This was our first time renting with Southern Shores, after renting with another company for 18…read moreyears. I wasn't sure what to expect regarding cleanliness and the rental property being in good condition. What a pleasant surprise, all exceeded our expectations. Staff was friendly, knowledgeable and quick to answer my questions after checking in. We will definitely be renting with them again! Linda & Gary Woodruff Stokesdale, NC

We rented Written in Sand (#1361) in Duck through Southern Shores Realty. The location was good and…read morewe enjoyed having the private pool, but unfortunately the condition of the house upon arrival was well below what we expected from a professionally managed vacation rental. The biggest problem was cleanliness. We arrived to a puddle of water on the floor by the refrigerator, dirty dishes, and dishes/water stacked in the pantry area. Kitchen counters and cabinets were sticky and dirty, as were railings and other surfaces throughout the house. Ceiling fans needed cleaning and the gas grill had not been cleaned. The bedding was particularly disappointing. We found blankets on the beds that were visibly dirty/hairy, multiple blankets with stains, and a stack of pillows sitting directly on the floor. One bathroom had a very dirty shower curtain and another was missing a shower curtain altogether. There were also maintenance issues. The exterior sliding doors on the second level were difficult to lock, the kitchen threshold/floor laminate needs repair, and the Wi-Fi was very unreliable and repeatedly went in and out. The house is also very basic in terms of amenities. Even simple things like hand soap weren't provided. The living room could also really use a couple of freestanding lamps, as the lighting is poor. To be fair to Southern Shores, we didn't call about the cleaning issues until Thursday during a Sunday-to-Sunday stay, so we weren't expecting them to send a cleaning crew back at that point. The representative was apologetic and acknowledged that having only one person clean a five-bedroom house was likely inadequate. Our concern is primarily that the property should never have been turned over to arriving guests in this condition. Dirty/stained bedding, dirty dishes and sticky, uncleaned surfaces should have been caught before check-in. Written in Sand has a good location and potential, but it needs substantially more attention to housekeeping, maintenance and basic guest amenities. Based on our experience, we would not rent this particular property again without significant improvements.

We switched our property management from a large company to Shoreline this year. We couldn't be…read morehappier! Even before we had made the decision to go with Shoreline, Jennifer had pulled our listing and at our first meeting gave us several ideas for how to improve the property. With the year being what it has been, in April we weren't sure if we'd even have renters...now we're fully booked through October...which is an experience we've never had before. All of the crew are professional and friendly, and look out for our interests as well. If you're a homeowner looking to switch, I'd definitely recommend giving them a call!

We rented Duck 18 - Mi Casa Su Casa - in August 2026. This was an expensive rental. Very…read moreexpensive. So, our expectations were understandably high. But, long story short, the condition of this house was appalling. Sand everywhere, food chunks splattered all over the waste bins, chunks of food all over the dishes, sand in the kitchen drawers. Every surface in this house was greasy and grimy - the doors, the chairs, the kitchen drawers and countertops, the pool area - like the house hadn't been cleaned properly in years. There's a silly couch in the living room where the design gives you a direct sightline underneath it, and it was laughably dirty (sand, rocks, food, etc.). At least one bathroom smelled like a camp site latrine. The pool deck was so appallingly dirty that my 80 year-old father spent an entire morning cleaning it. In addition to cleanliness problems, this house is at least 10 years behind on maintenance. The deck needs serious work, the ancient pool system is overwhelmed by the encroaching sand, and the budget kitchen/bathrooms have been pounded on by renters for decades. The cookware and dishes are a mismatch of random things people have left in the rental for the last 10 years. It's hard to cook or otherwise enjoy the property when you're constantly trying to overcome the condition issues. We immediately notified Shoreline of all these issues and they sent a cleaning person and pool person the next day. The cleaning person immediately admitted that the house wasn't clean at all. She did her best, which was helpful, but there was nothing she could do about the systemic condition issues. The pool person said that he is unaware of anyone being responsible for maintenance of the pool deck - which was clear to us already. And here's another interesting note: there are no garbage cans outside the house. You have to put your garbage bags in your car and drive them a few blocks to the community dumpster. Good luck keeping your car clean. We love this area but we will NOT be renting from Shoreline OBX again. Awful experience.

The Salty Quacker, Duck NC Excellent facility, short walk…read moreto beach and/or shopping. Plenty of room. Well decorated, kitchen great selection of pots pans dishes. Everything you need to get your vacation started out on the right foot. Will definitely visit again and again

Beautiful view and very clean. Owners quickly got back when I had a question. Great location with…read morebeautiful walking paths and close to the beach. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. We will be returning.

Catherine was our buying agent and was wonderful. Responsive and prepared. Knew the area and helped…read moreus find a great home.

We highly recommend Catherine Strachan-Brown if you are looking for your "forever" home in the…read moreNorthern Outer Banks in North Carolina. We had first met Catherine over two years ago. She worked with us throughout that time to find is exactly the right home to meet our current and future needs. Catherine actively listened to our wants, needs and concerns and then came up with a realistic plan to make our dream a reality.! Kind regards, Craig & Pamela Elliott Carolla, NC

We rented this place with the extended family and it was so worth it! Technically this place is 3rd…read morerow, but beach access is a 1-minute walk. The house is beautiful, modern, and open. You can see the ocean from the top floors no problem. Pool in the back and plenty of room to sleep, this place is perfect for multiple families. When we stayed there (late summer 2012), we were quite content. We had 3 families in our party and we had empty rooms to spare! If you're looking for a place to stay in the OBX with a couple of family units needing multiple rooms, look no further than the "Castleberry" house in Southern Shores, NC. You'll have everything you need and more!

"Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks was fantastic to work with. The home was clean, comfortable,…read moreand exactly as advertised -- perfect for hosting our event. We booked the OBX Celebrations event team, and they were incredible. Chef Samuel prepared an amazing meal, our coordinator kept everything running smoothly, and photographer Brandon captured beautiful photos. Between Atlantic Realty's great home and OBX Celebrations' all‑star team, the entire experience was effortless and unforgettable." -Thank you, Karmen and Dav

We rented this property a year ago when it was with Vacasa 9639D E Nansemond Street Nags Head NC…read more 27959, and it was amazing, older but price was right (just over 4K) The management changed this year after we had our reservation through Vacasa and we searched and found the home again with Atlantic Realty. We ended up paying an extra 1k to rent it. When we arrived there was a tip envelope on the counter saying the home had been cleaned and inspected but clearly it wasn't because there was items from the prior tenants stored all around the home and it was dirty. Extra beds on the patio, baby gates out front by the outside shower, someone's underwear, socks and bra in the drawers, moldy shower curtain, dirt under the beds. We called housekeeping number on the envelope but there was no answer. When we finally did get ahold of someone they came and picked up the items outside. For more than 5k for the week I expected better not worse. We loved this place last year when we stayed here but we are already planning our next home and going back to Vacasa.

Whenever we needed help or assistance, due to issues neglected by the owner (not Twiddy issues),…read moreTwiddy responded with what was required and/or personnel to address our need(s). Every Twiddy individual, from those receiving phone calls to those responding to the house, was courteous, caring, capable, and gracious. I do not think you would find a better property management than Twiddy.

Our Twiddy event home was beautiful, but OBX Celebrations made it truly unforgettable. Me and my…read morefamilies have rented from all the big property management companies in the Outerbanks such as Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, and Kill Devil Hills over the years for reunions, anniversaries, company picnics, receptions, and birthdays. We met Ronaldo back in the 90s at a party in East Hampton when he was running ExtEntertainment Collective. Ever since then, whenever we plan an event -- Hamptons or OBX -- we call him. That's why we always hire OBX Celebrations, our trusted event planner. No headaches, just easy peasie. Ronaldo Michael planned our event, and Steve transformed the outdoor area into a real OBX event venue, staging, organizing, and bringing in all the event tables, chairs, linens, and uplighting. What we loved most was how their vendor team came together like one big family -- Chef Dino and his catering crew, the photographers, the DJ/Emcee, the rentals, and the coordinator concierge. Everything was already arranged, everyone worked in sync, and it made planning so simple for us. If you're hosting a wedding, anniversary, reunion, or special event in the Outer Banks, OBX Celebrations is the event planner company that akes it all come together. 843‑584‑3714 Warmest Regards, Ray and Janie #TwiddyHomes #Outerbanks

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 have been here 4 days and spent 9000 for a family vacation. Grill didn't work. Hot tub broke and…read moreis not usable. Outlet are 50 percent working and spark . Air conditioner now broke down . It's unbelievable! We have been to Nags Head 2 other times times in the last 10 years and NEVER experienced this kind of house breakdown!!!

This rental was great! Lots of room for several families. Easy walking distance to the town of…read moreDuck. Highly recommend!

Everything went well so much towels you could last a long time with and always clean as a returning…read morecustomer this company is worth the stay! WILL COME AGAIN

I've rented from them several times before and never had an issue. we get to the house after…read moredriving 7 hours to find out that the ac wasn't working and it was 80 degrees in the house. I called maintenance I was told it wasn't an emergency because it wasn't 90. There was dog hair all over the place, spiders alive and dead, open junction boxes with wires hanging out, half the railing is missing from the deck. The one bedroom showed a full and a twin get here and it was twins. The pool picture showed lounge chairs about 8 of them and there are none only 4 seating chairs and 1 is broke. I had to stay in a hotel the first night because it was so hot and they offered no assistance whatsoever. I will never rent from them again.