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

Feat in the Sand #975 - Avon, NC…read more We will start with the good: Great location! Very nice home with a lots of bedrooms, bathrooms, two refrigerators, a nice washer and driver, a nice hot tub and a large pool. We loved the gates for the steps, the high chair, games/puzzles, and a large selection of books. Lots of silverware, dishes, and pots and pans. The arcade games were also a big hit. Now the bad: COCKROACHES! Dirty upon arrival. Screened in porch had cans and cigarette butts left behind. The home looked like it had been tidied but not cleaned. It smelled bad. We spent the first hour of our vacation cleaning. We bought febreeze and Lysol spray/wipes. We swept and vacuumed. (We had to clean the vacuum as there was something nasty and sticky in it.) Ceiling fans were dirty and there was mold in multiple areas of the home. Screws sticking up out of the deck. One chair was broken and whoever had placed it like it was fine until someone sat in it. Grass at volleyball court wasn't mowed until Thursday so we didn't get to use it. Beds (all of them) were terribly uncomfortable. Sheets were cheap and felt like a paper towel from a gas station. Comforters were dirty, food stuck to them. Couch was disgusting with crumbs all over. The Keurig was broken and we were told that it would be replaced the following day. That day came and went. After asking, we were told that the owners did not want to pay to replace it. I would NOT recommend Surf or Sound. The house itself overall has a lot of amenities but would not stay again because of the cockroaches and terrible beds.

Completely unacceptable condition for an $8,000/ "week" vacation rental…read more I am a licensed home inspector and home builder and I can tell you that the condition of Feat in the sand #975 was completely unacceptable. We paid approximately $8,000 for this rental and expected a clean, properly maintained home. Instead, we arrived to sand in the bedding, body hair and dust from previous guests, extremely overgrown grass, and numerous maintenance issues. That level of cleanliness is unacceptable at any price, let alone an $8,000 rental. More concerning is the visible mold/microbial growth around the HVAC register and on the ceilings, along with apparent condensation/moisture at the vent. As someone who works in construction and understands building conditions, this is not something I would expect to see in a professionally managed vacation property. We also reported the overgrown grass, which was approximately a foot and a half tall, and it remained that way three days later. With young children staying at the property, leaving the grounds in that condition was unacceptable. The biggest issue isn't that a rental property can have an occasional maintenance problem. Problems happen. The problem is that this property was turned over to paying guests in this condition in the first place, and the response after we reported the issues was inadequate. For $8,000, I expect the house to be clean, inspected, maintained, and ready for guests when we arrive. Sand, body hair, dust from previous guests, overgrown grounds, and visible moisture/microbial growth around an HVAC system are nowhere near that standard. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering renting through Surf or Sound Realty inspect the property carefully upon arrival and thoroughly document any problems immediately. Based on our experience, we did not receive the quality or value we paid $8,000 for, and I would not rent from this company again. The pictures below are a small sample of what our home's condition was

We were guests in Flight of Fansea this month. Our leaseholder were my parents. We, ourselves,…read moreusually rent up in Corolla every year and we spent one week there before joining my parents in Frisco. I have to say, never renting a property through Midgett before, I was pleasantly surprised. The house was VERY clean and so well stocked with anything we could possibly need. The pool was definitely a HUGE plus of this house as well. We spent hot mornings at the beach and came back and spent a lot of time at the pool. We loved our stay at Flight of Fansea and I know my parents have already booked again for 2022!

We stayed at Southern Cross in Hatteras - prior to booking, we did our homework - all reviews on…read moreMidgett's website were 4-5 Stars - We even drove by and saw the outside which look clean and well cared for... We booked 2 weeks - Below are the conditions we walked into- Southern Cross 58901 South Beach Dr Hatteras, NC 27943 United States Checked in today (8/23) - pungent odor of mold/mildew throughout the house- first floor kitchen cabinets above the stove were filled with mold - rental agency immediately came and cleaned. There is mold on the all sliders to decks, , "soft wall" with obvious water damage in bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Prominent odor on lowest level - Lower level bedroom (closest to the pool) the slider is nailed shut. 3 lounge broken lounge chairs at the pool. Outdoor shower filled with inflatables. Upper level, esp kitchen was not clean- floors with crumbs & countertops dirty- the renters cleaned upon arrival. Very disappointing entrance to the house - it needs assessed for water damage, mold & mildew! WiFi is slow & spotty - requires rebooting - and 3 visitors have WFH obligations Toaster is filled with rust and the drip Coffee pot - coffee pot has a rusty warmer as well as the spring under the basket is malfunctioning and kicks off when brewing Both of these are "everyday" comforts and advertised for the home in "amenities" that we would appreciate replacements for Rain concerns- Thursday- Sat the forecast calls for rain, the all sliding glass doors on the top & second floor will require some type of mats to catch the leaking. We used beach towels yesterday (8/24) during the rain to control the river of water that was produced as it rained but will expect an alternative method now that you are aware of the problem - Photos- I am including a few photos of the top floor mold & water damage as described - All sliding doors are leaking when it rains and have water damage Sliding (all) doors have mold at the base The front sliding door (facing the sound) when raining leaks profusely into the house Master bath (2nd floor to the right facing ocean) sink to the right drains extremely slow Shower head need cleaned to open the spouts Master bath (to the left) bath jets are moldy (we cleaned) Microwave was rusty and unusable Coffee machine (drip pot) was broken - unusable Pool lights do not function Pool table felt is unusable Game room fridge is rusted inside and out General cleaning - walls are dirty, kitchen & bathrooms require a "deep clean" TV in bunk bed room was cracked and unusable Electricity in half the kitchen blew - and was fixed when called in We contacted Midgett and they stated "we have told the owner, but she doesn't do anything" I find this less than satisfactory, as Midgett employees housekeepers, inspectors and even made a comment " I knew it was empty last week so I went over and turned the fans on to help eliminate the mildew order" but yet - the house has 4-5 star rating? This is false advertising! And unacceptable to push all ownership on the owner when Midgett is renting - Very disappointing This house is a health hazard- If I could give "0" stars I would -

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.

Everything went very smoothly and we had no issues. We were very happy! I would definitely…read morerecommend using Stephanie.

From the owner: With over 16 years of dedicated expertise in real estate, I am a seasoned Realtor, Broker, and…read moreResidential Appraiser proudly serving the vibrant communities of Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina. As a proud member of the National Builders Association, North Carolina Builders Association, and Tidewater Builders Association, I specialize in the sale and appraisal of new construction projects and luxurious beachfront properties. My commitment to excellence extends beyond professional affiliations; I am an active member of the Currituck and Pasquotank Chambers of Commerce, demonstrating my deep-rooted connection to the local business community. Additionally, my involvement in the Camden Women's Club reflects my passion for community engagement and support. As a member of the National Association of Realtors, I adhere to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, ensuring that my clients receive unparalleled service and expertise. Whether you are buying or selling a property, I am dedicated to providing personalized guidance and achieving optimal results for every transaction.

Professional and timely ... We've moved 14 times in the last 36 years. I know a good leader in this…read moreindustry when I see one. Demarcus was awesome and professional.

We recently used Hardy Moving and Storage, Elizabeth City, NC. We were moving from Edenton NC to…read moreLancaster, PA. The movers arrived on time, and were the largest and strongest of people. They were exceedingly efficient and extremely personable and nice. They loaded on a Monday and , at our request, unloaded on Saturday (the 23d of December). They unloaded in the pouring rain and took exceptional care to insure that no damage occurred to the house during the process. Mr. Hardy, himself, followed up on the 27th to see how we felt the move went. We have nothing but high praise for Mr. Hardy, who is a man of his word, and his company.

Bella Beach Box Avon NC…read moreWe love this ranch house. The size is perfect for our small family with dogs. The addition of the cargo lift is Enormously helpful! The house is very clean & the hot tub is immaculate! We love to cook. The kitchen is seriously lacking though. No liquid measuring cups, no measuring spoons. No skillets larger than 8 inches. No non stick pans. No sharp un serrated knives for dicing & mincing. No mixing bowls. No pitchers. No vegetable peeler. We brought our own chefs & paring knife and went out and bought an inexpensive 12 in non stick skillet. We also had to buy a broom to be able to sweep the floors. I give this a 4 star review because I think we're not the norm coming on vacation and cooking. Brandon at Surf or Sound has been wonderfully helpful. I will rent this house again.

We rented a house for a week and the maintenance was absolutely abysmal…read more - doors that did not work. - 2 bedrooms with no a/c. - no lights in the back yard. - uneven front stairs. - laundry that was never picked up from the last guest. - the most disgusting kitchen sink i have ever seen and I've seen many - in a contractor. Dark brown bottom that was very cracked. We bought a plastic dish pan so we could use the dishes. - wicker couches. There's other stuff, but you probably get the picture. This place gives rental companies a bad name.