Title: 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90552210&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ ## Photo gallery for 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ ![Terrace/patio - 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ (Waves)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552300/90552210/5a1d7545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ (Waves)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552300/90552210/82e619e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ (Waves)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552300/90552210/60cfd591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books - 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ (Waves)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552300/90552210/403df2dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ (Waves)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90560000/90552300/90552210/439778a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the perfect island getaway at Looney Dunes #104 in Waves, NC. This 4,100-square-foot oceanfront beach home boasts a private pool with solar heater, six-person hot tub, and sunroom porch with comfortable furnishings. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 194100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ Looney Dunes #104 in Waves, NC This amazing oceanfront home named "Looney Dunes" has everything you need and more to have the best vacation ever! Wake up to the calming sounds of the ocean and take full advantage of this 4,100-square-foot oceanfront beach home with 8 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. 5 bedrooms are master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. 7 king beds, one twin bed, and 2 bunk beds. 2024 updates: New 2-tier rear deck, 11 new Smart TVs 43"-85", new King beds w/ new bedding, many interior updates. New LVP flooring, renovated upstairs master bath w double vanity, new upstairs half bath, new kitchen pantry, removed popcorn ceilings & fresh interior paint! 2025 updates to include: 2 additional new full bathrooms to make this home 8BR/8BA & brand new pool side tiki bar. The main floor has panoramic views of the ocean, with open concept kitchen, living room, dining room and kitchen nook. The kitchen has a large island with a breakfast bar and seating. The living room has plenty of natural sunlight, cathedral ceilings, with fans and hardwood floors throughout. There is a gorgeous new sectional couch, and plenty of comfortable seating for the whole family. The dining room and nook are spacious and comfortable, with lots of board games for the whole family to enjoy. Your entire family will revel in all the amenities this beautiful home has to offer. Take advantage of the private in-home mini theater room with a 85" TV, surround sound, and seating for 9 adults. Spend time with family or friends playing pool while others in your party play cards at the 6 person poker table or making drinks at the wetbar. A total of 11 Smart TVs were added to this home in February 2023, including a new 65" Smart TV in the main living room. There is something to do for everyone at Looney Dunes! Relax by the large private pool, unwind from a day at the beach in the six-person hot tub, chill out on the sunroom porch, or soak up rays from the large furnished sun decks. The pool has a solar heater, which makes the water up to 15 degrees warmer at no additional fee to our guests! Take a leisurely stroll to the ocean, only steps away. A charcoal grill is ready to grill up the fresh catch of the day. With a spacious great room, comfortable furnishings, and tasteful decor, Looney Dunes welcomes those that would like to escape to the perfect island getaway. This home comes with all linens, includes bed service made and bath towels for every stay year round. It also comes with toilet paper for each bathroom and a starter package of kitchen & bath supplies. Prior to your arrival, you'll be given an electronic code for keyless entry. Note: This home is under new ownership and management effective January 2023\. Many exciting upgrades were completed for the 2024 season to maximize your comfort and enjoyment of this exceptional oceanfront home including new rear decks, renovated upstairs master bath, new upstairs half bath, all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, new pool table, new ceiling fans and much more! Guest can cancel for any reason with partial refund when you purchase Cancel For Any Reason Travel Insurance. Cancel For Any Reason Travel insurance can be purchased within 14 days of booking. Standard Travel Insurance can also be purchase anytime 30 days or more prior to check-in date. 8 Bedrooms, 8.5 Baths (8 masters) 7 king beds, 1 twin, 2 bunks Full linens including sheets (with beds made), bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths provided year round Non-smoking 11 Smart TVs (1-85" Smart TV in theater room, 1-65" Smart TV in living room) Game room with pool table, dining / poker table, Smart TV, and refrigerator Theater room with recliners & comfortable seating for 9 Grill - charcoal Electronic keyless door lock 2 Outdoor showers WiFi Wedding and special event features (approval required - call for details and costs) 14' x 25' Private heated swimming pool (Open April 1 - October 31) 6-Person hot tub Direct beach access; wheelchair beach access ramp also available 3 doors down Dog friendly This home is owned & managed by Hatteras Island Vacation Rentals. More payment options available after booking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 4,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121959200/121959130/791c3a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront home with theatre, private pool & hot tub - dog-friendly Avon - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=121959130&PinnedHotelID=121959130&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92590000/92583100/92583081/c13dec1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Groovin'\*Oceanfront\*8 Bedrms\*Elevator\*2 Hot Tubs Avon - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=92583081&PinnedHotelID=92583081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76994500/76994418/b61cfeb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Oceanfront Home w/ Elevator & Game Room Rodanthe - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=76994418&PinnedHotelID=76994418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90130900/90130820/1fba3547.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcoming Beach House with Private Pool and Hot Tub Avon - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=90130820&PinnedHotelID=90130820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, video games, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74710000/74709300/74709259/48754e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MerSea Oceanfront w/ Heated Pool + Pets Stay Free! 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Guests required to sign owner rental agreement ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets Note from host: Up to 5 dogs w approval. Aggressive dogs not permi ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5e51fx ## About the area Located in Waves, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Waves travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Waves.dx3000045689) [View more Vacation homes in Waves](https://www.expedia.ca/Waves-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000045689-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%7C35.56327%2C-75.46336&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VQQHwOXc8b9Eqeld8N1ynKOPr0k=) Waves, NC ### What's nearby - ![North Carolina Outer Banks Bodie Island Lighthouse Autumn Morning Marsh Boardwalk, Shutterstock ID 164239178, purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1, Order: , client: , other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298939/389f9613-1dac-4b32-a753-41cab7effdba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Aerial View of Beach Homes in Rodanthe North Carolina With Pilings in the Water at High Tide on a Sunny Day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/845248467256598528/79d9fd49-b823-4b82-9cc2-8b4f9c493dce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rodanthe Beach 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Sunrise over the Atlantic ocean as seen from Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299263/0ddaaaf0-f38a-4dca-8660-6e059e384222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Salvo Beach 18 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![Outer Banks, North Carolina beach panorama. Sky, ocean, beach, and vacation rentals. Horizontal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480841/43eddfd5-82ae-4fa7-92e3-9b69ff33e45a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Outer Banks Beaches 10 min drive \- 13.7 km - beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Watermen's Bar & Grill 12 min walk - Hatteras Bowls 9 min walk - Dough Shack 4 min drive - Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar 4 min drive - Waves Coffee & Candies 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ have a pool? ### Is 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★? ### What time is check-out at 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★? ### Where is 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 8BR Oceanfront home - Game & theater rooms, private pool, hot tub ★★★★★ Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. Sep 15, 2024 #### Family trip Very nice house lots of room! Great pool area. ##### Stephanie M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanjay T. Jun 20, 2024 #### Beach paradise Excellent beach vacation residence Fully stocked ample accommodation with beach front location with pool, outdoor hot tub , grill and many other amenities We enjoyed our vacation at this very clean and nice comfortable house Thank you ##### Sanjay T. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly T. Oct 22, 2024 #### Amazing trip, great location! Beautiful beach house! Beach access over the dune is super close. Host was very responsive and made sure we loved our vacation. The pool and hot tub were perfect to still enjoy the weather, especially for the windy days. The decks were perfect for sunrise coffee and relaxing. You can tell the owners really care and want you to enjoy your stay. ##### Molly T. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Apr 26, 2025 #### We really enjoyed our week at Looney Dunes to Celebrate My 70th Birthday and Easter Weekend! The House met all our expectations. It had enough bathroom and bedrooms to accommodate 17 of my Kids, spouses& grandkids. The pool and Hot tub were great too. We loved walking the short distance to the beach everyday and collecting shells on the beach. The two outdoor showers were amazing after coming back from the beach. My grandkids loved the movie room to watch movies at night. All in all, it was an Amazing Week! ##### Karen L. ### 8/10 Good #### JarHead 1. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet retreat Well the area is great if your looking for a quite family style vacation. Wave's Deli and Lisa's Pizza have great eats. There is a Dollar General right there as well, any other big items you may need are within 15-20min drive to Avon. The property itself is needs some TLC. Pictures in ad are from a few years ago I think. Pool looked pristine in pic's but in reality needed to be refinished but has new furniture. Cleanliness was good but did find baby socks laying on couch and food particles "cereal" in the tray on coffee table. Talked to property MGR and he was very helpful in to resolve any issues that may need to be taken care of. I would not be hesitate to rent this house again if we would return to the Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk is about 30 min and has all the entertainment needs a kid would want. ##### JarHead 1. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Emily N. Oct 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house for what we needed We chose this house because we weren't sure of the weather in October. The movie theater room was a big hit with all the kids, and the pool table was a hit for the adults. We loved having bedrooms and bathrooms on all the floors, and the kids loved staying together in the bunk bedroom. The walk to the beach was a breeze, and it was nice to be able to have our own pool since the waves were pretty wild while we were there. Communication and check-in/out were a breeze. Dollar General and Waves Market and Deli are right up the road, which came in handy. It was a great experience. ##### Emily N. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter M. Sep 6, 2025 #### Great Stay! Has everything you’ll need for a great stay in waves! The owners are also very hospitable and will be more than happy to assist in any way they can! ##### Hunter M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy S. Jun 14, 2025 #### Nice space, great location, responsive owner This house was a great space for our group of 15\. Everyone was comfortable in their own rooms and there was space for people to get away from the group if needed. Beach was beautiful and not crowded. ##### Nancy S. ### 8/10 Good #### raymond c. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location needs some TLC. Tattered screens, mold on 1st & 2ndfloor. No mixer, even though we had asked about ability to bake before we booked. ##### raymond c. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. Aug 9, 2025 #### Great family gathering vacation Great house for large family gathering- we had 3 families with 6 young kids and 2 teenagers. The home accommodates this easily with access to a variety of recreational activities. Very easy access to the ocean side. There were beach chairs and boogie boards already at the home, although we brought our own. Pool and hot tub were also a hit. We ate at the house so I cannot comment on local restaurants, but the house had all the essentials and more for cooking and storing leftovers. We had a problem with the washing machine, but the management team was very responsive and fixed the problem very quickly. All in all a fabulous week. ##### Lisa R. ### 8/10 Good #### Amanda K. Apr 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Overall great place to stay. Some minor issues but the host was quick to fix. Would stay here again. ##### Amanda K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marci S. Oct 4, 2025 #### Great house! We had a great week at Looney Dunes! The house was fantastic. Having a bathroom for each bedroom (most en suites) was amazing! The house was squeaky clean. The bathrooms were up to date and nice! The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The theater room was enjoyed by all. The hot tub was very popular and had such an easy to use cover. No one needed help to wrestle it on and off. The pool is a nice size and fairly deep. The deck area and outdoor furniture by the pool was in good shape, sturdy and there was enough for everyone to enjoy being poolside. The pool deck lighting was great too. And everything in the house was in working order. We didn’t find broken or unable to use features or items. We brought our pup and he enjoyed the vacation along with us! Would recommend! ##### Marci S. ### 8/10 Good #### John W. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Vacation Loonie Dunes is a nice place. It is showing signs of wear, but for the most part fit our needs well. ##### John W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin E. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Looney Dunes Awesome house with lots of space. Host was very responsive. Highly recommend to stay! ##### Martin E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jami G. Jul 30, 2025 #### Lovely house with everything you need! We loved this home & our stay in Waves. The home had everything we needed, the kitchen was well outfitted, the pool and hot tub were great, the living room area was big enough for all 18 of us to be in at once, and the beds were comfortable and clean. The house was also more well kept than the one we stayed in last year. The rental team was very responsive. Waves is quiet and uncrowded. While you have to travel a bit to get to a "real" grocery store, the little corner store was quite well stocked. We did have a visit from the infamous biting flies on our first day, so bring your bug spray just in case! A lot of the bedrooms in this house have only a king bed, so some children had to sleep on air mattresses but it all worked out. (Our house last year had several different bed configurations which worked out perfectly for our families). ##### Jami G. ### 8/10 Good #### Stacy B. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family Vacation Really nice overall, but some of the pics are a little misleading. Furniture is a bit worn. Owner was always available when I messaged him and got back to me in a timely manner. ##### Stacy B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### David B. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Week at the Outer Banks For the cost it really didn’t meet my expectations. Arrived for our early check in and it wasn’t ready. I understand that happens but if they are cleaning that long it should be clean. The garbage cans were overflowing at the road. On can blew sideways in a storm and the trash people wouldn’t pick it up. The rug in the main living area should have been thrown away 2 seasons ago. The grass was long and un kept looking the only one near us. Also found roaches and fleas but they did say the people before us destroyed the house. The closeness to the beach awesome and all the kids had a blast in the pool. If I was asked would I stay there again maybe would be a truthful answer. ##### David B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Peggy R. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy I don't like to leave a poor review, but I was encouraged by my whole group to leave an honest review. I've waited 4 weeks to write this as I don't want to be negative; I will be honest and you can make up your own mind.We arrived on a Saturday late afternoon to find:1\. An exterior door not only unable to CLOSE but also unable to be LOCKED so it was completely unsecured. I texted the owner 3 times and called twice. The maintenance did not come until the next mid-morning. For such a severe maintenance issue, I think the response should have been immediate. The house should not have been rented until security was assured.2\. Without going into great detail, the entire home was so dirty. The kitchen cupboards were dirty, with old crumbs and food in the drawers. The floors, surprisingly, were not only dirty with sand and gravel but were filthy. We took our shoes off - respecting the home - and within 15 minutes of walking around, our socks were almost black!3\. We went to get the broom and mop to clean the floors so we could walk on the floors without shoes and the cleaning tools were unbelievable! Black, dirty and filthy!4\. There was so much dust and dirt on the light fixture above the dining table, we couldn't eat there until my sister got up on a chair to clean it.....then she had to clean the table as all the filth and dead bugs were now laying there.5\. None of us dared turn on any of the ceiling fans (which would have been a welcomed treat given the wa ##### Peggy R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Terri L. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness The house is huge, and the steps are many. The bedrooms are large and roomy. It was really nice sitting on the back decks and listening to the waves crash onto the beach, which you have easy access to the beach from the house. Perfect view of the sun rising. ##### Terri L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### chris t. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy ##### chris t. 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