Our party of eight rented a vacation home managed by Wendy Wilmot Properties on Bald Head Island in…read moreJuly 2014 and overall, it was a favorable stay. The Middle Island property (See Urchins on 7 Cape Creek Road) was clean and well maintained and offered a great view of the ocean from the deck and screened in porch. Things I liked: * I loved the responsiveness of the staff to any problems were encountered (an infestation of ants in the kitchen and a wi-fi outage). Within forty minutes of our call, they had staff at the house addressing the problem. * Great wi-fi signal * Loved having two sets of washers and dryers * Appreciated the complimentary membership to Bald Head Island Country Club * The house had plenty of beach towels, beach chairs and umbrellas. * The pool table offered a pleasant diversion during inclement weather. Things I didn't: * The kitchen was out and out dreadful. There are few decent dining establishments on the island so we cooked most of our meals during our stay, but it was an ordeal. The cookware and utensils looked like they came from the discard dumpster behind the local Goodwill store. The heating elements on the small electric range went from barely warm to incinerate with the smallest adjustment. Anything put in the back of the refrigerator froze solid after a couple of hours. The tiny footprint of the kitchen had it near impossible for than two people to work at the same time. We have vacationed in North Carolina several times and this was hands down the worst kitchen arrangement we have ever encountered. * While the bed was comfortable on the lower level bedroom, its proximity to the air conditioners was problematic. It took a couple of nights to get used to sleeping with the roar of the AC units. * While I liked the quiet setting of the house, its remote location meant the golf carts got a lot of use. With four sets of adults, having only two four-seat carts was problematic and we ended up renting a third golf cart for an additional fee.

I love bald head island but any realtor is better than this crew of inept and rude people. You…read morebetter read the contract carefully because I didn't. A TV was functional but had a line in it. We didn't care or complain. They then blamed me for it and said since the people after me noticed it right away and called I must have broke it. They also misled about the location of the house saying it was across the street from the beach when it was considerably further. The blamed us for scratches on the golf cart that were already there. All in all very dissatisfied and will use VRBO or another realtor in the future

Connie at Cardinal is the most professional property management specialist we have ever met. Her…read moreprofessional and knowledge in helping get our property was next level. She was highly recommended by one of my family members. She assisted in the purchase of their house and was completely accommodating with their schedules and their requirements to find their dream home! We would absolutely recommend her and her company for anyone's property management needs and/or real estate need.

From the owner: Our Mission is To meet the needs of our clients and customers with communication, care, compassion…read moreand a quality of service that exceeds expectations.Cardinal Property Management has been serving communities throughout the greater Wilmington NC area with unparalleled skill, diligence and a hands on approach. We aim to build a strong professional relationship with our clients. In this day and age, few companies can extend the warmth and personalized services that we can. We are transparent and genuinely care for our clients’ properties. Cardinal Property Management can assist you by putting our professional skills to perfect use. By instilling trust in us, you will be choosing to work with a highly qualified management team. Our comprehensive management services will give you peace of mind in knowing that your properties and tenants are getting the care they need. So let us manage your property while you sit back and enjoy life! Please leave your phone number in the details section of the Request a Quote process and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Went to their office directly but found out They do not want to deal with you unless you have a…read morefirst or second row house.

I recently booked a rental property with Salt and Sand for this upcoming April and I had made an…read moreerror in my booking. Upon my first call to remedy my error and ask for help, the manager at that time did not really offer any assistance nor did I feel heard. So I just left it at that. BUT...out of the blue I got a call from the NEW manager, Michael...he tracked me down to re-start up the conversation to make sure we could figure out a better arrangement that would 100% meet my families needs. He wanted to make sure we were happy and set up to have the best experience. He enjoys making people happy and wants them to have the best experience. It has been the best customer service interaction I have had in YEARS...I'm serious. I came away from our calls feeling grateful for the care he took to understand my situation and help us find the best accommodation for our trip. I've seen some of the previous reviews and I know where they came from. But under Michael's management it's like night and day! I would recommend working with him any day of the week! Thank you Michael for going above and beyond for me and my family!

We love The Beachcomber!!!! OIA does a great job with attention to every detail!! They are very…read moreresponsive and the house was super clean!!

I would strongly advise anyone considering this company (Oak Island Accommodations) to look…read moreelsewhere, as they clearly do not prioritize their customers. Overall, I would rate them 1 star out of 5, and I will definitely avoid using their services in the future.

Do not rent Oak Island Beach Villa unit 1408…read more Seasoned user of VRBO and Airbnb with bookings from Long Beach CA, Nantucket, Prague, Paris, New Orleans, Cape Cod... tallied 16 over the past 20 years. I also rented out my lake house 6 weeks a year for a decade. I've never rented a place (this one through Margaret Rudd, Oak Island NC) this bad. There were several that were less money, either ocean front or ocean view- I took the more expensive one thinking it has to be great... wrong. Upon inspecting what I needed to cook one breakfast and one dinner for 30, almost all staying in the village, I opened the first drawer and tossed the dirty egg-caked spatula into the sink. Cabinet by cabinet, assessing what I need, it became quite apparent there was nothing there but pots, pans and silverware. This place is worn out my friends. What it has: a nice view, decent internet and a newer small stack washer/dryer. What it DOES NOT HAVE: A coffee filter, A paper towel, A drop of dish soap to clean the dirty spatula, A salt shaker, A pepper shaker, A drop of cleaning spray for the counter, A napkin, A single thing to cook with (spice, cooking oil, condiments etc), A washer pod, A mini hotel soap bar (18 cents btw), A working slider to the master bedroom balcony -you get the point. It's as if the place is stripped bare after every rental and leftovers sold at a flea market once a month. Our group had 5 other rentals within the village and I asked to take a quick walkthrough of each- to my dismay, they were at least lightly stocked with some basics if not fully stocked. Keurig pods, cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper, cooking supplies like salt, pepper, spices, cooking oil etc. Was I expected to go buy any and all basic items for the week only to hop back on a plane and leave it all there? Not a chance - I gave it all away versus having the next renters think the owners or MR gives a crap about the tenants. Two bars hotel soap 36 cents, coffee filters 4 cents per x7, a small dish soap $2.50, a cheap counter cleaner $3.50, a washer pod 43 cents, a roll of paper towels 75 cents, plastic salt and pepper shaker $1.50 blah blah blah. At $2,600 a week, the owners need not extract every damn nickel from this rental. Seriously, $3.00 per rental period would more than cover some basics and a few bucks for some cheap beach towels. After looking at the range hood, the rusty oven and the microwave, I canceled making any food in this condo as I had promised. Is the thought "vintage", "quaint", "throwback" or "retro"? C'mon, I looked up the serial number on the microwave- 1984 Happy Birthday, you are 40! And rusty, gross and lacking a carousel of course. Do a search how long microwave ovens should be used for- 10 years. Old rusty mirrors in bathrooms, an old 10 foot junked curtain support rod sticking out from under the couch, a non-working door to the master bedroom ocean view patio, weather strip coming off front door, mangled deteriorating rugs- can go on forever -see photos. In summary, I've been a landlord to a rental property and deep in renting houses, condos and apartments. I've seen several other units in the village, all less expensive and they at least have some basics if not ready to fully accommodate renters. Oh, beach front rental with NO beach chairs, NO beach towels, NO cooler - nada- nothing to accommodate a renter at this price point. When I contacted MR about beach towels before arriving, the response was Rudd Information From:information@rudd.com To:E Mon, Jul 1 at 12:36 PM Good Afternoon, After looking into OIBV 1408, this property does not provide Beach Towels/ Beach Chairs/ Beach Toy's/ and or a Beach Cart. However on the day of check in you will need to stop by our office and pick up your parking pass and your pool pass. Sincerely, Jennifer MRA Guest Services Property Management & Vacation Rentals Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS Thanks Captain Obvious - the reason for my inquiry regarding towels, chairs etc is that none were listed on the site!. Good lord - how about letting me know where I might rent such items for the week. No one has ever asked this? Anti-helpful. Shame on me for not digging deeper when I looked on the MR site and there were no reviews for this place while there were for all or most of the other units. They were likely so heinous, especially for this price point, they were taken down or never posted. I, however, DID post this review to the MR website when asked to do so via email when we got back. In a shocker, IT WAS NEVER POSTED ON THEIR SITE linked to unit 1408... and there are still no reviews. Some might say the owner responsible here and MR is not to blame. However, MR represents this property, has it in their inventory and takes a fee for every rental. There has to be some accountability and quality control measures to make sure rentals are up to some sort of standard, especially for higher price points

These people clearly don't care about their customers. Pool has been out of order ALL week and…read morenobody cares to even tell us before we got there. I look for pool availability while booking and when we get here they tell us that they have nothing to do with it when in fact they use it as a selling point. The place is great but don't go thru Rudd because they don't care how you feel!!!

We were fortunate a few years back to find Broker Sarah Smith from SP Realty she is a true find…read more Her dedication to the real estate industry shows proof in her endless knowledge of available land, up coming developments, resales, community bi laws restrictions, Flood zone maps. We purchased a resale home with Sarah's help, and had her advice on commercial business properties as well as new construction options. We recommend her to every one we know relocating to historic Southport NC and the surrounding areas. She writes a monthly news letter which long after your purchase keeps you up to date up events festivals holiday celebrations parades local recipes and of course the newest Real Estate Listing, Projects. I am happy to know her, she makes everyone feel like a local.

DO NOT USE SOUTHPORT REALTY OR KATHERINE WOOTEN FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS!!!!! I bought one of…read moretheir listings and was told that as part of the deal the listing agent, Katherine Wooten would pay $500.00 to remove debris from the home.  This was actually in the agent notes section of the listing. She set this appointment up with College Hunks Hauling Junk and then unbelievably cancelled it on the day I closed.  College Hunks told me that Kathleen Wooten specifically said that she was no longer responsible for the debris removal because the property was sold even though she agreed to pay for it. Clearly she had no intention of paying for it from the beginning and outright lied to my face. Because there was a short delay to close ( the sellers had to provide some additional paperwork ) I was given permission by the sellers to enter the house a few days early to start cleaning it out. Therefore, there was  a tremendous amount of debris in the front, side and back of the home. When Kathleen Wooten came to get the lockbox she actually stood in front of me and would not address the question of the junk removal when I asked her three times about it. All she did was avoid the question and in a completely disingenuous way asked "what could she do for me today". All the while knowing she CANCELLED the junk removal while we were waiting for them to come. The brokers in charge, Kim Anne Russ and Pamela Frandano did nothing as well to rectify this situation. In all my years of buying in excess of 25 homes ( including one in the St James Plantation )I have never experienced such unprofessional, sneaky and downright dirty behavior. My agent, John Langley, of Southport Oak Island Realty could not apologize enough for Kathleen Wooten's unethical and dishonest behavior. He actually stepped up and made it right by paying the $500 out of his own pocket. John Langley is true professional who is honest and caring and went above and beyond what was expected of him. I will be purchasing more property in the area and plan to do many more transactions with him in the future. If you need to buy or sell a home, and want to deal with an ethical professional I highly recommend John Langley and Southport Oak Island Realty.

Rented from Tiffany for many years. She gets to know her clients, your needs and finds the perfect…read morespot for you at BHI. She's a great communicator before, during and after the rental process.

We recently rented a cottage on Bald Head Island, and these folks were the rental agents. They…read morehandled everything efficiently, professionally, and in a timely manner. They provided all the information we needed about the ferry ride, the trams needed to move luggage, the food and dining choices on the island, and more. The cottage was clean and bright. The linens were there as promised. W ehad no surprises, no problems. These folks did a great job.