Stumbled across this place by accident, I went to OBX (OFF…read moreSEASON) my usual spot was closed so I found this quint little spot (actually closer to the ferry and end of route 12) I had to call a number on the door but they sent someone out in less then 15 minutes to meet me and check me in. I stayed in the Fisherman's Quarters (A standard room) on the second floor facing the NC Side of the island.... The woman who checked me in was very polite, Friendly and knowledgeable (although I'm An Island Native) LOL She also gave me a phone number and said to me don't hesitate to call anytime if i need anything at all anytime! the experience was awe inspiring has it gave the feel of being in New England...the room had a Helluva (Yeah I know that's not a word but it's in my common persons vocabulary) a view and a balcony which i enjoyed sipping white wine and watching the sunset... I enjoyed this place so much... I called and sent for my mother to come and join me the very next day! Bad thing ...NO POOL :( WELL WORTH THE MONEY WHICH WAS REASONABLE

If I could checkout, I would but will give it a chance. I was here for 3 long nights…read more Pros: very quiet, clean. Issues that need fixing: no ceiling fan instructions. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out how to turn off the fan before bedtime. Kitchen has zero amenities. I mean none. The kitchen sink in room 137 is on the verge of backing up as evidenced by poor drainage. The bathroom shower is awful. You turn it on for the tub to run and warm up, as you turn the temperature down to less hot, with no intervention by the user, the shower starts to run. This is annoying if you want to use the bathtub or just wash your hair using the tub spigot with no shower. When you pull up the shower tab, it stops the tub spigot. The bathroom has zero amenities - no tissues, i got these from another guest, twice. No room service but towels are dropped off. The soap was a sliver, no hand soap so you have to bring your own or like i did, use the shampoo to wash your hands. I haven't used soap in years, only body wash and i wish i had brought my own. The soap was very drying. Another issue with the bathroom is the smell of mothballs coming from the ceiling fan. They can deny it all they want but when the fan runs, you can smell it almost immediately. There is no cup for toothbrushing so I had to use the mug from the kitchen. The window treatments are paper thin and do not block the light from outside. The room furniture is left over patio furniture with skimpy seat cushions and horrible to sit on. I padded the seat and back with bed pillows and it was still awful, similar to the comfort level of a medieval torture device used during the Spanish Inquisition. The coffee maker did not work. A new one was provided. The front desk response to issues/complaints was to tell you to check out. I obviously cannot recommend this place but if you do stay here, it is clean and quiet but offers nothing else. You need to supply a lot of items yourself, items that a normal hotel/motel provides.

stayed here from August 20-22 and let me tell you, we had a blast…read more Hotel was really close to the beach. Location was perfect. The room service was amazing for a motel. We had our rooms cleaned every afternoon. One thing that could improve is preparing for towels when guests arrive. Also adding a drying center would help. Our rooms were very cozy. Our two beds were easy to sleep on. No cons for the rooms!! The parking was the best! Open and easy to find a spot. Something interesting about this hotel is the self check in system. When you arrive they will send you your room number and access code to your email. No checking in with someone, no need to identify yourself. Procedure is as quick as it can be. I'm really excited to come back next year. Thank you Sea Gull Motel!

This hotel refuses to manage guests that bring disruptive animals to the property. They literally…read moretold me I woukd have to tell other guests to control their pets! I told them I'd call the police to back me up if I needed to speak with other guests and manage their hotel for them! Don't go to this loser hotel. It is terrible.

I booked this hotel for two nights because of the recommendation of a charter boat business I was…read moreusing over the weekend. I am not sure where to begin to tell readers how bad this experience was. I strongly recommend against booking a room here. 1. My room reeks of pesticides. When I asked about this at the front desk, one person said "it hasn't been sprayed recently." Just then someone else walked in and asked me what room, and I told him. He said that it had. 2. The shower water pressure is very low at temperatures in which you might wish to shower. Cold water. No problem. Tepid water. Well maybe. Hot water. Forget about it. 3. The room's tables have some sort of blisters on the suggesting excess chemical use. 4. I have never ever in all my years of travel to many different countries and at hotels of vastly different degrees of fanciness encountered a more hostile reception desk. I asked them why internet service was so bad. They growled... dude we are on an island. I told them I had just been to an island halfway between Iceland and Scotland (the Faroes) in the middle of the Atlantic with internet somewhere 10-100x better than here, they responded so hostilely I am making sure my door is locked tonight. That bad. That said, the space is lovely. Lots of room. If you are willing to put up with all the other stuff, especially the overt hostility of the front desk, this place is for you. But I am NEVER coming back.

Very disappointed with the housekeeping I had to go to the…read morefront desk to get more towels I was told to go get my dirty ones and bring them in to switch so I had to walk back to my room and carry them - This is not a hotel but rented out condos Also get this - they ran my credit card for the full week for the full week even before I arrived- i asked of I could use a different card at check out they said no way I repeat this is not a hotel Next year we will be back to the breakwater inn. That is a great place.

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.

Very clean and quiet.. easy beach access and affordable. Would definitely recommend Kees properties…read morefor vacations in OBX

From the owner: Situated along Highway 12 in Buxton, the Sea Gull is a pet-friendly hotel boasting a 3-star rating…read more The generously sized rooms exude an elegant ambiance, featuring uncomplicated furniture that seamlessly complements the overall theme. As a beachfront establishment, this hotel stands out among Buxton's accommodations, particularly appealing to beach enthusiasts and water sports aficionados. Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of this spa city, taking advantage of the exceptional amenities offered to Sea Gull guests. These include complimentary Wi-Fi access in both rooms and public areas, free and secure parking facilities, a serene outdoor pool, and a dedicated staff capable of meeting all guest needs. With such offerings, Sea Gull stands as a top choice among Buxton, NC hotels.

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

Unless you want a super stressful vacation, full of excuses and total lack of customer service,…read moreavoid renting from this agency!! We rented 3's a Charm from May 9-16, 2021 and the trouble started on Friday, May 7th with a phone call to let me know that the floor inside the front entrance was "soft" and that it was a safety issue that would be fixed the day after we arrived. Ok, thanks for letting me know...except the rotting floor was the least of the problems. We arrive Sunday night, crash and wake up the next morning to cook breakfast...except the stove is broken. Oh yeah, and the oven doesn't work. No phone, internet or satellite either. We rented golf carts for the week and go to plug them in to charge in the outlets at are under the house, yup...the rusty outlet starts smoking. Make sure you're prepared to walk the four flights of stairs (around the rotting floor that didn't get fixed as promised on Monday) because the elevator can't be called from the ground floor. Forget about cooking on the grill either, unless you're willing to risk blowing yourself up because of the faulty regulator valve. After NUMEROUS calls to the realty agency, they thought that offering us a $50 gift certificate would make good for our trouble...but oh yeah, we'd have to drive 20 mins to pick it. Rest assured...Beth from the Hatteras realty office has been working all morning to open up maintenance tickets to get the issues solved, but was adamant that it was our fault because they called us Friday before we checked in to tell us about the floor. Guess how many issues have been solved in the 3 days we've been here? This is the absolute worst vacation we've ever taken to OBX, thanks for nothing Outer Banks Realty!! 3's a Charm, 56406 NC 12. May 9 - May 16, 2021.

OBR does not care about it's clients. They bribe people to…read moreprevent them from posting bad reviews. They quickly delete any negative reviews from their website and Facebook page. We were hung out to dry by OBR during the 2017 power outage. No information, no help. They took our money and ran. Home owner didn't care either.

Overall, this was a great vacation and a good house. It does need some basic maintenance and…read moreupgrades, which is understandable since these houses are constantly rented. With that said, it had everything we needed and the view of the sound is spectacular. We did have to put in some service requests, but the individuals who managed this property were friendly and easy to contact. I was impressed with the amount of contact and service we had while visiting. Having two people with contact numbers that handle any property issues is a very nice amenity and not something I have experienced with other property management companies. I do wish that rates would go down to a more reasonable price point, but, in the post 'Rona world we are in, I'm afraid reasonable rates are a thing of the past. Rates are comparable to other rentals on the island. As a NC native, I just hope they decades of family vacation tradition can continue and we not get priced out of the area.

The house was clean and inviting. Very spacious. I would suggest handrails in at least one of the…read moremaster bathrooms in tub area. We really enjoyed our stay.

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.