Sunset Sound is the perfect place to enjoy the awesome sunsets from the OBX. This cute condo is pet-friendly and allows you to Stay Your Way. That means you can have a mini-vacation anytime with a 3-night minimum. The Landings at Sugar Creek soundfront condo complex offer great community amenities including a pool, 2 elevator towers and pier with a sunset seating area.
Many local restaurants, shops and outdoor activities are close by.
No Smoking. Pet Friendly - (Only 2 dogs per unit with a 55 pound per dog limit). Ask about our Military discount.
We loved the house. Great location. Spotless clean. Enough space for a big group and lots of decks. Kitchen was great and very well equipped for cooking. The hot tub and pool were awesome and clean. It was a short walk to the beach. We loved every minute! Thanks!
Beautiful home located in the heart of Corolla. Just a short walk to the beach. Enjoyed having a private pool and hot tub, enclosed with a fence and locking gate. Plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you entertained. The home is beautifully decorated, cozy and clean. I would highly recommend it. We can't wait to go back .
Amazing experience! The hospitality of the management company was spectacular! I highly recommend going through them to rent one of their properties. The property was in excellent condition when we arrived and plenty amenities for us to use.
One of the cleanest rentals we have stayed in. Excellent location for us, as we were celebrating a friends birthday who was in an oceanfront home less than half a mile away.
Nice layout and well stocked for a rental. We would definitely stay at this home again. Very cute decorations and comfortable bead.
We will recommend to our friends. Also, love that the home is pet friendly and that we could bring our two dogs with us.
This was our 3rd year in a row visiting the OBX for Spring Break. This was by far my favorite place to stay. The location was perfect and the condo was nice and clean. My only wish is that the view of the ocean is from the family room and not the master bedroom. We will definitely return!
We enjoyed our stay, convenient location!
Perfect view. The condo is nice. Has obviously been recently updated some. It was clean which is a definite plus.
What a wonderful place to enjoy the sunrises, tides, waves crashing and all the beaches have to offer! We saw dolphins every day from the decks. So nice to be yards from the beach!
Added bonus, excellent bar/grille Goombays across the street.
Our stay was beyond excellent! We were able to experience many of the local attractions due to being to centrally located in Kill Devil Hills. We watched dolphins from our balcony and prepared many delicious meals with scrumptious local seafood in our fine kitchen. Our condo was the perfect home away from home with spectacular views and easy access to the clean beach. Thank you Village Realty for the perfect spring break vacation!
Great set-up for our family reunion, totaling 10 people. Each family had their own level. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom. Great layout! Enjoyed the hot tub and the balconies on each level. Amazing views! Saw the ocean when I woke up every morning and went to sleep to the sound of ocean waves every night. Great location! Near Bodie Lighthouse, Manteo, Jockeys Ridge State Park, and Tanger Outlets. All within 10 to 15 minutes. Enough parking for 4 cars. Clean house when we arrived. However, it was a mess around the hot tub. Also, the entertainment system on the top level had to be jury-rigged to work. And the TVs on the bottom level were a little challenging to figure out. In addition, the flood lights near the TV and the ceiling fan did not work on the top level. My only suggestion would be to pay a little more attention to detail before each renter checks in (lights, electronics, etc.) With these changes, Hidden Treasure is a 5-star location.
We love the condo and location. We visited the restaurant across the street, enjoyed the spring sun from the deck and beach, and thoroughly enjoyed our week here. Cant wait for next year!
Great location. Ideal for a couple. The condo was clean and generally well equipped. Could have used dish towels and a medium sized skillet. No extra trash bags were found. However, these were minor concerns. Internet access was out for two days but that was due to carrier (Charter), not the facility. We could happily stay here again.
Great place to stay but what makes it a great place is the people at Village Realty. We couldn't figure out how to get the fireplace working and they had some out that day to help us.
Asked for a location with ocean view. Shyer Luck fit the bill. Fell asleep every night to the sound of the ocean and watch the sunrise on the ocean every morning. Beach right off the back deck. Enjoyed every minute.
Condo was well done with recent update. Only complaint was the tub in master bedroom. Would have been more useful if it had bed updated with a walk in shower.
The house was lovely, and conveniently located to the beach, shopping and Jockey's Ridge. The kitchen was recently renovated and stocked with all the dishes and pans one would need to cook a family meal or friendly get together.
The house was nice and big. Great layout. We enjoyed our time when we were there. Lots of room. We enjoyed playing pool and relaxing in the hot tub at night. It was well worth the money spent! We wish we could have stayed longer. We also wish we could come back sooner. it was very relaxing to go in the offseason! That's the type of vacation that we needed. We would definitely go again in the offseason. We really enjoyed seeing the wild horses and walking around the Whalehead Beach club area. It was so beautiful there and a sea otter popped his head up to check us out.
We loved our stay! What a beautiful home! It was perfect for our dogs with a quick walk to the boardwalk and beach. The home was very clean and well equipped including an awesome gas grill. We cooked in every night. We didnt want to leave and we will definitely come back and stay here again.
We loved staying at the Beach Bunker! Pictures dont do it justice. It was clean, plenty of room and close to grocery shopping and great restaurants! We had a great time staying at this property and will definitely recommend it. The neighborhood was phenomenal as well. We look forward to returning in the future!
We had a wonderful girls getaway at Twilight at the Oasis. The house was perfect and everyone at Village Realty was very helpful and were always eager to answer our questions. We will be back.
Beautiful unit, great view. the location is perfectly close to everything.
Thank you for making this an amazing trip for my extended family. This was the perfect home for a perfect vacation. It fit 20 comfortably and everyone was hesitant to leave. From the cleanliness to the amenities, this house exceeded our expectations. I am looking forward to returning!
The house was great. Very clean on arrival. Well-equipped kitchen, with all needed appliances. Short walk to the beach, nice quiet neighborhood perfect for walks/runs. Short drive to Duck and points north and south.
The house was very nice and clean, the rental process was very easy and the people were very helpful. I would recommend this rental.
Gorgeous home - relaxing, airy, and spacious. Fantastic job on the remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool table!
Our book club group had a wonderful weekend at this house. The house was everything we expected! Thank you to all the people at the realty company for making it a great experience.
Overall we were very happy with our stay. We were afforded an early check in which was very nice (although I did have to call again to confirm it - the person with whom I originally spoke and who was to call me back, never called me back to confirm). The house was very nice - the furnishings were tasteful and the home was very cozy - perfect for our needs. It was also very well equipped in terms of kitchen equipment etc. The gift bag for our dog was also a nice surprise and was appreciated!
We loved the condo and the location. The view of the ocean was perfect.
We enjoyed our quick winter getaway this week and really enjoyed our stay here. It looks like the home was recently remodeled with a beautiful beach vibe. Other homes we have stayed in in the past have been very dated. This home is modern. Its evident that the owner takes great pride in the home. The kitchen and open living room was perfect for our party of 8. The hot tub was open and hot so that was a nice perk! Everything was very clean and comfortable. We walked down to the beach access a few times (even though it was cold). The beach is very close. Shopping is also close since Harris Teeter and Food Lion are only about 5 minutes away. We also found a great place to eat called Cravings. The food was so good that we enjoyed breakfast and dinner a few different days. It was even featured on the Food Network. We we will certainly book again for a week when we can enjoy the pool and the WARM ocean breeze this summer!
4 couples... all college friends graduated from UNC in 1977 had a great time! We loved the open living area and wonderful reclining seating. The bedrooms were comfortable and nice with each having their own bath. We too could not find any knives. (Only knives to go with stainless flatware). No paring knives or anything sharp enough to cut or slice. We went and bought 2 knives and brought them home with us! Overall, its a great house!
What a beautiful condo!! Comfortable beds, gorgeous decor, and a kitchen stocked with everything needed for cooking for a small crowd. The ocean view from the porch is great, and a soak in the hot tub on a cold winter night is an awesome ending to your day.
The house was very clean and comfortable.
We liked that it was a key less entrance, no need to check-in or out at the office.
We liked that the house provided linens and towels.
The people at Village Realty were very friendly,helpful, and very efficient .A pleasure to deal with.
We will use Village realty again; and return to H203S.
We have stayed in this unit at Christmas to visit with family for the last few years. We always enjoy this condo. Its just perfect for a couple.
We stayed here in December, which is very quiet. The house was well suited to our needs. The hot tub was lovely, the HVAC was fine, although we were disappointed that the fireplace is not operational The view of the sound was terrific. The artwork in the house, particularly the sculptures are very nice and add an elegant ambiance to the house. The one drawback is the lack of kitchen ventilation which meant that we were frequently opening windows and doors to ensure we didnt set off the smoke detectors. Village realty responded promptly to concerns we had and ensured we were satisfied.
From beginning to the end of our stay was excellent. No major issues and the response to one problem was handled very quickly..house very clean with plenty of space and kitchen had everything that we would need at home. No surprises with excellent customer service. I will be returning very soon when its warmer. Awesome!
Great house with lovely decor! Good location, easy walk to the beach! Prompt response from rental team on all questions.
Had a great time. We had booked Duck hunt so the garage area was nice to keep gear. Also nice option when unload in rain. Open kitchen/living area very enjoyable. Location central to everything. Only minor issue was we could not find sharp knives in the wonderful kitchen, we may have not looked in right place. A great space!
We had 3 families with adult children spend Christmas week at the beach and a fabulous time was had by all. The house was as advertised and worked out well for us. We had a small electrical problem with the downstairs breaker when we first moved in, but Village Realty send someone out within an hour and resolved the issue. I would highly recommend Beachcomber. Thanks!
We had an awesome stay and the house was just what we needed! Unfortunately, the dryers weren't replaced since the Sept. post. It took forever to dry anything. It took hours to dry a load of clothes. And shorty WIFI!! With a house full of Christmas electronics and fire sticks, this was a major overall bomber! Overall, we didn't let it ruin our stay and with a few upgrades throughout the house-kitchen(ice maker), new mattresses in most rooms, and definitely better WIFI, stay would've been complete!!
Thank you Yvette for your review, and it really was a pleasure speaking with you. Since our conversation the owner has decided to upgrade to a new single washer and dryer, and confirmed the internet is working as it should. I am happy to hear you had an awesome stay with your family and are possibly planning another holiday vacation. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Our Christmas Week stay was fantastic!!! Dog Daze had everything we needed and was very clean and comfortable. It's in a great location in Corolla. We love the Currituck Club and has become our favorite location to stay. We would definitely stay at Dog Daze again, hopefully in warmer weather so we can take advantage of the pool and Currituck Club amenities. Village Realty makes reservation, check-in and check-out very easy and convenient. Any and all information needed is listed in their guest portal. Thanks for making our Christmas Vacation so enjoyable!!
Thank you Jeanette for your review. We are so happy to hear you had a great stay, and appreciate your helpful feedback. Our operations team does plan to address the toilet you mentioned, and complete any repairs as needed. Hopefully we will see you and your family again soon.
our family of 12 got together over Christmas and had an awesome time. The beach house is beautiful and fit our family perfectly. Within walking distance to the Atlantic ocean and a very nice view of the ocean from inside the house. We even saw Dolphins from the deck! We would love to come back in the future.
The Currituck Club area was great. We stayed there over Christmas 2018 and it was private and very nice. We rented Wine Down which is a nice house. I do recommend leaving empty shelves in the pantry for guest use as well as one cabinet as there was not much room for food and dry foods. The entire rental process, including check-in and out was very seamless, love the app!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Carolina Dream. The views were incredible, and we loved having our own access to the beach! There was room for everyone (13 of us), and the elevator and accessible bathroom were perfect for my husband's grandmother. The Village Realty staff was very responsive and friendly. I would rent again for sure!
Our stay at this home was nice. The home had a few ants and the t.v. did not work in the master bedroom. Overall we will stay with this realty next year.
Thank you Margie for your review. Our operations team has contacted pest control in regards to the ants you mentioned, and plan on addressing the TV in the master bedroom as well. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, and hopefully will see you again soon.
Overall, great layout for large groups and location cant be beat. Kitchen was ideal for preparing family holiday meal. Though the exception for previous Village rentals as weve always had good experiences over the past 10+ years, this property was a little ragged around the edges, bathrooms need updating, screens missing/torn, gas fireplaces were not functioning during holiday visit (one had a do not use tag placed by repairman), and couldve been cleaner upon arrival.
Vernon, thank you for sharing your recent experience. It was a pleasure speaking with you, and again I apologize for any cleaning issues you had upon your arrival. As I mentioned, even though we strive to get it right the first time, in the future please do not hesitate to call our office, if there is ever anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable while you are still here. We have shared your feedback with our operations team, as well as the owners. I am happy to hear you plan on returning to the Outer Banks again next year with your family, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Great house! We enjoyed spending Christmas in this here. The house is beautiful and the ocean views are priceless. Would love to come back and stay here. Customer service was very helpful and appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your home to my family on our 2018 Christmas family vac. Perfect home for my family . Plenty of room . Everthing from kitchen to the bedroom to bathroom are well stacked. Very closed to the beach . Even little things such us little dive to lunch or just walking on the beach everyday are the memories that well stay with us . When life gets stressful for my 2 adult children , we will always have own personal paradise in our own mind to escape to . Those sunrise & sunset by the Ocean by our dog Penny Lane , these will be the Good old days that they will tell to their kids someday.
This is our 2nd year staying in a Village Realty home. They are so good at making sure we are prepared for our week at the beach. The house this year is amazing. It has all the comforts of home with a view of the sunset that is gorgeous. I will be contacting Village Realty in January to make sure we have this one reserved again for next Christmas.
We had a truly awesome stay at Lone Cedar II! We brought a canoe and enjoyed going out and around to the private beach - sunsets were amazing! Everyone in our group loved the house, the area and the history that Karen so graciously gave us. It means so much more knowing about the area and we took advantage of all of it! Manteo, Wanchese, Hatteras, the Point, and so much more. We enjoyed the huge kitchen and cooked so much seafood and breakfast there. What a pleasure having a fully equipped place!!
We will all cherish our time spent enjoying our friends, Lone Cedar II and the area.
Property layout and location was great. The only reason I rated the experience a 3 was because the mattresses were not comfortable.
Thank you David for your review. Your kind words and helpful feedback are much appreciated. While we understand everyone has a different preference of comfort when it comes to bedding, we do hope it was not too much of an inconvenience during your stay.
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving at Aloha Mist! Loved the separation the three floors offered. Great location. Good bedroom space and large kitchen area. Could have used 2 full size refrigerators and 2 ovens especially at Thanksgiving.
Village Reality are so awesome and accommodating they make it easy to relax and just enjoy the time knowing they will take care of anything that might come up.
WOW....just WOW.....what a great property to rent with a large group. Nice to be together and even better to have your own space when you needed that break :) The accommodations were perfect., the PUB I mean really. We didn't even need to leave the property if we didn't want to. Village Realty was on the ball. Any questions or concerns I had were answered and fixed immediately. The app was perfect and extremely helpful. Thanks to the owners and Village Realty for a great family vacation.
This was my first visit to OBX, but it won't be my last! The house was a great setup for us (4 adults, 2 children) and we enjoyed cooking our Thanksgiving dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. Sunny days had us sitting on the deck by the water in our PJs (so private and what a view!) & sightseeing (Roanoke & the Currituck Lighthouse). Rainy days didn't faze us as we enjoyed TV, movies, playing pool, ping-pong, air hockey, & board games. We were enthralled by a thunderstorm with wind-created white caps making the Sound look like the ocean. The view through the wall of windows makes it feel one is on a boat. Much was supplied, but we did buy liquid soap, kitchen cleaner and coffee filters. There are plenty of comfortable places to read, play, watch the birds & relax. Nice to have a large dining room table plus a hot tub and gas fireplace. The main Master Bedroom is amazing! Best of all - the view!
Perfect home and location for our stay. Plenty of room for everyone, kitchen well stocked, close to the beach with ocean views. Great hot tub weather! The sand spurs in the back yard, and the aggressive dog next door were the only drawback. Had to pull the spurs out of the dogs paws and our feet. Other than that, it was an enjoyable trip. All staff very friendly and helpful!
Enjoyed our stay. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable and clean.
We enjoyed our first OBX Thanksgiving. The house was perfect for our family. It was spacious, clean, had everything we needed, and was in a great location. We've already looked up the summer rates for the property because we loved it so much.
Great stay at Peninsula Place for Thanksgiving. Great views and nice neighbors! One of my family members needed battery cables for a jump - One neighbor brought the cables and another offered to give us a ride to the auto parts store! The house is equipped with everything you would find at home and the kitchen is awesome! Two bedrooms have TVs and they play DVDs only. Not a big deal since you can stream everything on personal devices or computers. The house was very clean and we truly enjoyed our stay.
The house is very nice and the location is perfect. The kitchen could use some big pots and misc. utensils. The large dining table needs attention, the finish is gummy. Some of the sliding doors are in need of repairs to operate properly. The clothes drier needs cleaning beyond the lint screen as this could be a fire hazard.
Lewis, thank you for your survey! We are so happy you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving at Hidden Treasure. We also appreciate you bringing these items to light. We will make the owners aware of the kitchenware and dining room table. Our property services team will be going out to look beyond the dryer into the duct and get it cleaned out. We look forward to hosting your next stay on The Outer Banks!
We really enjoyed the space at Tuck'd Away, It allowed us to all of our families to get together with enough space. The Wifi not working was a major inconvenience, in spite of the rebate given. There were a few other things that could be changed to really make it a more comfortable experience for future guests. One of the simplest changes would be to add overhead lights on the fans in the bedrooms. Most of the bedrooms only had one lamp working, which left it pretty dark. In spite of being given a small dish soap and sponge, there was no drying rack for dishes. While it seemed fairly clean, the fans were quite dusty and there were a bunch of toys under one of the couches that the children came across. Also, while not an indicator that they were not clean, the spare blankets that are white had some stains on them which isn't appealing. We definitely needed them as we woke up every night freezing in spite of keeping the heat up higher & higher. Please add the bball hoop to listing as that was great.
Amanda, thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback on your stay. We are sorry that the wi-fi wasnt working and was not able to be fixed while you were here. If you do have issues such as lighting issues or cleaning concerns in the future, please feel free to bring that to our attention while you are here so that we may address them and make you more comfortable during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again!
We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect.
First time visiting Nags Head and using Village Realty. It was a great week. The house is outstanding. When we called the customer service reps they were quick to answer and cordial. When we needed service at the house, the rep responded quickly. The family enjoyed the week!
We were very pleased with the house because of the elevator my mom was able to go and enjoy herself as well. We have stayed at a house with an elevator but have had to still climb steps to get to it but in this house it is on the bottom floor and easy access.
This is a great house, with everything we wanted. We did a good bit of cooking, and the kitchen was well-equipped. It didn't lack anything we needed. Plenty of pots and pans, measuring cups, a roasting pan, baking dishes, sheet pans, and lots of utensils. We were there off season, so the pool table was fun for a rainy day, and we appreciated the hot tub in the cold.
We had one minor issue (leak under the kitchen sink), but it was taken care of quickly once we put in a maintenance request. And there were a couple of minor annoyances - one of the kitchen garbage can lids was constantly jamming, so you would have hands-full and step to open and get nothing. And the dishwasher lower rack is missing wheels, which made it a hassle to roll in. Like I said - minor stuff. The can held our trash and the dishwasher washed the dishes. So no big deal.
This is a well-maintained oceanfront house on a nice stretch of beach, close to everything in Nags Head. We loved it.
This house was beautiful, and in a great location. It was perfectly clean and well equipped for prepping our Thanksgiving dinner! The hot tub and views from nearly every room were favorites! We had a minor maintenance issue and staff responded promptly, we're friendly, and fixed the issue. We to walk as much as possible, and were able to walk to the grocery store and the beach, as well as to the sound access points in the neighborhood. We also loved riding bikes there as well.
The condo was beauuuutiful! We fished all week and had a great time!
This house was great for our familys Thanksgiving holiday. Very bright with wonderful ocean views. Good floor plan, comfortable beds and furniture, well-equipped kitchen. We loved it!
Great house with an open floor plan. The furniture is a little dated and some of the diningroom chairs are wobbly. ou Overall we would stay again.
The location of Lacrosse the Banks could not be better. We were steps from the beach and within a five minute drive of shopping and restaurants. Being here during the winter, we took advantage of the huge dvd collection. There was also a good selection of games and puzzles for the family to enjoy. Would definitely recommend this house to friends.
Overall, it was a good experience. Frustrations with the house are that the driveway opening is very narrow, making it easy to drive into ditch at end. Also, I called on the 2nd day to have fun drainage resolved. It never was. By Friday, the shower/tub was unusable bc it would not drain and the bathtub was filled with water.
Lauren, thank you for your survey. I see our property services team went out and cleared drains that were reported while you were here. I am sorry that you continued to have trouble with other drains in the home. We have gone back out to the property and ensured all drains in the home are functioning properly at this time. We are happy you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay and we look forward to hosting your next Outer Banks Vacation.
We have stayed at CSC townhomes for five years. This is our second staying at Gilligans. It is our favorite as it meets all our needs! This is home away from home! We would like to THANK the owners for sharing their home with us! We are the folks from Wheeling WV.
great location close to the beach and all amenities. house was great value and was very comfortable for our families. needs a little TLC.
The house was perfect for our needs. We had 8 adults and 3 children here. Beds are comfortable, nice big kitchen, lovely natural light. It was good to have access to fitness center, and to be close to beach. Gray quilt bedroom has a blind that does not work. Drip in one of the mid level bathrooms.
We came here to have a small family Thanksgiving. The house was clean, the kitchen fully stocked with appliances and everything I needed to cook a nice Thanksgiving for the 4 of us. We had a relaxing time and kids were happy playing game, watching movies and eating delicious food. The beds are comfortable and view from the top floor is great.
This was home away from home for the 4 days we were here.
We had a great time, the house was st a great location for us and 4 children with little to no vehicle traffic. Our only problem was the main entrance should have a latch lock. Our 2 and 4 year olds could easily open the door and get out. The wifi is terrible, but were on vacation. The house was clean but lacks a homey feel. It's great for adults but not really for small kids. We celebrated my grandsons first birthday and my birthday here, so we created memories.
We found the condo clean. I was surprised by the amount of open space (particularly given that it was beach front). The condo looks recently renovated and painted. Carpet (I was shocked to see carpet anywhere this close to the beach) is in living room and bedrooms and was clean and new or new-ish. The space was sufficient for 5 adults and easily can hold more. Kitchen was sufficiently appointed for normal meals--you'd need to bring extra kitchen pots/pans for a thanksgiving meal. We were quite pleased.
We loved the house. We loved the location of the house in relation to the beach, restaurants, shopping and places to explore like Nags Head Woods, Jockey Ridge and Wright Brothers Memorial. It was a pleasure working with Village Realty, we will use them in the future.
We enjoyed our stay at Dare to dream. The home was nice and equipped with everything a family could need. We loved the access to beach, it's a easy walk to fishing and long walks on the beach. The deck outside the main livingroom offers a picturesque view of the sunrise and ocean. We enjoyed the fuse ball table and board games reminding us of a time without todays technology.
The house is a short distance from good restaurants, shopping and a fishing piers. We spent many mornings fishing most afternoons shopping & sightseeing and evenings in front of the fire place relaxing and reliving the day. We would recommend staying at Dare to Dream many great memories!
Wonderful trip, great food and sunsets.
Thank you For offering this property. It was fantastic and just what I wanted. Quiet, on the water, fireplace...Very relaxing and had all I needed. Thanks for sending the tech out to square away the gas fireplace for me! The place was VERY clean too. My ONLY miff is the coffee maker. Some of its pieces are under the counter and need to be assembled. I didn't really notice until I had put coffee in the filter, water in the chute, and started to brew and water was all over the counter! When I poured out the water and started to clean up I noticed lots of tiny little rocks in the water compartment. ???? Cleaned it all out and under the cabinet I found the missing part which was covered with hard water debris??? I ended up using the filter on top of my cup and pouring water into my filter to make coffee. Might want to spring for a new coffee maker??? Otherwise everything was BRILLIANT! Shower was delicious. Thanks much!
What a great week we had. Beautiful home in a prime location. Close to Manteo and close to wonderful restaurants.
I would not hesitate in staying there again!
Enjoyed our trip to the OBX. Loved the oceanfront view. Look forward to our next trip down.
We had 16 firemen from Baltimore down for the week. We do this trip every year, but we stay in different houses through out the OBX. The house was laid out perfectly for that amount of people. The weather was great, and the booze was flowing. The house was clean, and every appliance/tv worked. Recommendations: 1. New pots and pans. The cookware was old, and there was not enough of it. 2. Fix the bottom level rear sliding glass door. It was very difficult to close. Thank you for everything.
Thank you Matthew for not only your review, but for your service as well. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and please know we will make sure to address the slider glass door that you mentioned, along with updating the cookware as needed. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back the Outer Banks in the near future.
The house is beautiful. The location is perfect. The beds leave a lot to be desired. Thankfully theres a jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom as everyday we woke up sore from the mattress (you can feel the springs in all of them!).
Thank you Elisa for your review. We appreciate your kind words and helpful feedback. While we understand everyone has a different opinion when it comes to bedding, we do apologize if this hindered your stay while here as our guest. We do plan on sharing your review with this owner, and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Here for a wedding spent some extra time. This rental was a perfect central location and great for our 4 legged friend. The unit was clean and well maintained, would definitely return and recommend.
This is a great place to stay. Nicely furnished & decorated. Best views of the ocean. The carpet needs to be cleaned or replaced. Table lamps in the living room & bedrooms would be a nice addition. Would definitely stay here again.
We had a great stay at Glory Daze. The home was even better than we expected -Everything was impeccably clean when we arrived with towels on every bed for use. With two bedrooms on the first floor and one on the second there was plenty of room for a large party.
The kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need.
The living room was very spacious and the wall of windows allowed the sun to shine in.
Location was great, close proximity to pool and beach.The trolley stop was right across the street.
Jacuzzi tub and outdoor shower were nice surprises!
We look forward to returning to Glory Daze.
Again, the staff at village did an outstanding job. Requests for maintenance service, assistance with electronics and housekeeping service were met the same day with friendly, competent and professional staff. Thank you Village staff!
Sound, Mind, & Bodie was a fine choice for a Autumn season stay.
Our stay exceeded expectations! Working with Village Realty was seamless, outstanding customer service. Our rental unit was exceptional which is why we have already booked for next year!! Thank you for your efforts to make our trip so meaningful.
We come to OBX every year and this was by far one of the most enjoyable stays yet. The house was spacious, great location. We had a party of 12 and it was never crowded. The basketball goal was fixed immediately upon request. The customer service at Village Realty was impeccable. Enjoyed customizing our seashell to add to the collection that someone started from previous vacations at the The Gem. I highly recommend this vacation home, you will not be disappointed. God Bless!
Great house. Enjoyed our stay. We will be back!!!
We stayed at DR 31 in Nags Head. Our house was very clean and well supplied with linens/pillows and kitchen utensils and dishware. We liked the location of our home, which was across from the local beach access. it was very convenient to walk our dogs and be on the beach in a couple minutes. Our home had several tables and chairs on four good sized decks ( 2 front and 2 rear). We will definitely stay here in the future.
My family and friends really enjoyed our stay at this house! I think I can safely say that we all agreed it was the best vacation house we have ever rented. The floor plan is terrific. With two older members in our party the downstairs bedrooms were perfect. Also, since I traveled with my dogs, the fenced in yard was a real bonus. The house is spacious with just the most wonderful floor plan for coming together, but also giving everyone some privacy and personal space. I would not hesitate to rent this house again if I travel back to the Nags Head area which I certainly hope to do.
Also, I have rented from Village Realty in the past.I have had nothing but good experiences with them. I am in property management myself and one of my guests this trip is also a property manager. We both agreed that these folks do a great job and we have nothing but the highest praise for them.
We really loved how well the condo was appointed. Everything was very clean and close to some great places to eat.
We would recommend this to our friends.
We rented this property for four weeks and that probably impacts the number of concerns. When we arrived a rental refrigerator sat in the dining area because the regular refrigerator had died two weeks before (according to the repair service technician). We felt like we should have been informed about this situation before renting the property. Unfortunately things went down hill from there. The stove top malfunctioned, the microwave died, the pool heater didnt work, shower liners were covered in mold, sliding door on second level would not lock, deck pickets had come completely away from deck base, kitchen faucet leaked and every one of these issues were addressed in a very timely manner by the Village Realty Maintenance Dept. They couldnt all be fixed but someone came very quickly to address the concern.
The house is large and the rooms are spacious. The pool table was enjoyed by the grandsons as was the hot tub and pool once the heater was fixed.
In spite of all these challenges we enjoyed Nags Head.
This getaway was just what I needed to help me relax. Games and meals with friends & family, kayaking, hot toddys & hot tub, and always a breathtaking view. Cant wait to come back next year!
We had a wonderful week with our best friends. However, was disappointed with H203N. several issues thst need repairs & serious updating. Hated carpet in this unit & was stained. We will rent again in future, but will try South building or another one of your properties. The elevator broke early Sat am when several of in North building were trying to load up. That was very aggravating. Your staff for most part are top notch!! Very pleasant to deal with!! Really appreciated their excellent customer service!! Thanks for listening!
Thank you Connie for your review. We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful week, however I am disheartened to read of your disappointment from your recent stay. Please accept our apologies for any issues you experienced, especially with the elevator going down on the day of your departure. With the season ending and as we approach the off season, repairs and renovations usually take place during this time. We appreciate the feedback and look forward to the opportunity hopefully to host your next OBX vacation.
The location of the house is perfect. The House had all you could ask for. The views from the Decks were amazing. Great place to watch the sunrise, sunset and grab an afternoon nap! Game room was awesome! Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen and Living room space was huge and was perfect for our family vacation. House was well decorated and had all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing vacationj. Village Reality did an awesome job setting us up with the perfect Home for our vacation.
Really nice house loved the lay out. We spent most our time at the rental and on the beach. The view was awesome the sunrise and moon rise was beautiful!!! We always stayed at hotels but going forward we will be staying in places like this!!
the decks are very well built,solid.Parking was tight,especially for a crew cab 4x4 p/u.
Really enjoyed our stay here - Spent lots of time on the balcony enjoying the incredible view. Condo was well furnished and beds were comfortable. Enjoyed being within walking distance of good restaurants - Red Drum and Kill Devil Hills Grill.
Place was very quiet and enjoyed the beach with very few people around this time of year.
Only minor complaint was that some of the basic supplies that Village Realty or the cleaning service should supply were not there. We had to go out to buy toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and laundry detergent. Half of the bathrooms did not have toilet paper when we got there.
Otherwise, everything was perfect and it was a wonderful, restful vacation.
We had a wonderful time and will do it again. The accommodations were just right for us. If you want a fancy schmancy place, this is not the one, but if you love the "Beachy Feel" it's perfect. Just a few steps and you're at the beach, and few more back and you're comfortably home. Everything is close, and not a far drive away to do a multitude of exploring. Weather was great, and more than sunny enough to get a new tan on the one that might be fading away until next year. This is the first time to the Outer Banks, this time of the year for us, and were very nicely surprised how warm the ocean was, although, you must still be vigilant of the dangerous rip tides, here. Can't wait to do it again. Thank you so much for your hospitality, Ron and Madonna.
This home Suited our family perfectly. We enjoyed the close ocean location and the spaciousness of the home.
We loved the warm pool and hot tub.
This is a beautiful home with breathtaking views of the ocean. You step outside and the ocean is at your doorstep. Its so beautiful it almost doesnt look real. We visit the OBX often just for day trips to the beach. This is our first time staying overnight and Im certain it wont be our last time. The home itself has plenty of room for 7 people. TVs in every bedroom. Really great WiFi. Board games. Plenty of dishes and cooking supplies. It has a hot tub which was great because we experienced one chilly day so it was nice to relax in the heat. My only feedback on improvement is on the ant situation. The kitchen counter was full of them. More than Ive ever seen inside a house. It looked like they came from behind the dishwasher. Maybe pest control can take a look. It would have been nice to have some general counter cleaner available as well.
Thank you for everything! We will be back!
Thank you Christina for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, and appreciate your kind words. I am happy to announce pest control has been out to treat for the ants you mentioned that were in the kitchen. In the future, always feel free to call us while you are still here, if there is anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
This house was amazing, beyond our expectations! It was clean, roomy and had all the amenities needed for a stay. We had an issue with the microwave which was fixed the next day.
The process of rental was seamless!!! We will be renting with Village Realty again and love this house and area.
Very quiet and perfect location to beach.
Thank you for making this easy and enjoyable for your guests!
We enjoyed this condo very much. Have been coming to the Outer Banks since 1970 and this is one of the nicest condos or homes we have rented. Very clean and it had anything you could want in a vacation home. The kitchen had very nice dishes and pots and pans that were like new. Being end of rental season we were worried about condition of rental after being used all summer by various groups. Was so pleased and also fantastic ocean views. Thank you Village Realty for coming thru for us once again.
Dune Nothin had lots of positives - one house from beach access, close to Food Lion, coffee shops and ice cream. The lower level bedroom provided perfect noise insulation for our dog. The house had a good layout with just about anything you could need. We didn't use the pool or hot tub but both seemed inviting. Negatives - wish I had brought a pet gate or two to block Parker from heading down stairs (inside & out). The biggest negative was the TV service. Cable was spotty when we got there and went out completely on Tuesday afternoon. Village Realty staff checked it out but needed to schedule a service call. Didn't happen while we were there, so no TV for most of the week. You often get what you pay for but in this case, Dune Nothin was still a bargain.
An absolutely lovely place to stay-Sea-duced. very cozy, comfortable with gorgeous views! Very minor issues such as no bathmats or kitchen towels. These are trivial compared to the beauty just off our deck. Highly recommend it!
Mary, thank you for your survey. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Sea-Duced. It really is a fine home. I am sorry to hear you didn't get the terry bathmats and kitchen towels that should be provided with your stay. Please feel free to call us in the future if something of that sort is missing. We will be happy to provide those for you. We look forward to hosting your next Outer Banks Vacation.
This was our second time in Corolla this year and Ocean Sands OSO33 didnt disappoint. Great space, nicely furnished and lovely heated pool. The only concern would be the tvs were internet based Roku and we struggled with a clear picture all week. Reservations and check in and out was a breeze with Village Realty. Highly recommended!
Banana Beach is a beautiful condo. It's very comfortable and has everything you need to feel right at home. Everything is updated and well maintained. It's spacious, very clean and the beds are heavenly. We plan on returning next year. We've been coming to the Outer Banks for the last 25 years and this place is the best there is. I highly recommend it to those looking for a top notch place to say.
Rally liked the layout of the house, very comfortable. However, only top floor master has tv in bedroom and grill is charcoal at ground level. During our stay, it was dark by dinner time and there were no lights that reached the location.
Other features like kitchen, beds, etc were very good and view of bay is excellent.
This is a wonderful home. Weve stayed here several times and it has everything you could possibly want. Very comfortable and love the layout for multiple couples/families with the extra sitting area on the second level and the game room downstairs. The elevator makes packing and unpacking so much better. And of course, the views are spectacular.
Joann, thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback and talking with me while you were here. We are happy to hear that you found the home lovely. We are also sorry that the outside wasn't what you were expecting upon arrival. However, as we discussed, Tropical Storm Michael hit a day prior to your arrival and the storm surge caused sound side flooding, bringing the sound to the back yard, but not inside, the home. While you may not have seen him, the pool vendor was out daily trying to do what he could to get the pool cleared and the Currituck Club worked on getting debris removed as quickly as possible as well. We hope you were able to enjoy the rest of your stay and hope to see you again!
What a great place to reconnect with family! This was our first time to the area and we were not disappointed. The house was perfect for 5 adults and a teenager. It was especially accommodating for our father who has mobility issues. We highly recommend Joyful Sound!!
The location of the cottage is excellent and view of the ocean is superb. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes, etc... Office staff was friendly. Unfortunately, the hot tub stopped heating two times during our stay, the fireplace never worked and the pool was closed / heating turned off the weekend we arrived. Maintenance fixed the hot tub the first time we called, however when we went to enjoy it the evening before leaving, the water was cold again. We had been assured two times that we would be called by the fireplace vendor for repair, however this never happened. Not being able to enjoy the three main amenities of the home proved very disappointing. Items noted but not reported while at the home were numerous bulbs burnt out in bathrooms, a slow draining sink, broken chair on upper deck, dead batteries in remote controls, fans in living room in need of cleaning as do the fronts of kitchen cabinets. The cover for the hot tub is VERY difficult to remove and drops pieces of styrofoam in the water.
Thank you Barbara for your review. I am pleased to report the issues you have mentioned have been addressed, however please accept our apologies for the challenges you experienced during your stay. According to the vendor who handles the hot tub, there were no issues found upon his inspection. Sometimes a button may be hit by accident which may affect the temperature or jets. Unfortunately, there also was a delay with the vendor who was scheduled to repair the fire place, thankfully it has since been fixed. In the future, if there is ever anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable while you are still here, please let us know. We appreciate your helpful feedback Barbara and look forward to welcoming you back to the OBX.
I have been renting from Village realty since 2001. I have always been happy with the cleanliness of the rentals. I have to say that this house was lacking in this area. The bathroom on the third floor was not clean. The shower curtain was dirty and the liner was covered in mold. We exchanged this curtain with one in the bathroom downstairs. I also noticed mild on the wall with black hair clinging to the wall over the towel rack. One of the baths downstairs also had black hairs in it.
The house next door to us was a village realty pet friendly house and there were 4 yipping dogs that barked all day. We said something to them twice but evidently they were use to them barking all day. Our neighbors on the other side also were bothered by them. Maybe there should be a limit to the about of animals allowed.
Thank you Nancy not only for your review, but for being such a loyal guest since 2001. Please accept our apologies, for any cleaning issues you experienced during your stay. We have shared your feedback with our team to help ensure improvements are made. In the future, please never hesitate to contact us while you are still here, if there is ever anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable. We do have a 2 pet limit for any home in our program that accepts pets, again we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you or your group. I do hope Nancy overall you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.
We really enjoyed our stay at Beach Daze it is a very cozy, clean and well maintained.
The Village Realty staff are great to work with! We truly enjoyed our visit to the beach in this little house. It is a wonderful place in a great location!
The home we stayed in was perfect for our family reunion/vacation week. Very spacious, bright, clean, and comfortable. About a 2 block walk to the beach and 1 block to the paved walking/biking path. The home had spacious decks that we enjoyed very much. We loved the large open kitchen area and sunlit dining area. Close drive to nature preserve, gardens in Manteo, restaurants and shopping.
Perfect house for guys golf trip. Great layout and porch area that gives you room to really hang out with friends. Right in the course is an added bonus in addition to all amenities that are basically on property at Currituck Club. Have had this golf trip in Corolla for 4 years and stayed at a different location every year. We will now be staying here from now on. Great house, great location, great experience.
A group of us ladies take half a week every fall at Emerald Isle for a ladies trip where we can unwind and recharge. Thanks to hurricane Flo we thought it wouldn't happen this year. Luckily we were able to book Hotel California. The house was beautiful and accommodated twelve ladies very comfortably. Also, we experienced a slight issue but Village Realty was quick to respond in a professional, hospitable manner. Would recommend both the rental agency and home.
Wonderful house with everything a vacationer needed. Few small issues but nothing that will not keep us from staying again.
-pool was overflowing when we arrived as the timer didnt shut off the water, I called and said I could handle it for them and did.
-Few ants in the kitchen area by the sliding door to the rear deck.
-no hot water in the kitchen sink the whole time we were there.
Other than that, house was wonderful and again, we will be back very soon.
Thanks again for making our vacation stay awesome!!
Captain Brad's was a great rental for our party of 7! Steps to the beach, a fully stocked kitchen, and great accommodations. We had some problems with getting the doors to latch correctly which kept tripping an alarm and Village Realty sent someone out in the middle of the night to help. The only improvement I would recommend is that both coffee makers didn't work well so they might need to be replaced and the doors really are hard to latch due some weathering (which is why I gave the property 4 stars instead of 5). The value of the view, location, and accommodations can't be beat though! Definitely a great week in OBX and we can't wait to come back next October!
Thank you Kelly for your review. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay while here as our guest. I have shared your helpful feedback with our team, to replace the coffee makers if needed, and also to repair the doors you mentioned were hard to latch. Please know your kind words are truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great year at the beach!
We had an amazing stay at Flip Flops! This home is decorated wonderfully, the location is convenient to everything, and we LOVED enjoying the hot tub! The patio table was an excellent place to enjoy breakfast while listing to the Jimmy Buffet CD that we found in the collection of DVDs. May a trip to the Whalehead Club part of your experience if you have never been, it's beautiful!
My husband and I came to Nags Head to celebrate his first day of retirement from law enforcement, which coincidentally was our wedding anniversary. (10/01) The home was perfect for us. The house, although a little dated, was clean, had towels and sheets ready for us upon our arrival and plenty of ice in the freezer and the hot tub was ready for us to enjoy. Our trip to the Outer Banks was our first and we couldn't have enjoyed it more. Nags Head's location is perfect to see as much, or as little as you care to. We spent a day on Okracoke, travelled to all 5 lighthouses, going tip to tip and still had days to sit back, prepare a home cooked meal and relax in the hot tub and stargaze. We had a delicious anniversary dinner at Owen's and a magnificent sunset and dinner at Miller's. Not to mention we were lucky enough to catch the Milky Way while on the balcony. (photo) We look forward to returning, hopefully the same time next year.
side note - the mobile app was terrific and made things much simpler.
Very much enjoyed our stay. One recommendation: NH 05 had no recyclables bin and our neighbors seemed to have no bin in front of their house. So we put our recyclables in a regular bin to place at the curb Friday and our neighbors piled garbage on top of it.
Ensure each house has a MARKED RECYCLABLES BIN and a garbage bin.
We had an absolutely spectacular week! The weather and the house did not disappoint. We had 7 days of complete sunshine, air temp 80s and water temp high 70s. We stayed in the house with a few other couples and we had one rule: Be back at the house with a glass of wine in hand to enjoy the fabulous sunsets! I miss waking up every morning with my cup of coffee sitting on the patio while enjoying the views of the sound. We were pleasantly surprised that the house had 3 refrigerators.It made life easier since we all love to cook and didn't want to spend all our time at the grocery store.
I have 2 recommendations: 1) Better instructions on how to use the pizza oven. With such unique feature in house, we were surprised that there were not very specific directions on how to cook pizza. We tried using it multiple times but ended up burning it every time. We did have some very good cooks in our party.
2) Better instructions for the media room. We were only able to get one small TV to work.
Awesome house! Very clean and had everything we needed.
We had a great stay! The Fearing was just as the description advised and pictures indicated. It was clean, well equipped, good parking and the outside areas were wonderful. If not already addressed, all overhead lights in the garage need to be replaced in order to have lighted access to the elevator on the ground floor. My favorite spot was the covered porch on the top floor beachside. Thank you!
We had a lovely time here! House is pretty and has a lovely view of both sunrise and sunset! Quiet, peaceful, exactly what we all needed! Thank you!
We had a wonderful family reunion. The weather was beautiful. The property was very lovely. We laughed, puzzled, played cards, sat in the sun, swam in the pool and took long walks on the beach. The well equipped kitchen and large dinning table made it easy to prepare and serve family dinners. Shopping for groceries or souvenirs was convenient and fun filled. First time our family stayed in this large home and we will probably be back again. Plenty of room to gather together or find a quiet nook to relax alone and read a book. Pool table area on the second floor was a favorite spot for the men to hang out.
We thought you might like to see how high the water got from tropical storm Michael.
No flooding reached the house.
Great place. Just a few things the door off the kitchen is very hard to open and close all of the way and the knob is about to fall off. The grill outside needs to be replaced try to cook on it but it is rusted out and could fall off post anytime. Other than this great place to stay. Just wish the community pool would have been open during the week instead of just Saturday and Sunday.
Thank you Ray for sharing your recent experience with us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and I am pleased to hear we did make it out to reassemble the knob that you mentioned was hard to open. We appreciate your helpful feedback, and look forward to seeing you again soon.
We had a great stay at Tequila Sunrise!
Very close and convenient to everything.
It accommodated our group perfectly!
Great pool & hot tub! Just a few steps to the beach!
We are sad our vacation is soon over!
But definitely looking forward to next year. We will choose a bigger house for next year because we will have more friends.
You cant go wrong if you select Tequila Sunrise for your family or friends!
Very nice and relaxing stay. We had 9 adults, 2 kids and a baby.
- Ample amount of space for our group overall.
- Each bedroom has it's own bathroom.
- Couldn't beat the price during the off-season for a week stay.
- Home could have been a bit cleaner upon our arrival.
- Grill is charcoal and the grate was filthy. We went to Lowe's and bought a new one.
- No back yard space other than the pool area which was kind of small.
- Stove is not user friendly. It took forever to heat up and could never get it to the right temperature.
Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to share your recent experience. I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your vacation while here as our guest. I would like to apologize however, for any cleaning issues you may have encountered upon your arrival. We have shared your review with our team, to ensure improvements are made in this area. In the future, if there is ever anything we can help with to make your stay more comfortable, please do not hesitate to contact our office either by phone or our app. We appreciate your feedback, and look forward to seeing you again next year.
We had an amazing stay. The house was very comfortable and the view from the upstairs deck was beautiful.
The location is wonderful and within walking distance of the Nags Head Pier. The short walk across the dune to the beach was very convenient.
We enjoyed every minute we were there. The only short fall was the front porch light was burned out.
The Village Realty Team was great to work with and helpful from start to finish. Thank you.
Our stay at DE10 - Duneridge Estates 10 was truly amazing. One of the best weeks ever. The house was very spacious, the kitchen and living areas were fun to hang out in with a large group and the house was well laid out for large groups. The master suite off of the living room was more like a little apartment. Hearing the ocean waves at night while falling a sleep was glorious. The pool and jacuzzi were a big hit, and we had direct access to the beach (the path to the beach is a little steep just FYI - fine for most of us but could be troublesome for some). We really enjoyed the paintings throughout the home and would book the house again. There were a few little maintenance issues we reported, but VR was there to fix the issues with smiles on their faces, never interrupting our stay. Some of the floor board nails were popped up on the deck, there was an ant issue, oven was acting up and screen door was ripped, but VR responded promptly. We loved our vacation and highly recommend VR and DE10!
Great vacation 2 more days to relax! Thank you for the doggie gift bag how did you know my girl Kali loves stuffed animals? Vacation Home was great!
Wonderful vacation....great house ! All we needed for a perfect getaway !
Beautiful week! House was very nice. Few minor issues, but nothing to worry about. Living room shades didn't operate, some lights out in kitchen and living room, kitchen cabinets need some repair, house needs some outside painting.
I absolutely loved the house and location. We had the best week of our lives. Im so sorry, i just now signed back in this and realized i had to roll trash cans to street. Im so sorry. But beautiful home, great location.
This is the third time weve stayed at Severe Clear. Weve stayed at other properties in OBX but this one is our favorite. It is the perfect size and location for my husband and me and our 2 dogs. More than enough room for 2 families. Beautiful ocean views, steps to the beach, a large yard and pool and walking distance to shops and restaurants. The house is well maintained and nicely laid out. Our favorite room is the loft-ideal for reading or playing games. My only recommendation would be to invest in higher chairs for the top deck. You cant see the ocean when sitting in the adirondacks!
We loved this home!!! We walked in and stepped back into the 30's. The rich smell of all the wood and warmth was such a great feeling. The view and location were perfect. We will be coming back 2019.
We had a fantastic time! Great central location and the house was nice and clean! The outdoor grill area was perfect for a pool and bbq party! We will definitely consider this house for future stays!
The house was great and met our needs for the stay. The beds were replaced and were very comfortable. Close to the beach and to the local stores. Would stay again next year.
Wonderful vacation. Great house and vacation. Fifth year we've been down and it never gets old.
We have been renting the same place for years now and They did a fantastic job this year. We actually got in early and that was nice because of our elderly people we had with us. It was one of the best vacations weve had in a long time. Thank you so much.
The Quay A2 met all of our vacation needs. The facility was spacious and well kept. Parking was adequate. My husband and I would stay here again and are thinking about making this a yearly trip for us.
We loved this Condo...Beautiful ocean view from the 4th floor. Beach was fantastic for sunning, swimming and surfing. Also, enjoyed the pool. Location was great with many awesome restaurants nearby. Will definitely come back!
Our second time at this property. We highly enjoyed our stay and hope to book again in the future.
Whispering Sands, Unit 7 was just perfect for us. The unit was very clean, beautifully decorated and the kitchen was a wonderful treat to work in. We would have liked a firmer queen bed mattress but understand not everyone likes a hard bed. The twin beds were better for those who like firm beds. The weather was perfect the entire two weeks. We used to own this unit and love all the upgrades made over the years. A wonderful place to nourish the soul.
We had a wonderful trip. We enjoyed this cottage a lot. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. Both of the decks were great. Our only problem was beach access. The steps to the beach had been covered in sand and unusable. Ample parking and great layout for large groups.
Thank you for your survey Debbie! We are so happy you all enjoyed "Fearing Cottage" it is truly a unique home. We are excited to let everyone know that the owners will be working this off season to build a new walkway out to the beach! We expect it to be ready for the 2019 season.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Seven C's 402 and would highly recommend this condo to anyone else considering a stay! This is a corner unit and as a result offers unbeatable ocean views from not only the balcony, but also from the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The condo complex was only rebuilt a couple years ago and as a result everything is new and updated. The condo is nicely decorated and has a well-appointed kitchen. As it's on the top floor, the elevator was a huge help on check-in and check-out days. The covered parking spot under the building was also appreciated. The complex has a very nice, large pool and easy access to the beach. We truly could not have been happier with our stay!
The condo was very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed being so close to the beach and having the pool/hot tub as options. Loved staying there and will definitely be back in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is beautiful and very well appointed. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen is exceptionally well stocked with everything that we could have possibly needed. We loved being able to bring our pups! There was a problem with hot water in some of the tubs, and the response from the office was great. We highly recommend this house and would love to return. Thank you for a great vacation!
This was our second year staying in FF107. We find the condo, first flight retreat, and the location meets our needs. We were blessed with a beautiful week! Renting through Village Realty couldn't be easier.
We appreciate the keyless entry, provided linens, and cleaning service. We look forward to our return visit in 2019!
We had 12 family members stay here for the week. We enjoyed the house, the pool the game room and location.
Would be great for big family or several families. Hitting in off-season is our preference. Pool, sauna, hot tub and the game room. Nice access to the beach. Large kitchen made meals nice and easy.
Thank you so much for your survey, and thank you for taking our call to discuss your stay a bit further. We have reached out to our team to go over and ensure there are no safety issues with the decks or railings. We appreciate you making us aware of the housekeeping and furniture issues as well, we will be looking further into both those matters. I am glad to hear you all had a great time overall and plan on coming back next year!
Great weather! Great place to stay! Enjoyed every day of our vacation.
The house was great, and we werr especially impressed with how well the kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware. We had a maintenance issue on day 2 which was addressed within an hour. Will definitely consider this house again.
We have been coming in the Fall now for 4 years. First time staying here and loved it! Very clean and very well stocked! The only complaint and it is minor, is that the upstairs struggles to stay cool later in the day and evening. We would definitely come back! Thank you for helping make our vacation comfortable!
There with 10 ladies and everyone had a blast. Great pool deck did give us a few splinters. A few minor repairs that were handled quickly. Ant problem in upstairs living room and master bedroom which was taken care of quickly. Housekeeping needs to vacuum under the couch pillows otherwise house was clean.
Weve stayed at Sweet Tee 4 times and each time has been better than the last! What a lovely home to share with friends and family for our annual OBX trip! We will definitely be back.
This is the 4th year we have stayed in this house. Great location, beautiful ocean views, and many great hours sitting in the gazebo. Our trip was cut short this year due to Hurricane Florence, but had great weather the 4 days we were there.
The last couple of years the house was becoming worn, so the minor upgrades this year were appreciated. Would recommend new mattresses on several beds that were clearly sunken, and thus, uncomfortable.
Loved the house and location. Beachfront and the pool was right across from the driveway. The house was very clean (my family and I used to own/manage a vacation rental company and we were all impressed). Nags Head has a lot to offer even towards the end of the tourist season. Great vacation all around. Highly recommend this house and rental company.
We just got back from a week at rental. The place was gorgeous and beyond our expectations.
I do agree with the other reviews regarding the bottom level. Pool stick chalk marks all over ceiling with names written in ceiling, pool light never worked, 2 outdoor patio bulbs out,, spa light out.
The patio door was not easy to close or lock. Previous reviews said same and issue fixed. The door needs to be replaced not fixed. The locking mechanism and track are rusted from salt water and time for a new door.
All in all we enjoyed our stay very much.. just little things that after reading multiple earlier reviews are still an issue and probably need resolution.
Also because it is a pet friendly home a gate next to the outdoor shower so pets cant get out the back patio area would be helpful. All in all very pleased. Just tlc needed.
we had a wonderful fall vacation with the most amazing weather. village really always does such a great job and any minor issues were addressed really fast. will definitely be vacationing here again!!
I must say we had a great time on our vacation this week. The weather couldn't have been better. The accommodations at "Sunswept" were perfect for all 9 of us. The few little discrepancies we experienced were handled quickly by the staff at Village Realty compl with follow up phone calls to make sure everything was taken care of and to keep updated and informed.
WOW! What a wonderful vacation! Village Realty homes never disappoint, always clean and comfortable. We cant wait to come back next year and stay in another beautiful home.
What a beautiful property. People at the beach were talking about where to go to see a spectacular OBX sunset. We had the greatest sunset views every night from our deck overlooking the Roanoke Sound. Property was clean, had all the amenities and was located in a great spot for dining, beach access and many other OBX attractions. Easy checkin. Would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our stay at Welcome Home as we have in prior years. However, we are not happy with the response from Village Realty regarding the ice maker on the top floor. We reported on the second day of our stay that it was not working. No one came the day we called. Got a message saying someone would be there the next day. When no one came by the following afternoon, we called again and finally someone showed up. After the repairman came, he agreed that the ice maker was not working, we were told he could not fix it. After a repairman showed up a day or two later, he told us he had to order a part. We were at the property for a two week stay and that is the last that we heard from Village Realty about the ice maker. When we inquired, we were told that the part was delayed because of the hurricane???? It would have been nice if someone had called to tell us that. We did not have use of the ice maker for the entire two week stay! We are certainly not happy with Village Realty at this point.
Thank you William for your review. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Home Again. Please accept our apologies however, for the issue you experienced with your ice maker, along with the lack of communication regarding the part that had been ordered. If you have the opportunity to return my call, I would love to speak further about your recent stay. I am pleased to announce that ice maker has been fixed, and hopefully you had enough ice with the second commercial machine in this home. It is our wish that despite one of your ice makers not working, that you enjoyed your time while here as our guest. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We have had our family here for two years. We love it, plenty of room and close to the water. It's v ery quiet as the neighbors are locals. The kids love the pool and hot tub. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and eating at home. Everyone has their private space plus rooms to gather. The view is great from the top floor, the main living area. I am so impressed with this beach house. We just love it.
This was the 2nd time we have rented this cottage. It is great for our family get-together. 6 bedrooms have their own bath and 2 bedrooms share a bath. The elevator is great to have, especially when loading and unloading our personal items, hauling groceries, etc. Other nice features include a TV in every bedroom, and a common room on every floor that also has a TV. The view of the ocean is great. There are ample chairs on the decks and by the pool. Things that would enhance the cottage would be: adding an ice machine, written instructions re how to use the TV remotes, a step-up for the hot tub, separate thermostat for bottom floor, more kitchen linens. We could comfortably park 4 cars without cars blocking one other. The people in the house beside us let us park a couple cars in their area. Also, since it was the off-season, the Tee Shirt World across the street said we could park a car or two in the back portion of their parking lot. We would rent this cottage again if we have another large gathering.
Home was nice. VR was great fixings things and cleaning pool and H. Tub. Check in and out service seamless and convenient. House could use a decent dish rack and some more non-stick frying pans. Fabric furniture, pillows and bed spreads should be cleaned more often. We washed most after arriving. Hot tub needs a step or two. Thanks to VB service folks for being so helpful.
Loved Calis Beach House! It was decorated nicely and was comfortable. It was clean, felt like home and had everything you would need to have a wonderful vacation.
We love this house! We stayed in it last year around the same time. The heated pool is always a hit with all of us and the beach access is awesome. Love waking up to the beautiful sunrise and being able to see a gorgeous sunset. Only issue we had was with the keyless entry but that was resolved quickly by Village Realty. Would definitely stay here again!
Thank you Kelli for your review. We are so happy to hear you loved your house, and we really do appreciate you staying with us for a second year in a row. I am happy to announce this home will be getting new mattresses, a new sectional sofa in the living room, and possibly other exciting upgrades moving into the 2019 season. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great vacation here on the beautiful Outer Banks.
Our family group of 11 enjoyed our stay at Oceans 22 very much. The home was very comfortable with great beach access and a great location. Pool area was very nice. As other reviewers had indicated, the home does need some TLC with paint peeling and rust stains on the deck rails, rough deck surface and a few minor maintenance issues in the home. We also had an issue with ants, primarily outside. Would recommend programming the family room tv remote and leaving instructions on its use. Cable access was also an issue on a couple of instances but we understand this is a provider issue, not a property issue. Maintenance was very responsive when we called. Overall a very enjoyable week. Thank you.
What a great week away in Nags Head! The house was so perfect! Tucked right in the dunes it made for wonderful ocean and sunrise views. The house was very clean and tidy when we arrived. Thank you so much for having us and we look forward to coming back very soon!
The house was nice, clean and had plenty of room for all of us.
We arrived after the hurricane Florence evacuation. We did not have a starter kit so we were missing toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, etc.
The pool was nice. The lounge chairs were old and cracked. Pool floats would have been nice to have. The grills were nice to have.
Last minute trip to the beach for the year. House was well maintained and had what we needed. We were able to bring our dog which was a perk. We were also pleasantly surprised at house clean and tidy the house was, as our prior experiences with pet-friendly homes were not as positive. We would definitely consider again. Love Village Realty and their staff!
Our stay at the Croatan Surf Club in the Best in Show unit was fun and relaxing. While we had a few appliance maintenance and smoke detector issues, the view from the unit can't be beat. Proximity to restaurants, attractions (the Wright Bros Memorial is right across the street!) and stores is also very good. General property grounds cleanliness and random pool items left from the day before did detract a bit, but those are minor things. And as other reviews have mentioned, the furniture in the unit is a bit tired. With the location, you'll find yourself spending very little time inside! Overall it was a fine choice and offered plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the views.
This is a lovely house. The furnishings are very nice and what a great kitchen. The walk to the beach was good exercise and if you want to drive it is only a short distance to the beach access with plenty of parking. The bedrooms did not seem to get the air flow so there were complaints of being too hot at night. Stair railings are highly recommended as some of us are in our 70s and 80s so had to be very careful going down the steps. Also weeds should be cut back going around to the outdoor shower. My family enjoyed our stay at this house.
Thank you for another great week at Heron Cove H102S! We found our home away from home as inviting and satisfying as last year. We are so comfortable at the condo. If anything is called into Village Realty while we are there it is immediately address. We are returning next year same time and hope to find all as it has been in the past! Thank you Boyers!
Me my husband and our 2 dogs really enjoyed our vacation at salmon shores. The location was close to everything. The condo was clean and had everything we needed.
Didnt think wed make it due to hurricane Florence. The island had barely a scratch. The house was spacious, very neat and clean. Only a short walk from the beach and minutes from any shopping you can imagine. Made some amazing family memories.
I have rented this condo a few times now and have always love staying here. The unit is nicely furnished and the owners keep the kitchen well supplied; I always cook and originally rented because of the great kitchen. The bed is quite comfortable and the balcony is fabulous.
We had a great stay. Everything came as promised. Hope to come back next year.
Thank you for having us in your home. We loved being able to bring our dogs, it made our time in OBX so much better. The house was beautiful, we just think it needed a bit more TLC. The kitchen faucet desperately needs to be replaced, railings out back had a few loose boards and the kitchen cabinets were a bit dirty ... but other than that, its a beautiful home. Plenty of room for everyone to gather as well as plenty of room to be separate if you chose to be. Water pressure is fabulous and the house has plenty of hot water. Short walk to the beach, plenty of areas outside to rinse off the sand (outside shower and two spickets), and three dishwashers !! Close to shopping, grocery, and gas. This home has more positives than negatives.
Village Realty was great. We loved all of the digital communication and support received via email. The property was OK, but not quite what we had expected. Pros: View of the water from living area was spectacular; Hot tub and pool were excellent; Appreciated the huge set of fiestaware dishes to use for meals at the house. Cons: Location next to the public beach access was not ideal Bedrooms in the basement were damp and had lots of bugs and even a lizard! Luckily we didn't need all 8 bedrooms, so no one slept in the lower level. TVs in bedrooms were very small, and all the beds were very creaky. The house wasn't quite up to our standard or cleanliness - maybe because we're at the end of the season and its due for its annual maintenance.
Thank you Ashley for sharing your recent experience with us. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the spectacular ocean views this home offers. Please accept our apologies for not living up to your standard of cleanliness when you arrived. We take feedback like this seriously and will be sure to work with our team on a better first impression for our guests. I am pleased to say though, that after your review our management team did walk through the home and could not find any problem of dampness on the ground level of the home, though we are sending pest control out to ensure the home is treated this quarter. Your kind words and helpful feedback are much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Thank you Amy for your review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your vacation while here as our guest. We have shared your helpful feedback with our operations team, and they have confirmed the dryer is functioning as expected. We appreciate your kind words, and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Had a great time, beautiful views, house had everything, karen the owner was very hospitable. Location is great everything you need is a few minutes away. Loved the pool and had a great time on my paddle board on the sound.
Great location, but poorly stocked kitchen, air conditioning units didnt work and left the house extremely humid, and not very clean!
Thank you Robert for your review. It really was a pleasure speaking with you today. As I mentioned, even though we could not find any issues with the AC upon your departure, we do apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the location of Off Course, and even better to hear you had a great vacation overall, while here as our guest. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Overall we had a wonderful time! Upon arrival we noticed the door was a little tricky. Had to shake it to unlock it, but no big deal. The house was very clean. However, it was lacking some basics like kitchen towels and hand soap in the bathrooms. Also the garbage disposal seems to try to work but doesnt do much. Not a big deal to us as we didnt really need to use it, but I guess it could be to some people. There are beautiful views of the beach and easy beach access. The pool and hot tub were great as well!
Thank you Matt for your review. I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your time while here as our guest, and your right, the views of the beach really are beautiful. We have shared your feedback with our operations team, to make sure to complete repairs if needed on the garbage disposal you mentioned needing attention. We appreciate your kind words, and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Unfortunately our trip got cut short by Hurricane Florence, but we loved it while it lasted. Great location with a beautiful view. The house is really well set up. Gray use of the space and view.
Loved the views from this house & watching the incredible sunsets! Perfect for our family vacation. The bed in the master bedroom is a little high for shorter people so a step stool would come in handy. Some alarm clocks for the bedrooms might be nice, too! We loved the house, though, & already booked for next year!
Great house, Great weather, Great friends!! We look forward all year to our beach trip, we always book the same house. It's perfect for our group. Village Realty is a class act and top notch!
We have absolutely loved every aspect of this vacation!! Perfect for very young & old alike! The house is gorgeous, roomy & well stocked!! The pool was perfect for our family! We enjoyed the hot tub & the theater as well!! Cannot wait to come another year!!
I just love that my son is able to enjoy the amazing view & play in the sand and on the deck! This is his first vacation & he has had a blast. I love seeing my son happy! This has been one of the best experiences weve had as a family!
The house is warm and comfortable. Great views of the ocean! The kitchen was adequately equipped for basic meal preparation. Linens could be updated. They were thin and worn. It would also be nice if washcloths were provided. Maintenance request was handled promptly and courteously.
Beatrice, We are glad you enjoyed Sister Seas for your family vacation! Thank you for your comment on the linens, we are working on getting those upgraded and think you'll find those to be more comfortable for your next Village Realty stay. We will see you soon!
We really did enjoy the cottage. It was clean and well supplied. The location was near everything you could want. The only downside was the beach access was not great. Not only was it a steep climb but there were briars.
Unfortunately our 2-week stay was only one day and night due to a mandatory evacuation for hurricane Florence. We were later notified that we could return the next Sunday, but before then our daughter ended up having to have surgery so we never got back.
All that being said, Maggie from Village Realty called us several times back at home to help us navigate through filing for our trip insurance. This was unexpected and a great help. Maggie went well beyond what she needed to do and we greatly appreciate it. Thanks Village Realty.
This was the second time staying at the MS19 - Sunset Shack. We love this house! The views of the golf course and sound are amazing...especially at sunset.
The only problem we had was not enough bath clothes...the master bedroom had none as well as two other bedrooms. Luckily we brought some ourselves.
Thank you Richard for your review. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your return to Sunset Shack as our guest, and your kind words are much appreciated. Please accept our apologies however, for the shortage of bath towels upon your arrival. We have shared your feedback with our team, and in the future if there is ever anything we can help with to make your stay more enjoyable while you are still here, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
This is one of the nicest units we have found. Second time staying in it and have two more trips booked in 2019!!!
The location of the property was great, although there were issues. Refrigerator was way to small for the amount of people. Only a few of the stove burners worked. Pool table was missing ball rack and was in very bad condition, sauna did not work, hot tub only had 1 jet setting that worked and was leaning very badly on the one corner. Most of the televisions in the rooms did not work. Limited cookware was available, and what was there, was in bad condition. Walkway to the beach was broken and had nails sticking up. Property and appliances need updated. While we loved the location and had a great time, we will not stay at this location again unless changes are made. Very disappointing.
Thank you James for taking the time to share your recent experience. It really was a pleasure speaking with you today, and I am so happy to hear that overall you had a great time while here as our guest. As I mentioned, please accept our apologies for the disappointment you mentioned from your stay. We do plan on sharing your helpful feedback with this owner and will address these issues accordingly. We look forward to the opportunity to host your next Outer Banks vacation.
We had a great time. Very well equipped and with top of the line appliances. Well maintained. Lost a day because of the Hurricane but still had a great vacation.


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Seven days a week? I hope you're getting rich or having a lot of fun with it. Or both!
Not necessarily rich (i.e. Trump), but pretty well off and it's definitely an interesting challenge 🙂 thanks.


What Does a Room at The Langham Include?
The Langham is in central Boston, close to Rowes Wharf and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. It features 318 classically-appointed rooms and suites with views over the Boston city skyline, Financial District and the historic Norman B. Leventhal Park. You'll be staying in a piece of history; the building was formerly the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and all rooms exude classic British elegance and style, backed up by hospitality and service.
This award-winning classic elegance doesn't come at the cost of modern amenities; you'll find all the modern conveniences to keep you relaxed during your stay, including air-conditioning, satellite television and a bathroom stocked with designer toiletries. Treat yourself to a pampering massage or keep fit and healthy with a workout in the gym. After a hard day exploring the city, you'll find something to tantalize your taste buds at one of the hotel's award-winning restaurants and bars.
How Much Will a Stay at The Langham Cost Me?
Rates at the elegant Langham Hotel, Boston start at $199 per night for a Classic Room and $299 per night for an Executive Room.
Whether you're intending to do some shopping, sightseeing or indulge your taste buds, The Langham has easy access to local attractions by foot, the T or you can take a ride in the hotel's Pink Taxi—an imported London taxi, painted pink for use by hotel guests.
If you're looking for a luxurious stay in the heart of Boston, look no further. The Langham, Boston offers everything you could want, and more!
"Wonderful restaurants within walking distance" "Impeccable location"
"Fantastic gym" "Including leisure facilities"
"Superb wait staff" "Service was impeccable"
"Complimentary wi-fi" "Easy access wifi"
"Good swimming pool" "Pool multiple"
"Elegant upscale hotel" "Beautiful hotel lobby"
"Coffee in the room divine" "Immaculate rest rooms"
"No buffet breakfast" "Wonderful sunday brunch"
"Hefty price" "Spa charged us twice for"
The historic Financial District outpost of this global luxury brand offers "beautiful, old-world charm", "gorgeous" (if "small"), elegant rooms with marble bathrooms.


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". . . a republic, if you can keep it."
Hidden History: Post Office sues Cub Scouts to maintain monopoly
"The Postal Service has faced repeated challenges from more competent private companies and has responded with one legal counterattack after another.
In 1971, a federal district court prohibited a private firm from carrying Christmas cards in Oklahoma on the basis that the plaintiffs, a postal employees union, suffered 'significant loss of work time, overtime, employment benefits. . and morale.' The court concluded that private delivery of Christmas cards would be a 'widespread public nuisance.' The result was that the public suffered slower service and higher costs to support postal workers' 'morale.'
In 1976 in New York, a pack of Cub Scouts tried to raise money by delivering Christmas cards: Postal Service lawyers ordered them to stop, and threatened the ten-year-olds with a $76,500 fine. A New York Times editorial regretted that the Postal Service's carriers were not as fast as its lawyers.
In 1978, the P.H. Brennan Hand Delivery Service offered same-day delivery of mail in Rochester, New York, for 10� a piece; the Postal Service could not guarantee overnight delivery even for 15�. The Brennan Service operated during snowstorms (when the Postal Service did not even try to deliver), never lost a letter, and never had a complaint. When U.S.P.S. attorneys closed in on the Brennans, Rochester lawyers provided them with a free legal defense. But the Postal Service persuaded a judge to issue a 'cease and desist' order on account of the 'threat to postal revenues.'
For 200 years, the Postal Service has been playing a game of catch-up with its illegal competition. Throughout its history, U.S.P.S. has upgraded service or cut rates only after some private company came along and did a better job. Were it not for its competition, the Postal Service might still be charging by the page and requiring citizens to come to the post office to send and pick up mail." (Read more from cato.org)
Government is not our protector from monopolies, they are the creators and enforcers of monopolies. Businessmen, whom we so readily blame for all our problems, survive by providing goods and services we want at affordable prices.
"The U.S. Post Office [1839-1851] returned almost no revenue to the general fund. It usually reported losses. Large profits were being earned, but they were distributed internally. Giving out the postage revenues to groups with political power became the Post Office's second function. Measured monetarily, it was the Post Office's primary function. Thomas Jefferson, suspicious of the Post Office, had written:
I view [the Post Office] as a source of boundless patronage to the executive, jobbing to members of Congress and their friends and a bottomless abyss of public money. You will begin by only appropriating the surplus of the post-office revenues; but other revenues will soon be called in to their aid and it will be a source of eternal scramble among the members, who can get the most money wasted in their states; and they will always get most who are meanest [Jefferson 1892-99: IX, 324-25].
"In the first half of the 19th century, the federal government's legal monopoly over the mail was a monopoly over all intercity communication. Informal and illegal channels of communication had always existed, but their inconvenience and limited scope allowed the Post Office to earn huge monopoly profits. The government's policy of running the Post Office on a 'nonprofit' basis simply channeled the rents (profits) to powerful political groups who were in a position to draw directly from the Post Office coffers. Those profits gathered from the U.S. Post Office were of the same magnitude as the profits earned more openly by the British postal service.
The transportation revolution lowered the cost of intercity transportation and communication in the 1830s and 1840s. Private companies met the change by offering low-cost transportation and communication. The Post Office, facing no formal competition, at first kept its prices fixed. As costs dropped, monopoly profits increased. The profits became large enough to draw competitors despite the legal risk. That competition, and pressure from consumer groups, caused the Post Office to lower its rates in 1845 and 1851 by 79 percent.
The effect of private competition went beyond the drop in postage rates. An equally important effect was the introduction of new techniques into the U.S. market. The most important innovations were prepayment with stamps and intracity pickup and delivery. The Post Office showed no sign of adopting such innovations until they were successfully used by private companies." (Read more from cato.org)
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