Serendipity - K0526

Home is in need of serious TLC, furniture is dated, current ad shows 1 bed rm with 2 twins; bed rm has 1 twin & 1 full. Home was clean, all appl were in good working order, hot tube a plus. Manuals for TV/hot tube would be nice. Clean out underneath - old grill and broken beach chairs.

We had a great stay in Serendipity. It had everything we needed. A suggestion is that you get covers for the furniture that can be laundered because it is a pet friendly house, which makes living room furniture dingy fast. Everything else was great and the location was excellent for us!

Our stay at Serendipity was wonderful! The layout of the home was great for our group up to 6 people. We enjoyed how open the living space was, with plenty of seating. The top deck was also great in the morning and after the beach. The home being dog friendly was a huge plus for us as we were able to bring our dog to the beach on days that weren't too hot. The location of the home is excellent - can walk to Avalon Pier and Goombays and a short ride away from many other great places.

On the down side, the home could use some more love. Some floor boards were cracking both inside and on the walkway to the beach. Upstairs furniture had random, unmatching cushions thrown on them. Beds were spacious but fairly uncomfortable. The hammock and outdoor shower were great to have, but we unfortunately used them little as they are located under the house.

We also had a lot of trouble with the door code, having to call Beach Realty several times. They were great, but our issues persisted.

Overall, we had a great stay and I would recommend it.

The house was is good shape, clean and fit my needs.

Great location and beautiful views. Direct beach access

We had an enjoyable time. Right on the beach, only a short walk. Between the house and the water is a place to sit and get the sand out of your shoes. The house was clean and provided all the essentials. The roof top deck was great to have your morning coffee or tea, and look at the ocean or people and dog watch.
In September, we wanted to open the windows, but no screens. The mattresses were old and uncomfortable. The two things I mentioned are just for suggestions. Our stay was still enjoyable.
Beach Realty was very congenial and answered our questions in a timely manner.
Within walking distance is a great place to have breakfast and happy hour with great food at a reasonable price.

We found this great, 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom beachfront house for my wife and me and our adult son. It was perfect. great location, house was very clean, well-appointed, well maintained and cozy on a couple of rainy days.

This was a great (truly) last minute getaway for a partial week! Comfortable cottage with absolutely fantastic views of the beach & sunrises. with just a short walk to the beach. Well equipped kitchen and right in the midst of numerous restaurants & bars.
I appreciate the efforts of the folks at Beach Realty for making this happen at such short notice. However, I did give the overall experience 4 stars and not 5. This was a partial week but bc it was such short notice, had to pay for the whole week since no time to contact the Owner. I think in this day & age of cell phones, could have at least sent a text message to the Owner. Even if it was too late, it was worth a try. Other than that, it was a great trip.

This was the best vacation in a long time for us. It was a nice house and reasonable considering the price and the location. It is directly on the beach and a quick walk to the ocean! We loved it. The weather was really cold and windy and we didn't mind being inside at all. We cooked dinners and there was plenty of cookware and everything. It was clean and nice. We appreciate this rental being available and would love to go back anytime! The area was nice and had a small-town feel. LOVED the Wright Bros museum too!

We very much enjoyed our stay at the KDH. Being on the ocean front is always a positive. The house is small, but just the right size for us and our dogs. The house could be better maintained and updated throughout. The Beach Realty staff were very helpful in resolving some minor problems. But it is very comfortable, affordable, and did I mention it is on the ocean front.

The location could not be better! The beach is literally steps away. The view from the crow’s nest was awesome. We watched the sunrise from there everyday and hung out there every evening.
Serendipity is a quintessential older OBX cottage so if you want frills and fuss it’s not for you. Of course it could use updates, but it doesn’t need them. The view and location more than make up for it.

We were very, very happy with this rental. Very neat and super clean on arrival. I'm baffled by reviews calling for updates, because it needs none. The rooms are bigger and better than they look in the photos, the furniture comfortable and cleans. Beds and bedding were comfortable, too. Bathrooms are plain but very clean and useable. We did not need to interact with the management, as check in was effortless and we found nothing amiss. Pretty much the perfect vacation property. The location is out of this world, just about 50 yards down a plank walk and you are there. No obstructions between the house and the beach. Extremely scenic and pleasant part of the beach, too, less crowded than to the north or south.
If I search for a flaw, all I can think of is the nice hammock is in a strange place, next to the parking area under the house where I didn't want to hang out. That doesn't matter because the top deck is so perfect I didn't want to leave it. The kitchen has plenty of dishes etc but no condiments at all as in other rentals; and we expected to find extra garbage bags to use when we emptied the trash but there were none; so we bought some.
Also I didn't see anything that looked like a dog run, but I took my dog to the beach anyway.
Thanks for a perfect vacation.

rental agency was excellent, house was clean, location was excellent, house is older and needs updating, one kid cut his foot open on a nail on the deck that i had to clean and suture, wood needs to be replaced, there was no garbage disposal, no recycling bins, i tossed ten gallons of plastic which about killed me, all the knives were dull, kitchen cabinets are a nite-mare to open and close, they all need new hinges and brackets, etc., otherwise a good vacation. nothing bad to say except it's just an old house but it was clean and we had a great time.

rental agency was excellent, house was clean, location was excellent, house is older and needs updating, one kid cut his foot open on a nail on the deck that i had to clean and suture, wood needs to be replaced, there was no garbage disposal, no recycling bins, i tossed ten gallons of plastic which about killed me, all the knives were dull, kitchen cabinets are a nite-mare to open and close, they all need new hinges and brackets, etc., otherwise a good vacation. nothing bad to say except it's just an old house but it was clean and we had a great time.

I loved this little cottage. It’s cute and spacious enough on the inside, with an open floor plan and plenty of seating. But the outside is what made it for me! Several areas to hang out and enjoy the ocean view. Easy path to the beach. Others have commented about a soft/rotten spot in the floor of kitchen, which is still there. But we didn’t fall thru so that didn’t bother us :) . The kitchen is very well equipped, except only two small frying pans. There are plenty of extra beach chairs, umbrellas, a couple boogie boards, and corn hole in the ground level laundry room and foot lockers!!

Great relaxing vacation

This was a good off-season house for our one family, great access to the beach. Boardwalk and roof deck were great. Inside was well kept, the realty company provided more than enough supplies to last for the stay, even a turkey pan for Thanksgiving cooking!

Overall great place to stay right on the beach! Location close to many restaurants and grocery stores. Decor beachy cute and comfortable. Bathrooms a little dated but clean. No ceiling fans in bedrooms so bring a fan if you’re used to sleeping under one. Kitchen includes standard coffee maker and Keurig, utensils, dishes and toaster. Would stay here again!

Serendipity is a fine seaside one-level cottage, perfect for a couple and comfortable enough for a family of 4 who are comfortable with one another. The price you pay is for the proximity to the ocean, just steps away via a private beach walkway, and best viewed from a roof-level deck. The views of and sounds from the ocean are spectacular. The beds and bathrooms are comfortable enough for a renter to expect (our 11 year old son wanted us to purchase the brand of the comforter he used, that’s REALLY unusual for a rental), and the kitchen - while not large - is fully functional with room to prep and cook well. Downsides to Serendipity would include its late 70s wood panels making the space feel dark, the outside decks are a little small by today’s standards, the hot tub is outdated, and there is a little wood rot in the kitchen area near a barely-functioning dishwasher (best to hand wash your dishes). In short, if the place ever went up for sale we’d be interested as buyers to take it on and update it; but until then, we wouldn’t mind returning for another trip.