Sea Spray - KH001

Hoping to Stay Here Again Next Year

"Location, location, location....The distance to the beach was great and the view from the decks was better than a lot of oceanfront properties. This is the second time that we have stayed in Blue properties and cannot say enough of the customer service that they have. When we arrived there were some issues with the TV's and internet. Although it was a holiday weekend that was taken care of. There was some broken pool furniture and again, that was taken care of in a timely manor, and all new furniture arrived when we were out for the day. What a wonderful surprise! The convenience of a full size refrigerator and kitchenette on each floor as well as the main kitchen was a wonderful perk as well. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was that most, if not all of the mattresses were a little past their usefulness. This was the consensus of all 7 adults staying there. Hopefully by next year new mattresses! Such a wonderful house and we had a week full of perfect weather with which to enjoy it!"

Beautiful Views! Great Customer Service!

"This year was our first time staying with Outer Banks Blue, and we were very impressed! The credit for beach gear was a great perk! We were able to get three bikes, beach chairs, and corn hole for less than $10. Additionally I can't say enough about the customer service of Outer Banks Blue. The power line in front of the home was having issues, and Outer Banks Blue came to inspect the issue, called the power company, and personally called to check in the next day. The home itself is a bit shabby, but that gives it a well-loved, lived-in feel and we didn't mind! And you can't beat the views! We have stayed beach front before, but the dunes are always in the way of the view, except from the top floor. This home has huge windows and an obscured view, so you can see the ocean from anywhere. We loved sitting at the bar near the window and drinking our coffee while the sun rose. The beach access is also really convenient and we loved being able to bring our dogs to and from the beach without any hassle. The kitchen and sitting areas on each floor were a great way to make sure everyone had their own space without being on top of each other all day, and the upstairs kitchen table was plenty big to gather us all back together for a family meal at the end of the day. All in all, we loved this home and rented it again for May 2018! "

Love OBX Blue!

"I have rented in the OBX for many years and have used many different rental companies. This past July we rented "Sea Spray" from Outer Banks Blue for the first time. I was so impressed by the personal contact that was given before, during and after our stay. During our stay, the light was out in our pool and they didn't know if they would be able to fix it or not during our stay but there they were the next day fixing it. Also I love the fact that they gave a $250 credit towards beach gear, it was so nice to get to our house and the beach chairs and umbrellas were already there! Also the beds were made and we had fresh towels that were all included in the price! Because if this experience, we have rented the same house for July of 2018!"

Great Potential, but...

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We stayed at Sea Spray the week of June 10, 2017. Our party included myself and my wife. My daughter and son-in-law, and their twin 10 month old boys. First off the location is great. It is extremely close to all of the great restaurants and shops in and around Kitty Hawk. It is almost directly across from public beach access at a life guarded beach. The pool area is small, but great for cooling down, and the babies enjoyed the pool much more then the ocean! The three story walk up is pretty common for a beach house, but as I get older I find the 42 steps to the top floor a chore! That surely isn't the fault of the house, just my being out of shape! The small balconies on the top floor have a million dollar view of the ocean. The issue is that they are furnished with $15 Walmart plastic chairs. The flimsy chairs have you seated so your view is of the railing, not the ocean. A couple of the better made Captain's Chairs that sit higher would make a world of difference. The house itself is very clean, but the furniture is beyond reasonable use. It is extremely dated. When you sit in a chair or on a couch you sink in so far it is almost comical. The fact that we paid over $5000 for this weeks vacation kind of took the comedy out of it however. The beds were in the same general shape. The king master downstairs is so bad that you immediately sink and roll to the middle. They should probably add a rope to help pull you out. The kitchenware was usable, except there is only one large skillet to cook with and it has a huge concave spot in the middle (makes it real hard to cook evenly). I realize this is only a beach rental and not the penthouse at the Ritz. We have been renting beach houses in the Outer Banks for way more then a decade now and know it is often hit and miss with amenities. I just believe in a home this pricey the owners should invest in some new furnishing and the home would be top notch. Overall we had a very good stay. The weather was perfect, the seafood awesome, and getting to experience the babies first trip to the beach was fantastic! I would however not recommend this house to family or friends until it is upgraded. Great potential, but...

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Response from Outer Banks Blue:

Thank you for your review. We shared this with the owner. New living room furniture is going into the property (as soon as it arrives). The deck furniture won't be updated at this time (the photos are advertising this is the kind of chairs this property comes with). Hightop chairs for the decks won't be considered because of the size/shape of the decks; it could be unsafe for children who may climb up on the chairs and be above the railing that protects them. The skillet in the kitchen has already been replaced.  Thank you again and we hope you come again soon.

Would Definitely Stay Here Again

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Great location right across from the beach and the stairs that access the beach. Very well equipped kitchen with plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils. They have thought of everything. Two separate decks off the top floor. Great for viewing the ocean. It says towels are provided in the description, but there's only 1 of everything in each bedroom. Bring your own if you need more than that. Plenty of pillows, but only sheets and the comforter on each bed. Each room has a ceiling fan. Bedroom with red bed is on the top floor and faces the back of the property. Bedroom with solid blue cover is 2nd floor and the only bedroom that faces the ocean with its own balcony. The trade off is the shower is only a stall. No bathtub. Brown bed and other blue bed are 2nd floor and face the back of the house. There was a problem with the pool when we arrived on Saturday. It was resolved so we could use it on for the rest of the week. I felt very comfortable and right at home in this house.

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