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.

our vacation was amazing, the house was extremely clean, very comfortable!! I had to reach out to…read morethe office for a couple of questions. Everyone was very responsive, very polite, very professional. The gated community that we stayed in was beautiful, we felt very safe and secure. I would highly recommend village realty with any vacation plans you have!!

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!

Their home "One of these Nights" has appliances which don't function and a water heater which is…read moreworthless. When the house is at capacity, parking is difficult at best and requires moving cars so some can get out of the driveway. We have been renting for years and have been very disappointed this year.

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.

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.

We rented Grandma's Cottage from Cola Vaughan for the second time in 3 years 9/8-9/22/24. In 2022,…read morethe view from the gazebo was spectacular. We could sit on the covered deck and see the waves breaking on the shore. This year with , the beach replenishment, we had a view of a dune. ALL we could see was a corner of the horizon looking south. We were not told that this " oceanfront " property had no view of the ocean except from the upstairs bedroom windows. While technically this is an oceanfront home, we were extremely disappointed by the fact THAT WE COULD NOT SEE THE OCEAN! While we appreciate that it is a pet friendly home, the upholstry on the furniture was filthy,obviously not cleaned from the last time we were there and it was filthy then. Just because we are dog people does not mean we want to sit on grimy sticky ( uncomfortable) furniture.​ We covered everything with sheets. We spent 2 weeks looking at each other as the weather was not conducive to sitting on the beach. We would have had a better view- and cheaper vacation in a house across the street. I wrote this same review on Cola Vaughan's website but they did not publish it.

It's very regretful to share this information about this realty group, but it must be said. We…read morebooked a property for our family of 6 for Memorial Day weekend in outer banks. Then, COVID-19 happened. Two of our family members have underlying health conditions and one had a note from his neurologist stating he cannot travel. Period. Not allowed. When we contacted the realty group - they said "we are all in the same boat." Let's be clear, we are not. Those with underlying health issues aren't breaking contracts out of fear, they are at the advisement of doctors. The right thing to do would have been to return our deposit. But they refused. Character and ethics of businesses are shining through right now - pay attention. We will never select one of their proprieties again.

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!

Filthy, Unsafe, and Insulting Response - Do NOT Stay Here!…read more I have stayed in many places over the years, and this was by far the most disgusting and poorly managed property I've ever experienced. This place should not be advertised at the rate I paid -- it felt like a $50-a-night roadside dump, not a $200+ vacation rental. Here's what I encountered: * Black mold in the bathroom and even on the doors, a clear health hazard. * Thick layers of dust coating the ceiling fans, window ledges, and even the walls -- clearly no one has cleaned this property in ages. * Lamps literally falling apart. * The entire room smelled musty and damp, making it feel unclean and unsafe. * Trash scattered throughout the backyard, including a dirty diaper just left behind. * To make matters worse, there was an animal scratching inside the walls at night, making it impossible to sleep. When I reported these issues to KEES Vacations management, they only offered a pathetic $30 "goodwill" refund, which is beyond insulting given the condition of this property and the amount I paid. It's clear they have zero concern for guest safety, cleanliness, or satisfaction. This property is completely unkempt and neglected. I will never stay at a KEES property again, and I strongly urge others to stay far away. There are plenty of clean, well-managed places to stay -- don't risk your vacation, your health, or your sanity here. Bottom line: * This place is a health hazard. * KEES management is dismissive. * Absolutely not worth the money. Do yourself a favor: DO NOT STAY HERE.

if I could give this place negative stars I would. It's self check in like an Airbnb, which I…read morethought was cool... until we needed literally anything at all... The room had a musty smell that *immediately* began to bother my allergies, its by the beach so I figured it was just hard to keep completely dry. You get limited resources, 3 small, sad pillows, no extra blankets, 1 towel per guest, and no place to get water (except the shower or bathroom sink and just... no.) or ice even in the entry area and hall. The bathroom door didn't latch, much less lock and even if you held it closed there was a 2in peep hole where the latch *used* to be and the wood is worn down. We're married, c'est la vie. The toilet did *not* want to flush but if you held it a while it finally would. There was no hook for the hand towel they provided so we draped it across the back of the sink- not ideal. Still, the room seemed nice enough at first.. until we tried to shower. It had a jacuzzi tub that we were excited to try and now will fuel my germaphobia and nightmares for years to come. The shower walls had someone else's hair on them, an indication that they had not been cleaned. We were sore from the drive and the tub looked clean enough, even though the walls were gross, we planned to shower after anyway. To start, it was broken, if you pressed the button the bubbles would start but as soon as you took your finger off the button, it stopped. We rigged it with our keys to get it going. When the vents started, the water began to make *actual* bubbles... we had not used soap yet. Then, to our everlasting horror, when the bubbles burst against the tub wall, a greenish brown scum spread across them. I about vomited so we quickly tried to drain the tub (we had to pry the plug out because it didn't have a handle or anything). The dispensers for both the soap and shampoo were empty. They didn't even spurt a tiny bit out so they have probably been empty for quite some time. We had checked this ahead of time, thankfully, and borrowed some from travel companions in another room (they, too, were almost out. So, we had a coffee cup with *maybe* two quarter sized squirts of soap- once I added hand soap to the mix?). We always bring soap but it was only one night and hotels always provide it, right? Once we had scrubbed the top layers of our skin off, we climbed into a creaky and *very* uncomfortable bed. The shade on the window beside the bed would not go down further than halfway and the curtains were this so they did not block the lights from the street. The AC is above the closet so there is no way to cover the light it produces which was an impressive amount (at this point, just about anything would have annoyed me, so...), this meant that there were bright lights on either side of us. The toilet periodically made loud running water noises even though no one was using it. This, too, made sleep difficult. Hands down, the *worst* hotel experience of my entire life. I created a yelp account for the sole purpose of warning all potential guests away. TLDR: Please, SPARE YOURSELF. Rent some place else.