Title: A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. Family-friendly vacation home with an outdoor pool, 8-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ## Photo gallery for A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. ![Dining - A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34240000/34230400/34230338/7c7cc99c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34240000/34230400/34230338/3208b6b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34240000/34230400/34230338/423775bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34240000/34230400/34230338/c1ac9df2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, stereo - A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34240000/34230400/34230338/7669fc2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate seaside escape at this lovely beach home, where attention to detail and nice furnishings will delight your group. Enjoy a good book on the covered deck, bask in the sun by the private pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride. With high-speed internet and multiple TVs with streaming services, you'll have everything needed for a relaxing retreat. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 183000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. You will 'Smile Away' all your everyday stress in this lovely seaside home. See our weekly rates! Lots of attention to detail, the nice furnishings are sure to delight your group. Enjoy a good book while sitting on the covered deck, bask in the sun by the pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride. Three of bedrooms have work place desks and monitors. We have high speed internet (500+Mbs and wireless LAN) and a network printer onsite Great place to home office / telecommunte and be AT THE BEACH Third Floor offers King master, greatroom, a fully stainless kitchen and powder room. Mid-level has 4 bedrooms (1 is master King w/full bath) 2 full baths and also has 1 with King and Trundle, 1 with 2 twins, and 1 with 4 Bunks. Note that the 4 bunks are for children under 75 lbs each. These are not for teens or adults. First Floor has a gameroom with pool table, wet bar w/full-size refrigerator, 2 Queen bedrooms (both with their own lockout full baths). OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND EXTRAS: Private Pool (28x14); New Hot Tub; 9 TV's; Includes Blue Ray, Netflix, 50' HDTV. Flat screens in all rooms. Wireless LAN Very High Speed Internet Pool Table; 2 Refrigerators; 2 Microwaves; Screened Porch; 2-levels of decks w/Furniture; Pool Furniture; Outdoor shower in pool area, large Hot Tub, new kitchen in 2024\. Beach Chairs; Beach Cart, Beach Accessories; Ping Pong; Volleyball; Porch rocking glider; Boogie Boards; Horseshoes; Basketball Goal. Cornhole set Sorry no pets NON-SMOKING 25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups. Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all rooms. Hot Tub/Spa, Features an ADT security system with 3 outdoor cameras and a ring video doorbell. All the TVs can be used for many of the popular streaming services such as Amazon and YouTube and Hulu. Some TVs have local service over the air. You will need to use your own streaming accounts. EV Charger available for nominal fee - J1772 connector ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 3,000 square feet - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121959200/121959108/a86be25b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kinnakeet Shores home with private pool, hot tub, game room & ocean view Kinnakeet Shores - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=121959108&PinnedHotelID=121959108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37910000/37908900/37908863/4660fd59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aweigh From It All | 2300 ft from the beach | Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla Ocean Sands - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 7.8 Good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=37908863&PinnedHotelID=37908863&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676700/21676669/6d1ca022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### C7366 Maison des Jeux. 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No refunds. Your lease will be canceled with no refund if you are under 25 but pose as over 25 when booked or occupied. No refunds Outdoor trash left by the guest will result in $500 fee If you are a high school or college student do not ask to rent this house. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children must be supervised at pool and spa. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Traveling with kids? Consider Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Nor'Banks Sailing. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Vacation homes in Corolla](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla-Private-Vacation-Homes.d180789-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.33801%2C-75.81734&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UrK3Y0Lc9nSjB3T74mOgATqOlzM=) Corolla, NC ### What's nearby - ![Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819890/d4d3d06b-150f-4f8e-be50-d3e0455542b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corolla Beach 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298980/2c571927-5fe1-42bc-8b19-e216decac51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach 3 min drive \- 2.7 km - Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars 20 min walk \- 1.7 km - Corolla Raceway 3 min drive \- 2.7 km - Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center 7 min drive \- 9.6 km ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 63 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 15 min walk - Lighthouse Bagels 16 min walk - Bernie’s Brother 17 min walk - First Light 20 min walk - Sun Fish Grill 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. have a pool? ### Is A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left.? ### What time is check-out at A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left.? ### Where is A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Beach Vacation Gem. Just 4 summer weeks left. Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim C. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was perfect for our stay. The house was exactly as described in the listing and more than enough for our group of 14\. There were plenty of extras: beach chairs, boogie boards, carts, corn hole, bikes, etc. Communication was great with the host, who checked in several times throughout the week to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for a great week! I'm sure we'll be back soon. ##### Jim C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla W. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smile Away This house is in a prime location with a very easy walk to the beach and many shop and restaurants close by. The house had all your kitchen needs and the towels for the pool was super nice to have ##### Carla W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea D. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Our large group of family and friends — 8 adults and 7 kids/teens — had a wonderful time in this spacious and clean home. We hope to be able to come back next year. ##### Andrea D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don M. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outer Banks Family vacation Perfect for our family. We had 16 total family members. There was plenty room for everyone to do what they wanted The pool and hot tub were a big hit. Ideal location. Short walk to the beach and close to shopping and fun activities. Owner responded quickly to any questions. ##### Don M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne C. Sep 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Corolla Vacation This was a multi family vacation. We had 11 adults. Very comfortable location. Short walk over to the beach, and the property has a nice pool and a hot tub. Well maintained and in good shape. Great time was had by all! ##### Wayne C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake P. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Connection This property was perfect for our annual family vacation! We enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk to the beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, and the sand volleyball court in the evening. The house was clean and well maintained with lots of room for the family. We also appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We highly recommend 'SmileAway' as a perfect location to connect with family! ##### Jake P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### colleen n. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family vacation This was our first vacation with my entire family in many years. The property and the owner, John were absolutely perfect! House is spacious, beautiful and has so much already there to make our stay awesome! I can’t say enough about the house and location. Extremely close to beach and far enough for your own personal space. So many things to do close by. Owner communication was completely on point and extremely quick response to any questions. I would highly recommend to everyone! We want to go back again!! Thank you John for your beautiful house and hospitality! Colleen Naylor ##### colleen n. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise R. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn't Ask for More This is the est house in 8 years of renting on OBX. The house was close to the Beach a short walk and very convenient to shopping and dining. We had a great time. The first house cancelled on us and I was a little leery of the revue. I don't know what these people were complaining about the host was very courteous to us and responsive. This house had everything you could want and need. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. The pool and hot tub were clean in great shape. The house had every convenience in the kitchen. The family agreed that this house was a great find. We will be back. Thanks for a great week. ##### Denise R. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise R. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the second visit to the home. It is a great house plenty of space for everyone. In the kitchen everything you could ever need. The hurricane kept us indoors for one day but didn't have any effect on the house or us. The owner reached out to ensure we were safe and the house was unaffected. I highly recommend this property. ##### Denise R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN P. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach House We had a great time! Communication with the Host was excellent. The kitchen was outstanding. ##### JOHN P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott H. Jun 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### In the heart of Corolla Perfect for a large family and kids. The pool was a perfect way to relax and cool down. ##### Scott H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott W. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property met our needs very well with the number of bedrooms and baths and overall size. There was enough space for the kids and teens to do what they preferred, yet for us all 17 of us to be together for meal times and games. The pool was a huge hit with the extremely hot weather and we would never commit to another property without one. The Corolla location was nice being on the northern portion of the OBX, not as busy as other locations south. The Host was great and very much on top of every aspect of our stay and wanted to make sure everything was up to or exceeded our expectations. A great host and a great property. ##### Scott W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha F. Jun 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach house Beautiful home in a wonderful location. Short walk to the beach. The house had everything we needed for small children and the beach. John was easy to communicate with. ##### Samantha F. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation for Large Family Our large family enjoyed a wonderful vacation in this house. It was very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we could have ever needed. The pool was very nice and well maintained. John was very good to work with throughout the week. It was minutes to the shops and beach. We enjoyed our week! ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly S. Jul 1, 2017 #### A great place to vacation with family Very nice property served us well ! Beach was a lot further away then we thought but we just learned to take less and leave earlier ! The kids loved the volleyball court and basketball hoop ! Plenty of space and all the supplies you could need ! ##### Kelly S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. Jul 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Corolla fun Smile Away had everything that we needed -pool, hot tub, games, enough beds. Wasn't that clean however(4 out of 5 stars.) ##### Rachel B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maritza M. Sep 16, 2017 #### Great Family Vacation at this Beautiful House! The house is well maintained and is well stocked, specifically the kitchen, games for all ages, plenty of areas for entertainment such as a good size pool, hot tub, mini playground and BBQ area. It is also a very short walk to the beach and a 3 minute car ride to a grocery store and shopping stores. My family and I couldn't have been happier. ##### Maritza M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon G. Jul 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We enjoyed Smileaway very much. After a day at the beach, the pool was really enjoyable. Picnic tables in the backyard were perfect for cleaning our crab dinner. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for our family group of 19\. The upper deck was enjoyable in the mornings for a quiet start to the day. ##### Sharon G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week at the beach We loved the property—great location—easily accessible to get to the beach, stores, restaurants and bike paths. We loved riding bikes from the property over to the lighthouse and around Corolla. John was an excellent host and communicator. The property had a great amount of indoor and outdoor space for our group of 10\. We enjoyed that the property had lots of games and puzzles as we are game people! And the kitchen was stocked better than any vrbo I’ve ever been too—you would have anything you need to cook in the kitchen. Also loved that it had two very new fridges to use to store all our food and drinks. Loved all the beach stuff that you could use at the beach that was already there-wagon, chairs, boogie boards. I’d definitely recommend Smileaway to anyone coming to Corolla to vacation. ##### Rachel R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### virginia r., Clarksburg wv Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family vacay Our only concern was the distance to the beach was further than we expected. And carrying groceries up three floors. Lol Overall was a beautiful, clean house and pool for our large family. ##### virginia r. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Paula H. Jun 9, 2018 #### Awesome Everything was great. The House was very clean and had everything we needed to have a good time. Highly recommend. Maybe not the greatest place for elderly relatives. It has a lot of stairs but I get it it’s a huge house. ##### Paula H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Kayla T. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Beautiful location, clean home Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was clean and easy to check in to. The beds were very comfortable and the set up of the home was easy to accommodate our large family. The kids really enjoyed the pool and easy access yo the beach. There were two nice sized wagons we could take to the beach and load up our chairs and lunch. The house has all the accommodations needed for a big family. We would definitely visit this area of outerbanks again! Favorite coffee shop: The Kind Cup Favorite beach area: coral beach access within the neighborhood. Also 10/10 recommend driving on 4x4 beach to see the wild horses! ##### Kayla T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JoLinda S. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entire Family Vacation Smile Away was the perfect place for a vacation with our adult children and their families. A close and easy walk to the beach for all ages and the pool and hot tub were all perfect for our crew. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of dishes, utensils, pans, and appliances needed for a large crowd. The games were up-to-date and pieces all there which was a pleasant surprise. The layout of all the rooms allowed for privacy for everyone when it was wanted and their was plenty of room when we all wanted to gather. When contacting the owner, communication was quick and helpful. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat! ##### JoLinda S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth S. Jul 15, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous family fun Great! Lots to do though rec room games needed a few fixes Pool and volleyball court were wonderful! Most bedrooms great, though bunk room a bit tight for teens; closets too full of things so not enough room for our stuff. But not a huge problem, we just moved a few things around. . Lovely kitchen but a bit crowded with extra things Mr. Carter was very accommodating and got us things quickly when we were missing them. Thank you! We had a memorable week together as a family of 18! ##### Ruth S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashlie W. Jul 21, 2016 #### Perfect for us! Our party of 8 adults and 6 kids (ages 2-7) loved SmileAway! The pool was wonderful and well maintained. The house is beautifully decorated and well stocked. A highlight for us was the kids play equipment in the back yard. Our little ones LOVED it. The backyard is big and private. It was a little further from the beach than we were expecting (ocean views were not visible except for the very top deck and even them only a sliver), but it worked fine for us as we don't want to pay oceanfront prices. John was wonderful to work with and stayed in contact with me throughout the stay to check in, answer questions, and give us a heads up about pool guy coming, i.e. The location of the home is great and very close to stores and restaurants. Our group might be smaller next year; otherwise we would have already booked again! Wonderful family vacation spot! ##### Ashlie W. 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