Title: Executive Oceanfront Retreat - 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 # Executive Oceanfront Retreat Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33501400/33501303/14496239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33501400/33501303/b6693caa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33501400/33501303/507020d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33501400/33501303/50219e9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33501400/33501303/0ac29560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this beachfront retreat offers expansive views from all rooms. Enjoy beautifully furnished contemporary spaces with original artwork on 6 levels, including a Master level with a Jacuzzi in the Bedroom and outdoor hot and cold shower. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 125000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Dryer - Hot tub ## 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. ### Executive Oceanfront Retreat Come and live on the beach - expansive views from all rooms - three stories of glass overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Glass elevator. Beautifully furnished (contemporary) with original artwork on 6 levels - Master level with loft overlooking ocean. 2 Queen rooms o 2nd level with private bathrooms. Great dormitory room on 1st level with walk out to the beach. We have a sun deck at the ocean (the gazebo left us last year in a storm) Large dormitory style room with bunk bed, queen, twin and trundle opens directly to covered patio, elevated beach walk and outdoor hot and cold shower. Beach chairs and umbrellas with lots of outdoor furniture. New deck and walkway has been installed We have done extensive work over the winter. All previous problems have been addressed and we are ready to go. Come to your almost private beach and during season complete with lifeguard. Come have fun at the beach! Keywords: Single Family ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: outside on all decks allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Oceanfront Executive Retreat House Virginia Beach Oceanfront Executive Retreat Virginia Beach Private vacation home Oceanfront Executive Retreat Oceanfront Executive Retreat House Oceanfront Executive Retreat Oceanfront Executive Retreat Virginia Beach Oceanfront Executive Retreat Private vacation home Oceanfront Executive Retreat Property Oceanfront Executive Retreat Oceanfront Executive Retreat Property Property Oceanfront Executive Retreat Virginia Beach Oceanfront Executive Retreat Virginia Beach ## 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%7C36.82121%2C-75.96787&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_6tKEHCYnOYq09Ogg6xr8_CY5TM=) Virginia Beach, VA #### What's nearby - Croatan Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Sandbridge Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.0 km - Ocean Breeze Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Virginia Beach Station - 5 min drive - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waterman's Surfside Grille - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chix Sea Grill and Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Shack on the 8th - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mahi's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sunnyside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Executive Oceanfront Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Executive Oceanfront Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Executive Oceanfront Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Executive Oceanfront Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Dam Neck vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Croatan Beach and Sandbridge Beach. Virginia Beach Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Executive Oceanfront Retreat Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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 36 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 9 ### 7.2/10 Cleanliness ### 4/10 Poor #### Kerrie P. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Don't Make The Same Mistake! We were very disappointed! They had a gas leak which never got fixed so we had no hot water & couldn't use the stove/oven. We had to use a 2 burner countertop burner which took along time to make a meal for 9 people. Had to boil water to fill tubs for a 1 1/2 year old & 2 young girls which took along time also. The adults took cold showers. We were offered to shower at her place on the day of the Wedding/which took place at the Condo. I really just want to put this behind us but somehow you need to make this right. I have never spent this much money on Vacation & it ended up being an awful experience. Also air-conditioners couldn't keep all of the Condo cool enough. ##### Kerrie P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chris G. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family Vacation Cannot beat rhis location and view ##### Chris G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie N. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Good stay ##### Katie N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Carmela Nov 30, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### House in poor condition This house must have been magnificent in the past, but has been poorly maintained over the years. There is a collapsing ceiling over the stairwell, the dishwasher falls out of the cabinet when baskets are loaded, the kitchen is infested with ants, loose carpet on a stair, most air intakes look like they have never been cleaned, and the cleaners left an unwashed sheet covered in feces in the washing machine. The beautiful ocean view is the only good thing about this house. ##### Carmela Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Pam D. May 10, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### NOT as it appears THOUGHT we were getting luxury home for our family vacation. Built in 1991, it WAS an incredible house but is in desperate need of repairs. VRBO complaints from 2021 unresolved! Landlord’s replies indicate these are resolved but “repairs” are slipshod at best - kitchen cabinet doors loosely duct-taped on, no door for slide-out kitchen garbage cans, light fixtures w/bare bulbs, screens ripped & falling apart, old mattresses & pillows (mattress covers supposedly sprayed with Lysol?) no hot water in basement shower, garbage under beds, dirty socks, trash, & animal feces strewn around patio & exterior. Decking is falling apart, zip-tied together, & DANGEROUS! Basement dorm room sliding glass door almost impossible to open - it bucks like a bronco. Landlord actually told me to go out the front door and come around to use patio and/or for beach access (previous complaints about this 3 years ago). More unresolved complaints: jacuzzi inoperable, bathroom floor tiles missing, ceiling damaged & bare insulation showing, sliding glass doors in queen bedrooms broken & will not open (one handle is hanging by a thread.) Landlord: “don’t use those sliding glass doors,” so some of the balconies are unavailable. Incredible view - water steps away. 3-story windows in Liv room (but WINDOW AC unit badly fitted w/plywood - daylight shows through cracks & temperature control is poor - it gets very hot). With a little effort and a few small repairs, this could be an amazing place! ##### Pam D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible Sep 18, 2015 #### Great Views-House is in need of repairs When we saw pictures online, we thought WOW. However when we got there, we were very disappointed with the house. The views are great and so is the beach. This house is not kid friendly. The owners had very offensive framed notes from prior renters that were visible to my kids. When I reached out to the owners about these letters their response was,"its advertised as a executive retreat... not necessarily child friendly" They did apologize for the letters, but a decent person wouldn't have them framed and put where future renters could see. There was no air in the one bedroom, my kids had to use fans and keep the door open to keep cool. I did contact owners and they knew about the issue and they were aware of it, but failed to inform me. The owners clearly do NOT take pride in their home. Here are a list of issues: No air in one bedroom, tiles lifting in many parts of the house, paint chipped in several parts of home, broken window held up by tape, one window air conditioner had dust and dirt hanging out of front of it, air conditioner not professionally installed(you could see the outside around air conditioner) broken kitchen cabinet, holes in ceiling, ceiling lights hanging, dead bird in elevator shaft, The garage cannot be used, because they have nasty moldy carpeting, oh and that's is where the washing machine and dryer are. The one jetted tub doesn't work, when we advised owners their response was use the outside hot tub.. the upstairs master bedroom wasn't very private at all.. their wet bar consist of a sink with cabinets in the corner of the room.. at one point they must have had a major water leak on roof. ceiling in many areas still shows signs of this. Windows too had signs of leakage, but were never fixed. The area leading up to the roof was very dirty, even though we were not allowed to go up to roof we could see the mud and webs through the glass doors. House is very open and we had to use the large fans to move air around to keep cool, fans were very loud and hard to hear each other speak at times. The Lights in dining room off of kitchen, looks like dried nicotine on them. Decking is in desperate need of repair. some outside furniture was broken and left there for someone to use. This house needs to be fixed up..... ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clay R. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place great host. place was well prepared. great location ##### Clay R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony V. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### VA beach getaway The location and views is 1000% you will go crazy with the stairs in the house. But there is an elevator so checking in with bags is easy. Everything is good shape. But if you have a critical eye like me you will find issues. Hopefully they revolve them soon. ##### Anthony V. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Fred M. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Horrible Safety Hazard and Roach infestation The location is great but the house is in serious need of repair and maintenance. Rust everywhere, dry rot in most of the windows a partially collapsed ceiling- which had half of it barely hanging and ready to fall. To complete the nightmare we killed more than six large roaches in two days. We left after the second night and got a hotel Asking for a refund but the owner is dragging her feet. VRBO needs to step in and get my money back. This is not an executive retreat. It’s a nightmare. Help VRBO!!! If I don’t get my money back I will report her and the service to the city as a health hazard. ##### Fred M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Carolyn M. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Retro Relaxation It was so quiet and so relaxing. I enjoyed the views and especially the ocean during the full moon! I believe if more investments are made many more will book this 90s vibe vacation home. This is definitely a vintage treasure and should be maintained but not toy changed. Lori is very communicative and I felt safe the entire time. Thank you for the stay. ##### Carolyn M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lorrie H. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### I would not recommend this House to anyone, Ant. Infested, and and owner was not honest about it I would not recommend anyone to stay at this house. It is totally infested with ants and I also seen roaches on fourth floor bedroom and office area where so bad. When I woke up the morning. My bed was fulll of tiny ants and I had bites all over me contacted the owner. Yes, she did respond quickly. She brought us over ant traps and hung them on our door. I ended up contacting her again about the leaks, and the upstairs bathroom floor was wet. Then again about the ants all over our food in the kitchen. She told me in my message she wasn’t aware of the ants being that bad. I looked back at the reviews like I should have in the beginning and it mentioned it several times so she lied. She also told me the ants don’t bite they do. I looked it up to make sure I wasn’t losing my mind But I wasn’t. I try to be nice and patient but I itched the whole three full days we were there. Some of my family left Thursday evening because they couldn’t take it anymore. We checked in Monday and left at 7 AM Friday morning. I contact her and ask her for some of my money back for the inconvenience, Being miserable because of the bite & food loss. She told me that if we left Thursday night, she would reimburse us one day. Easier said than done. I have two older parents and my aunt was an oxygen. I have screenshots of our messages. I have photos of my bites. I have videos of the ants and everything that I’m talking about. She told me she was done talking to me and to deal with it through Vrbo. ##### Lorrie H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### janet r. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place in its day!! Beautiful views, lots of room, interesting architecture and lovely setting. Unfortunately, it needs a lot of TLC due to leaks, and simply being quite old. It doesn’t appear it’s used a lot. Ants were prevalent, especially in the master bath and others.. A few cockroaches were in the closets also. Might need fumigation. Even though those were the issues, my friends, and I enjoyed our stay, regardless of the crummy weather. fumigation. ##### janet r. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### David M. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beyond Disgusting We received the key code and went to check into the home. The location is great. Upon entry a smell of moisture and mold hits you. As we walked through the home the leaking roof and mold was apparent. The home has mold and mildew around every window, door and the HVAC vents. All of the ceramic tile areas have broken and loose ceramic tiles- a hazardous condition at a home on the beach where you don’t wear shoes. Sharp edges will cut feet. The decking is old and dangerous. We had respiratory reactions to the mold in the short time we were in the property. vRBO asked us to photograph all of the fallen Sheetrock, rotten door and windows, broken tiles. After weeks of subjecting ourselves to the VRBO lack of responding, we did a fraud charge back through our credit card company. It was the only way we could get justice. I have photos of the mold and awful state of condition. ##### David M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara D. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great View, with a big caveat. This house is in an amazing location and has a great view of the ocean through huge three-story windows looking out over the dunes. It has great bones and was once probably the shining jewel of Croatan Beach.  Sadly, the property has fallen into a state of disrepair. The first thing that greets you when you walk in the door is the distinct smell of mold and mildew. That’s because the house has leaks. This has led to water stains and peeling paint throughout the house, and the ceiling has fallen down in places.  While the beach is beautiful, your path to reach it is slightly perilous. The deck is falling apart, so don’t lean on any railings lest they topple over, and watch out for boards that are rotting out.  If you just want the view and the proximity to the beach, this house is excellent! If you want the beach and a nice well kept home (much less “executive retreat”) you should probably keep looking.  ##### Barbara D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Amy J. Aug 14, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Ants, Cockroaches, and Mold!! I highly discourage anyone staying at this house. We arrived to ants on the kitchen table, floors and in the dishwasher. At night we saw 2 inch cockroaches along the floorboards. Great views to the ocean, just don't lean on any part of the deck because it's not attached and falling apart. A family member almost fell off the deck while looking over the dunes. All the showers and bathrooms had mold on the ceilings and hairs in the tub. We love Virginia Beach but not this house ##### Amy J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carol K. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Good The cleaning was not good. We had to mop the kitchen floor so we would not stick to it. No hot water up in the master bedroom. Hot tub was not filled could not use, also seen exposed wiring that look to be live. The condition of the deck was horrible was afraid my grandchildren would get hurt on it. The ants were horrible in the whole house. Was shocked that we only received one key to the house. ##### Carol K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Michelle R. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Girls' Weekend The location is amazing. The house has a lot of deferred maintenance. The walkway to the beach was very dangerous. Loose or missing railings... sagging boards that were so loose we were scared to put weight on them. Stairs that when you stepped on them shifted under your weight. Also two of the bathrooms had not been cleaned prior to our arrival (toothpaste in sinks and hairs everywhere). We had a great time, the elevator made it easy to bring in our luggage, etc., just wish the accommodations had been in better condition. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy S. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Family Vacation We all had a fun week at Croatan Beach! Great location, clean and super cool huge property! Lori is very responsive! ##### Cindy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dianne B. May 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Misleading images The only positive thing about this house was the view of the ocean and the nice neighborhood! The previous review problems are all still there. The gaping hole in the ceiling exposing insulation, pipes & wires; the very unsafe deck with uneven boards and wobbly railings; all the sliding doors have an issue whether they don't lock at all or can't even be opened. Water was dripping in at the living room glass door, significantly, during a rain which also lead to a leak in the third floor ceiling leaving a huge puddle on the ceramic tile floor that caused a huge safety issue. There's also a huge crack in a window that looks like at any moment it'll come crashing down. The master suite shower is quite dangerous to climb into without safety handles to grab onto. All the tables in the living area are glass tops with sharp edges....so families with small children beware. The very first day a cockroach was discovered in the kitchen which left the rest of the family weary of wanting to eat in. The kitchen is also missing a base cabinet and another is duct taped together. Still there are missing light bulbs, exposed light fixtures and switches that don't seem to operate anything. The downstairs "dormitory room" has a horrible, horrible odor and is not fit to sleep in especially if someone has a respiratory situation. The unfinished, plywood walk-in closets are very odd. Not sure what's going on with this property, but it'll rent due to it's location....and that's a shame! ##### Dianne B. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Barb G. May 26, 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Lack of toilet paper Loved the location of this house!! Just be aware that even though it lists that it comes with paper towel and toilet paper - ONLY one roll of toilet paper is given per bathroom and one roll of paper towel in the kitchen. That's all. If you want more, you must provide them yourself. ##### Barb G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike M. May 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend getaway The location is amazing. The house is very spacious, a little worn but met our expectations. The beach is great, saw some dolphins. Suggest to bring a Bluetooth speaker for tunes. ##### Mike M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick H. Apr 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome beach getaway This house is an awesome place to get away and relax. There are some issues with the house itself, such as part of the ceiling missing and exposed insulation, but nothing that interfered with the security or comfort of the home. The host did advertise a jacuzzi tub, but the jacuzzi function did not work. Outdoor hot tub was also out of service. Apart from those issues, we had a pleasant stay. The neighborhood is nice, and is close to many great restaurants and attractions. ##### Patrick H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian H. Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Different than expected but good overall In town for an event during very early spring. Overall it was fun, easy, comfortable and laidback. However looking at the pictures we thought this was a lavish place. It might have been MANY years ago. I do not feel that the place is well maintained. Nothing horrible, just quirky things. Ceiling falling down in one section, cabinet door broken and some of the veneer coming off. Door to outside in dormitory room broken. Window in master bedroom broken (wont close well). Deck is VERY rickety and feels unsafe in many areas. Many lights do not work. I feel that property is slightly more complex than others and it would be helpful for the owner to do a walkthrough and instructional or provide written instructions. Elevator was a huge help at check in/out given the crazy stairs. Art and decor is VERY cool. View was fabulous along with amazing beach access. Short drive to the VB city etc. Lovely community. Overall we enjoyed ourselves once we got acclimated. ##### Brian H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nikol S. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### local conference stay Well, first let me say - Lori is very responsive to your communications and needs during your stay - so do not hesitate to contact her if you need something managed. I will say that when I read the reviews last year, before renting this house and the one next door I didn't see all the reviews I'm seeing this year which seem quite neg. After staying there and reviewing recent reviews I will say the following. We had a large group 21 pp that shared two houses - we were 3 churches pooling our resources to make a local counseling conference more affordable for more pp to come. We succeeded in staying at these rentals - we could make our food on sight - the kitchen had all the utensils and bowls, and pans we needed - I don't always find that in houses we rent - it had both a perk pot and a keurig allowing for the various coffee/tea drinkers to do what they needed. these homes are aging and are used by weekly renters so things begin to happen, I do believe the owner knows about them and addressing them - further these houses are for sale. what I noticed I mentioned to the owner - for instance the cleaning service she uses didn't clean something I mentioned it and she said she would get right on it with them. I'm pretty confident the issue was resolved for the next renter - so when I say she's responsive just message her. your on the beach - house is clean - organized and we had our own school of dolphins all week - amazing. ##### Nikol S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosemary H. Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### October 11-17, 2023 The location was awesome! The dolphins gave us a show everyday! The house has a truly unique feel. The elevator was a help to get our stuff upstairs to all the floors. The kitchen was well stocked with all of our needs. The staircase ensured that we got our steps in everyday. The house needs some repairs but our host Lori is making them happen. Lori was extremely easy to contact and communicate with. ##### Rosemary H. 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