C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach, Oceanfront, Awesome Views, No Pet Fee!
About this house rental
Nestled in Carova Beach, this charming house for $537 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. **A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.**** This classic 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath cottage sits right on the Oceanfront 3 1/2 miles up the 4-wheel-drive-only area north of Corolla. Bring your dogs (up to 2) at no additional cost. See the awesome sunrises from your front deck in the morning, and watch the wild horses roam the beach from your private deck. New for 2024: New King beds in all 3 bedrooms New sliders and windows throughout New siding Three of 4 decks new Lower Level: Entry, Carport, Outside Shower, Walkway to the Beach. Mid-Level: Master Bedroom w/King w/TV and Deck Access, Great Room w/Entertainment Center w/TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 10, Half Bath, Laundry, Access to Decks. Upper Level: Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Loft w/ 2 Futons, TV. Beach Parking: Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1. This home provides TWO beach parking passes and they MUST BE PICKED UP AND RETURNED TO our Duck Office (1450 Duck Rd. Duck, NC 27949).
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Carova Beach, NC
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(36 Reviews)
4.0
Great house, perfect location! Walking into that house and seeing the ocean and beach right outside the windows! The house is perfect, all the bedrooms have bathrooms and the main living area is open and comfortable. The furnishings were all comfortable, very important! You might find that perfect house in the perfect location but if the beds hurt your back and the sofas and chairs make you miserable, it doesn’t matter how perfect the house is!
We were surprised at the amount of traffic on the beach, and I mean trucks zipping by, passing each other! We have been to 4x4 beaches before but we have never been to a place where the beach is actually the road! That coupled with the amount of construction going on further up the beach made for treacherous conditions on the beach, especially at quitting time for the construction workers! But we knew in advance that there would be vehicles on the beach so it doesn’t seem fair to complain about it. However, I will really complain about the cleanliness of the house, needs work!!
Love it, hope to come back soon!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I have always wanted to rent a place on the beach. This house is that! It was a 1-2 minute walk from inside the house to the water, depending on where the tide was. All three bedrooms are master suites, so all my family was happy. The only bad part was the bed linens and mattress covers. My bed was very comfortable but the mattress cover was ripped to shreds and rustled - a lot! The sheets were very thin and did not fit the beds properly. This made for uncomfortable nights.We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the beds and would recommend it to friends, but advise them to bring their own sheets.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very pleased with the service and the property. Love this house.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
4th time at Rankin house, hopefully not the last. However few things to take note. Water was off outside of needing to shower could not be used, was salted and needed bottles to cook and clean with. Few other things need to be addressed; kitchen window screen torn not able to open due to that. upstairs faucet, runs if not shut off in just the right position which took some finesse, downstairs bedroom toilet runs a bit. Linen service- more towels would be great only one bath towel per person forces laundry and the sheets are not great, couple pillowcases were torn and not enough to cover each pillow in one bedroom any way. screen door in upstairs bedroom off track, called in but no one came out we needed to fix ourselves, thankfully we could so that we could enjoy the door being open. All in all just some Maintenace things to be addressed, would not deter me from returning a 5th time as location is primo!! Realty staff did respond quickly and was polite.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
FIRST CLASS PLACE. VERY DOG FRIENDLY. BEST RENTAL EVER. LOVE THE 3 SEPARATE MASTER BEDROOMS EACH WITH A BALCONY AND BATHROOM
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Place was amazing. We hope to stay here again in the near future.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time.the house was great. Never driven on the beach before but did fine. More traffic in front of than I expected. But over all loved it.
4.0
Property was great. Mother nature threw us a couple curves. Can't do anything about that.
Overall great.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house is amazingly situated at the top of the dune so beach access was easy and views were amazing. We enjoyed the house and well-stocked kitchen. The house is nicely laid out with private and public spaces flowing well to accommodate everyone. Overall, all the kitchen needs a thorough cleaning of every cupboard, drawer, pot and pan but those are things we could easily manage while we were there without effecting our stay. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles but was a little tight to avoid congestion if both vehicles weren't leaving at the same time. But the house and views made it well worth a little strategic maneuvering. We started planning our next trip to the house while we were there!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
An excellent location with a well designed home! Perfect for our family! Love this house and re-rented it for next year
5.0
Wonderful vacation
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second year at Rankin House and we loved it just as much as the first time.
Fantastic location, everything was as described.
We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away.
Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends
Fantastic location, everything was as described.
We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away.
Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends
5.0
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second year at Rankin House and we loved it just as much as the first time. Fantastic location, everything was as described. We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away. Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends
2.0
Home needs a good cleaning!
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I have rented this home multiple times due to it's amazing location. The last 2 years the home has been dirty to the point we have cleaned prior to unpacking. The bathrooms this year had urine on the toilet seats and dried toothpaste in the sinks. The dust throughout the house was horrible! The vent in the kitchen is disgusting with lots of dust and grease. Was nice to see the carpet had at least been sweep this year!
We had 6 guest in the home this year and were only left 3 large towels and 6 washcloths. House keeping did bring additional large towels later in the evening, but this was after we had all showered as no one could give me a timeframe of when we may expect more towels. We never did get any hand towels.
If location was not so important to my family and I we would be looking for a home managed by Twiddy, as this home was MUCH cleaner when managed by them.
We had 6 guest in the home this year and were only left 3 large towels and 6 washcloths. House keeping did bring additional large towels later in the evening, but this was after we had all showered as no one could give me a timeframe of when we may expect more towels. We never did get any hand towels.
If location was not so important to my family and I we would be looking for a home managed by Twiddy, as this home was MUCH cleaner when managed by them.
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I have rented this home multiple times due to it's amazing location. The last 2 years the home has been dirty to the point we have cleaned prior to unpacking. The bathrooms this year had urine on the toilet seats and dried toothpaste in the sinks. The dust throughout the house was horrible! The vent in the kitchen is disgusting with lots of dust and grease. Was nice to see the carpet had at least been sweep this year! We had 6 guest in the home this year and were only left 3 large towels and 6 washcloths. House keeping did bring additional large towels later in the evening, but this was after we had all showered as no one could give me a timeframe of when we may expect more towels. We never did get any hand towels. If location was not so important to my family and I we would be looking for a home managed by Twiddy, as this home was MUCH cleaner when managed by them.
4.0
Carova rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was good but a few things really missing! 1. Not enough guest towels. 2. No dish towels 3. For the amount of money spent toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap should be supplied. 4. Need to get rid of the poison oak on the back/stairs we had grandkids so we were very cautious. Otherwise the house was stocked appropriately. The view incredible! The beach incredible! Long drive on the beach to get there though. The wide horses were amazing.
5.0
Rankin
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great time!
5.0
You Can't get any closer to the beach! We loved watching the sun come up and the evening walks on the beach. The seafood was delicious, we did not want to leave! The house was clean and had all the basics sheets, towels and dishes pots and pans. No spices or paper products. We would love to come back.
5.0
Beautiful Beach
You Can't get any closer to the beach! We loved watching the sun come up and the evening walks on the beach. The seafood was delicious, we did not want to leave! The house was clean and had all the basics sheets, towels and dishes pots and pans. No spices or paper products. We would love to come back.
5.0
Great stay and view
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
loved the place and location
5.0
Excellent vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a family vacation with children ranging from 7 through 17. There was something for everyone. We did not have one complaint of “I’m bored!
The house was clean and well stocked for anything that you may need.
There were a couple of repairs needed when we checked in and they were promptly resolved by courteous employees.
We have booked for next year.
The house was clean and well stocked for anything that you may need.
There were a couple of repairs needed when we checked in and they were promptly resolved by courteous employees.
We have booked for next year.
3.0
A week in paradise...well, almost.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Of course The Rankin is the premiere spot on the 4x4 OBX. The location cannot get any better. The home is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach. The quality and selection of pits and pans and Rubbermaid is worth a mention! Also worth mentioning: the lack of cleaning, dust on every solid surface, hairs in the bathroom on all hard surfaces, no vacuuming done that we could see. The sliding glass door and screw door off the kitchen are in some dire need of service. They are very hard to slide and quite frankly, I felt like ripping the screen right off the track several times! Our trash was never picked up on Wednesday or any other day fir that matter. And the fact that a parking pass is not included in the rental is a huge downer.
4.0
Rare remote opportunity to stay among the wild horses
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I would definitely recommend arriving in daytime - driving on beach to reach the house was a little nerve wrecking and I would not attempt at night. We had herds of wild horses on our dunes almost every day. Extremely charming and unique location. 4WD beach got a little to busy with cars on weekend to feel comfortable with our little ones on beach.
5.0
The house was beautiful and located mere steps from the beach. One of very few homes with private beach access. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could need. (Remember to bring your own dish soap and hand soap.) There were nice extra touches throughout the home, including lots of books to read, board games and puzzles, beach chairs and boogie boards. Each bedroom had its own master bathroom which was a nice surprise. The horses visited several times throughout the week - practically on the back porch! We also saw dolphins several times during our visit.
We did notice some of the things others have mentioned. We had some difficulty opening and closing the sliding door. And we experienced the bugs on our last day. (Be careful opening the door after dark because the swarm will enter quickly!) We had a leaky kitchen faucet which hopefully was replaced prior to the next guest arrival. The most comical discovery was that all bedroom lights/ceiling fans were controlled by remotes which in turn controlled all other bedroom lights/fans. So if someone on the first floor turns their light off, someone upstairs will find themselves suddenly plunged in darkness. We gave up on the ceiling lights and used lamps. :)
The only other item I feel I should mention is the 4WD beach. Having never been to the OBX before, or the 4WD beach before, we didn't know what to expect. This beach definitely belongs to the vehicles and they are quick to remind you of that. Vehicles do not slow down or move away for people trying to sit or play in the sand. I would not recommend this beach for anyone with small children. It's too easy for an excited child to dart across the sand in front of a speeding vehicle.
5.0
Beautiful house with direct beach access
The house was beautiful and located mere steps from the beach. One of very few homes with private beach access. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could need. (Remember to bring your own dish soap and hand soap.) There were nice extra touches throughout the home, including lots of books to read, board games and puzzles, beach chairs and boogie boards. Each bedroom had its own master bathroom which was a nice surprise. The horses visited several times throughout the week - practically on the back porch! We also saw dolphins several times during our visit.
We did notice some of the things others have mentioned. We had some difficulty opening and closing the sliding door. And we experienced the bugs on our last day. (Be careful opening the door after dark because the swarm will enter quickly!) We had a leaky kitchen faucet which hopefully was replaced prior to the next guest arrival. The most comical discovery was that all bedroom lights/ceiling fans were controlled by remotes which in turn controlled all other bedroom lights/fans. So if someone on the first floor turns their light off, someone upstairs will find themselves suddenly plunged in darkness. We gave up on the ceiling lights and used lamps. :)
The only other item I feel I should mention is the 4WD beach. Having never been to the OBX before, or the 4WD beach before, we didn't know what to expect. This beach definitely belongs to the vehicles and they are quick to remind you of that. Vehicles do not slow down or move away for people trying to sit or play in the sand. I would not recommend this beach for anyone with small children. It's too easy for an excited child to dart across the sand in front of a speeding vehicle.
5.0
Loved loved loved this house! The kitchen has everything you need! The location is just perfect for sunrises and sunsets! The proximity to the beach is perfect! Doesn’t get much closer! Stocked with games and puzzles which we loved! Plenty of seating for everyone! Only downfall was finding the house the first night - other than that it was amazing!
5.0
Impeccable views
Loved loved loved this house! The kitchen has everything you need! The location is just perfect for sunrises and sunsets! The proximity to the beach is perfect! Doesn’t get much closer! Stocked with games and puzzles which we loved! Plenty of seating for everyone! Only downfall was finding the house the first night - other than that it was amazing!
5.0
The proximity to the beach and the views were incredible! The only house within view that had its own private staircase to the beach made coming and going a breeze. The additional amenities such as fishing poles, corn hole, and a freezer to keep tackle were a nice touch!
The only two items we weren't a huge fan of were that the sliding doors would stick and needed some extra muscle to get closed and every bed in the house was wrapped in a plastic cover. I understand that might be necessary for children staying in a rental, but for adults it wasn't necessary and quite annoying to sleep in. One room with a king bed for couples would be a nice improvement.
We had some trouble with the check-in/out process. I replied to their initial message requesting what cell provided we had about 4 times and none of those messages were received. During one call to the rental company I inquired about my early check-in request and the person that answered was extremely rude and curt. When I contacted them to check-out I had to call multiple times because each time the line was disconnected after they answered. I ended up having to call one of their other numbers and the person answered without any issue, verifying this wasn't a service issue with my phone.
Overall we would stay here again and loved it!
5.0
The proximity to the beach and the views were incredible! The only house within view that had its own private staircase to the beach made coming and going a breeze. The additional amenities such as fishing poles, corn hole, and a freezer to keep tackle were a nice touch!The only two items we weren't a huge fan of were that the sliding doors would stick and needed some extra muscle to get closed and every bed in the house was wrapped in a plastic cover. I understand that might be necessary for children staying in a rental, but for adults it wasn't necessary and quite annoying to sleep in. One room with a king bed for couples would be a nice improvement.We had some trouble with the check-in/out process. I replied to their initial message requesting what cell provided we had about 4 times and none of those messages were received. During one call to the rental company I inquired about my early check-in request and the person that answered was extremely rude and curt. When I contacted them to check-out I had to call multiple times because each time the line was disconnected after they answered. I ended up having to call one of their other numbers and the person answered without any issue, verifying this wasn't a service issue with my phone.Overall we would stay here again and loved it!
5.0
Trip of a lifetime!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental home was absolutely gorgeous with incredible ocean views - I never wanted to leave!! My dogs also loved spending time on the beach in the waves several times per day, and we were blessed to see horses and dolphins on several occasions! This home had everything you could think of and I really hope to get back there someday!!
5.0
Location location location
The proximity to the beach and the views were incredible! The only house within view that had its own private staircase to the beach made coming and going a breeze. The additional amenities such as fishing poles, corn hole, and a freezer to keep tackle were a nice touch!
The only two items we weren't a huge fan of were that the sliding doors would stick and needed some extra muscle to get closed and every bed in the house was wrapped in a plastic cover. I understand that might be necessary for children staying in a rental, but for adults it wasn't necessary and quite annoying to sleep in. One room with a king bed for couples would be a nice improvement.
We had some trouble with the check-in/out process. I replied to their initial message requesting what cell provided we had about 4 times and none of those messages were received. During one call to the rental company I inquired about my early check-in request and the person that answered was extremely rude and curt. When I contacted them to check-out I had to call multiple times because each time the line was disconnected after they answered. I ended up having to call one of their other numbers and the person answered without any issue, verifying this wasn't a service issue with my phone.
Overall we would stay here again and loved it!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental home was absolutely gorgeous with incredible ocean views - I never wanted to leave!! My dogs also loved spending time on the beach in the waves several times per day, and we were blessed to see horses and dolphins on several occasions! This home had everything you could think of and I really hope to get back there someday!!
5.0
Rankin Carova Beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great experience. Beautiful location, ocean view from every room of the house. Very comfortable, has all the amenities. Wild horses come to the house daily, enjoyed sunrise and walk on the beach every morning.
5.0
Great vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental company communicated well and the home and location were beautiful. The biggest surprise was the man who came to perform a weekly check on the water filtration system. Please include that info for future renters. The property was definitely not as clean as it should have been for arriving guests. I had to clean the kitchen and bathrooms and vacuum upon arrival.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our rental company communicated well and the home and location were beautiful. The biggest surprise was the man who came to perform a weekly check on the water filtration system. Please include that info for future renters. The property was definitely not as clean as it should have been for arriving guests. I had to clean the kitchen and bathrooms and vacuum upon arrival.
5.0
Perfect in every way
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The set up of the house is perfect for a family. The living room furniture is really comfortable and seats plenty. Kitchen has everything you could need. Proximity to the beach is amazing. Horses in the driveway! Only downside is that although the deck looks inviting, it is very buggy. We were never able to use it. No one's fault, just don't plan on sitting out there.
3.0
I feel bad for the owner of the house and for a couple of the employees at Beach Realty who genuinely tried to help us later in the process, but the beginning of the experience was AWFUL. No one at Beach Realty called to say we could check in (which they said they would) so we finally gave up and went to the house around dinnertime. No one @BR was answering the phone (even emergency lines), the roads we tried to take were flooded out and the address did not lead us to the house (take an unmarked side road to get there). When we did finally get to the house, there were people in it (seen from the road) who shortly disappeared - not a warm fuzzy since no one seemed to know who they were. When we went inside we discovered the place had not been cleaned - pee all over toilet, hair on shower walls, foul smells, dirty sheets, rotting dog food in the kitchen sink, bugs and sand everywhere... When we finally found someone to pick up our numerous calls they said they'd send cleaners in the AM, which to us was UNACCEPTABLE since we were exhausted from the drive and had nothing but dirty linens with no detergent to wash them. Kitty Hawk Rentals found someone to come clean the house (a very nice young couple although it was not the service advertised in the house description, such as making the beds) around 9 or 10 pm. AWKWARD.
On the bright side, I can't say enough about the location, location, location! BEAUTIFUL views. Couldn't ask for better (although we didn't see any wild ponies or dolphins this week). House has nice dishes and top quality appliances but is missing key things such as a pair of scissors. The knives are all VERY SHARP (so do not rummage around in any kitchen drawers without bandaids handy).
Unfortunately most of the week was stormy (and the beach access road under water so couldn't drive anywhere) - it was not the weather we'd hoped for but it was still pretty and relaxing so we took advantage of doing one of the jigsaw puzzles and watching TV. Internet is VERY SLOW/spotty (don't try to do work here LOL).
Should update the description to reflect 3 1/2 bathrooms (only lists 3). LOVE the dog friendly aspect - we had very happy dogs! Beds are very soft so our backs weren't too happy but again we made the best of it. Exterior lights were broken and most sliders/curtains didn't pull back all the way. Not sure we'll be back to Rankin, but hopefully these items will be fixed for the next renter.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful weather, great time, great week. That’s all u need.
4.0
Great Week
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful weather, great time, great week. That’s all u need.
3.0
Hard to Rate (GREAT location but HORRIBLE check-in process)
I feel bad for the owner of the house and for a couple of the employees at Beach Realty who genuinely tried to help us later in the process, but the beginning of the experience was AWFUL. No one at Beach Realty called to say we could check in (which they said they would) so we finally gave up and went to the house around dinnertime. No one @BR was answering the phone (even emergency lines), the roads we tried to take were flooded out and the address did not lead us to the house (take an unmarked side road to get there). When we did finally get to the house, there were people in it (seen from the road) who shortly disappeared - not a warm fuzzy since no one seemed to know who they were. When we went inside we discovered the place had not been cleaned - pee all over toilet, hair on shower walls, foul smells, dirty sheets, rotting dog food in the kitchen sink, bugs and sand everywhere... When we finally found someone to pick up our numerous calls they said they'd send cleaners in the AM, which to us was UNACCEPTABLE since we were exhausted from the drive and had nothing but dirty linens with no detergent to wash them. Kitty Hawk Rentals found someone to come clean the house (a very nice young couple although it was not the service advertised in the house description, such as making the beds) around 9 or 10 pm. AWKWARD.
On the bright side, I can't say enough about the location, location, location! BEAUTIFUL views. Couldn't ask for better (although we didn't see any wild ponies or dolphins this week). House has nice dishes and top quality appliances but is missing key things such as a pair of scissors. The knives are all VERY SHARP (so do not rummage around in any kitchen drawers without bandaids handy).
Unfortunately most of the week was stormy (and the beach access road under water so couldn't drive anywhere) - it was not the weather we'd hoped for but it was still pretty and relaxing so we took advantage of doing one of the jigsaw puzzles and watching TV. Internet is VERY SLOW/spotty (don't try to do work here LOL).
Should update the description to reflect 3 1/2 bathrooms (only lists 3). LOVE the dog friendly aspect - we had very happy dogs! Beds are very soft so our backs weren't too happy but again we made the best of it. Exterior lights were broken and most sliders/curtains didn't pull back all the way. Not sure we'll be back to Rankin, but hopefully these items will be fixed for the next renter.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed at many homes on the 4x4 but the Rankin is our favorite by far because of it’s location. We were there just after hurricane Dorian which causeD the ocean to be quite angry, but beautiful. It didn’t matter that we couldn’t swim because we had beautiful views, family and the Rankin. Clean, well equipped, PET FRIENDLY😁 and comfortable. We will be returning and would recommend to our friends. Beach Reality was awesome to work with. Best experience we’ve had renting on the OBX.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carova Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is $403 per night. This rental is $134 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach, Oceanfront, Awesome Views, No Pet Fee!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach, Oceanfront, Awesome Views, No Pet Fee!. Enjoy the water!
Is C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach, Oceanfront, Awesome Views, No Pet Fee! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach, Oceanfront, Awesome Views, No Pet Fee!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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