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    3.4 (173 reviews)
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    Beach chairs provided
    Ashley H.

    The resort is beautiful and clean, is in the perfect location, and has a wonderful and helpful staff. However, one of the hot tubs was broken, the ice machine on our floor was also broken, and the body wash provided in our shower was empty on arrival. These may seem like minor complains, but I would expect better for the price of the resort. Not a deal breaker as I would return in the future.

    Jack W.

    In a word: Yikes. In as many as Google will allow: First off, I'll give credit where credit is due and say the staff was friendly enough and the bed was comfortable. Now that I'm finished with the positives...My wife and I got married on a Friday, and we were so excited to spend a mini honeymoon on the OBX. When we booked the room we were asked if we were celebrating anything and obviously we wrote we would be coming down right after our wedding! When we arrived, two of our bank cards (from completely unrelated accounts) were declined and we were told we had to contact our bank. Welcome! After speaking to our bank, we went back insisting it was not our issue and sure enough one of their payment terminals doesn't work properly and it was a known issue on their end. Then, after a rushed rundown of the very few "amenities" we were given our room. Not once in the entire process were we given so much as a "Congratulations!" We weren't looking for free hand outs, but why even ask if there's a special occasion if you aren't going to do a single thing? I've worked in restaurants for 15 years and I've given away more to $100 birthday dinners. The entire place gives off a general sense of disrepair. The men's room at the outside bar was insane. Cracked and empty paper towel holder, no soap, and the bar at the top of the door was literally ripped off the wall with 2+ years of rust damage and preventing the door from being opened properly. The bathroom was locked up before I could get a picture. What I have attached a picture of is the door latch to our back balcony, which room service LEFT OPEN on our second day. Don't expect to feel safe here. Again, it's only a $40/night resort fee what do you expect? Don't worry though, through all this stress you can find comfort in an outdoor solo cup cocktail for the low price of $18-22. One of the weirdest parts was that multiple times that we would head out for a meal, there would be two staff members just standing at the door waiting to open it for us. Really feels like putting the cart before the horse, acting like they're giving us white glove service meanwhile our thermostat is reading low battery and our back door can't lock properly. A final word of warning. I spent 5 years of my restaurant career on the OBX, as well as personally dining all over the beach. I can honestly say that the health inspection score of the Lifesaving Station Restaurant on the property is the lowest I have ever seen, two whole points lower than the Kitty Hawk McDonald's used to be before it was shut down. Dine at your own risk. I look forward to an AI generated response from the new GM, and I hope the time I've taken to write this will prevent anyone from making the same mistake we did.

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    Christina M.

    I was looking for a relaxing facial treatment in the OBX, and I got exactly what I was looking for. My esthetician was lovely. In the beginning, she told me that she doesn't generally talk much as she wants me to be able to relax, and it made the experience so lovely. She did a great job with my skin (which honestly is really smooth, nice skin), and I left feeling refreshed. My partner got a massage, and he said that he would not recommend his massage as it was more of an older masseuse just rocking his body back and forth. But, the facial & enjoying the atmosphere afterwards were great!

    Shelby A.

    Came for a wedding and wow loved Sanderling Resort. Beautiful views, venue, and menus. The ceremony was on a beautiful raised platform overlooking the water, cocktail hour was on the grass, and the reception was located at kimball's kitchen. The views are spectacular, parking was very easy. The only thing is I wish there was better instruction with signage for on site weddings.

    A sweet surprise for our 1 year anniversary!
    Bridget D.

    What an incredibly experience! My husband and I booked 5 nights the first week of June, at the Sanderling for our 1 year wedding anniversary and it exceeded all expectations! Two pools (including an adults only), a hot tub, bar, bocce/cornhole, fire pits, free bike rentals, and more! Our time on the beach was divine, as staff from the resort set up umbrellas and chairs (and towels) for us. I lived at the bar with drinks to take to the pool. Holly (I believe her name was) gave us great recs for breakfast spots and we biked (4 miles mind you) to down town Duck. We saw actual Sanderlings and even a killdeer protecting a nest (we are big birders). Staff was prompt with any requests and the rooms were clean and orderly. My favorite amenity in the room was of course the bathrobes and slippers! We had a beautiful patio facing the pools and beaches and got to watch the sunrise from our balcony and watch the sunset from the many rocking chairs and seating facing the west. And the cherry on top? The staff surprised us with chocolate covered strawberries for us to celebrate our 1 year! Talk about going above and beyond! We can't wait to go back next summer! Can't recommend this place enough!

    Tamara A.

    Our family absolutely loved it here at Sanderling, the food at the Lifesaving station is fantastic and all the staff around the entire property is really nice. Yes it is older but location location location people, walk from your room to pool and beach is 4 mins maybe, all chairs and umbrellas prepared daily. it is a wonderful relaxing experience can't wait to go back.

    Jeff S.

    I had to chuckle at Joan's post about booking the presidential suite and having to carry luggage up three flights of stairs. Try the elevator next time or use the valet. We have been here in the off season and for this third time, came a couple weeks before Memorial Day weekend. The staff were very accommodating and courteous at check in. We were there on the eve of a lunar eclipse. Clear skies made for a great experience. If you want an ocean view, be sure to request top floor, the third floor. Second floor, while also nice, is blocked from seeing the ocean because of the dunes. Restaurant was also nice but a bit pricy. However, my filet was cooked a perfect medium rare.

    There is a BIG difference between what you see on the web and what you get. Overall, the place is run down. The outside doesn't just look weathered, it looks like it needs repair. When we first drove up to the place we weren't sure it was the Sanderling, it looked so different from the web. And I am certain some of the roofs need re-shingling. It is not an enclosed resort. All amenities are overstated and over priced. The Lifesaver Restaurant was over priced but the food was good and the service was great. We didn't bother with Kimballs Kitchen. I was not able to get an appointment in the spa. If you get (and pay extra for) an ocean view room, be aware it is not ocean front. Unless you are in the South end, you'll have to peer over the sand dunes to see the ocean. And forget about leaving the sliding doors open to get a breeze, the screen is torn. The balcony could use some repair/refurbishing but at least the railing felt secure. The room itself smelled like mildew, it was the 1st thing I noticed when I opened the door. The carpet was wet (and dirty), the furniture was dirty, and the bedding and linens felt wet. I felt wet the entire time I was there. I ran the AC but it was so LOUD. The AC system never stops whining, and not just mine, the entire floor! I had to turn it off at night or I would not have been able to sleep. I have an audio clip of the AC but am unable to upload here. Light on the fan did not work. Coffee maker looked like something out of a Howard Johnsons ' (no offense to Ho-Jos, you don't charge $571 per night). Cabinet damaged and stained. Nothing is included. All this for a mere $571 per night. I stayed one night and left, refusing to pay for the second night. What a disappointment.

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    M M.

    Nice but some cracks in facade Cute resort. Great room for my mom and I -had a separate bedroom and I had a pull out couch. She had a walk in shower. Very necessary for mobility challenges. Two bathrooms were excellent. Nice balcony with 2 access points. But 1) upon arrival there were left over cocktail glasses on the private deck from previous guests and 2) the bathroom sconce was not working. Those were fixed as soon as I mentioned it. The next night a 3) huge palmetto bug (southern for roach), was waiting outside our door on the carpet. The lovely chandelier in the staircase was cobweb covered. The drink machine on first floor was out of all the juices. All those things I'd have overlooked until the last night----I was very careful to toss all trash into the room waste bin, so why did housekeeping feel the need to toss out a carry handle brown shopping bag (on a dresser) next to the TV filled with tea, honey, a mixing cup and snacks that I use to mix my mom's nightly medication? It was not trash. It was a boutique store brown shopping bag. W a cord handle. Not a plastic grocery bag. What if it had an item inside I had purchased? I did have another shopping bag w a $150 sweater in that, thank goodness she didn't toss that. But this brown bag was not trash. It was a significant inconvenience because I try really really hard to keep my 90 y/o mom on her medication regimen and making it tolerable w tea and non sugar non caffeine mixers is one way I can keep her managed. Not that going to front desk at 8 pm helped. Xcept she gave me two tea bags. It's not as tho I was going to dig thru the trash looking for the bag that was dumped. But just the idea that housekeeping made a decision to take a bag that maybe to her looked like trash, but was definitely not in a trash location, made me feel so annoyed. And also the restaurant at the hotel called lifesaving station. Very overrated. The crab dip was runny. In fact the burger from that same restaurant gave my mom explosive diarrhea x2 the next day. I'd suggest eating elsewhere. The room had a fridge , microwave and 2 person table, so I did make a meal or two from grocery items pretty easily. We also Did a spa service 2 days in a row and those were nice. Not four seasons or ritz carlton spa level by any means, but nice regardless.

    cockroach!

    the water dispenser did not work and neither did the ice machine in our building. the showers had black mold on them, all on the floor and wall. we asked them to clean it and they said did but there was still mold so they didn't clean it at all. i'm saving the best for last...we found the FATTEST cockroach in our room absolutely horrible. i want to go home.

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    Amazing menu and staff plus the drinks were on top of it all! Cheers! Try the apps for sure!

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    Ask the Community - The Sanderling Resort

    Is there room service?

    No. I think they stopped for covid and never resumed. When we were there, they offered "packages" such as a bottle of champagne, a 6-pack of soda, and some chips for like $250. But no actual room service.

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    Review Highlights - The Sanderling Resort

    The staff at the Lifesaving Station, server Liz and hostess Angel were my top picks but everyone was great!

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    5.0(1 review)
    3.8 mi

    Our stay at Saltaire was absolutely wonderful. The entire place offered everything we could ask…read morefor in a getaway resort, and then some. The old world charm and architecture of the building nicely complemented the vast array of amenities providing us with the best of "all" worlds. In a day and age when vacations and resort destinations can be as tiring as everyday life, our stay at Saltaire was a welcome dose of privacy and personal luxury. We can't recommend this place enough! Peter & Judy Steve Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.

    From the owner: The Saltaire Victorian Mansion built just a few years ago to look and feel just like a true…read moreCarolina Classic. With 6 master suites it can sleep up to 18 guests. A 4-person elevator to all three floors. This magnificent 7200 sq. foot home & estate provides you with the best location in all of Duck, OBX, NC. Amenities: Heated Saltwater pool with built in Jacuzzi, Separate Hot Tub in Gazebo, Huge Playground set in spacious yard, Manly Men's Bar, Bigger game room then other rentals, kayak, surf & boogie boards, beach chairs & umbrellas, gourmet kitchen with commercial stove, 3 bar areas, Steam room & large Jacuzzi, Fantastic living room with grand piano and wrap around decks on porch, & 2 seasonal fireplaces. Our street has it's own private beach access with the very best beach & fantastic Ocean Sunrise views. Across the street the boardwalk runs the entire length of town with fantastic sunset views. Website: thesaltaire.com

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    Barrier Island Station

    2.4(38 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    We stayed at BIS via a timeshare exchange. Not much has changed since our last stay. Yes,…read morefurnishings are dated. Yes, our coffee maker needed to be replaced the first morning on site. And, yes, the front right burner on our stove didn't work, but, the three other burners did. So, what am I saying? Despite the shortcomings, our unit was reasonably clean and comfortable. And, the TV's and washer and dryer were updated. Check in staff was courteous and thorough. The beach was fantastic although I went after 5 most days. Yes, I've read the reviews telling folks to stay away. You can, but, you'll be missing out on a diamond in the rough. A Sleep Inn opposed to a JW Marriott. When checking in, I noticed some story boards highlighting some changes that may be in the future. Could it be fractional ownership? It could work if fees are reasonable. Privately owned BIS condo fees run up to around $1,000 per month but also include some stuff like tv, Internet, flood insurance and the like. I've seen quarter shares,as in 13 week ownership PLUS annual maintenance fees for EACH WEEK!No way, ever, would I fall for that. Instant bankruptcy, lol. BIS, if they're like most timeshare associations face maintenance fee delinquency rates of about 50% of owners. Not good. One I belong to is dissolving and selling units outright, starting with mine, so, I'm done there. Sad. Perhaps folks with vision and consumer value in mind, while making a decent profit, of course, can turn these properties into gold again. Recommend.

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    Twiddy

    3.0(374 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    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.

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    Stan White Realty & Construction - Roach in dishwasher

    Stan White Realty & Construction

    1.5(11 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    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!!!

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    Paramount Destinations - Sandy Pelican vacation rental home in Corolla

    Paramount Destinations

    2.6(16 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Manage my vacation rental property in Corolla. They always respond promptly and in a detailed…read moremanner to requests for maintenance from cleaning requests to calling pool, hvac, elevator, or insurance vendors. Michele, Jurate, and Lorena are always pleasant and professional. The property met the rental goals for the year. Very happy with their service!

    Highly disappointed!!! Arrived late (8:45 PM) on 7/13. We were immediately greeted by a strong…read moremildew smell, dirty dishes in the cabinet, dead ants (as well as eight ant traps in the kitchen and countertops), a ceiling light dangling near the kitchen, and bed linens that reeked of mildew. Also, the pool skimmer was torn, making it difficult to skim the pool every morning. All of the bed linens had to be washed to eliminate the mildew odor. We could not contact Paramount as the office was closed for the day. The following morning (7/14), we called Paramount and left a message. Michelle and Channing arrived shortly after that. We immediately asked if we could be moved to another property and Michelle said she would see what she could do and get back to us. Seven hours later we were informed that nothing was available. Channing repaired the dangling light fixture, sprayed air freshener, and thoroughly cleaned the register covers. We informed him that the refrigerator was not cold so he adjusted the setting and said to be patient. He also set both thermostats to 68 degrees - saying this would help with the smell. Half the day was lost addressing these issues. The next day, 7/15, the refrigerator was still warm. Channing came out and determined that the fridge was indeed bad. The owner had to be informed so a new refrigerator could be purchased and delivered. In the meantime, we were promised a "loaner" fridge would be delivered until the new one arrived. This meant transferring all perishable food to our coolers. Extremely inconvenient! While we at the beach, the loaner fridge was delivered and set up outside, in front of the garage! Without our knowledge or consent, our food was transferred to the fridge. I guess we were expected to go outside when we needed something from the fridge. Later in the afternoon, the fridge was moved to the lower-level game room area - again, up and down the steps to retrieve items from the fridge. Tuesday, 7/16, pest control and two housekeeping women came and performed their tasks that should have been done PRIOR to our arrival. 7/17 was somewhat uneventful although the smell had returned and at 68 degrees we were freezing, especially in the lower level of the house. We had to purchase blankets because it was so cold at night and the supplied thin quilts did not provide adequate warmth. Still no new refrigerator in the kitchen. With the thermostats set so low to "reduce the smell", the kids got sick, and one of the adults' asthma flared up. Not to mention that the stress my wife experienced caused her autoimmune disease to flare up. On Thursday, 7/18, we were informed that the new refrigerator would be delivered. Delivery men and Paramount maintenance guy removed the old refrigerator and replaced it with the new one. While this was being done, we were reiterating all the issues we had experienced to the maintenance guy. His sarcastic response was "what would you like me to do about it?" My wife and I decided to return home the next day (7/19); we'd had enough. The unfortunate truth is that had someone taken the extra hour or two to thoroughly inspect the home, many of the issues would have been detected and corrected. Afterall, we were informed the house was ready at 2:00 PM - two hours before the regular check-in time. Shame on you. To make matters worse, no mention of compensation was offered from either Paramount Destinations or the owner. I texted Michelle, asking for contact information to register our concerns but she never responded. I also called the office when we arrived home and was told there was really no one I could talk to; just complete this survey. Your website touts Paramount Destinations as "Luxury Vacation Rentals at The Currituck Club" - this is laughable. This was our fourth visit to a Paramount Destinations in the Currituck Club and sadly, will likely be the last.

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    Paramount Destinations - Our friendly staff is here to help you plan your perfect Corolla vacation getaway, seven days a week!

    Our friendly staff is here to help you plan your perfect Corolla vacation getaway, seven days a week!

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    Carolina Designs Realty & Vacation Rentals

    Carolina Designs Realty & Vacation Rentals

    2.7(85 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    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.

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