Vacation Rentals by Owner

Cute Little House

Guest: mandym (indiana, pa)
Date of Stay: 05/16/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

Cute little beach house. We arrived on Wednesday and the house was clean and ready for us. I was pleasantly surprised by the short distance to the beach. Took 5 minutes max and that's with little children. House is very small but would be perfect for a small family. The bathroom is large considering the size of the rest of the house. Please make note that the door to the washer and dryer (beside kitchen table) sticks! We were ready to call someone because we thought it was locked but then realized we just had to pull very hard. The outdoor shower is nice as is the hose to clean off sand toys, chairs etc.

Owner response:We are happy you enjoyed our home. Yesterday we went to our beach house and fixed the laundry room door. Have a great summer--Lisa

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Home away from Home

Guest: Cindy (Sonoma)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

Just had a wonderful time on our fifth trip to this wonderful home. We found one week just wasn't enough so now we always stay for two. The new windows are wonderful and I love the improvements that have been made since our last trip. Everything you need is there and Lisa is great to work with. If there is a problem she gets it taken care of immediately. We can't wait for our next visit in October!

Owner response:Thanks---It was great to meet you face to face! Have a great summer--Lisa

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

Fun and Cozy

Guest: kkwsmile (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 03/22/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

My husband and I spent 4 days at this house and had a very enjoyable time. It was the perfect size for the two us and allowed us a nice relaxing few days. The location is perfect for walking to restaurants, grocery stores, the movie theater, and the beach; allowing us to not have to drive everywhere. Everything in the house worked well and the outside shower was great! We are looking forward to coming back again. Thank you!

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed your stay--come back again! The location is perfect! Thanks--

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great weekend escape!

Guest: Lisa (Hendersonville, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/27/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

I took my father to the Outer Banks for his 70th birthday. He has spend most of his career in the aviation industry and has wanted to visit Kitty Hawk all his life. We had a wonderful stay at your Bungalo. We were not far from attractions, I actually got up early enough to catch a sunrise over the ocean - beautiful, and we had plenty of room and comfort. I could have even brought my family along and we will remember this if we decide to come back to the Outer Banks again. Thank you Lisa for helping to make our stay wonderful!

Owner response:We are so happy you enjoyed the Outerbanks--come back for a visit soon! Mike and Lisa

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

A Merry Little Christmas

Guest: Rosemary (Fredericksburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

I stayed here for the week between Christmas and New Year's, and had a wonderful experience. The house is cozy, comfortable, and well-appointed. Everything was clean and exactly as described in the listing. I enjoyed being on a quiet street but still very close to the beach. I will definitely stay here again!

Owner response:We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Happy New Years and the best in 2012. Mike and Lisa

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Perfect Clean and Close to the Beach

Guest: John213 (Lexington, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

We absolutely loved the perfect bungalow. It is exactly what we expected for our visit to the beach. The bungalow was very clean and with all the equipment and items needed for a beach vacation. The outdoor shower was wonderful. Thanks for making our vacation so much fun. The location could not be better. It is very safe and close to the beach.

Owner response:We are glad you enjoyed your stay please come back again. Lisa

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

Very misleading reviews

Guest: Cari (Gainesville, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

The size of the house was perfect for 2 adults, 2 kids, and our dog. However, the cleanliness of the house left a lot to be desired. The bathroom tub was in desperate need of mold remover or caulking in general. The toilet paper holder was coming out of the wall (and appears to have been for awhile since the amount of dust collecting on it was considerable). All the vents in the house had a major buildup of dust, which anyone that cleans knows that a vacuum or feather duster would take care of that, so the amount that was there shows that they haven't been touched in a long time. You could see dust around the computer in the master bedroom which showed that the cleaning prior to us arriving was minimal. For such a small house, I don't think the up keep would be that hard, so it was rather disappointing. There isn't any light outside by the door, so it's pretty dark while unlocking the door or trying to get the key out of the lockbox when you get there. I know people stay there before we get there, I just don't want to feel like they left minutes before we arrived. I agreed to staying here simply because all the reviews were so great, but they were very misleading. It was a great location though!!!!

Owner response:Thanks for the honest comments. I just wished you would have taken a few minutes to contact us and we would have had the problems taken care of with the teams we have in place. We are available 24/7. Being in the military I’m not physically in North Carolina, but do have a host of handy folks and we are in the process of hiring a new cleaning team as we just let our cleaning team go. As the seasons winds down our home does get a little warn and when you only have a few hours between tenants it is hard to get a detailed cleaning done. The detailed clean will be completed in March at the start of the season. Our home was rented ever day up until November. We do have the rugs, furniture, as well as the mattress cleaned and shampooed monthly as well as the yard and fireplace cleaned out. I hope our customers understand that after asking for the discounted price with a dog (pet fee waved) of only $295 for five days and four night with full cleaning, sheets and towels at a cost of only a little over $59 a day it is still a great deal at the end of the day. Plus our little bungalow is a mere 100 yards from the beach. All we can say is that we will try harder this upcoming summer.

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Welcome Home

Guest: Flo (Springfield, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 04/11/12

I have spent the last five years at Lisa's either with my husband or an enjoyable week alone chilling with my kitty in what I call my home away from home. (Excellent place to kick back with family and friends, too)! At no time have I entered the bungalo and seen any evidence that someone else had been before us...clean, tidy, organized, cool, and welcoming. Whether walking the beach, watching the sunrise, shopping in the many stores in the area, eating at the various restaurants, or just relaxing on the deck in the cool breeze, I was totally safe and secure when I entered the cute pink bungalo. In case anything should be needed, Lisa also had contact numbers of reliable people to assist us. Hats off to Lisa...she may be in the military and away, but she values her home and the people who come to stay.....hope others will continue to come back.

Owner response:Flo--We enjoy having you. You will be happy to know we just replaced the frount windows. Have a wonderful summer--Thanks--Lisa

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

Perfect Again

Guest: Regina (Williamsburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/26/12

Sorry for the delay in reviewing - where does the time go? We came down end of August 2011 on the heels of Hurricane Irene. Lisa was extremely accommodating given the circumstances. Always spot on with communication - the moment tourists were permitted back on OBX, she was in touch with me. The boys (10&13), the dog and I once again enjoyed the house, the close proximity to the beach and tourist sites. Neighbors are very friendly and location is safe. Each day brought different treasures from the sea (and sound!) A trip to OBX wouldn't be the same anywhere else. Thanks, Lisa, for your hospitality!

Owner response:Thanks for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed our home. :-) Lisa

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great Time

Guest: Becky (Colonial Heights, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

My husband and I and our 2- four legged kids spent the week of 7/2/11-7/9/11 here and had a wonderful time. We loved the foosball table on the one stormy night we had. The house is in a great location with a very easy walk to the beach. We look forward to coming back next year. Thanks Lisa for sharing your house with us.

Owner response:Glad you enjoyed! Please let us know soonest so we can reserve your dates as we do book up early! Thanks--Lisa

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

Great Beach House

Guest: kathy (hallwood, va)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

Spent a week here with the family and dogs. Great place, just as it says, close to the beach with every thing we needed. The house looks just like the pictures and Lisa was very easy to work with. Lots to do in the area, beach, putt putt golf, shopping and resturants If we ever stay in the area again, I would stay here again. Thanks Lisa for letting us be guests in your little pink house, we had a great week!

Owner response:Thanks----glad you enjoyed the outerbanks as much as we do. Mike and Lisa

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect!

Guest: Regina (Williamsburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/07/10

Loved it!! Clean, comfortable, welcoming - a wonderful respite! Totally loved the fact that I didn't have to bring sheets, towels, etc!!! Quiet neighborhood close to beach, shopping, mini golf, etc. Thank you Lisa & Mike so much for making me feel pampered; I don't think I'll ever stay in a hotel again! It was a great, relaxing get-away. The boys (9 & 13) loved the outdoor shower - never an argument from them about getting a shower - that in and of itself is a vacation! So glad we could bring the dog, too. We look forward to a return visit next summer. Thanks again so very much!!!

Owner response:Thanks for the great reivew. We are glad you enjoyed your vacation. Mike and Lisa

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

First Time to Outer Banks

Guest: Jan (Walston, PA. (near Punxsutawney, PA.))
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

Lisa, My family and I enjoyed a wonderful week at your beach home!! We were very pleased with everything. It was very comfortable, quiet, and clean. All the amentties of home were at our fingertips. It was fantastic to sit in the mornings and evenings and hear the waves smacking the beach sands. There were so many stores just down the street and I really enjoyed walking in the evenings. The people there were all very nice and we had no problems with anyone. This adventure was a wonderful first time in Kill Devil Hills, NC!!! I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Lisa for everything ........ you were great!! Jan

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

Good Location

Guest: Joy (Colonial Beach)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

This home is located close to restaurants and shopping. I was disappointed, not as clean as I had hoped. Ants were out of control, I called owner, was told to spray, which we did. Professional termintor needs to be called. I could not place any food on counter top and when we had a class of soda we were constantly looking for ants. Not a good experience. My son found sand in his bed first night, I washed all sheets and when making my son's bed I found sand on his matress. Home needs deep cleaning. Sink in bathroom was clogged, I also purchased drain cleaner.

Owner response: Our cleaning team has always done a great job. This is the first time we have not had a 100% satisfaction. Sorry for the disappointment. I spoke with our cleaning team and they have not seen any ants. We do have our home professional treated for bugs in the spring before rental season. We try not to use lots of chemical because some folks have allergies to chemicals. We everyone who rents our home know if our home is missing something to please purchase it and we will be happy to pay the cost. We also have a maintenance man and cleaning team on call 24/7and provide numbers to call. The renter two weeks earlier loved our home and stayed it was very clean.

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Cozy Getaway Close To Everything

Guest: maggieh (Hillsborough, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

Our family enjoyed a fun and relaxing two weeks at the beach box bungalow. This is a sweet little basic home. Look, you want to go to the beach and not spend a forturne. This is the place. It was in a convenient location to access the beach, easy to walk to stores and restaurants, and above all, CLEAN! The street is nice and quiet; not much traffic passed by. We enjoyed all this cottage had to offer, from the grill to the deck, and everything in between. Beautiful, sunny days on the beach, and peaceful slumber at night. We rode our bikes from the house to the bay and up to Kitty Hawk (and found an obscure monument to the Wright Brothers in someone's front yard). My niece really enjoyed the fooball table. My older parents appreciated having no steps to climb in this one story home. All in all a wonderful week of memories was made. Many thanks to Lisa for her hospitality.

Owner response:Thanks for the great comments! :-) Mike and Lisa

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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Guest: karen235 (williamsburg va)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

We loved the cottage. The most relaxing vacation we had in years. The cottage had everything we needed. Thanks so much. We look forward to staying there again.

Owner response:Thanks--Lisa

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Guest: Karen & Randy (-)
Date of Stay: 03/24/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

It was a cute beach house with everything you need and very close to the ocean. We enjoyed our stay in the Outerbanks of NC....

Owner response:Thanks--Please come back and see us! Lisa

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Guest: Eric Kuhn (Proctorville, OH)
Date of Stay: 10/08/08 Review Submitted: 10/08/08

Lisa, My wife and I just spent our 3rd wonderful vacation in your home in Kill Devil Hills. It is convenient to the beach, shopping, and allows us to have our dog Ryleigh stay with us. I couldn't get the internet to work, but the folks at the Dare County Library were able to save the day and let me send my college homework via internet. We look forward to seeing you in 2009! Eric and Anita Kuhn (& Ryleigh too)

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Guest: JoDi21 (Hopewell, VA)
Date of Stay: 02/17/08 Review Submitted: 02/17/08

Enjoyed our stay. Very quaint & quiet during our time there. Would visit again in the future. Jodi

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Guest: Shelly and Tom Fowler (Springfield, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/12/07 Review Submitted: 08/12/07

Lisa, Great vacation house!! We had a blast. Too bad there were three hot days..ugh. The house is just perfect for two people. Clean and just the bomb!! Just being there reminded me of all the dinners that were fixed there and sitting at the picnic table to the wee hours of the morning. Terrfic!! Great seeing you too! Thanks again for a perfect vacation house and vacation! Shelly and Tom Folwer

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/11/07 Review Submitted: 02/11/07

Thanks so much Lisa for the last minute get away for us...we enjoyed your beach house...all we needed was right there! Sorry it took me so long to respond, did not know you had the comment thing on your website..Also, I did not see the updated pics of the curtains :o) take care and thank you again! 7/06

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Guest: John213 (Lexington, VA)
Date of Stay: 01/23/07 Review Submitted: 01/23/07

Great home...clean that has it all! I can not wait until I return next summer.

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