This was our first time renting with Southern Shores, after renting with another company for 18…read moreyears. I wasn't sure what to expect regarding cleanliness and the rental property being in good condition. What a pleasant surprise, all exceeded our expectations. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and quick to answer my questions after checking in. We will definitely be renting with them again! Linda & Gary Woodruff Stokesdale, NC

Southern Shores is a 4 . . . Jus' Ducky is a zero!…read more Southern Shores, and in particular, Lori Payne did the best they could to manage and, when possible, mitigate the issues with our rental house. Some issues should have been identified by the cleaning staff before our arrival, however. I do NOT recommend Jus' Ducky (12 Ocean Blvd) as a rental property. This house is not in any condition to be rented. The owner made minor updates to two bathrooms this year, but they have significantly bigger issues with AC, insulation, deck, furniture, etc. from many years of owner neglect and lack of investment/maintenance. Several service members also made unsolicited comments that the house was in poor shape, shouldn't have been rented, thought we might be moved to another house, etc. Chelsea (Southern Shores maintenance), and the teams at R. A. Hoy and KICZ were responsive, polite, and knowledgeable. When we were several hours into a loss of all electricity with no AC and no food (we kept delaying our restaurant reservation to celebrate a 45-year wedding anniversary--eventually we ended up with all restaurants closed and we still weren't any closer to a remedy), one of the guys from Hoy invited us to come to his home to get a bite to eat and a break from the heat--we declined, but appreciated his offer--very kind). The owner refused to take ANY responsibility for the many hours/days of our vacation spent dealing with maintenance, the electric company, HVAC and related issues. Ultimately, Southern Shores stepped up and provided a small financial remedy which we greatly appreciate. Although I will never rent this house again, I will certainly rent from Southern Shores in the future!

A Stark Contrast to Their Own Promises !!…read more My parents rented this property for our long-awaited family reunion -- 14 of us, including relatives who flew in from Hawaii. We were excited to spend the week together in what looked like a beautiful and spacious home, but the experience was unfortunately full of red flags -- from safety concerns to management's dismissive response. Serious Safety & Cleanliness Concerns: * The deck had multiple exposed nails, which caused injuries -- including a cut foot. * The pool gate slammed shut with extreme force. It actually struck my young niece, leaving her hurt and shaken. * The outdoor bathroom was dirty and unusable from the start. * There were visible roaches in the home when we arrived. * The outdoor shower, which was advertised as a feature, was filthy and completely unusable. Disruptive Conditions That Weren't Disclosed: * Construction was happening on both sides of the house all week, bringing loud noise and disruption every day. * We were never informed about this in advance, even though the reservation had been made months prior. Unacceptable Response from Management: When we shared these issues, the president of the management company responded with zero accountability. Rather than showing any concern, he told us we should've reported safety hazards like protruding nails during our vacation. After we left, their technician confirmed that eight nails needed to be repaired -- validating our concerns. Instead of offering any resolution, the president accused us of "extortion tactics," which was insulting and unprofessional considering the legitimate issues we raised. A Stark Contrast to Their Own Promises: What made it even more frustrating is how the company promotes itself. Their website claims: "Experience the Shoreline Difference and see why we are rated #1 in Guest Satisfaction! As our guest, you are our family and will be treated to the best in hospitality!" That was far from our experience. We were treated more like an inconvenience than "family," and safety clearly wasn't a priority. Bottom Line: For over $6,500, we expected a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. What we got was a property with hazards, misrepresented amenities, and a management team unwilling to take responsibility. I would not recommend this rental -- or this company -- to anyone looking for a reliable or professional vacation experience.

My wife and I are Beach House Owners that after 20 years with another Rental Company on the Outer…read moreBanks switched to ShorelineOBX because of their family owned size of 75 homes and the high standard of decor and cleanliness that they demand of their owners. We have found that smaller is better on so many levels from attention to cleaning to maintenance details. Deep cleaning occurred on a high level with ShorelineOBX and mandatory winter maintenance protocol was followed to prevent issues from occurring with the Beach House during the rental season.

The Salty Quacker, Duck NC Excellent facility, short walk…read moreto beach and/or shopping. Plenty of room. Well decorated, kitchen great selection of pots pans dishes. Everything you need to get your vacation started out on the right foot. Will definitely visit again and again

Beautiful view and very clean. Owners quickly got back when I had a question. Great location with…read morebeautiful walking paths and close to the beach. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. We will be returning.

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

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!

"Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks was fantastic to work with. The home was clean, comfortable,…read moreand exactly as advertised -- perfect for hosting our event. We booked the OBX Celebrations event team, and they were incredible. Chef Samuel prepared an amazing meal, our coordinator kept everything running smoothly, and photographer Brandon captured beautiful photos. Between Atlantic Realty's great home and OBX Celebrations' all‑star team, the entire experience was effortless and unforgettable." -Thank you, Karmen and Dav

We rented this property a year ago when it was with Vacasa 9639D E Nansemond Street Nags Head NC…read more 27959, and it was amazing, older but price was right (just over 4K) The management changed this year after we had our reservation through Vacasa and we searched and found the home again with Atlantic Realty. We ended up paying an extra 1k to rent it. When we arrived there was a tip envelope on the counter saying the home had been cleaned and inspected but clearly it wasn't because there was items from the prior tenants stored all around the home and it was dirty. Extra beds on the patio, baby gates out front by the outside shower, someone's underwear, socks and bra in the drawers, moldy shower curtain, dirt under the beds. We called housekeeping number on the envelope but there was no answer. When we finally did get ahold of someone they came and picked up the items outside. For more than 5k for the week I expected better not worse. We loved this place last year when we stayed here but we are already planning our next home and going back to Vacasa.

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.

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

Everything went well so much towels you could last a long time with and always clean as a returning…read morecustomer this company is worth the stay! WILL COME AGAIN

Absolutely horrible customer service. Do not use this company. Advertised as ocean front, the beach…read morein front of the house is closed. We were never notified. No refund given. This is our view from Dolphin Lookout. We should have read these reviews before booking as it appears that this company has deceived similar renters in the past.