Listing didn’t include surveillance cameras posted on property. Communication with host was great until we were told to leave early after one of our party members hit their vape one time in the driveway on the way to their car. No warning or clarification of rules for no vaping on entirety of property (including the road, not even just the building/driveway) and not just within the building. There was no option for just this person to leave or any communication aside from the call from Vrbo staff telling us all to leave the property immediately. We were not given a refund for the unused nights of our trip and weren’t told until four days after the last planned night of our stay that we ourselves would have had to change our visit status to inactive to be eligible for partial refund. Since we got the call to leave at 5pm on the second night of our stay, we understood that this was well past check in time and the host may deny refunding that night’s fees. However we had to pay the entire trip when we only slept there 1 night, and left the afternoon of the second night. Wanted to give host benefit of the doubt but feels like a money grab at this point.

Communication is key, folks! On both sides. We had a miscommunication around the hot tub because we as guests really wanted a hot tub and only saw the listing but did not catch on to written overview. And Adriel as a host was not clear that the hot tub was being offered on VRBO as it had not been completely ready or functioning for the season yet…Whoopsies. However, once we all realized the misunderstanding, Adriel could not have been more gracious and willing to help find us a compromise. Her sweet attitude went a very long way in our decision to remain on the premises. The other factor in us wanting to stay is that the home is one of the most aesthetically stylish places we've ever stayed. It's on the minimal side, which we appreciate, but the furniture, the blankets, even the bathroom fixtures are so pretty. (Personal confession: It's a testament to my Catholic schoolgirl upbringing that I didn't steal that wonderful pink velvet office chair!! Where did you get that?? I need it.) One can tell that Adriel has put a lot of thought into the small things. Like chargers on both sides of the bed. And one of the best appointed kitchens we've ever enjoyed! (Add a hot tub in the mix and I don't think we would have left voluntarily!) Thank you, Adriel, for your hospitality. Thanks also to Ren and Max for the tail wags, doggie kisses and yoga companionship.We frequently visit the OBX area and I can foresee us staying again in the future. Feeling fortunate, Ami