July 2017 The biggest positive was the space we had…read more Comfortably fit 38 family members (2 infants, 3 toddlers, 3 pre-teens, 5 teenagers, and the rest adults). There are enough 'spots' for those who wanted to play games or those who wanted to sit and talk. Don't be fooled by the pics on the realtors website, though. Those were taken when the house was in its prime...several years ago. It's run down and needs attention. First and foremost - a thorough cleaning. It's dirty, some appliances didn't work (restaurant steamer, ice machine inconsistent oven heat), furniture and carpet is stained and the tile around the pool is broken and sharp. There are several other issues, but all are fixable if they would tend to the house better. Might be ok if we were paying off season prices, but not worth 23k+ for mid summer. Good family reunion vacation - but many improvements are needed on this house - and that thorough cleaning needs to be done, pronto.

Quick notes - price is very high during the summer, and 4x4 is required to get to the house…read more 8/5/2015 Pros A lot of space for guests Beach side location Chance to see wild horses Pool and hot tub Lots of fridges Cons Plumbing-water looks and tastes like well water (we are from rural places around kansas so we know what it looks and tastes like) LOTS and lots of midges Midge corpses everywhere (from the first day we got there) Appliances are under expected quality Over all, I'd say that you might want to look at some other company that cares more about quality than just throwing a bunch of crappy appliances into a over the top house. 3 stars 8/6/2015 Something I just learned We have to put the towels back in the assigned rooms before we leave and we have to clean all the dishes "as part of the check out process". 2 stars 8/7/2015 As we've been staying here we have noticed a lot of bugs indoors. Sense the day we got here I didn't notice a lot of spiders inside. Even the photographer that we hired for my sister's senior pictures said "that is strange, there usually aren't this many bugs inside". 2 stars

Great location. Could use some attention on the outside for better curb appeal and definitely…read moreneeding some care internally. While we were pleasantly pleased they let us check in early, we had many issues from the start. They did send someone out to address a few things right away but not everything was dealt with. Would not recommend staying here if you have pets since the grass is never cut and yard is very overgrown. Lots of snakes and ticks. We called to inform them but nobody ever came, even though we were told they would . House has serious sewerage issues. Feces came up from the drains and caused the entire floor to smell like crap. We called multiple times and someone did come out, but the guy told us the owners needs to have the sewage cleaned more often and it's never done. This happened 3 different times while we were there. I expected a call from someone , anyone, to follow up.... I even messaged a requested a call from management multiple times ... was told they would call me, but after multiple excuses over a week passed and I never received a call . I did get a text saying they'd refund us $500 which is nothing in comparison to what we paid and the disgusting issues we had to deal with .

nightmare of a rental company. Home was disgusting (meat and scrub brush left in the kitchen sink,…read moretoothbrush from last vacationers in bathroom, stained furniture) in shambles (deck boards broken, broken chairs in dining room, deck covered in wood and paint chips, broken mirror, exposed screw where a handle should have been) could go on, but have wasted enough time with this company. SAVE YOURSELF. Go elsewhere, anywhere! for over $10,000 for a week, you'd expect better right? zero stars (but because we couldn't afford to leave and find somewhere else to stay last minute, we receive NOTHING back, even after proving the hazardous state of the house)

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. Terrible consistent reviews on TrustPilot, Yelp and many other pages. The feeling is clearly unanimous and Twiddy clearly does not care.

Worst customer service ever experienced in 40 years of vacationing in OBX. I could make a long list…read morebut suffice to say STAY CLEAR. We rented Peanut's Palace which was a financial splurge and have never been so disappointed in my life. We were lied to repeatedly. They just don't care.

BEWARE before you rent from Corolla Classic Vacations by Vacasa!!!!…read more"Cancellation Policy: If you cancel within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a full refund. After that (unless stated otherwise in the home description and unit-specific terms), if you cancel 30 or more days before the first night of your reservation, you'll receive a refund of any rental payments you've made, minus the booking fee." We reserved a beach house in June 2022 for the next year June 2023. My first payment was $4226 and another payment due in 2023. I cancelled that reservation 6 weeks later. They charged me 10% of my total bill $803. That's some "booking fee" for them considering the house was only off the market 6 weeks one year in advance.

Extremely poor customer service and responsiveness. Wouldn't answer the phone, wouldn't call back,…read moreand wouldn't reply to emails in a timely manner. You expect to get something of value for your money when you pay almost $4,000 for a week stay. This rental property failed to provide basic necessities and supplies to make an extended stay comfortable. If you're going to require your guests to "...gather all dirty dishes and run them through the dishwasher," then you need to supply dishwasher soap. If you ask your guests to "wipe down the stove and oven daily..." you ought to provide some type of cleaner. Sheets and blankets had holes in them. Most of the blankets had people and animal hair on them and stunk. When we went to wash the blankets the washer turn knob came right off making the washer un-usable. Bathrooms were dingy and dirty. We weren't allowed to put the thermostat lower than 72 degrees which means there was likely something wrong with their system but they don't want to get it fixed. Many of the outside lounge chairs were cracked. The whole experience was disappointing to say the least. We'll be avoiding this home in the future.

This house was just completely renovated and is gorgeous and is right next to the beach. The only…read morenegative is dealing with the management company, Corolla Classic Vacations. They are the worst! But honestly this house is the best and the owners will check back with you to make sure all is good. Stay here it is worth it. If you want to avoid CCV, contact the owners via FB and you wound have to deal with the management company which could make you lose your Mind

We have rented at Beach Magic - in Corolla Light - for the last 2 summers and absolutely love it…read more It is right by the beach, pools, playground and shops. It is perfect for everyone in the family, plus it is clean & welcomng! Perfect beach getaway.

Wonderfully charming and cozy home with the most amazing host you could ever ask for. We had the…read morepleasure of an extended stay at Theresa's home and loved the view, the neighbors, and gaining a friend in our host. She truly went above and beyond, and we cannot thank her enough for sharing her beautiful home with us.

From the owner: This peaceful retreat on the Currituck Sound has a private dock just across the street!…read moreAccess to all that the Outer Banks of North Carolina has to offer without the tourist crowds. Enjoy the stunning sunrise over the Currituck Sound from the the living room, front porch or your bed. The fully outfitted kitchen with breakfast bar seats 4 and the dining table seats 4 more. Two bedrooms each have a queen-sized bed and the sofa folds out to a queen as well. Dine on the the backyard patio with outdoor furniture and charcoal grill, or enjoy the fire-pit.

We have worked with Carova Cottages for several years and have always had a great experience. Laura…read moreJames, the owner, is fantastic with owners and guests. Carova Cottages offers a highly personalized experience for all.

The James family at Carova Cottages truly went above and beyond when it came to helping me through…read morethe process of booking one of their beautiful rentals. In a time when business have become automated and impersonal their friendly helpfulness was a breath of fresh air.

The Black Stallion and OBX Celebrations Team are the perfect combination…read more "We stayed at the Black Stallion for our Outer Banks wedding. The house is fabulous and very roomy for a wedding. Mom hired OBX Celebrations as our full event team -- and these guys are a class act from start to finish. We booked one of their bundled packages, and it made the entire experience effortless. Our coordinator, Michael, was on point all day and kept everything stress‑free. Our photography team, Megan and Luke, worked together seamlessly and were incredibly creative. DJ Frank locked in the perfect vibe all night, and Chef Sam cooked on‑site -- his food was honestly the best we've ever had. For our beach ceremony, Steve played keyboard and delivered Bob Marley tunes to perfection. The whole team worked together like a well‑oiled machine. If you're getting married at the Black Stallion, OBX Celebrations is the team you want.

Great place to stay! Beautiful, spacious, comfortable! Maintenance responded quickly to fixes…read moreneeded too.