A Shore Thing - KDH MP 6, Oceanside, Beach Less than 300 Yds, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We overall had a very nice vacation with our family and two small dogs. This was our first time vacationing in Kill Devil Hills so I don’t have any other location in outer banks to compare. The location was an easy drive to most things we wanted to experience. Easy drive and parking to beach access at Awful Arthur’s. The fenced in yard was great for our dogs. The house was spacious with 4 Br/3ba. Our teenage boys enjoyed the hot tub. However, The hot tub guy showed up on Monday to do maintenance without any notice and we were gone and our teenage sons were there alone. Also The chlorine dispenser that floats in the tub had the chlorine tablets falling out the bottom into the water the entire week we were there. The bottom screw cap would not stay on. Needs fixing so not sure what the hot tub guy did. The house was overall pretty dirty. Granola crumbs all over nightstand and in the bedding of downstairs Queen bedroom. Master king bedroom cold water faucet so tight you can barely turn it. The fan so wobbly and loud we couldn’t use it. Highway noise very loud and not what I prefer to hear. The red couch in living room is broke and appears to have no support. I probably would try a location in a quieter location for our next vacation to outer banks.

Well, the other reviews that mentioned insects are real. We encountered a few and it really made our family feel uneasy. When we reported them to the rental company, they ensured us that they were not the type of roaches associated with filth, rather they were either water or palmetto bugs. Regardless, we won’t be coming back. Maybe we’re over reacting? Otherwise the property could use a face lift. Some paint, flooring, living room furniture, landscaping upgrades, as well as a deep clean,would go a long way. The short walk to the beach was a positive.

Check-in process was efficient with good communication and reference information. House was second from Highway with noise from passing vehicles. Fenced in yard was great for dogs. Grill was not usable as it was left very dirty by Previous guests. Reported to property management. Overall a good stay. We enjoyed the decks and top floor open layout for family time.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A Shore Thing met all of our needs for a wonderful OBX vacation! Morning coffee on the screened porch, fenced yard for the dog, hot tub were favorites. When we weren't at the beach or having a meal out, the home was comfy and clean. The home is close to Croatan Highway so be careful with kids and pets. The walk to the beach was easy for us or you can drive to public parking and have a much shorter walk very easily. Definitely would recommend booking with Beach Realty. Everyone I spoke with was very helpful and friendly!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Im not gonna lie the beach house was dirty found a pair of underwear in my bed the never swept under the couches behind the hot tub was a bunch of trash dont think i would be renting from beach reality anymore

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I read the previous reviews and was a little concerned about the cleanliness of the home and with the latest review of July 4th just prior to me renting the property - the cockroaches. I contacted the rental company and told them of my concerns. They said everything would be taken care of. Upon arrival, it was not ok. The previous reviews are correct. The house is not clean. My family and I wiped down everything and the amount of dirt on the countertops and furniture was appalling. The floors were sticky, the showers were not clean and there was dog hair and a dental pick under the couch. I don't mind cleaning or running a vacuum, but they leave you nothing to work with. The vacuum sucked (meaning it did not pick up the dirt it just spread it around.) It is obvious that this house is not cleaned properly. And the roaches--they do exist. I never saw any in the house; however, they were all over the deck on the top level. The grass in the backyard was very tall. I called and they asked for pictures. They had someone out to cut it the next day. They offered to have housekeeping come back in to clean but we were already in the house and had cleaned. They also offered to spray for roaches but because of my grandchildren and my dogs I told them no. This should be done in between one family leaving and the next one coming in.The air conditioning duct work needs to be cleaned. You can see the dust coming out of the vents.This house is advertised as being 101-150 yards to beach access and that is not correct. Be prepared to drive. We found an excellent beach access on Asheville Street. Paved parking and wooden walk to the beach. Lastly, the linens from the previous tenants stayed on the tables under the carport all week. I let them know but no one ever picked them up.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is very nice but my girlfriend cleanse for a living and the cleaning crew needs to clean until the furniture and bathroom vanity. Love that they allow furry family members too but wish they had a swiffer. Beach realty is always very nice to deal with, they meet the vacationers needs and looking forward to dealing with them in the future. Also almost forgot this time we saw roaches and we know they are a water bug but was wondering how often a exterminator comes????. Have a good summer season.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved A Shore Thing in KDH! We have always stayed in Buxton and while we love it there, we spent alot of time driving. The house was very nice with a short walk to the beach and the fishing pier. The backyard for the dogs was smaller than expected but served it's purpose to let our puppies get out and run their zoomies out. There is noise from the traffic but sitting on the porch and enjoying the breeze made us forget all about the traffic. On a clear day you can see the ocean from the porch. We all loved the house and would definitely stay again!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a nice house and fairly close to beach access. The house was located right on N. croatan highway, so it is a lot of highway noise and not quite and relaxing while sitting on porch. However, the house was very dirty upon arrival. Animal hair all over the place, mainly on the floor under furniture and on the couch. The kitchen is not very equipped. Limited storage bowls and large pots. And the only can opener was broken. The upstairs AC barely worked. I read this in a review prior to stay and contacted the rental office regarding this. Their response was that they stay up to date with issues and make sure to take care of them. When we arrived it was extremely hot upstairs and the unit could not keep up. It is an older unit that should be replaced, because there are no quick fixes for this problem other than to wait until night when it starts to cool down. This house has potential to be a nice vacation home if these issues were resolved. But we will not stay there again.