This is our 2nd stay at this lovely home and we truly enjoyed it. The house has the amenities we look for in a rental in the Outer Banks (OBX),such as location close to the beach but not directly in a crowded area, stores, shopping & restaurants which are a very short drive away, a waterway directly in the private fenced-in back yard (great for our dogs) which leads out to the sound and thus is very convenient to drop in a kayak (single ones provided) and a bonus, the lovely private neighborhood beach and park on the sound is directly across the street. This park is a wonderful location to relax at the end of the day and see some of the most beautiful sunsets. There is also a gas grill for cookouts in a screened large porch that directly faces the backyard.
On this visit, which was earlier that the general vacation season when we last visited, two things we encountered which only mother nature controls. It rained a good part of our visit and also the water level in the backyard waterway was much lower than last visit and thus too great a distance from the embankment to drop in a kayak and also lower one's self into a boat.
Light rain in OBX is generally no problem as there are many alternative activities such as walking, hiking paths in nature preserves, the beach and various parks and lighthouses.
Lastly regarding the regarding the house itself, it was immaculate, had ample space, kitchen to cook in, cable TV. We look forward to future visits with these excellent hosts!