OSB01: Sea Happy

This is our 12th year in a row vacationing in the OBX. The house is very close to the beach. The landscaping, outdoor fenced in yard and pool/pool area are perfection. The sound system was great. The outside decks were very clean. Not a spiderweb in site. Make certain to read all of the amenities and look at the pictures closely. The 2 non master/kids bedrooms do not have TV's. As a result, the children didn't use the rooms. They napped/slept in their parents bdrm and/or on the couches in the living room. Also, the bottom level (rec room) doesn't have a refrigerator/wet bar. This was my fault for not paying closer attention and were a slight inconvenience. We had to store our "over stock" of beverages/mixers/snacks in the kitchen on the top floor. We paid for early access. Unfortunately, the home wasn't cleaned. The floors didn't look swept (there was hair on the bathroom floor) or vacuumed and there was a lot of dust on the bdrm ceiling fans. There was not a broom that we could find. We purchased one ourselves so we could sweep daily. The range hood had a thick coat of grease and dust on it. We found previous occupants clothing under two different beds. Village Realty was quick to reply and address our maintenance form submission.

Our stay at the Sea Happy was pleasant. Everything worked well in the house from the AC to the WiFi, the pool, Jacuzzi, gas grill and front door lock. The lawn was in great shape - green and nice. Best of all it was close to the beach - about three minutes away. It was also close to shopping venues for groceries and other items. Areas for improvement - pool pump was excessively loud (sounded like bearing were wearing out). Replace pool pump or put a sound box over it to dampen the noise. The top floor deck was too hot to be of use much of the day. If the section with the wood slats overhead were covered the deck could have been used all day. The bottom floor is wasted - could have had fuze ball table or pool table there. The TV - Sound system was sensitive and difficult to decipher how to use. Other than these few items the house was very good. Kitchen was very functional.