Started rough when we got to the rental unit when we noted that we did not have sheets or towels, despite paying over $100 for these items to be included. Contacted the housekeeping department, they were apologetic and informed me that they would be refunding me for the extra paid for sheets and towels. Was also informed that they would bring the sheets and make up our beds, which would have been nice considering we were tired from driving 15 hours.
Approximately 15 minutes after talking to the housekeeper on-call that day, there was a knock on the front door. When I made it to the door there were two large bags sitting out front with sheets and towels inside. The person delivering was gone. Had to make our beds and stock the towels throughout the rental unit. It May not sounds like a big deal but when you have paid over $100 for linens you expect more than a drop and run.
Oh by the way, still have not seen the refund.
One other frustration was that the pool was closed. Not sure what NC's requirements for pools are due to COVID, but would have been nice for the rental company to post on the website that the pool was closed (maybe I missed it, but I don't think so). Just so we knew before we booked. More on the closed pool to follow.
Ok, done with the negative aspect of the review.
The house was perfect, could not have asked for a better setting. Right on the beach, and what a perfect beach it is. The beach has a perfect complement of sand with small patches of shells for shell hunting. Not only was the beach perfect, but once you made it into the ocean you were met with a sandy bottom, no stepping on sharp shells here. Then you could either take on the impressive waves or you could lounge on one of the sandbars. This perfect ocean setting negated any of my previous concerns about the closed pool.
As for vacationing on the outer banks, definitely a great place to visit. Plenty to do for all interests; nature, history, adventure, relaxation, and more. Did not have a poor meal our whole trip, every place we went had very enjoyable atmospheres and even better food. Definitely check out Fish Heads in Nags Head.
One member of our party went out on a charter boat and caught a fairly good quantity of fish. I am not much of a fisherman so I wasn't as impressed with the fish he caught as I was with the stories he brought back. While he was out there he encountered sea turtles, sharks including hammerheads, and porpoises.
One last recommendation,