Oceanfront Bliss w/ outdoor pool, hot tub and beds made !

The host was easily accessible, the house was great, stocked well for our Thanksgiving. With two stoves and two dishwashers cooking and cleanup was fast. We enjoyed the hot tub. I would absolutely recommend this place. Thanks for great stay!

We had a great time! The house is very spacious and comfortable, and more attractive than the pictures. The weather wasn't cooperating the first couple of days and so highway 12 was blocked the first couple of days, but the host Donika and VRBO were accommodating and helped us find alternate places to stay, and we were able to make it work and had a great time. Would recommend!

Excellent location, very clean, great amenities included.

My family and I had an incredible time! The home is exactly as pictured, clean and a great space for families. The rooms are comfortable, the kitchen is wonderfully stocked (2 dishwashers and stoves, stand-alone ice maker, lots of pots and pans), and it’s so nice that the main floor is all communal space with beautiful windows all around to enjoy the view! Some faves: the outdoor showers, clean pool, the world’s best blender for pina coladas, the huge porch with ample seating, lovely hosts who are easy to communicate with and quick to respond.

It was very clean inside. The maintenance guy was very responsive.The kitchen was well appointed. Plenty of seating for a big family. Pool was very nice..lots of sand in it due to the 50 mph winds whipping it off the dunes...felt like a personal sand blast.. Views were perfect. Dryer vent outside very clogged, The outside furniture worn, broken . upper deck railing very loose and dangerous. No swings under house as shown. Horse shoe pits overgrown and on 1 single horse shoe . Game room the size of a closet and the air hockey table all warped. The swing on the middle deck is barely attached on one side..ready to bust. bathTub did not drain, giant disgusting hairball the size of a small dog we dug out. The firepit is really next door and is within a yard..literally of the neighboring house..as is the piazza. The functions board on the hot tub needs replacing, very difficult to change temp or turn on jets. Not sure what you were calling a play area...broken power outlet, dangerous, rusty nails sticking up out of very warn decking. no cushions on any piazza chairs as shown in pics, just splinters , a cockroach in the kitchen. Left rusty nails laying on the deck on the dresser.

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Pros:The location is fantastic with the beach just over the dunes and a 3 minute trip to the grocery store. The layout of the house is also a win for hanging out with people. Kitchen is well stocked and has two stoves and dishwashers.The pool is shaded in the afternoon and great - pool and beach toys included. Outdoor showers are great.I love the 80's arcade carpet and shark themed deck chairs. Really adds character to the house. Cons: The upper deck is in poor condition. One of our party stepped on the top of a nail and it was so rusted that the top just lifted up with her foot. The upstairs deck railing is wobbly and feels like a good push will send it toppling.The game room isn't really functional - one nice cushy chair, a small bench and the air hockey table is bumpy and sad. Four youth in our party and it literally never got used. Not a deal breaker. The wicker bar stools in the living room also feel a bit unstable and we are small people.Would love to stay again if oceanside upper decking were replaced.

Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed our week spent in BLISS. The owners answered any questions we had quickly, even sending out a handy man for an electronics issue the same day we contacted them. The house itself was comfortable and had many extra little touches above other rentals like a commercial ice machine, 2 bar areas, a commercial smoothie/frozen drink machine, large refrigerator and 2 ovens and dishwashers to accommodate a large group. The living spaces were large and roomy with plenty of space to play games, watch a movie, and hang out together. There are several options for lounging outside together as a big group also. The pool was a must for us when looking to rent and it turned out to be a favorite spot to end the day outside. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves all week and we plan on renting this property again.

We had 6 adults and 3 littles that stayed here for a week. The group loved the pool and hot tub. Some of the littles were afraid of the ocean but we spent most days on the beach playing in the sand. The path to the beach was well marked, coming back from the beach is a bit of a workout, over the first dune only. Two 70 adults were able to do it though. It was great having the living room and kitchen on the highest level as we could see the ocean and sunrises. Ample outdoor seating was appreciated. Having two refrigerators, stoves, and dishwashers helped out a great deal. The ice machine was broken when we were there, but the owner was getting a new one. The owner was responsive when we reached out. There are also two outside showers that we used a good deal. I think only one person, once used an indoor shower. There was a great place to store beach items. The place is a bit weathered, even so we would stay here again if we came back to the Outer Banks.

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving stay at Bliss! Very spacious and well stocked. Great views from the upper level! We would definitely stay here again!

Great location. A few things were broken. Mosquito’s were hungry. We had a nice time.

Enjoyed the home, the pool was perfect and we loved the hot tub.

If you come with the right expectations, you'll have a blast. We encountered a few hiccups, like others mentioned, with some things needing repair. While most weren’t dealbreakers, the A/C being out during a stormy, hot week was tough, making the living space less usable. However, the host was fantastic, staying in frequent communication and making everything as smooth as possible. The location is stunning, the house was spotless, and the beds were incredibly comfortable—a must for me on vacation. The porch swing brought me so much joy, and the ocean views from almost every angle were worth every penny. The house could use a few updates, starting with the grill. It made cooking dinner a bit challenging, especially with the wind, and my husband had to take it apart and clean it to make it usable. But overall, it was a great stay, and I’d recommend staying at the Bliss!

Great location- quiet and serene. Well stocked house with thoughtful and responsive hosts. House could use a few upgrades but overall hosts did a good job to ensure house was well provisioned for stay. AC worked wonderfully and beds were very comfortable. Bathrooms are very tiny and a bit tired, and decor is very 70’s OBX but comfy. Outdoor showers were great. Wish there had been a way to connect top level outside with the other levels other than inside stairs, and there were some nails popping up in deck that were to be avoided- just told kids to wear shoes while outside. Overall a very pleasant stay. Pool was great.

This house was great for our family vacation. The two stoves/ovens and dishwashers were wonderful. The view from the deck was great as well. The kids enjoyed the pool.

Wonderful location, beautiful views and slept to ocean waves. Kitchen was well equipped, and the games provided added a great unexpected fun time. Highly recommend the house!! Really enjoyed learning about the history of the area, loved the Shipwreck Graveyard Museum, First Flight National Park and the Wild Horse area was fantastic.