This was my first time ever booking a house as this was also my first vacation i got to have with…read moremy 3 adult daughters on my own. we take vacations but usually with aunts/cousins/grandmother. The house was perfect and worth every penny. I'll admit, I was intimidated at first when booking the house, but oh my gosh it could not have been easier. Communication when booking and up to arrival date with the agency could not have gone smoother and the response time was quick. When we arrived, we did need to contact them for something silly and they were attentive and the resolve was very quick. The walk to the beach was short and sweet. It was the best week of my life. I will hopefully be contacting Village Reality again next year but the only change would be for a bigger house. all though I'd want to do it again with just my girls, I think we may have recruited a few more people.

They have a great selection of vacation rentals. It's really easy to book through them. They…read morecommunicate constantly on your rental

My husband and I rented 9# I fell in love with the cottage fully stock washer and dryer 3 bedroom…read morewalk out side beach right there enjoy morning walks and sunset and sun rise so beautiful!

Another great visit to OBX ended yesterday. Geris Place never fails to deliver a very relaxing…read morequiet experience. Thank you for another great vacation. Already looking forward to next year.

We have vacationed in Pirates Cove for over 10 years. This community is awesome for family…read morevacations. Centrally located, water views from everywhere in the house we rent, activities for all ages and the neighborhoods are beautifully maintained. Pirates Cove Realty has always been very accommodating if something needs fixed or corrected. We will be back next year.

In August 2018 we planned our 3rd stay with Pirate's Cove in Manteo, NC. We arrived in Manteo to…read morebeautiful weather and upon check- in we were asked to hold in the office while an inspector confirmed our unit was clean and ready. Once we got to our 3rd floor room we found the sand that we expected to find at the beach, all over the floor (keep in mind this is not an ocean front facility). Our crawling 15 month old was on the floor less than 5 minutes and his hands and knees were covered in sand and dirt. This prompted us to sweep, which made it apparent the floors had not been cleaned even on a low standard. There were various crumbs on the tables and counters, indicating that they had not been thoroughly cleaned. At this point we contacted the front office to request a vacuum and mop, and they got us in contact with Ken Herman the Rental Coordinator. He promptly delivered the requested items as well as a bag of cleaning products that we were grateful to have. We spent several hours on our first day of vacation cleaning to mitigate the problem. They did offer to send cleaning staff out, however we feel that they failed the first time even with an inspector's approval, and felt more comfortable cleaning the unit ourselves. Less important than the filthy floors, but worthy of noting- there were ants on the counter, dishes were dirty, the rooms would not cool, the ceiling fan in the master was unusable due to an awful squeak, and there were countless other cleanliness issues. This made for a very uncomfortable stay of which we decided to check out of 4 days early. My family and I do not expect the newest and nicest of things, however we do expect a clean and sanitary environment. Furthermore this building is one of the older buildings in the complex, which is not equipped with fire sprinklers. Typically this is not a bother, however it concerns me when you have a multi story residential building that allows vehicles to park under the rooms, and only has one means of egress. The unit is only equipped with one smoke/ carbon monoxide detector which is on the ceiling just inside the front door. (NFPA 72 for many years states detectors should be placed in every sleep room as well as outside each sleep room.) With fire places in the units, the need for adequate smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are paramount especially when combined with the single means of egress, parking under the building and lack of sprinkler system. With Carbon monoxide being heavier than air, the entire room would have to fill with carbon monoxide to properly activate the detector which could be fatal if occupants are sleeping. (That is if the alarm is even heard in the master when the door is closed with tv or the squeaky ceiling fan on). This is just a side note that should be addressed by the property management to ensure the safety of their guests in the event of an emergency during their stay. Overall it seems they were more concerned about the fishing tournament that was taking place over the satisfaction of their guests. We had hoped to make the OBX and Pirate's Cove an annual vacation spot, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

Sea spray cottages was the perfect place for a few days away in OBX with my fiancé and pup! We…read morestayed in cottage #4, lots of space for 2 and a fenced in yard for our beagle. Place was clean and stocked with cooking supplies and various items we needed. You do need to provide your own sheets and towels but that's fine. You are VERY close to two public beach access points, restaurants, bars and a short drive to all OBX has to offer! Water pressure in that shower was amazing :) We would highly recommend sea spray cottages to friends and family and hope to come back!

We have stayed at the Seaspray Cottages in cottage 1 twice and a third trip is in the works…read more Vacancies permitting we will continue to make this our home away from home on the Outer Banks. The cottage was clean, comfortable and has a fenced in yards for pet use. There are relatively few places that are pet friendly and accommodating but here they go out of their way for pet owners. All of us loved it but our 2 beagles really enjoyed lying out on the front porch. Thank you Seaspray for making us feel right at home!

Last year I rented from Joe Lamb and the house was terrible. So many things were broken and we…read morecould never get the TV in the main living room to work. They would not come take care of anything. This year I tried Rentals on the Ocean and couldn't believe how wonderful they were. If we had any problem, either someone from maintenance or housekeeping came within 15 minutes to take care of it. The house was cleaner than any I have found. I will always rent from them for now on!!

We stayed in the four winds #2. What a great place! It had two bedrooms and a bath. The place was…read morevery clean, this is the most important to me. They call it the surfers shack because of the decor which is adorable. It has easy access to the beach, a small fenced in yard for a small pet. We bought the starter amenity pack which we originally thought was pricey, but we're very grateful for when we got there. We arrived in the pouring rain very late at night, so the starter pack kept us from having to unload everything when we got there. The screened in porch is just right to just sit and gab during the evening. The outdoor shower helped keep the inside from becoming too sandy. If I ever go that way again, I would want to stay again. The only thing I would mention is that the address on the cottage will not show up on the GPS. It needs to read S. Old Oregon trail and it will lead you right to it. Close to shopping and activities.

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

As the duchess of the RelaxInn, I owe it to my kingdom to share how great this place is!…read more I say the $175/night is worth it. The following amenities are included: - breakfast at 8:30am (naturally, the thing to do if you're not a morning person is take a 2.5 hour nap after eating; I may have some experience with this.) - beach access within a few blocks! - cable tv in room - beach towels, umbrellas, and beach chairs available during your stay - bathrobes - a cozy room decorated with beach-infused decor (seashells, lighthouses, sand-themed hangings) - jacuzzi and pool, not to mention hammocks for relaxing We had a wonderful stay, and I would highly recommend this place. The caretakers were kind, warm, and around in case any assistance was needed (help! A replacement beach towel is needed!).

Very quaint home with many amenities and a very welcoming host couple! My husband and I visited…read moreNag's Head for our Babymoon and got a recommendation from a previous guest to stay at the RelaxInn. We were welcomed by our host Eric, on arrival who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was very nice, decorated in a birds of paradise decor and had a sitting room and a large, private bathroom. The house boasted a pool, hot tub, roof top patio and various other outdoor seating areas. It was located on the second row of houses from the beach with about a 3 minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes to the pier. Every morning at 9am hot coffee was available and our hosts served us breakfast that included omelets and a breakfast casserole with veggies from the Margie's own garden. There are only 3 rooms at this B&B so only 6 people maximum can stay at one time. Fortunately, we were the only ones there during this weekend so we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves! The RelaxInn was very close to MANY shops and restaurants, just the perfect location! If you are looking to get away and have a quite time with a hot breakfast served daily, you should check out this place!

My favorite place to stay! It's right on the water. I think all the staff are really nice! Everyone…read moreis always smiling and saying hi. The front desk is super friendly. Whenever i go in there they ask how my day is going and will have a small conversation. We stay in the Elizabeth cottage every year. Has a full kitchen, and full size fridge. Sofa, and tv. 2 bedrooms. One room has 2 twin size beds, and the other is a full. They got new mattresses which have been amazing!

This is the best place to stay in Nags Head! You walk out your door and your feet are in the sand!…read more The vintage charm, like the screen doors that slam and instantly remind you of summers when you're a kid, clotheslines to hang your beach towels on to dry in the saw breeze, the completely laid back atmosphere here - these all make you truly feel like you've gotten away from it all. We just spent a week by the pool (warm and clean!) and the ocean (did I mention it is literally right outside your door?!) and came home refreshed and recharged. Conveniently located to fishing, shopping, and restaurants; walking distance to Jeanette's Pier and Cahoon's and, yes, even a super Wings. Super friendly staff. Ample parking. Is it any wonder we, like so many Sea Foamers, come back year after year, generation after generation? Can't wait to get back there already!

Spent two nights here in the Fall of 2012. Stayed in the Featherstone room on the second level…read more Cozy room with a gas fireplace and large full bath. The inn was beautifully decorated and conveniently located to downtown Manteo. This was our first B&B experience so I wasn't sure what to expect. The innkeepers were very friendly and welcoming. Our favorite feature of the house was the back porch with a fully stocked fireplace. My wife also loved the array of cats that live at the inn (outside cats). Breakfast was served at 8am and was delicious both days. Day 1 featured quiches, bacon, home fries, fruit, yogurt, and biscuits & gravy. Day 2 featured sausage links, fruit, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, and grits. Coffee, hot tea, water, and sodas were available at no extra charge 24/7. Overall we loved our stay. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Manteo as you are literally 2-3 blocks from virtually everything downtown. My only negative is that the bed wasn't the best but by no means the worst.

The Cameron House Inn is probably our Favorite B&B of the six of so we've visited over years. The…read morestaff is thoughtful and accommodating, the breakfasts are sumptuous and the thoughtful amenities are top class. For example, homemade sweets are available each afternoon, cold drinks are always available the kitchen, and a fire is laid on the patio ready for you each evening in the fall. Please be sure to spend a few days in this wonderful