My family of 7 and our two dogs stayed over Memorial Day week. The pictures of this property doesn't do it justice.
First off the location couldn't have been better!! It was less than a five minute walk to the beach which was never crowded the way it is in Duck. There were so many little spots inside and out to read, workout or just some quiet time. There was a fenced in play area that had horseshoes, (we took our own cornhole game) a separate volleyball area (bring your own ball) and another fenced in pool/jacuzzi area. There is also a covered dining area to get out of the sun while still being in all the action. There is also an outdoor shower that had fabulous water pressure in addition to a hose to rinse the dogs after going to the beach. The decks have gates to keep kids/animals from getting out into the street or pool area without notice.
The main floor and kitchen is very spacious and perfect for everyone to cook and hang together. There were plenty bedrooms and sleeping areas and all said beds were comfortable.
The home is dated and the owners are doing updates a little at a time. It does have carpet and probably could be cleaned more frequently. I paid money charged for my dogs which I was fine with but where does that money go? It should go to clean the carpet after each stay. While the kitchen is pretty stocked with cookware and dishes, it is pieced together with old ratty stuff. I had to run all cookware, dishes, glasses and utensils through the dishwasher before using. Fortunately I have stayed in many vacation rentals and brought my own spices, serving platters, dish towels, toilet paper, paper towels, throw blankets and shower rugs. The cleaning service left a bag with a tiny bottle of soap, a sponge, 1 roll of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towels.
We had to call the property management because there were ants and the gate latch didn't close to the fenced yard. They brought out stuff for the ants right away. We just used a bungee cord to close gate but suggested they get it fixed before the next group.
We usually stay further south but really enjoyed the calmness of Corolla. There is still lots to do and see plus great restaurants within walking distance from Our Beach Oasis!!
After giving all the good and the bad, we had a great time and this property is worth the money we paid. We will certainly keep it on our short list for next summer. Looking forward to seeing more property updates:)