We've been coming to the Outer Banks for at least 40 years and past several years we have used her…read morefirst Realty they always take care of us! This past trip we did not have any issues at all and we thoroughly enjoyed staying at making waves. We were concerned it was between the two campgrounds but it was really nice. It wasn't too crowded, and we enjoyed the occasional width of roasted marshmallows.

Such a great house and we love the proximity to the ocean. Everyone enjoyed the pool and downstairs…read morerecreation area, as well. Would definitely stay here again!

Renting "breakers" We were told to expect a 5pm check in due to "enhanced cleaning". Well that's…read morehysterical that they consider this enhanced cleaning. Have called multiple times about the crappy cleaning job in the rental and they've done nothing. Dead bugs, human hair, rings from glasses on Unwiped granite. Absolutely disgusting and I had to clean it. There were also dozens of flies in the house, flying around in the kitchen and bedrooms. Also our door code was wrong. We had to call and get bounced around "after hours" (it was 5:45) to get in the house. They have no information about the advertised pool that's "a few streets away" but actually a mile away. No hours or opening times. I called about this and the woman gave me the address to the pool. Unhelpful. And the photos on the website are photoshopped. They make the queen bed look like a king so they can make that bedrooms larger bath look like the master. The actual master bathroom is tiny. Huge rips in the screen doors so we can't have the patio door open.

We rented a house (Sky Box) through Outer Beaches Realty last summer - August 2020 - in Rodanthe,…read moreNC. It was by far the absolute worst vacation experience that I and my family have ever had. I have contemplated writing this review for awhile now, and receiving promotional emails from OBR has prompted me to follow through in the hope that it might save someone else from making the same mistake we did by renting from this company We were a group of 5 - my husband, my elderly parents, my 5 year old and myself. We live in western NC, and the trip to get to Rodanthe is about 9-10 hour drive. We decided to break long drive up by leaving on Friday and spending the night halfway at a hotel, since we were concerned about my elderly father (84 years old and with Parkinson's and cancer) sitting too long in the car. While we were already on the road, we received a call from OBR (a day before check-in) that the AC in our rental house was not working - but parts had been ordered and the AC would be repaired early in our stay. They said they had placed window units in the house. When we arrived at our check-in time, we found that the house was indeed without AC and window units were running. However, these units did almost nothing to change the temperature in the house. There were a total of 3 units - one in the living room, one in two of the four bedrooms in the house. The temperature in the house stayed between 79-85 degrees the entire length of our stay! My son had to sleep with my husband and I because the kids bedroom with the bunk beds was unusable due to the heat. He was extremely disappointed (as were we!) as he'd been looking forward to using the bunk beds. The other bedroom that was unusable was one that my sister was planning to use - as she was going to join us a few days into our trip. She cancelled her plans due to the lack of AC. The temperatures outside in late August were in the 90's. So we paid for a 4 bedroom house where only half the bedrooms were usable. We had many conversations with people at OBR over the course of our stay. They sent a repair person out to check on the status of the repair, and he informed us that no parts had been ordered for the AC units and in fact they had not been working for several months!!! He said other people had stayed at this house before us in the weeks prior and had complained also. So, it became clear to us that OBR had totally LIED to us about the house. We had purchased travel insurance and could have cancelled our trip if they had let us know before we started driving there. They knew far in advance about the status of the AC. They only offered us a 20 percent refund. The entire trip was totally miserable because we could not relax at all in the house or sleep well while we were constantly sweating. My dad has mobility issues which is why we chose a house right on the water, so he could see the ocean without having to walk anywhere. The best times during the trip were when we got in the car to go somewhere else like a restaurant with AC. At the house we were constantly having to empty the water out of the AC units, and the drain on the electrical caused the breakers in the house to trip about every 15 minutes.... so we had to constantly turn the power back on and we could not watch tv because of this. The washer and drier was also not functional, so we could not wash out sweaty clothes. This is not what a vacation is supposed to be about!! One should not spend over 4,000.00 to be extremely stressed out!! We will NEVER rent a vacation property from Outer Beaches Realty again, and I encourage anyone reading this review not to either.

Love this place! The location is perfect, right on the beach! Plenty of space to spread out and…read moretons of amenities. The owners obviously put a lot of care and thought into this place - lots of little extras in the kitchen, bathrooms, everywhere! A grocery store and several restaurants are close by. We saw dolphins on multiple days and even a whale on one day!

It was my Birthday weekend.. my husband and I went with our 2 small 12 pd .dogs ... we stayed at "…read moregone costal " ..it was a 4 bedroom house with 5 tvs is why we rented it ! Close to beach and beautiful cozy house ...we drove 10 hrs and started to unpack and the tvs were horrible to work and very small .. the 1st night only 1 worked ..I called the next day and spike with Kelly whom was very unprofessional and definitely needs training on how to deal with people. Finally I insisted to speak with property manager dana whom listened and said she would get owner to see what they would do ..I insisted we rented this home that was listed 5 tvs and didn't get that ! I payed for that ... the gentleman " Eric " they sent to fix the televisions was great ! He did fix one tv and had to completely take one out of the house ..that left one bedroom without a television our whole stay ! The grill outside was older than the house and he did replace that . Also there were humongous brown hard shelled bugs coming out of the bottom of refrigerator...we had to follow and kill ! Not very appetizing in the kitchen! Dana the manager is had to reach out again the next day to see what was happening...no tv was even talked about left that room empty our trip ! She said they answered our call within 72 hours so basically that was all she cared about ..but she didn't rectify the problem cause we paid for all bedroom s to have tvs ...they rent the property with that add...and we paid for that and we did not get that ...so dana did say she would give us 100 off of dog fee ! And i was fine with that ...I wasted enough time being bothered with this on my birthday weekend. The house was beautiful...I would definitely get all the rugs deep cleaned and get a service to spray for those bugs in kitchen.. Thanks .

I was extremely disappointed with our recent stay at Lucky Catch rented through Hatteras Realty…read more The problems started the moment I opened the front door and was hit with a strong mildew smell. As we unpacked in the kitchen, it became apparent that the cabinets had been stocked with no organization whatsoever. Dishes, pots, and storage containers were randomly placed throughout the cabinets. Unfortunately, the bigger issue was cleanliness. I had to wash nearly every dish I wanted to use because almost all of them were dirty. The cabinet handles, pantry door, and even the kitchen floor were sticky and grimy. After seeing the condition of the kitchen, I began checking other items we planned to use. The Keurig coffee maker looked fine until I removed the carafe and discovered black mildew growing inside it. I ended up thoroughly cleaning the machine and running several pots of water through it before it was usable. The bedroom I stayed in on the top floor was no better. The ceiling fan was covered in dust and dirt and clearly hadn't been cleaned in a very long time, so I didn't use it. Other family members found additional issues throughout the house, including a sock left under a dresser, a rusty shower curtain rod that stained someone's clothing, cockroaches in both the living room and one of the downstairs bedrooms, spiders, toothpaste splattered on a bathroom mirror, and drains with years of hard water buildup. There were also burned-out light bulbs in multiple areas of the home, and surprisingly, no broom was provided for sweeping. The beds were another disappointment. The mattresses and frames were so noisy that simply rolling over would wake your partner. The sheets felt very cheap, and one pillowcase ripped at the seam, exposing a filthy pillow that didn't even have a pillow protector. Under the sink in the game room had a plastic container with some kind of wet brown stuff growing. It was not until our 4th day there that I discovered what I believe was a lot of black mold growing on the window frame! Seeing the condition of the cabana by the pool was downright frightening with cobwebs, spiders, and hornets nests. On the top floor balcony it appeared that a board had been freshly replaced, but several long screws were left behind loosely scattered on the deck. My family and I rented through Hatteras Realty for many years and paused our annual Outer Banks vacations during COVID. This year, we were excited to restart our tradition and chose Lucky Catch because we had stayed here in 2019 and loved it. Sadly, the condition of the home has deteriorated dramatically since then. It is obvious that there is no pride of ownership or proper maintenance of this property. Considering the amount of money we spent, I feel completely ripped off. This house was nowhere near worth the rental price, and it was heartbreaking to see what was once one of our favorite vacation homes in such poor condition. They offered to come by the day after we arrived to clean things up, but we had unpacked 12 people worth of stuff, and I had washed the dishes by that time. They also offered to have someone come about the roaches. Again, what could they really do with us there. Perhaps they should have done all those things before we arrived.

We rented the 4 bedroom Reeled Inn in August of 2010…read more Reeled Inn was perfect for us and here's what you need to know to find out if it's perfect for you, too: Reeled Inn is a super value. The views are GORGEOUS and the house is steps from the beach. It is a smaller, older home DIRECTLY ON THE OCEANFRONT, tucked in a street full of much bigger remodeled homes. It's not gigantic like its neighbors, but there is plenty of room, including two master bedrooms (one king, one queen), one 4-bed bunk room, and one room with 2 twin beds. The community pool is about a 3 minute walk from house and the community pool is big, bright, clean and well-staffed. Has a baby pool too, tennnis courts and a volleyball pit. Reeled Inn has a well-stocked kitchen, internet access for your laptops, a flat screen tv, grill, covered garage, and it is right across the street from the only Food Lion for miles and miles (plus a movie theater, ice cream place, bakery, restaurants, and the best Dollar Tree in the USA; I am not kidding!) We loved it. We were okay with a smaller home because it cost 1/2 of what the other homes in the neighborhood cost and we still got the $$Million dollars views and beachfront they got! And hey, not judging - -but if your beach fun includes indoor game rooms and media rooms, this house won't be good for you. Pefect for families who are at the beach to enjoy the sun, sand, surf and sky at a great price in a great location. Pass the sunscreen and the pitcher of margaritas.

This is probably one of the worst cottages I stayed in. The ONLY plus side, was the fact that the…read moremajority of properties at Avon Cottages are pet friendly, and in working condition. I do believe our efficiency was overpriced. As for the pictures advertised on the website, they look NOTHING like what it actually is. Think of an outdated, 60's style apartment efficiency. That's about what the experience was. There is insufficient lighting in all areas, lack of blinds on all of the windows, and linens & towels. The furnishings and decor are certainly outdated and mismatched. For the amount of money paid, there is no reason as to why they couldn't at least update the furnishings. Would I stay here again? No.

Ive given a review on google but i need people to know of the danger of staying here. I dont like…read moreto give bad reviews but seriously-- when you stay somewhere that has a massive BED BUG INFESTATION AND DOESNT BOTHER TELLING YOU, i feel like its my duty to potential vacation goers to let you all know. the cottage we stayed in plus many of the adjacent cottages were infested. when we told the front desk, they said "theres too many to treat". personally, i feel like thats an unacceptable response as bed bugs can spread diseases and cost a lot of money to get rid of. now i have to deal with this and i really dont know where were going to get the money to treat our home. my advice is to stay away from them as they dont think it's necessary to rid their cottages of bed bugs or even warn people about them. not to mention the cottages are built improperly according to my nanny, potentially being unsafe. if you want to vacation in hatteras, find a different spot.

I have been vacationing in the Outer Banks for over 30 years, and never once have I experienced the…read morekind of treatment I just received from Midgett Realty. When Dare County issued a mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Erin, I was forced to leave my rental halfway through my stay. Despite paying nearly $5,000 for the second week, Midgett Realty refused to refund a single dollar. They hid behind a "forced field" checkbox about insurance buried in the booking process -- yet I never signed a lease, and their system still allowed me to book, pay in full, and check in. What makes this worse is the constant stream of promotional emails I received from Midgett about discounts on kayaks and beach gear, while they did little to clearly warn or emphasize protecting my stay through travel insurance. Clearly, sales come first -- customer protection comes last. After decades of loyalty to the Outer Banks, I will never book through Midgett Realty again. I've already filed a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Justice, and I will be sharing my experience with friends, family, and locals in the community so others can see how renters are treated when disaster strikes. If you're considering booking through Midgett Realty, be warned: when you need them most, they will not stand by you.

could give a -100 if I could, this is nothing but a scam!!!!! you book a home and situations come…read moreup and they TAKE most of your money. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT RENT FROM THESE PEOPLE!!! Stuff happens, it shouldn't be our responsibility to cover costs after we cancel after only DAYS of booking. Plain ridiculous

Dolphin Realty runs the Hatteras Cabanas, a group of 40 privately owned one-room cabanas only steps…read moreaway from the beach. Everything from the process of selecting a cabana and checking on availability to arriving, staying, and checking out was smooth, simple as pie, and budget-friendly. We had our vacation dates picked out first and checked the website to see what would be available during the September 17-24 (Saturday to Saturday) week. There were plenty of options when we booked in July, but by September there were no vacancies listed on the website (though there was a sign at the cabanas themselves that said "Vacancy," so something might have opened up). The first half of the fee was due immediately, and the second half was due a month before arrival. The rates vary widely depending on the season. Ours came to about $570 for a week's stay after tax, fees, and trip insurance were all figured in, but "off season" begins in early September, thanks to potential hurricane threats. Prime season is listed in the brochure as $820.37 per week and may be more after fees. The cabanas are a mix of uniform and highly individualized. They're single-room affairs (plus a bathroom with a door, of course) on stilts -- you park underneath. They have no fewer than three decks: both front and back decks on the living floor and a third one at roof level. They all have air conditioning, a TV, and kitchen areas including a fridge and oven. They're all built of the gray, salt-blown wood that is popular all over the island. The best way to visualize the size is to think of a medium-sized dorm room with a kitchen. Beyond these details, they all have their separate personalities. The one we stayed in, Ocean's Door East (#27), had a rare two-bed setup, one of them loft-style. Most others appear to have one bed, some of them full-size and some of them queen. It was decorated with a beautiful array of beach-inspired wall knickknacks, many of which said "Welcome" on them -- and welcome we felt! The kitchen had lots of dishes and pots (but not all of the cabanas necessarily will, so come prepared!), and we were pleased to find beach chairs we could borrow. There were also a lot of children's beach toys, but again, that will vary from cabana to cabana, so don't count on it. This one allows pets, both dogs and cats, but not all of them do. We chose our cabana based on its proximity to the beach -- it was the closest one available when we booked. There is a wooden walkway that takes you over the dune, and there you are! There was always a smattering -- but not a crowd -- of people lounging, reading, fishing, beachcombing, or throwing balls for their dog. The waves were medium-height while we were there, but of course that can be variable. A convenient hose is located at the cabana end of the walkway for cleaning off sandy feet. About halfway through the week, we realized there was a hose under our cabana, too. Additional tips: Be aware that weather in this area is volatile. We had the pleasure of partly cloudy 88-degree days and rainy nights during our week, but it could just as easily storm, or a hurricane might blow through. Hatteras Island gets completely evacuated at such times, so get trip insurance. Also note that you will need to bring your own sheets, towels, and paper goods. This isn't a hotel, it's someone's beach home, so there will be imperfections in the accommodations, and you're cleaning up after yourself, ESPECIALLY right before you leave. Also, bring bug spray. Even though the cabana has an owner, it's through Dolphin Realty that you'll be paying your fee and signing your lease agreement. I did this all by email with them. They responded within a business day or so of any inquiry I made. It was all so easy and reasonably priced that we'll consider coming back to Hatteras Cabanas for future trips here!

Unit 27 - Ocean's Door East. Fall 2020. Maggots in the refrigerator that migrated into…read moredining/living/sleeping area. Dangerous wiring and extension cords hanging off of TV. Stale, rotting food and exposed wiring under stove burners that didn't work. Filthy, thread-bare curtains that partially covered non-functioning windows and sliding door. Urine and miscellaneous stains on sofa upholstery and bedding. Doors hanging off of rusty hinges. Broken and leaking hose outside for rinsing off after the beach. ZERO Covid-19 protocol or cleaning. Disrespectful and rude Dolphin Realty employee named Suzanne. Protect the health and safety - not to mention your "relaxing" vacation and search for accommodations elsewhere.

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