Title: K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea Vacation home with a water park, 3-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39490000/39488100/39488055/bed5b3c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39490000/39488100/39488055/2655d11d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39490000/39488100/39488055/419fcd01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39490000/39488100/39488055/d39530ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39490000/39488100/39488055/5530079a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location By the Sea is a Kill Devil Hills haven, offering ten master suites and an expansive lawn perfect for relaxation. Take a dip in the private pool or unwind in the hot tub on the covered patio, then challenge friends to a game of billiards or foosball in The Rec Room. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 10 bedrooms11 bathroomsSleeps 207998 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer ## 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. ### K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea By the Sea is a popular oceanside vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. The spacious layout includes ten master suites with private bathrooms, and large manicured lawn. The hot tub is located on the ground level covered patio, with easy access to the private pool. The Rec Room has a full kitchen, sports bar with TV, and billiards area with pool table and foosball! The media room is a quiet place for watching your favorite movies or sporting events. The indoor, glass-enclosed private pool is available year-round. Close to the beach and right between the Wright Brothers Memorial and the Atlantic Ocean! Additional Amenities: Indoor Glass Enclosed Private Pool (35 x 15), Hot Tub (8), Wireless Internet Access, Pool Table, Foosball Table, 2 Refrigerators, 3 Dishwashers, 3 Microwaves, 3 Stove/Ovens, No Smoking, Pets Allowed, Parking for 8 Cars, Milepost 7.5, Distance to the Beach: 320 yards. Lower Level: Rec Room w/Full Kitchen (Full-size Refrigerator, Stove/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave), TV, Pool Table, Foosball Table, Game Table, King Master w/TV, Access to Patio/Covered Porch w/Hot Tub, Separate Glass Enclosed Private Pool w/Slider Doors. Second Level: Sitting Room w/Wet Bar, Deck Access, Master w/2 Queens w/TV, Pool View Deck Access, Master Bath has Shower w/Seat, King Master w/TV and Deck Access, Master w/2 Bunk Beds, King Master w/TV and Deck Access, King Master w/TV and Deck Access, Washer/Dryer off Hall. Third Level: Great Room w/TV, Stereo, 2 Sitting Areas, 2 Deck Access, Game Table, Kitchen w/2 Stoves, 2 Ovens, 2 Dishwashers, Refrigerator, TV, Bar seats 6, Dining Table seats 8, Dining Table seats 8, Powder Room, Master w/King & Day Bed, TV, Game Table, Pool View Deck Access, Master Bath has Shower w/Seat, King Master w/TV, Deck Access, Master Bath has Shower w/Seat. Upper Level: Media Room w/45” TV, Stereo, Wet Bar, King Master w/TV, Electric Fireplace, Separate Whirlpool, King Master w/Separate Whirlpool, TV, Sitting Area. Square Footage: 7998 Pool Size: 35x15 2025 Pool Dates: Year-Round 2025 Pool Heat Fee: $500 Please note that pool heat can only raise the temperature 10 degrees higher than the consistent ambient air temperature (60 degrees and higher), and that pool heat systems vary in capability based on temperature and other factors. \*THIS HOME DOES NOT ALLOW EVENTS\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 10 bedrooms - Day bed ### Bathroom - 11 private bathrooms - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 7,998 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72530000/72525500/72525462/68135cc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K1123 Glad Tidings Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Pool/Hot Tub, Pets OK Kill Devil Hills - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.0 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=72525462&PinnedHotelID=72525462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21677300/21677265/ae42b4f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K1314 Silver Lining. 10BR Semi Oceanfront. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 876361 ## About the area ![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%7C36.02386%2C-75.66434&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rsaLpvufRW4Xq5cxzSkj-QpOyDw=) Kill Devil Hills, NC #### What's nearby - Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Wright Brothers National Memorial - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Avalon Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 3.0 km - Destination Fun - 3 min drive - 3.3 km - Nags Head Woods Preserve - 6 min drive - 5.0 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Jolly Roger Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Captain George's Seafood Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Outer Banks Brewing Station - ‬2 min drive - ‪Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf. Stop-N-Shop Beach Shop and Wright Brothers National Memorial are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## K1211 By the Sea; Oceanside, Spacious 10 BD, Enclosed Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK K1211 By the Sea Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn S. Sep 20, 2024 #### Spacious Home- Amazing for a big group Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was perfect for what our group needed, we requested to book again next year, plenty of parking, covered pool for the rainy days, close to the beach, plenty of bedrooms with space, no one was cramped and we had Adults, children, dogs.. the whole zoo.Suggestions:1.)House could use larger trash bins in communal areas, we bought bigger ones. 2.) Have more dishes in the downstairs kitchen area, as there were none, not even cutlery.3.) Washer wasn't working, and service tech came out without notice, as this didn't effect our stay it isn't a negative, but suggest giving a party notice stating laundry was down would have been appreciative. ##### Lynn S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheeba A. Aug 20, 2024 #### It’s a wonderful vacation home and a great location.Walk to beach 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: The stay was very pleasant with a very responsive host. I would say we were pretty content with the property cleanliness and host responsiveness.The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of space to sit for 10-20 people. Make sure to bring your own shampoo, conditioner etc. We did not have any in the bathrooms. It was not a big deal for us as we always carry our supplies and there are places very close by if you need to buy anything. The outdoor grill needed some cleaning. The elevator was a great help but stopped working after the first day for us. Should be quick fix for future guests. There is an outdoor shower near the parking area but it’s not functioning. Overall a great place to spend time with family and friends. It’s walking distance from the beach which made it a great location to stay. We would definitely recommend it and would love to go there again. ##### Sheeba A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy Y. Aug 19, 2024 #### Wonderful place to stay! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This was our first time at OBX and we were very pleased with the location of the house, size, amenities, etc. The house was very clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen was fully stocked - only thing that would have been nice was an electric griddle for pancakes. The pool was a little chilly during the day but warmed up by nighttime. I would recommend heating it even in summer. Check-in and out was seamless and easy. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again! ##### Kathy Y. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy B. Jul 30, 2024 #### Nice family trip Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental unit is in a great location - just a very short walk from beach access. Pool and yard are nice - we had a rainy week so the covered pool was a huge plus. A few of the beds were rock hard and very uncomfortable - making for a tough and sore week for some who unfortunately didn’t let me know until most of the way through the week when I found them sleeping on couches. Kitchen pans (frying pans and cookie sheets) can use a refresh - otherwise fairly well stocked. Overall a good experience. The beds are the biggest issue. ##### Kathy B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dina M. Jan 1, 2024 #### Great for large family Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The indoor pool was the reason we chose this home and it was a big hit with everyone. Warm enough with temps in the 50s. The layout is great for everyone to gather or to have their own space. The kitchen is well equipped, but could use newer pots and pans. Crock pot came in handy. Two ovens, sinks and dishwashers in kitchen were very handy. First floor kitchen was handy with extra fridge. Separate ice maker would be handy if it worked. Carpets look new. Recliners in the 4th floor media room are worn and should be replaced. There’s a nice gathering area on the 2nd floor, but no TV there so it wasn’t used by our crowd. Most mattresses were comfortable but a few were not. ##### Dina M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Owings Mills, MD Oct 5, 2023 #### Sept. 2023 Family Reunion Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Great house for a family reunion! Plenty of ensuite bedrooms, multiple seating areas, and decks. It stormed all week but we were able to enjoy the covered pool. We stayed at sister house Sea Spirit in 2021. Love the location, close enough to beach, and everything convenient to get to. ##### A guest from Owings Mills, MD This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolle T. Sep 4, 2023 #### Great Spot for Families Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Our group of 15 enjoyed the layout of By the Sea. Having a fenced in backyard area for the dogs was an added bonus. Covered pool area, another great addition to the property. Short walking distance, about 5 minutes to the public beach access was very convenient. Property was very clean and met our needs for everything we like to have for amenities. Great central location to plenty of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores.Beach Realty was a great company to rent from. ##### Nicolle T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori S., Columbia, Maryland Aug 18, 2023 #### 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: What a perfect house in a perfect location. Easy walk to the beach and so much to do at the house as well. The elevator was key for us to have my parents 65th anniversary celebration. They are 86 and my Dad absolutely needed the elevator. The bedrooms were very spacious and we loved everything the house had to offer. ##### Lori S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina G. Jul 26, 2023 #### Great house for large family gathering Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We had a family reunion and this house was the perfect space for a large group. The layout was spacious and gave us many different areas for hanging out. It's a short walk to the beach and having the covered pool was also helpful. ##### Kristina G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Waynesboro, PA Nov 30, 2022 #### By the Sea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location for our family. Plenty of rooms for everyone. Nicely furnished and in good condition. The pool was great for the kids as was the fenced-in yard. Adequate parking for 8 cars. It's convenient to the beach (about a block away) and also to stores etc. Kitchen seemed a bit undersized however based on the number of people the house can accommodate, but we worked with it and it was fine. ##### A guest from Waynesboro, PA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa M. Oct 5, 2022 #### Good place Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall was good. Most of the beds were okay but the ones on the 4th floor were horrible. Felt like we were sleeping on a board. I woke up on the 2nd day in agony. I ended up having to go buy a mattress topper. ##### Lisa M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paolo R. Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family beach week Property is spacious and clean. Suited our needs well. Definitely will be back ##### Paolo R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha S. Aug 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Sooo many bedrooms and bathrooms. Family of 18 stayed and we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. Loved the two kitchens as well. Pool is awesome well. Short walk to the beach. Great views from the decks. Overall we loved the house. ##### Trisha S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessi W. Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion stay Our family came to the OBX for a cousin reunion (all adult cousins, their partners and children) and rented this house for 4 days. The pros about this house: - It was large enough to comfortably accommodate our big family. - We loved the convenient location, just a short walk to the beach. - Easy access to some great sightseeing. The cons: - Two of the bunks were not made when we arrived - the mattress pads covered in hair and fuzz were an unpleasant sight upon arrival. - Pool area needed cleaning (pool deck was dirty and very much in need of a hosing down) and many sliding doors were stuck/rusted shut. - Extra pillows in closets did not have pillow cases on them or provided to put on. - For the amount we paid for this house, it would have been reasonable to provide more than one roll of toilet paper per bathroom (note that 2 of the bathrooms didn’t have even a roll in them) and a couple of trash bags. All in our group are well-traveled and have stayed in myriad vacation rentals - ALL of which provide toilet paper, dish liquid larger than a travel size bottle, dishwasher pods and trash bags. We had a wonderful time together as a family but the home was lacking. I’d give the home 3 stars and would not choose to stay here again. ##### Jessi W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael D. D. Jul 8, 2022 #### Mostly Good Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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 have rented this house many times in the last 10 years. Nice upgrades with furniture inside and outside. It's a very roomy house which is nice because we have a big crowd every year. That being said, the kitchen refrigerator was totally unacceptable...a small side-by-side that doesn't fit that much food (and we bring a lot so that we can save money shopping at home and so we don't have to spend our beach time at the grocery store), and there was only 1 shelf in door which meant that all our small items/condiments had to go in the main section of which there was already little room. Also, the one drawer is broken and every time we pulled it out it was a mess. Very frustrating to not have an appropriate size refrigerator to accommodate so many people. We had to go up and down 2 flights of stairs to get what we needed to prepare meals. We also could not use our devices in our bedrooms or out in the pool area because the WiFi did not work anywhere except in the living area. Also very frustrating, especially for those who work remotely and needed to periodically check in. The house was pretty clean, but there was a glob of hair on my shower wall and the mirror was a mess. We had to call to get the right number of towel packs and bath mats, which the staff provided in a timely manner. The covered pool is great, but none of the lights or moving parts work, plus it really needs a good power wash...the corners are pretty gross...but the furniture is nice. Our mattress in the second floor master next to the kitchen creaked every time we moved and I would suggest ceiling fans in all the rooms. After the poor refrigerator and WiFi for a house that sleeps 25, we decided to look for a different house. When we learned that the cost for this house went up a whopping $7,000 from what we paid this past year, it was a no brainer. We found an oceanfront house for 2023 for much less that checks all the boxes and more.... ##### Michael D. D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Todd D., Raleigh, nc Mar 22, 2022 #### By The Sea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Moved to this home at last min due to faulty elevator in original home. Home was still winterized so had a few issues with that which is understandable ##### Todd D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim H. Oct 26, 2021 #### MOTB 2021 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: great ##### Tim H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher H. Oct 10, 2021 #### Outstanding home away from home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This was an exceptional experience and I thank you for the accomadations. I am looking towards next year, though I would like to look into a beach front property. Would you be able to help with that? Same time frame and same accomadations. ##### Christopher H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher K. Sep 15, 2021 #### Nice house Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 20 people with dogs. Overall great time with short walk to beach and covered pool. The bottom floor master bath shower was clogged. I did text twice about issues through there app but got no reply. Other than that the house had plenty of room to make a great trip. Loved all the patio deck. ##### Christopher K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 23, 2021 #### We love this house! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We have been coming to 'By the Sea' for years. It is comfortable, roomy, and is in a great location...just a short walk to the beach. This year we were pleasantly surprised and delighted with all the upgrades and improvements with new furniture, appliances, and renovations. It was cleaner upon arrival both outside and inside that we have experienced in the past. We already booked for 2022! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ms D H. May 25, 2021 #### Well.... Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. 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: Contactless Check in was a breeze. House was large enough to accommodate our family and very spacious but... First, housekeeping should be more vigilant about cleaning and inspecting after previous guest. There were dirty socks and underwear found in 2 of the bedrooms and a white pill under the chair, Serving utensils still had old food stuck on them and were in the drawers, Pots, pans, and kitchen mittens and pot holders were half washed, cotton shower curtains were stained, which clearly define lack of housekeeping and upon check out we saw why. There were 3 gentleman sitting in a gray SUV out side of the property when we were checking out smoking marijuana and drinking at 9am!! As soon as we pulled out of the driveway they waved at us pulled in so we doubled back and they were inside the property. Next, we did not appreciate the repair personnel being given access to the unit while we were inside. It’s understandable if we were not there and they needed access but the repair personnel enters and exits the property unannounced which is a privacy violation! Lastly, and the absolute worse, I got stuck in the elevator for 30 minutes and had to call “911” for rescue! The phone inside the elevator did not work, the number posted inside the elevator for emergencies was to a company that no longer serviced the property and Beach Realty was unaware. Which left us to question when was the last time the elevator was serviced! I was so distraught from being trapped in the elevator that the remaining 3 days of our vacation was ruined. Was told that the elevator would be repaired the same day which was Thursday, no one came to access damages or to make repairs. Had to continuously call to get someone to come out for repairs. Elevator was eventually partially repaired and no one was brave enough to use it again! Which meant it was a complete disaster trying to get our elderly disabled parents up and down 2 flights of stairs for 3 days!! ##### Ms D H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa M. Mar 28, 2021 #### By the Sea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Went for spring break with 4 teens, a pre-teen, and a toddler. Beach was still a little cold, so the indoor heated pool was the focus on the whole trip! The home was amazing and we all enjoyed having lots of space! The house was very clean and the furniture even seemed brand new. The walk to the beach was very easy. The property management company was very responsive and we had no issues. We enjoyed this house very much! ##### Marissa M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel r. Sep 6, 2020 #### Best beach vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Had the best time at the beach at this rental. The comments from our family: "Wow Uncle Gabe, this is the biggest and best beach house we've ever had (18 years now)", "You've outdone yourself and we truly had the best time", "Thank you! This was the best place to spend a vacation". Those are just a few comments. It actually was the best beach house we've stayed at over the last 18 or 19 years. It accommodated everyone nicely and was only a short walk to the beach. The off-season cost made it affordable and allowed us to do what we've always wanted to do, rent a house and invite friends and family to just come and enjoy...we did!Thank you ##### Gabriel r. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber N. A. Aug 2, 2020 #### Kill Devil Hills beach rental 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: We all enjoyed this beautiful spacious beach rental. All of our family members had plenty of room. The only negatives of the rental was a few beds were not very comfortable on second floor. There were 2 stoves, microwaves, and dishwashers, but one of each was not in working order. We just used the ones that worked. None of the items were old or worn out, so not sure why. The pool was great and definitely got used a great deal. I would recommend this house to a large family/group. ##### Amber N. A. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ronda M. Jul 19, 2020 #### By The Sea Realities 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 held a family reunion at this location, plenty of room, lots of accommodations and very comfy. A few things to note:One of the stoves stopped working while we were thereOne of the Microwave oven handles was brokenBoth upstairs dishwashers had to be run two-three times, best to wash by handThere are no: handtowels bath matts dishsoap anywhere trash bags handsoaps in bathrooms toilet paper is rationed, we got six rolls. Bring TPCouldn't read the bottom floor thermostatNo Hot Tub chemicals or test strips or instructionsWasher is unevenDryer does not dryNo T-potWater tasted horrible-bring your ownGreat Stuff: Plenty of Hot water! Ice machine was awesome AC worked well Elevator was great Comfy furniture Beach Office was great LOTS of outlets peaceful street plenty of parking elevator cart availableSo all in all, we had a good experience and having stayed in similar homes, we may have higher expectations than most It's a lot of money for a week and you just think you should have enough of the basics. Maybe these folks don't have to worry about booking or hospitality. In that respect is was a bit disappointing. We've paid less and gotten lots more. To be fair, we didn't call Maintenance and just made due. Didn't want to spend our week entertaining Repairmen or waiting around for the. ##### Ronda M. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Cherokee-Hotels-Harrahs-Cherokee-Casino-Resort.h13319510.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Southern-Pines-Hotels-Pine-Needles-Lodge-Golf-Club.h2222358.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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