OSE01: Fish Tank

This was our second year spending a week at Fish Tank, again with our friends the Payne's. We were delighted to see all the improvements since our last visit (nothing negative here, improvements were to the exterior). The weather was spectacular, no rain until the morning we checked out. If you are looking for a very nicely appointed home close to the beach, then Fish Tank should be on your to do list. The Long's are exceptional hosts and Village Realty is very responsive to any needs that may arise . Fish Tank is convenient to the beach, and centrally located to a lot of activities and great restaurants . The kitchen is fully equipped and well appointed. We plan to return again soon. Thanks to all for a great week!David and Phyllis Abeshaheen and Richard and Marilyn Payne

Great house, lots of space, perfect pool and walking distance to beach!

Great location and house that has everything you need. My only suggestion would be a couple ice cube trays and a few more luggage racks.

We absolutely love coming every year to The Fish Tank. This year was a little different with construction happening nextdoor, in between the rain. I’m sure it will be finished by next year. We still had a very fun vacation.

We really enjoyed our stay at Fish Tank. The home was well equipped and in great condition. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

This is our second time using Village Realty and will continue to use them for our future trips to OBX. When we’ve had any issues or questions they have always been very quick to respond. The communication before our trips is great, it helps take the stress off of us. I would strongly recommend using Village Realty to book your house in OBX.

The house had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach.

Wow-we were absolutely blown away by this cozy and welcoming beach house! We traveled with two other young families, and with three toddlers running around, it was important that we had a space that we could settle into quickly. The Fish Tank was all that and more! The bright and airy space was so refreshing for all of us. We loved being steps away from the beach and just minutes away from the grocery store. Fully stocked kitchen (all the appliances, dishware, etc) was a huge bonus as well. The Fish Tank truly exceeded our expectations, and our time at that house will live on in our memories for years to come!

Our first family vacation to the Outer Banks was close to perfect. Fish Tank is a short walk (5 minute) to the beach/beach access. The grocery store and other shops are less than a half mile away. The neighborhood was quiet and the house was in excellent condition. There was also plenty of beach stuff at the house if you know where to look ;) I struggled to find any complaints with our stay... and the only ones I had are almost inconsequential. Overall, the house was clean when we arrived, except for the grill outside. We got quite the surprise when attempting to reposition the grill and the grease from the "grease catcher" spilled all over the place. The bedrooms at the front of the house get a lot of sunlight in the morning, but that's just one of the tradeoffs of facing the ocean/sunrise. We also had a lot of mosquito-type bugs trying to invade the house during our last two nights so be mindful when entering/exiting the house at night.Minor quibbles aside, I would recommend Fish Tank to anyone looking for a rental house in Corolla. We appreciated our time there as well as the reduced traffic with a Sunday check-in. The 4pm check in time was not ideal but we made it work. We will definitely consider booking Fish Tank again next year, however, the lack of incentives (i.e., discount) for repeat renters doesnt exactly inspire loyalty.

We have come to the Outer Banks before and have always loved it here. This is our first time staying in Fish Tank and hopefully not our last. This house is wonderful. Beautifully decorated, layout is awesome, close to the beach, and by far the best house in the neighborhood. The pool and hot tub were great. The inside and outside are clean and kept up nicely. The amenities were perfect and access was easy. We loved the keyless entry. I highly recommend staying in this house!!

What can I say! That Fish Tank is all that we expected and more! Lovely decor, a throughly stocked kitchen, a great assortment of beach necessities, games, books, I could go on. Fabulous location, great view. We would highly recommend staying here. Fish tank will not disappoint you!

Our first time staying in Corolla and first time not staying ocean front but Fish Tank did not disappoint! This house has been fully remodeled and a great location with a short walk to the beach! Fully stocked kitchen although could use a new can opener and baking sheets. Pool was the perfect size for 4 adults and 4 kids! One thing to note is if you are traveling with little kids a standard size gate is too small for the top of the stairs and a baby gate is not included with the rental. Gas grill was a great feature to not have to deal with charcoal but tank was empty upon arrival. We purchased a new tank and were reimbursed and a second tank was dropped off as well. Issue with bunk bed ladder not being attached securely was fixed a few days later by Keith the maintenance man who was extremely nice!! Location extremely convenient to the grocery store but most importantly the beach! We would definitely stay at Fish Tank again!

Returning to OBX for our 18th year, we stayed in Corolla at Fish Tank. One of the nicest and pricier properties we have stayed at, the updated interior was beautiful. Unfortunately, we had multiple leaks after a few rainy days. Village Realty was responsive but unable to do anything, so we walked around bowls and buckets.

Location to the beach is excellent and the pool and hot tub are a nice extra. The house is expertly decorated, but lacks an owner's personal touch.

We were disappointed that we were unable to access the property before 4PM even though all cleaning and inspections had been done. We have not had this problem with other rental companies.

We were fortunate to be the first guests to Fish Tank after major renovations by the owners. We shared the week with friends and family and had such a wonderful time! Fish Tank is strategically located in Ocean Sands close to golf, shopping, and some great eateries (especially enjoyed the Sunset Grill). Being someone who enjoys cooking, I found the newly upgraded and equipped kitchen to be awesome. Beach access is a leisurely stroll from the house. Compared to the before pictures on the website the after results are amazing! We cannot say enough good thing about the experience we had, except we have already reserved the same week for next year.
We were surprised with a gift basket from the owners. What a nice touch! We have some great memories and look forward to making many more in the coming years at Fish Tank with friends and family!

Thanks for a great vacation!

David, Phyllis, Richard and Marilyn