[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Vacation home in Rodanthe with private pool and kitchen ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/8c05821f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/37067c90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/623c8942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/4778f688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35050000/35040800/35040729/e626ffe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Life is Golden, a well-reviewed 5-star property in the southern part of the Outer Banks, offers an idyllic retreat with a private pool and hot tub. Located on a quiet oceanside street, this home boasts recent upgrades including remodeled living areas and new carpeting throughout all bedrooms. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - - - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Due to an unexpected cancellation, the week of August 17- 24 has been discounted by 25%. A well-reviewed FIVE-STAR property awaits you when you reserve your week(s) at Life is Golden". Here is your chance to enjoy one of the most family -and pet-friendly homes in the Southern part of the Outerbanks. The Pool is OPEN for your arrival, and the staff is ready to welcome you to enjoy a relaxing vacation. Please INQUIRE NOW. Demand remains strong as the Summer is fully BOOKED. We offer the beauty and charm of the Banks at an affordable price. Our staff goes the extra mile to ensure you and your family will have a great time in our home. Stay at a comfortable location with recent \* 5-star reviews\*. The southern part of the outer banks offers a family atmosphere without the traffic and the crowds. I invite you to read what others have said about our well-maintained home, location, and hospitality. Perfect location, a 5-minute walk to enjoy the wide beach. 2 minutes in the other direction you will find the "sound" where you can visit the Sail Shop, perfect for water sports enthusiasts. Sunsets over the sound are a sight to see while you are here. Additions for this year include a remodeled living room. ALL of the bedrooms have NEW carpeting. Sirius XM radio system, new flat-screen TVs added, 21 bottle Wine cooler, and much more! Enjoy the ocean and sound on this narrow stretch of the island in the village of Waves. Our home is located on a quiet beautiful oceanside street just a short walk to either the ocean or the sound. Enjoy a magnificent sunrise over the beach and a great sunset over the 'sound'. All in one day without getting in your car! With a private pool and hot tub located in a screened enclosure, this home will please every member of your family. Keep the kids entertained on those rare rainy days with a large recreation room featuring a full-size billiard table. Location, Location, Location! Shops, Restaurants, Dairy Queen & Sail shop within walking distance. A short drive to two famous lighthouses, Bodie Island (North) and Cape Hatteras (South),. Or perhaps drive south to Hatteras Village & take a short ferry ride to historic Ocracoke Island. Enjoy fishing in the Ocean Surf, the Pamlico Sound, or the Rodanthe fishing pier which is just 2 miles away. Drive either North or South and enjoy some of the best charter fishing on the east coast! Plenty of space here : The top Floor includes 1 King Br. w/Private bath, and 1 Queen BR with/Private Bath. Kitchen, Living room, & dining area w/powder room. A Sliding door to an oversized deck with a Gas Grill (1 of 2) reveals views of both the ocean and the sound. Lower level includes 1 King Br, w/ Private bath, Bunk Beds & pyramid bed. Full Bath, Game room w/Billiard table. Enclosed Washer/dryer unit. Standard amenities include Central Air/Heat. Cable TV, WIFI Internet, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Telephone. Bed Linens are provided by the Owner. Towels can be ordered from our Complimentary Concierge service which will also address your other needs when you arrive! For your added enjoyment : Sundecks w/furniture, Private pool with propane grill , 6 Person hot tub 7 TV's-DVD, Stereos/CDs, Game room w/Pool table, FAST Internet Service, Sirius radio, Gas fireplace, Books & games, Screened porch, Outside shower, and fish cleaning table, Yes, we are PET-FRIENDLY. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: OUTSIDE of Home ONLY ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45700000/45696200/45696151/ec58cb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Affair oceanfront private pool Pet Friendly Salvo - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=45696151&PinnedHotelID=45696151&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34360000/34352400/34352321/83c5705c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Sands of Salvo - 6BR/5.5 BATH Luxury Home with Panoramic Views Salvo - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=34352321&PinnedHotelID=34352321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33953100/33953051/w1935h1290x0y0-f8ee5564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This BEAUTIFUL ISLAND HOME is the ideal location on Hatteras Island! 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Rodanthe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=24889884&PinnedHotelID=24889884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules SUNDAY to SUNDAY RENTAL ONLY ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Reasonable $50 Pet fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Max. occupancy of 12 people per fire code . ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted OUTSIDE of Home ONLY ## 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 Note from host: max. occupancy of 12 people per fire code . 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 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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Pvt.pool Hot Tub Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality Pvt.pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality Rodanthe ## 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%7C35.57316%2C-75.46592&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NQtkby0yLrtTm-pDDq01uELsl6c=) Rodanthe, NC #### What's nearby - Rodanthe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Rodanthe Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Salvo Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 24 min drive - 28.4 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Watermen's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hatteras Bowls - ‬15 min walk - ‪Dough Shack - ‬11 min walk - ‪Lisa's Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 located? > Situated in Rodanthe, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Rodanthe Pier, beach, and Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum. Salvo Beach and Pamlico Sound are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pvt. Pool, Hot Tub, Pet Friendly = Southern Hospitality 25% DISCOUNT 8/17-8/24 Reviews 9.2 ### 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 54 8 - Good 16 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne B. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lifeisgolden Could stand some updating and landscape cleanup around pool area. Overall we enjoyed our stay. ##### Wayne B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Vincent D. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Great location perfect place for family vacation ##### Vincent D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bob M. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place was nice House was nice but needs a little tlc ##### Bob M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Life at Life is Golden The house was perfect for 6 adults and 3 kiddo’s. Full kitchen was a must. The proximity to the ocean and sound were great. Kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub! Yes we would rent it again. ##### Mary S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frederick T. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The proper ty was great close to everything the fishing was good . Would recommend. ##### Frederick T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. Sep 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The property was amazing and was setup perfectly. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub!! We can’t wait till next year!! ##### Ashley W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike V. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life IS GOLDEN! Our family had an amazing stay at this property! Cleanliness, location, pool, hot tub, pool table, all the amenities, close to beach access and pier. Walking distance from DQ, Mirros cafe, and paddle-boarding. Pet friendly! Our Golden fur-nephew and our two chihuahuas also had the BEST time! Thank you for your hospitality! ##### Mike V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan K. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and a great time! This is your typical ideal beach house with everything you need. The caretaker, Misty, lives next door and is wonderful! Plenty of outside deck space to relax. The pool and hot tub were great! ##### Megan K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky B. May 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay at Life is Golden Another great stay at Life is Golden. Although the weather didn’t cooperate we still enjoyed our vacation in the OBX . The house was just as shown in the listing , Grill and deck furniture have been upgraded since our last stay. No complaints and would definitely recommend. ##### Becky B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randi L. Jul 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation The area was perfect for our beach trip with extended family. There were plenty of beach fun accessories available to use which we also left a few additional things behind for the next guests since they will not be used. I really loved the pool area very relaxing. I had no issues at all and it was a nice stress free time with my family. Alex shrimp shack was phenomenal yum. Check it out Also so much to do and see there and the beaches are stunning. Thanks for making the house Available we loved it ##### Randi L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary T. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waves Family Vacation The house had plenty of space for our party of 7 adults, a teen and two infants. The pool, hot tub and billiard room were great for when we were not out and about. Kitchen and grill were great for meal prep. The central location of Waves makes it more convenient to visit north and south OBX attractions. Sunday check-in/out avoids the Saturday rush. Had a great week. ##### Gary T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea D., PITTSBURGH Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach Trip The house was very clean when we arrived. Plenty of space for all 10 adults and 1 dog. We enjoyed our stay very much and had a long overdue family beach trip. The pool was nice to cool off in after a long beach day, two outdoor showers to rinse the sand off. Neighborhood was nice and quiet with that small town feeling. Beach was not overcrowded like some of the commercialized beachs. It was so peaceful. Would recommend and stay again. ##### Andrea D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### scott f. Sep 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice home. The online photos sell it a little short. Nice and clean. Comfortable. Clean. Well appointed kitchen (suggestion, crab cracker). Pool and Hot Tub were perfect. Other suggestion is that the pressure treated deck and railings need a little TLC. Would stay there again. Very satisfied with this rental. ##### scott f. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon T. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home away from home This was a great home to stay in. I have spent many summers in the OBX area and have always stayed in the Nags Head and KDH areas. This was our first time further south in the Hatteras area, and I can say we fell in love with the area. Steve was available at anytime as well as it was nice to have the care taker next door as well. The home is beautifully laid out the teens were able to their own floor while the adults had theirs. The pool table was great for night time activities and when the weather didn't allow for us yo go outside. The home is located perfectly between the sound and the ocean. I would recommend this location to anyone. Will for sure book again. ##### Brandon T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nathan M. Nov 2, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Messy and railing missing on deck Upon entry our friends child found a condom and underwear. The house looked like it had no house keeping done besides sweeping everything under the beds. ##### Nathan M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve B. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice, well stocked house with lots of activities House was just as pictured...no surprises. We stayed for a week and the weather was not great for several days. Being on a sliver of land out in the ocean is easily affected by wind and weather. BTW...kite flying is highly recommended! The owner had the house set up for just such days. We played 8 ball in the separate pool room, enjoyed the nice outdoor swimming pool then jumped into the covered room hot tub with our favorite drinks. This is a very nice, large place for 6 adults and their children and dogs...we loved the large multi-level decks. A nice propane flat grill was used to prepare some awesome meals in the well stocked kitchen (Food Lion had some great food for preparing and owner provided all necessary cooking utensils...Food Lion was only 20 minutes away). The location is ideal because you can travel north or south and enjoy the restaurants, shopping and fantastic sites. I highly recommend this location for its reasonable price, location, clean, large house and the Owner providing puzzles, games, books...etc. He literally thought of most everything. A charming house and neighborhood with a 5-minute walk to the beach or sound. We hope to go back again! ##### Steve B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Eileen B., Hampton, Virginia Sep 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Nice place, difficult owner The home was nice for our extended family vacation with grandparents, adults, and children. The home is in a good location about 15 houses down from the beach access. The street before this one is for a campground. We appreciated that the kitchen was stocked well, linens and extra blankets were provided, and the washer and dryer were great. There were some small issues like a burned area on the kitchen counter, wine cooler didn't stay cold, some broken toilet paper holders, the stove lights flickered (but it worked fine), for example. The house temperature was set at 72, but we were all literally sweating so we turned the AC temp down for the stay. I messaged the owner when we arrived to let him know of these issues. His response was unpleasant and he indicated that this was the first he heard about the issues, and it seemed as though we were being blamed, although we had just arrived. We have a claim submitted with VRBO now because we received several very unpleasant messages from the owner after our visit. He charged us to replace a thermostat that was working fine when we left the home. I would understand if there was an issue and it needed servicing, but charging to replace the entire thermostat without showing a bill caused us to file a claim with VRBO. Hopefully, this will be resolved soon, as there was certainly no bad intentions or disregard for the home on our part, and I am happy to pay for any legitimate claims of damage. Overall review is this is a nice place with a difficult owner. ##### Eileen B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ashlie K. Sep 4, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Served it’s purpose. Positives: The location of the house was decent. It was super quiet which was nice and the house certainly served us fine during our stay. Many amenities to help keep people active and entertained as well as anything you may need kitchen-wise. Negatives: The house itself is very tired and worn out. With paying a mortgage payment for a weeks stay, I honestly expected there to be a bit more care involved with the property. The pool area was littered with pine needles and overgrown trees and shrubs which seemed to attract ants and the lovely OBX mosquitos. The carport was like a dumping ground of unwanted and broken beach paraphernalia from previous guests with broken boogie boards, rusted out and broken beach chairs. There was a broken screen and other random items scattered throughout the yard area near the steps to get up/down from the various decks. The outdoor showers had guests leftover soap bars, hair ties, clips left inside. Inside the home there was a lot of dust with the fake plants holding most of it. If you have allergies, I suggest bringing your medication to help ease the congestion. Some kitchen cabinets are falling off the hinges which made opening and closing them difficult without feeling like we were going to break them. Some of the windows also seemed to not latch or be closed properly. I noticed at least one window with the latches broken and the one window in the upstairs king mbr I think was open which I tried to latch shut but the latches wouldn’t move and again - didn’t want to break it or force it. It was instructed to not change the temp of the fridge which was unfortunate because some of our stuff had gotten icy. The deli drawer was broken when we arrived so couldn’t put anything in it which led to issues trying to keep things cold between two families. Lastly, watch toes and feet of big guys and little guys alike on the decks. There were some nailheads that were popped up from the boards and could be a tripping hazard. Points to note: Beware (not at all the fault of the homeowners) of Tuesday’s and Friday’s between 4-5am when the trash trucks come through. Almost a guarantee to be woken up! Bring paper products trash bags and soap. We’ve staying in some houses that include these items and figured since linens and towels were provided these would be to. Bottom line, the house is tired and could do with a proper professional cleaning and some major TLC. However it served us well enough for our week stay in OBX. ##### Ashlie K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy e. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we expected and more Everything was just a described, wonderful location, nice spacious house with plenty of room for our family. Short walk to the beach. Great communication would definitely stay here again! ##### Sandy e. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### June Y. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life is Golden The naming of your home is very appropriate. We went to Hatteras for a destination wedding. The weather held up for us and everyone had a very quiet and relaxing vacation. The beach was just a short walk as was the DQ. We rented a Dune Buggy while we were there. The weather was also perfect for flying kites. Thank you again for sharing your home with us. ##### June Y. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Shauna B. Jun 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House was nice Short walk to the beach ##### Shauna B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott E. Oct 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Life is Golden We enjoyed our stay at Life is Golden. The house had everything we needed. ##### Scott E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House is beautiful! Communication with owner was excellent. Our only issue was the weather- but because the house was great it still made our stay enjoyable! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JerriLynn M. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! We had the most relaxing week! The house had everything we could need, was very close to the beach and perfect for our kids and dog. The house was well stocked and super clean. Thanks for a great week! ##### JerriLynn M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie B., Rockville Aug 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than expected We were more than happy with our stay here and would be so happy to book it again. The pictures do not do the house justice, and it was so well stocked with everything we needed from the kitchen to the linen to the pool and beach supplies. The proximity to the beach was great, and of course Waves Market—a must for us multiple times each visit. The hot tub and pool were perfect and very well kept. Steve was very responsive to all of our questions almost immediately. All in all a wonderful vacation. ##### Jamie B. 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