was well enough equipped that it was easy to cook and grill anything we wanted. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They stayed in touch to answer questions through our visit. They even went the extra mile to contact a previous renter and locate a bicycle pump that had gone missing! If we make the trip down from New England again, we will definitely stay here, and would recommend it to anyone visiting the outer banks!

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

Love this House

Guest: lmocombe (Centreville MD)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

I love this house. My family along with my best friend's family decided to take a vaction to the outer banks for our first time. While the house is not on the beach I would rather have this house then a beach house any day. I had the best sleep ever and the canoe rides were wonderful. House was clean and spacious. The week went by way to fast for us. It is close to the Wright Bridge which helped with the entrance and exit of the island. We went for bike rides and could drive or walk to the beach. I highly recommend this house and can't wait to visit the Outer Banks and this house again!

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

Pennsylvania

Guest: prunes (pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

You want a place close to everything- this is the place. We liked the fact that it was located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, but in minutes you could be in the rush. With 4 adults and 4 teenagers there was space enough for everyone. The extras that come with this house- canoe, bikes, toys, all were used. We enjoyed a sunset toured jeep ride in Corolla and saw the horses. The driver even stopped on the beach so our children could celebrate our 20 year anniversary. A don't miss- Jockey's Ridge take a HARD bottom boogy board or better yet a snow saucer to ride down the sand dunes. We went around 7 to avoid the heat and stayed til sunset (beautiful). Fun for all ages. Grandparents included! Recommended place to stay- ABSOLUTELY Other family members visiting the area at the same time were jealous- their beach front houses didn't compare.

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

Fanastic Relaxing Beach House with Much More

Guest: Julia h. (Western PA)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/20/09

My Husband and I spent our fifth year anniversary at this home and we were amazed at the location and offerings. The house is nestled in the trees with lots of birds and butterflies and a balance of shade and sun. Canoeing on canal, tennis courts, free beach parking and excellent sunsets every night. A real "neighborhood" full of good walks but close to grocery, pizza, etc. The decks were awesome, beds comfy, and kitchen well equipped. Family joined us and the games and big dining room were great for gatherings. Bring your own beach chairs and bikes and get ready to relax. Can't wait to come back with a girls getaway. Great value - Sweet, prompt owners, we loved this home.

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

Perfect home away from home

Guest: Cari3 (MA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

We have had the pleasure of renting this home many times and have never been disappointed. The house is beautiful and well appointed with everything you might need for a fantastic vacation. An amazing rooftop deck is perfect for relaxing and watching gorgeous sunsets over the sound. Southern Shores is a beautiful beach community-there is nothing like OBX in the summer and we are so thankful to have found this beautiful home to stay in.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Place to Stay

Guest: Happy in WV (Hurricane, WV USA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/16/09

We just arrived back from your beautiful home after a 2 week stay. The house is just as you described and so were the wonderful views. We are a family of 5 and found the home very comfortable. We would recommend this property to anyone going to Southern Shores. We hope to come again this fall and for another two weeks next summer.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Great Get-a-way!

Guest: KyleB (Indianapolis, In)
Date of Stay: 06/22/08 Review Submitted: 01/25/09

My wife and I loved staying in Outer Banks @ your home! It was a wonderful time in a great location. We loved being so close to the sound and we enjoyed all the balconies. Thanks again for your hospitality while we rented your home!

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

Guest: Dan
Date of Stay: 04/15/07 Review Submitted: 04/14/07

The following comment is from our guestbook: "This was our first trip to the Outer Banks and it was absolutely fabulous! We loved the beaches, the warm ocean water and the big waves! Everything at the house was perfect; so beautiful and relaxing. We must admit it's very hard to leave."

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Guest: Thomas
Date of Stay: 08/26/06 Review Submitted: 08/25/06

From our guest book "Thank you very much for a wonderful week! We enjoyed very much staying at your beautiful house while exploring the Outer Banks-so different from our native Europe!"

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Guest: John
Date of Stay: 07/29/06 Review Submitted: 07/28/06

From our guest book: "Thanks so much for the beautiful home!We loved it all-the canoe, the bikes, the tennis courts, the sound and the beach!! It was like a bome away from home!"

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Guest: Jim and Donna
Date of Stay: 07/15/06 Review Submitted: 07/14/06

From our guest book: "Thank you for the use of your lovely home. It was really quiet and peaceful here. Really liked using the canoe. It felt like we were camping in the woods but we were close to the beach. It was wonderful"

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Guest: patricia howell (anderson sc)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/08/06

We loved our stay at your home. The children rode bikes to the beach. We took them out on the canoe. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. We would rent again next year.

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Guest: Rhonda
Date of Stay: 04/13/06 Review Submitted: 04/12/06

The following comment is from our guest book: "These were the most idyllic days we've enjoyed in a very long time. This location is so amazing-relaxing, quiet and serene, Fariss and I enjoyed laughter filled adventures on the canal as well as sunbathing on the sound, And Mother Nature supplied phenomenal warm spring weather as well as sunsets to die for! Thanks again. We are so grateful it could all be arranged."

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Guest: John and Louise
Date of Stay: 03/29/06 Review Submitted: 03/28/06

From our guest book: "This was one of the all time best 4 day vacations we have had. This house was well equipped and decorated with an educator's touch. One favorite spot was out back by the canal. We got to talk to a lot of neighbors passing by on their boats. It is truly a luxury to go on vacation and have an Old Town canoe twenty feet from the water. Thanks muchly!!"

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Guest: Brandon
Date of Stay: 02/17/06 Review Submitted: 02/16/06

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. This is our third annual OBX vacatrion and your home is the most comfortable and the homiest we've ever stayed in. We thoroughly enjoyed the sun, reading, canoeing and fishing. Again, thanks so much. We hope to be back next year.

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Guest: Mike Piddington
Date of Stay: 02/17/06 Review Submitted: 02/16/06

Thanks so much for our extended stay in your home. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything we needed to make our stay complete was here.

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Guest: Larry Williams
Date of Stay: 02/17/06 Review Submitted: 02/16/06

We had a great time staying at your beartiful house. We walked, rode bikes, watched movies, read books, went to the Wright Brothers Museum and of course went to the beach.Everyone had a great time and our week passed much too quickly.

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Guest: Lisa
Date of Stay: 07/11/05 Review Submitted: 07/10/05

Very quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed our stay.

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Guest: D.H.
Date of Stay: 06/28/04 Review Submitted: 06/27/04

Everything worked out great. Thank you for your home.

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Guest: Joe
Date of Stay: 06/28/04 Review Submitted: 06/27/04

Your home is very nice and bright and well equipped. The location was fabulous. Lots of personal touches in the home made it all very comfortable.

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Guest: Jenifer
Date of Stay: 06/17/04 Review Submitted: 06/16/04

We enjoyed our stay. We would rent again.

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Guest: Nina
Date of Stay: 06/17/04 Review Submitted: 06/16/04

The upstairs wicker bedroom is like sleeping in the tree tops.

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