The island guest house was the best experience! I've got a dog, and they were very welcoming. We…read moresat by a fire at night and the weather was so perfect for April. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was so nice. It just felt like home, but I'm from another place and this was manteo N.C. The lobby even had a history! The original owner was very kind to people who needed a place to stay, so he would sometimes give tenants work. A way of singing for your supper. The art in the lobby was done by one of the tenants in lue of paying for his rent. When the business was sold, the new owners thought it to be a good idea to hold onto it for its historical value of this awesome hotel.

Down friendly abd and inviting place to lodge. Checking in was a breeze. Tara the manager is…read morepolite, friendly and provides all your needs for your stay. The rooms are cheerfully decorated and fresh when you arrive. Beds and showers are immaculate. Mini refrigerator, microwave and ample towels are there for your use. In the smoke pit area are colorful Adirondack chairs and a weber grill for use. The motel is pet friendly. This place is one of the best kept secrets for lodging in Manteo. Thank you for having us.

While this house is in a prime spot to hit the beach and local restaurants, the management of the…read moreunit is lacking. I've never been told i only get 2 rolls of TP (and not full ones at that) for 6 guests; 1 dishwasher pod for 4 days; charged for pillow cases (what's the point of the extra pillows??). Three rooms had drywall work done and the patching of it not completed. Remotes for fans in rooms affected each other. Disappointed

From the moment we arrived, it was clear the property had not been properly prepared for incoming…read moreguests. Decorations from a previous party were still present, there was hair and dust throughout the home, a comforter was stained and greasy enough that we felt compelled to wash it ourselves, and even underwear from a previous guest was left in one of the bedrooms. A drawer in the bunk room was broken, and a dirty used towel was later discovered in one of the beds as well. As additional family members arrived, we discovered even more serious issues. Beds contained dirty sheets with hair in them, some linens had clearly not been changed, and the twin beds were missing mattress pads altogether. The condition of the lower-level bedroom was particularly concerning. The room was musty and appeared infested with spiders, making it unsuitable for use. As a result, my sister and her adult special-needs son slept on the couch for the entire week rather than use the room. We expect spiders in North Carolina, but this was to an unusual degree. The rest of us couldn't get up and use the living room or kitchen while they slept there. Just unacceptable and really frustrating. I was also extremely upset that after I specifically declined housekeeping, members of the cleaning crew came to the property anyway. This occurred while my six-month-old niece was napping. Having people come to the home after being told not to do so was unacceptable especially after we had cleaned the home. You can't make it right by inconveniencing us even more. The ship had sailed on cleaning and preparing the home for us.. we were already there and did not want to be interrupted by cleaning that should have already been done. The problems extended beyond cleanliness. My mother chose not to sleep in one of the downstairs rooms due to spiders, and neighboring properties hosted loud parties that continued late into the night. Had we known this was a senior-week environment, that information would have been helpful when selecting a rental property. When I spoke to someone at your office, they said they do not allow parties. Your process is not working, because there was a party house the week prior. The pool guy expressed how grateful he was that we were not like the tenants from the week before. Instead of focusing on time together, we spent much of the week dealing with cleanliness issues, sleeping-arrangement problems, maintenance concerns, and repeated communications about conditions that should have been addressed before our arrival. The property never reached the standard we expected when booking through a professional rental management company. The home was not represented by its condition, and the overall experience fell far short of reasonable expectations. See attached pics. There are many more... UPDATE: They never discussed a refund... they just sent us back the cleaning fee of $384 and ghosted us. They think that makes it all better. We had one unusable room and guests who had to sleep in the living room/common area and the place was a pigsty. We have rented in OBX before... use any other rental company! We've been going to OBX for years and this is not normal service. Brindley Beach is excellent.. Twiddy... just steer clear of Village Realty. And if VR manages your home to rent out, you may want to consider switching. They do not treat your tenants well.

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.

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!

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.

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

As the duchess of the RelaxInn, I owe it to my kingdom to share how great this place is!…read more I say the $175/night is worth it. The following amenities are included: - breakfast at 8:30am (naturally, the thing to do if you're not a morning person is take a 2.5 hour nap after eating; I may have some experience with this.) - beach access within a few blocks! - cable tv in room - beach towels, umbrellas, and beach chairs available during your stay - bathrobes - a cozy room decorated with beach-infused decor (seashells, lighthouses, sand-themed hangings) - jacuzzi and pool, not to mention hammocks for relaxing We had a wonderful stay, and I would highly recommend this place. The caretakers were kind, warm, and around in case any assistance was needed (help! A replacement beach towel is needed!).

Very quaint home with many amenities and a very welcoming host couple! My husband and I visited…read moreNag's Head for our Babymoon and got a recommendation from a previous guest to stay at the RelaxInn. We were welcomed by our host Eric, on arrival who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Our room was very nice, decorated in a birds of paradise decor and had a sitting room and a large, private bathroom. The house boasted a pool, hot tub, roof top patio and various other outdoor seating areas. It was located on the second row of houses from the beach with about a 3 minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes to the pier. Every morning at 9am hot coffee was available and our hosts served us breakfast that included omelets and a breakfast casserole with veggies from the Margie's own garden. There are only 3 rooms at this B&B so only 6 people maximum can stay at one time. Fortunately, we were the only ones there during this weekend so we had the whole place pretty much to ourselves! The RelaxInn was very close to MANY shops and restaurants, just the perfect location! If you are looking to get away and have a quite time with a hot breakfast served daily, you should check out this place!

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!