We always have been treated very well by Twiddy. All issues , if any, are handled quickly and…read moreproperties are lovely.

Our experience with Twiddy Vacation Rentals in the OBX was beyond disappointing. What was…read moreadvertised as a premium beach house felt more like the Motel 6 of vacation rental companies. The listing was inaccurate, and several amenities that were clearly advertised were either broken or not available at all. Some bathrooms didn't even have basic supplies like toilet paper. One shower had such low water pressure it was completely unusable. The dishwasher was broken for the entire week, which meant hand-washing dishes for 14 guests, three meals a day, for seven days. That is not what anyone signs up for on vacation. The house itself was not properly cleaned. There were cobwebs on multiple surfaces, visible rust throughout, and an overall neglected feel. For the price we paid, the condition of the property was unacceptable. Customer service was effectively nonexistent. We reported the issues, and nothing meaningful was done to resolve them during our stay. There was no urgency, no accountability, and no effort to make things right. Also worth noting: reviews appear to be filtered, showing only glowing feedback. Based on our experience, you are not getting the full picture when you read the listings. For the amount of money these homes command, expectations should be much higher. We would strongly recommend considering another rental company. You've been warned.

This rental was great! Lots of room for several families. Easy walking distance to the town of…read moreDuck. Highly recommend!

Catherine was our buying agent and was wonderful. Responsive and prepared. Knew the area and helped…read moreus find a great home.

We highly recommend Catherine Strachan-Brown if you are looking for your "forever" home in the…read moreNorthern Outer Banks in North Carolina. We had first met Catherine over two years ago. She worked with us throughout that time to find is exactly the right home to meet our current and future needs. Catherine actively listened to our wants, needs and concerns and then came up with a realistic plan to make our dream a reality.! Kind regards, Craig & Pamela Elliott Carolla, NC

Rented an absolutely awesome home (My Blue Heaven #333) from Carolina Designs in May 2026 and…read morecouldn't have been more pleased with layout, equipment, responsiveness of staff, generosity of homeowners, and the home's capacity for a perfect family reunion. Within 48 hours, each couple in our party was asking me to rent it again next year. We had little kids, teens, and married couples. We have rented many houses in the OBX over a 30-year period, and this was the best ever.

We had a really disappointing experience at a house we rented (June, 2025 - Dune Our Thing) from…read moreCarolina Designs Realty in Corolla. There were so many issues with the house and the CDR maintenance staff tried to be helpful, but most issues could not be fixed at all or fixed on our last day. We vacationed in OBX every year when our kids were little and decided to do oceanfront for our kids and grandkids to have a fabulous vacation. For a $28,000 oceanfront rental property, we expected more. 1. Nails sticking up from wood decking to beach (granddaughter cut her foot) 2. No hot water in both kitchen sinks. Seriously! Many maintenance visits resulted in it getting fixed the afternoon of our last day! 3. Pool lights and pool deck lights not working. 4. Outdoor shower was pretty disgusting. 5. Pool deck and hot tub area was lacking. One single (insufficient) hose, laying in pile of sand under the house was the ONLY way to clean sandy feet. 6. Gazebo - which should be a nice outdoor gathering spot - was completely overgrown, dark and dingy, and you could not sit in there for the spiderwebs, old broken chairs and mold. Ewww. 7. 2nd floor dryer never worked the entire week. 8. House was not adequately equipped (no broom, dustpan, mop, missing trashcans etc.), and the outside doors to the decks didn't close properly, basically a HUGE disappointment. I had the opportunity to view my sister's family rental 1 mile down the beach - SAME PRICE - and it was immaculate! Shower and foot sprayer coming off the beach. Hot tub on the oceanfront gazebo. Furniture in great condition, etc. I wrote to CDR and asked for a partial refund. Below is the answer I received. "To provide a bit of background, each home is individually owned, and our role is to serve as the Rental Manager ("Agent") on their behalf. The Vacation Rental Agreement notes that refunds are not typically issued for inoperable appliances, utility interruptions, equipment malfunctions, or maintenance-related concerns." I urge you to NOT rent a house from Carolina Design Realty. They should be more aware of what a $28,000/week rental should provide and be able to negotiate with owners.

This company was fantastic to work with last year, we stayed with friends and family last summer…read more This was our first time coming to the Outer Banks and had a few questions and needed assistance with our property. As always with a new property we had issues with figuring out how to work the smart tv's. The ladies in the Duck office were knowledgeable and patient. They stayed after to assist us with walking us through how to access local channels and apps. The property was very clean and we had an overall wonderful experience! We can't express how wonderful the office staff was with recommending local restaurants and activities for our grandchildren. We loved the beautiful sunsets on the Outer Banks and working with Sun Realty!

We booked a property through Sun Realty and paid in full back in February. The second week of…read moreJuly, less than a month before our trip, we were informed that the property was suddenly unavailable and that "nothing else was available." I'm almost sure that they double booked it and gave the property to the highest bidder. We pleaded our case that PTO from work was granted and even offered to change weeks, but they would not budge or offer anything comparable. No thank you to Megan, who showed zero empathy and is the epitome of why this business has 1.5 stars on Yelp. Only horrible people work for horrible companies and stick around. It took almost a month to get our refund, but we still ended up getting a beachfront hotel for the week. I have driven past dozens of empty Sun Realty properties, which shows that the company, and Megan in particular, are liars, as they had plenty of vacant properties for this week. Avoid Sun Realty at all costs. Only a bunch of lying scumbags work there.

Coastal charm at its finest. My recent stay at The Sanderling Resort was warm, welcoming, and truly…read morememorable. The Beach House is beautifully situated and centrally located on the property, making it easy to enjoy everything the resort has to offer. The room was clean, spacious, and well-appointed. Perfect for a comfortable week-long stay. Even during the cooler weather, the accommodations were cozy, and the views were exceptional, with stunning sunrises and sunsets each day. A wonderful coastal escape that delivers comfort, location, and scenery.

I would have loved to have seen this place in its prime! I'm sure it was an amazing stay at one…read morepoint. I would have also liked to have rated this place higher but I can't in good faith do that. The resort is dated. The staff are all very nice but this is a resort standard. Nothing was exceptional or grand. It was all very overpriced for what you ended up with. My discounted rate should have been the normal rate. There is no way I would ever stay at this place at their listed normal rate. You'd have to be a fool. Honestly, You would be better off just renting a house for the price because the amenities are not worth it in this specific case. The food was mid but at arena prices. 20$ for a beer, 24$ for a burger, 4$ for an iced tea.. after the first day we just went into town for food. It ended up being much better economically and quality wise. The beach behind the resort is nothing remarkable. In fact it's sloped and awkwardly angled. The surrounding area itself is immaculate and lush with beauty and there are loads of things to do. It's definitely a family place and not an anything else kind of place so don't get any ideas. Kind of boring honestly, not really much going on. You really do have to make your own adventures. The complimentary bikes you can check out are all falling apart. The walls were so thin I could hear the conversations of the people in the room next to me. The power went out multiple times the day I was checking out which complicated things further including trying to get WiFi as well as the fact that they charged me for a latte that I never ordered and they had to remove it from my final bill. Good thing I checked. I am talking specifically about the resort and not the area itself. Parking was a free for all and there is no valet. If you leave your spot during the day good luck trying to get another one. If this place put some TLC into it they could turn it around very quickly.

We rented this place with the extended family and it was so worth it! Technically this place is 3rd…read morerow, but beach access is a 1-minute walk. The house is beautiful, modern, and open. You can see the ocean from the top floors no problem. Pool in the back and plenty of room to sleep, this place is perfect for multiple families. When we stayed there (late summer 2012), we were quite content. We had 3 families in our party and we had empty rooms to spare! If you're looking for a place to stay in the OBX with a couple of family units needing multiple rooms, look no further than the "Castleberry" house in Southern Shores, NC. You'll have everything you need and more!

The staff here is so friendly and helpful. They definitely go out of their way to be helpful…read more They are updating units. The furniture and beds are some of the most comfortable we have ever experienced. Cabinets etc are old but we don't go on vacation for the cabinets. More importantly is the two full bathrooms, the porch, the abundance of storage space and the free washer/dryer. The porch and the porch furniture are perfect and a perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee and an evening drink.

Dated units probably from the 80's. Palmetto bugs…read moreeverywhere.carpets were filthy. Oder of the chemicals they used to cover up odors was overpowering. Took 2 days to dissipate. Three flights of stairs to access kitchen area. Not good for older folks. Only redeeming feature was proximity to the beach. We won't be going back.