WH278: Far Far Away

Nice home in Corolla with a short walk to the beach and great limited ocean view. Great outdoor pool space with newly updated outdoor furniture and tables. A few minor updates are needed however, to help make this a more desirable rental. This was our 2nd year in the home and it really felt very worn down in just that one year when we returned. -Home felt very worn, used, and dated. As the other review noted, not a "sparkler". It really needs a deep clean of the entire home including fresh blankets, new bedding/quilts, etc. -Wires are hanging down from all TVs . Duct tape over the fireplace. -Basement is humid and musty. Additional fans needed. -Sliding Doors and windows were dirty on inside and outside A few minor updates can make this a really great rental home!

Have been coming to the Outer Banks for years and this is one of my favorite houses ever. The house is so close to the water and I loved eating dinner on the deck and watching the water glisten. Great kitchen-everything you need and more. Our grandkids loved pretending the glassed-in porch was their restaurant or "special area". The pool is amazing with 3 entry levels which is great for little ones and places to sit in the deep end. Beautiful outdoor furniture. Numerous decks to watch the ocean and the sun go down. The beds were all super comfortable. Loved the half bath by the pool. I feel like these owners have thought of every need and made the house super hospitable. We cannot wait to come next year.

The house has the potential to be really nice but it needs a serious renovation. It's just across the street from the beach, has ocean views and a decent swimming pool. The sun room was nice for meals and decks to enjoy people watching and just sitting around but everything was on the older side in terms of furniture, kitchen and bedroom decor. Bedroom tv's were tiny and as a previous reviewer said, cables and cords ran everywhere. Property maintenance people were responsive but lamps and floors underneath furniture haven't been dusted in a long time. The hot tub was great but wished there was a gas, rather than charcoal, grill.

The location of this house is great. It is close to beach access, and has nice ocean views. It is near the grocery store, and all kinds of shopping. The pool was very nice, as was the pool furniture. The outdoor bathroom, right off of the pool, was very convenient. There was a few times we called maintenance, and they were very responsive. The house itself is dated. The sunroof off of the dining room was disappointing, as the windows were fogged, and the air conditioner did not keep it cool. The house furniture was nice, but the house itself lacked detail. For instance, all of the AV cabling was sloppy, and exposed. Some rooms had steel electrical plates, instead of dressier covers. The built in dressers were hard to open, and the pool table was good for young kids - not adults. The kitchen, and the whole house was adequate, but did not WOW.Our vacation was 5 stars - but the house itself was 3 1/2 stars.