Everytime we have had to contact twiddy, we have gotten a fast response. They have always been very…read morepolite & helpful. I would definitely recommend a rental from them!!

We have stayed in OBX for the last 5 years. Each year using Tiwiddy and have NEVER had an issue…read more I would ALWAYS consider using this company!!

We have been here 4 days and spent 9000 for a family vacation. Grill didn't work. Hot tub broke and…read moreis not usable. Outlet are 50 percent working and spark . Air conditioner now broke down . It's unbelievable! We have been to Nags Head 2 other times times in the last 10 years and NEVER experienced this kind of house breakdown!!!

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.

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

My friends and I were extremely excited with our choice of The Sandbar for our girl's trip, this…read moreyear. Two of us arrived on Saturday and the others were due to arrive the following day. We CAREFULLY selected our home due to 2 RELYING on the elevator to get up and down the stairs. Upon arrival, one person who RELIED on the elevator due to mobility issues was UNABLE to exit the elevator. The mechanism which unlocks the door upon its arrival to the designated floor WOULD NOT UNLOCK. They rode the elevator up and down trying to exit on each floor but remained STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR. Finally, after 10 minutes and much anguish (they also suffer from heart issues and severe asthma) they were FINALLY able to exit the elevator. I placed a call to the on-call repairman who arrived a few hours later. He stated the elevator was running as it should but the elevator company would need to come out to repair the door lock because if he did it would affect the warranty for the elevator. I asked him to get in the elevator to test it be he replied he would NOT ENTER IT BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT TO GET STUCK INSIDE. He said a work order was submitted the week before we got there and it was SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED. Guess what, it obviously WAS NOT. He said he'd call in an another work order but since it was September 13th they no longer worked on weekends. They would more than likely be out on Monday. This was UNACCEPTABLE as what would happen in case of an emergency with my friend who was dependent on the elevator? I called Beach Realty and spoke with their office manager on duty. She said there was no need to create scenarios that may or may not happen. SERIOUSLY??? She said there was nothing she could do and if something happened just call the fire department. She assured me she'd call with information from Atlantic Elevators. When it was late afternoon on Monday, I called Atlantic Elevators and was told they would not be out until sometime on Tuesday, September 16th. The office manager I previously spoke with was NOT happy that I called them. Fortunately, we had picked up a limited number of items at Food Lion and a large pizza before entering the house on Saturday. We were STRANDED on the top floor of this home for 3.5 days of our vacation. I would NOT leave my friend alone in that house if she experienced a medical emergency. Our other friend who has more severe mobility issues decided NOT to make the trip since they were afraid they'd arrive and not be able to use the elevator. I told the person I had been in contact with at Beach Realty that I was considering contacting an attorney because of the runaround I was getting. Her response was "YOU DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH THIS OWNER." That definitely was a serious threat from her. The weather on Wednesday and Thursday was not conducive for using the pool so we did some souvenir shopping and sightseeing after being STRANDED on the top floor for 3.5 days. Friday arrived with sun and bright blue skies. We made our way to the pool for what we thought would be a relaxing afternoon. Upon getting to the pool steps, we found a HUGE, DEAD RAT off to the side. ( I've included 2 photos). A call was made to BEACH REALTY and someone removed it between Friday night and Saturday morning. Our original check-out date was Saturday, September 20th. I called Beach Realty on Thursday to see if they AND the owner would grant us 3 extra days since the elevator wasn't in operation for 3.5 days and we were stuck on the 3rd floor. (NO ONE HAD RESERVED THE HOME FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20-27th). The owner granted ONE EXTRA DAY.... OH WOW!!! I WILL NEVER RENT FROM BEACH REALTY, AGAIN!!! They DO NOT value their customers NOR care about their safety. If you're smart, you'll rent from another company.

I rent houses frequently; however this is my first time in this area with Beach Realty. I have…read morenever rented such a dirty house in my life. The air filters were beyond dirty, the house smelled of mildew, had complimentary pubic hair, potential bed bugs, ants, pee stained mattresses , black mold, broken hot tub, dirty dishes, stained and unclean carpets, stained linens, etc. The company dispatched cleaners back to the house, but they were useless. I have never experienced filth like this in my lifetime. The address of the house is 1269 Clearwater Lane in Corolla. The house is named Dolphin's Song. The property management company was absolutely useless. Don't let your vacation be ruined like mine was! P.S. They remove negative posts from their website. Deception at its best!

Near Balcony collapse!!!…read more I've been vacationing in OBX for twenty years with various different rental companies and have never had a worse experience than with Stan White Realty and Construction. We arrived at the house to find a dilapidated deck with evidence of partial repairs. Nails popping up on the stairs and loose boards on every level. Kids had splinters Day 1. Not super clean. Old and dated. Rusty pool ladders. Flickering lights. On Day 4, after several days of spotty internet, we discovered that the internet router was connected to an outlet that turned off every time the lights were turned off. Why would you do that?!? We had multiple adults trying to work remotely throughout the week and we never knew if we'd have WiFi. But it was Day 5 that will haunt my dreams for years to come. After a rain storm, some of us (6 adults, 3 kids) went out on the second story balcony to view a double rainbow. What was awe inspiring turned horrific in an instant when I heard a loud crack and watched my husband and loved ones sink three inches into collapsing deck boards. Thankfully everyone was able to make it safely back inside. No one slept that night though. The following day's "repair" (read: twelve or so new nails shot into the boards, no inspection) and no one dared use the balcony for the remainder of the vacation. The worst part of it all was the rudeness and complete lack of empathy from the company, specifically the broker in charge Kristina. They seemed annoyed and unapologetic throughout the whole experience. To date, no compensation was rewarded for the physical and mental damages for the loss of access to the balcony and hot tub below. Edit: After multiple emails, we were first berated for leaving the house in an "unacceptable" condition (trash in bathrooms canisters, sand in the house, and two sliding doors unlocked ) and then credited a measly $500 on a $10K+ lease for "losing the time on the deck". Bitch, we almost lost LIVES due to your negligence! Edit again: They rescinded the credit!!!! No financial compensation to date. The CEO took over communication. The BBB and NC AG's have been notified. There are plenty of companies out there who rent properties with integrity and are willing to address issues with quality and care. This ain't one.

Horrible experience renting from this man and his company. We chose Carolina Fever located at 9331…read moreS Old Oregon Inlet Rd. This is owned personally by Mr White. The listing says the house is handicap ready, but there is no way for a handicap person to ever get to the beach!!! The cabinets were falling apart. The house smelled musty and when questioned, I was told it was cleaned to EPA standards. How could this be if the AC vent cover is caked with dust and the filter on the vacuum is black and chewed up? The house had many broken items and the grill was unfit to use. And don't get me started on the roaches!!! Yes ROACHES! I had to wait 3 days before pest control came to spray the entire house, which was basically for show. Mold and mildew around exterior doors on the second level From water damage. The list could go on an and on. My vacation was spent contacting the company repeatedly, documenting these issues and not relaxing. When asked for a partial refund, I was given the run around and finally offered $200. This is not even 2% of the money I paid! Stay away from this property and company!!!

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.

Coldwell Banker agents are absolutely wonderful! Great customer service and professional,…read moreknowledgeable agents.

From the owner: At Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, we understand that having the latest…read moretechnology is essential to helping our clients find their dream home on the Outer Banks. Couple that technology with personal service and collective decades of experience and it's easy to see why for the last 25 years we've been one of the top producing real estate firms in the area. So whether it's a forever home or a seaside getaway, find what you're looking for - The Seaside Way.

I paid $14,000 for a week at Twisted Fish K1220, a 10 bedroom ocean front house with private beach…read moreaccess. Ocean front rents for a considerable premium in OBX. Rental company failed to notify us of beach nourishment project that completely closed the beach in front of our rental for the entire week! The people renting next door said their rental company notified them ahead of time and gave them options. Additionally, The air conditioning on the second floor was broken for 5 days before it was fixed. My formal request for compensation was denied. I was only offered a $350 credit on a future rental. I will NEVER rent from this company again.

I wrote a review for Beach Realty, per their request, on Aug. 5, 2026. They have never responded…read more Clearly they don't care. So decided I'd try to help someone else and tell them AVOID BEACH REALTY LIKE THE PLAGUE!! We rented American Dream. More like American Nightmare! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!! In 2024, 2 of the 3 heat pumps were completely out when we arrived for our week. 90+ degree weather. Management installed temporary window units which were hideous. Several other maintenance items were a disaster. Management promised to repair and offered a discount for 2025. We went back. Second year was much improved. We like the house - lots of room for the family to spread out. Location is super convenient. Kids love the pool. So we decided to go back for summer 2026. When first we reached the 3rd floor it was very hot - the AC was out!!!! I called and it was repaired by 8 pm, but really! AGAIN!!?? Don't they pay any attention to the property and what's working or not?? On Monday morning when we opened the dishwasher, we discovered the bottom was full of gross water. It was Tues afternoon before they got around to sending a maintenance guy. I did not pay the amount of rent they charge for a week to enjoy washing dishes!! One item I have brought to management's attention twice (now it's three times) is the horrible stove. The oven only works halfway. The eyes are so marginal it's ridiculous. My daughter was trying to cook pancakes this year. She set the temp on 4. It got WAY too hot so she cut it to 2. It got HOTTER! Put it on 6 and it cooled off. (The knobs were on correctly.) Surface is a mess. Oven takes more than twice recommended cook time. The large lower drawer does not work and is rusty. Rust inside the microwave as well which is old and not dependable. Again, adjust cooking time by double. The door to the freezer leaks from the ice maker. Every time you open it, water is spread across the floor. Have reported this in prior years. It's actually starting to corrode now. Bins in the refrig are cracked. Several of the lights in the house simply do not work such as 3rd level master bath area, 2nd level closet and most of the exhaust fans make terrible noise and are very marginal. Lamps are missing lightbulbs or have bulbs that do not work. Several of the AC vents are moldy, filthy and rusty. The top glass in the door to the 3rd level deck is gone so you have to keep the door closed. Can't look out to enjoy the ocean and the door itself has such a strong spring on it you risk the health of your heels and toes navigating in and out! Too dangerous to allow the kids to do it on their own. There is a LARGE timber on the back left corner of the pool stockade fence which is broken and appears about ready to collapse completely. Pieces of the broken timber are sticking out and could be the source of a bad injury not to mention disaster for the pool deck with the release of the bank it's holding back. The outside shower under the deck is unusable due to a deep pile of sand which has washed in from the outside. There is some sort of electric box hanging from the north side of the house. I left/sent 3 messages asking for the property manager to contact me and received no response. Hence this review. I repeat - we like the house. LOTS of room and nice layout. Area is great for family excursions. Right on the beach with beautiful views. This year we were there during the hatching of a couple of sea turtle nests which was exciting and educational for all. Bless those turtle volunteers! American Dream...not so much. If Beach Realty is going to charge premium rates, they need to actually inspect and repair the property. I know lots of people come and go and it's difficult to keep on top of every detail. But some of these problems have existed for years. Others are safety concerns. Others are essential to the comfort and well-being of their "guests." Please pay better attention, Beach Realty. I gave it a 3 because of the features and location. But it's barely adequate. Pictures available upon request.  BUT because of their complete lack of response to my calls while in Nags Head and the review (above) I sent them, it's reduced to a 1.

we were very satisfied with Stephen as our agent in the home buying process…read more friendly,knowledgeable, easy to work with. very quick response to questions and always had great advice during the search process and also the negotiations.

Working with Stephen as our Buyer's agent was a pleasure. His knowledge or real estate that would…read morefit our needs was very helpful, and he was very accommodating with schedule and questions. Would recommend!