CC273: Blue Skies

We booked this house while it was still being built primarily because we have never rented a new house for vacation as well as we like at least one week on the Sound. The Currituck Club is perhaps the best location in Corolla for Sound views. We were among the first group of renters to stay on the property. The house does have that new house smell and look. The house still has some work needing to be completed, as noted by the owners who provided some extra 'goodies' for we initial renters, but most of the work is cosmetic (e.g. external painting, landscape). As one might expect on a new rental house, the place was very clean. We spent a lot of time around the pool and hot tub as well as the outdoor bar/grill area. The gas grill is especially nice as it is already hooked up to natural gas; therefore, no propane tank to turn on/off as well as no worries about running out of fuel. There were several nights spent grilling out and entertaining another couple who were spending some time in their vacation house in Kitty Hawk. The back faces the 15th hole and the 16th tee. We saw quite a few golfers throughout the day and early evening as the cart path runs along the back. No worries about noise as golf carts make no real noise to speak of and golfers remain quiet while putting or teeing off. The only disappointment we experienced is there is no real clean view of the Sound from any location in or out of the house. It appears several trees may be slated for removal which, if done, should offer some views of the Sound. One recommendation we would make to the owners, is to have larger and slightly higher steps for use to enter/exit the hot tub. The current steps are somewhat difficult for a shorter adult to use in entering/exiting the hot tub. Otherwise, this is a great place to stay with all the amenities needed to make for a great stay. Be sure to get some bikes to explore the extensive bike/walking paths around the Club or even rent a golf cart to do your exploring as well as getting to the beach access. We do recommend taking a look at Blue Skies when making your next OBX vacation plans.