This new hotel is a historic property that has been lovingly redone. It is in Beaufort and very…read moreclose to Morehead City. It is well-appointed and the mattress is comfortable. Our floors are original. There is a wet bar, high- end refrigerator, desk and chair. There are outside sitting areas. Highly recommend!

The space itself was beautiful and clean (minus the dead roach on the floor). Unfortunately, the…read moreroad noise from the nearby highway was unbearable. It was so loud and constant that I couldn't sleep and ultimately had to leave in the middle of the night to check into a hotel.

We rented a 5 bedroom house in June in Island Quay; I would not rent from this company again for 3…read morereasons: 1. the oven did not work; we could not bake/broil/roast 2. the sheets did not fit the mattresses properly; we kept getting tangled and they kept slipping off the mattresses 3. you'd think in a 5 bedroom house, we would have a larger coffee maker than a 4 cup; come on! how much are auto drip coffeemakers! $12?at Walmart

Read between the lines when renting a Spectrum property!! They told me, after we arrived at the…read moreproperty, that their policy is NOT to provide any basic supplies like dish soap, hand soap, sponge for cleaning the kitchen, more than one kitchen towel, and no extra trash bags (in our case, we only had one trash bag for seven people for four days!). At the high price point we were at, that is completely unheard of and very unprofessional. We have stayed in many similar homes across the country and have never seen such a cheap policy. So be aware - either plan a trip to the store when you get to a Spectrum rental, or bring all your own supplies from home! I'd rather be on the beach than running to the store for basic supplies - that is why we pay the higher prices! And it is not clear on their property descriptions, at least the ones that we saw, that you need to bring all your basic supplies from home. They did come out and fix a repair that needed to be made so we appreciated their efficiency in that area, and thus the reason for the added star.

stayed in room 519 was was WONDERFUL. the balcony had a great view, the room me and twin stayed in…read morewas nice and clean. the kitchen was clean, but our fridge was broken and had to call room service or wtv and had to get a new one. still fire

I have been coming to Sands Villa for about 30 years and have owned several timeshares. We…read morecurrently own three weeks. There were times a just a few years ago that we were very unhappy with management and the board. Timeshares were not a priority at all to them. Over the past several years a lot of great changes have been made and I am back a very happy owner and would not consider selling my units. We have a new board and a new president that takes this property and timeshares serious again, even better than it was many years ago. They have hired a new management company with a really good property manager (Matt Bruner) that is on top of the issues that come up. With the property being about 30+ years old, there are a lot of issues, but Matt stays on top of them. We use to have some security issues, but since they added secure gates along with on-site security, that problem is almost non-existent. The board has made some great changes to get the timeshares in much better shape along with getting them financially stable. We are not completely there yet, but we are really getting close. They have a great plan and are aggressively implementing it. Thank you Greg, Matt, and the rest of the board and volunteers.

We always come back to this Hotel. The rooms and grounds are clean and the staff is attentive and…read moreclean our room each day. As you enter, you notice that the trash cans by the door are clean and empty, the glass doors clean and a woman is mopping wet footprints off of the floor each time someone walks across the lobby. The staff comes in early in the morning and you see them arrive with clean, pressed uniforms as they are talking and entering the building. They are a team and everyone knows their job and takes pride in their work. The pool deck and walkway to the beach are cleaned every morning. The men that take care of the outside amenities empty the trash, pick up items left behind and straighten the patio furniture before anyone comes to use the amenities. The groundskeepers then show up and mow the grass with a battery powered mower and weedwacker so that it doesn't disturb anyone that is still sleeping. They have coffee by the restaurant as early as 6:30 in the morning. It is hotel coffee, but this is a hotel and not a barista fixing your cup of morning joe. The restaurant that is on site and serves breakfast is very clean and offers seating options inside or on their patio. They are a little slow to get you seated, but once seated you are taken care of and don't need to ask for anything. Our cups were full and so were our stomachs as we got ready for a day at the beach. I don't like buffets. However, this buffet very clean and the food was good. We did sample the menu 2 of the days that we stayed. Th

DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront…read more I used electronic check-in, though I did stop by the front desk briefly to ask where the restaurant was before heading over for dinner about 40 minutes before closing. I'll cover that experience separately. Overall, the hotel delivered a solid stay. The room--707, oceanfront--was clean for the most part and well-equipped with everything you'd expect: refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker (filter-style pods), ironing board, hair dryer, and a television. Lighting is excellent, with plenty of lamps throughout the room, and there are ample AC outlets along with modern USB and USB-C ports, which is a nice touch. One feature that stood out was the small table with two chairs. It made a big difference since I ended up bringing dinner back to the room, and having a proper place to sit and eat comfortably is something not every hotel gets right. The room itself was spacious with a balcony overlooking the ocean. The view was great, and the setup made it easy to relax and enjoy the beachfront atmosphere. There was nothing wrong with the room--it was a solid, comfortable oceanfront stay. Parking is plentiful and free, which is always a plus in a beach area. One thing to keep in mind for this stretch of the coast: it tends to stay windy. Be prepared for strong winds and quick temperature changes, especially if you're spending time outside on the balcony or walking along the beach. Overall, a good, reliable oceanfront stay with the conveniences you want and a comfortable setup for relaxing by the water.

I have worked with emerald isle realty several times and their properties, cleanliness and service…read moreat top notch in the bogue banks. Having used two others prior, Emerald Isle Realty is a stand out

First off, the destination is absolutely beautiful, hands down. What truly made our trip incredibly…read moresmooth and enjoyable was the hospitality and care we received from Emerald Isle Realty during our stay. They made us feel like family. When we arrived, we were greeted by their welcoming staff and promptly gained access to our rental where we had crisp bedding, a super clean home and a nice welcome bag with everything we need to plan out our days. The property was beautiful and had all the space we needed. The views we had we're so nice too! We've rented from a few other companies in the past in other destinations, but we'll definitely keep using Emerald Isle Realty when we come back to Emerald Isle, NC. The value, hospitality and experience was great, and we're so thankful our trip was as good as it was. Thank you, Emerald Isle Realty!