Greetings Evolve team, I sent this feedback to the caretaker of the rental property and have yet to receive acknowledgement of her receiving this correspondence...but this was my comments and concerns regarding the trip. Once again, I would like to thank you for being available to me and my family during our recent vacation to Ocean City. This trip was much needed during this pandemic period of life. We made new memories and spent precious time together. Your vacation Rental was lovely and located perfectly on its own little private beach - which the kids thoroughly enjoyed!! We saw up close wildlife and nature at its best...bunnies, schools of fish and geese and ducks and Cranes,etc. The community was pleasant and welcoming. We would love to come back again. That part you can post as a four star rating. That being said, We did encouter other vacationers with pets that had no boundaries and kept crossing the street to venture into the yard area. That was a little concerning, since we brought our pets with us too but luckily, I also brought my own fencing with me to keep my babies enclosed and safe and leashed them otherwise. Upon arrival, we first noticed that one of the closet doors was down, and we reported that upon check in and after speaking with you and you even told me about the trash issue- which still didn't get resolved for two days further, we saw several other concerns that were not identified prior to our arrival such as the sliding door knob to the master bedroom loose and barely hanging on; as was the shower head holder very loose; some of the dining room chairs were unraveling and had deep sunken seats; the 2nd bathroom tub looked as if it had not been cleaned prior to our arrival and there was evidence of mold; many of the walls were in need of cleaning and repairs from water damage and repainting; the second bedroom had some strange noises often for long periods of time; there was an ant infestation and I could tell that they may have been coming from outside as the yard had mnay anthills on the grounds; there was also some kind of large brown spider -about the size of a golf ball- that made it's presence known; several of the windows had no screens and were difficult to either open or close; while natural light is beautiful, there was a need for window coverings for privacy; in the instructions that I received for how to unlock the front door, there weren't any instructions on how to lock the door and there was no way to lock the door to the front sun room for security at night. That was a bit unsettling. Lastly, our family was there when a storm came through with tornado warnings and there were no window shutters on the home or any evacuation procedures provided. Also there weren't any any safe place inside the house to bunker down if needed. Although, I was pleased with the overall stay, I feel that the price was too high for what I received. There are alot of upkeep that needs to take place. I am including some of the photos I took to show the portions of the house that I spoke about. I understand that holidays are an optimal time to rent the property but I would have appreciated an adjusted refund based on the condition of the unit. Again, please understand that because my family and I enjoyed our stay, I am sharing my concerns and experience with the rental in order for you to make it an even better stay going forward. Very Respectfully, Ms. Kimberly Beynum

I don't typically write reviews because I read so many of them and feel that some people are just unrealistic and/or extremely critical of things that really don't mean anything. Anyway, I thought I would change that up this time and leave one as well. This property was a nice place. We were initially hesitant to book it because we felt it was extremely overpriced. We have stayed in beach houses in Ocean City, Fenwick, Bethany, etc. for many years...and we spent a few years in Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks as well, so we have plenty of knowledge of what places typically cost. I typically wait till the last minute to book becuase it gives me a little bit of "buying power". When an owner is faced with the decision of either letting their place sit empty and getting zero money, or renting it to me for less than asking price, in 99% of the cases it turns out as a win-win situation for both parties. They still rent their place, although for slightly less money, and we get a great deal. What's not to like? Anyway, this was the first time in many, many years where this did not work out. I literally waited until about 3 days out to book and they still refused to accept anything less than asking price. I think in this case this house is owned by Evolve and not an individual family/owner, but I'm not positive of that. Normally I would have just moved on to the next place, but for some crazy reason this time EVERYTHING was booked. That's an exaggeration of course, but has some truth to it. Yes, there were still plenty of places available to book, but not with all of the "requirements" that we have. In order to meet all of those requirements (sleeps 8, on the water with boat access, and pet friendly), this was the only place left. So we paid it, but were not happy about it. In particular, I am absolutely furious about what has happened to companies like VRBO, AirBnB, etc. They were once great little websites that were truly "vacation rentals BY OWNER". Now they are all owned by huge companies that just charge astronomical fees for doing essentially nothing but providing a website to list your rental. Sorry for the rant on that, but it is ridiculous. In any case, the property was nice and in a quiet neighborhood. That said, if you have a boat, beware of extremely low water levels in the canal and "channels". The homeowners association or someone needs to dredge it out. At low tide it was difficult to navigate, and we talked to a local who said it's been a problem for a while. Otherwise we enjoyed it and were happy with our choice. Thanks.

We enjoyed our stay. The house was fair for the price. The views were outstanding! One recommendation is to get house a little bit more handicapped friendly. Another drawback was ants... they were everywhere :(.

We enjoyed our stay. The house was fair for the price. The views were outstanding! One recommendation is to get house a little bit more handicapped friendly. Another drawback was ants... they were everywhere :(.

Great time had by everyone

Great time had by everyone

Another vacation come and gone:(. We absolutely love this house. The view!!!! Already looking forward to booking again for next year. OCMD is our happy place!! -Dollar Family

Another vacation come and gone:(. We absolutely love this house. The view!!!! Already looking forward to booking again for next year. OCMD is our happy place!! -Dollar Family

Location was great! Felt very safe. The house was dirty when we arrived. There was no hand soap in either bathrooms. There was a empty beer can left from the previous renters.

We were looking for a nice place to have a socially distant, low key vacation. This place was just what the doctor ordered. Your own personal little beach area, a nice firepit circle, great views, a large deck for outdoor eating, and plenty of space inside. Close enough to OC that it's easy to get delivery and make a grocery run. The wifi/internet is quite fast, and was able to sustain a few gamers among our group easily. TV in every room was nice. Highly recommend this place for folks looking to have a nice vacation away from it all.

Location was great! Felt very safe. The house was dirty when we arrived. There was no hand soap in either bathrooms. There was a empty beer can left from the previous renters.

We were looking for a nice place to have a socially distant, low key vacation. This place was just what the doctor ordered. Your own personal little beach area, a nice firepit circle, great views, a large deck for outdoor eating, and plenty of space inside. Close enough to OC that it's easy to get delivery and make a grocery run. The wifi/internet is quite fast, and was able to sustain a few gamers among our group easily. TV in every room was nice. Highly recommend this place for folks looking to have a nice vacation away from it all.

I've stayed at this property three times and have enjoyed it every time, twice before the property was sold and once with the new owner, the family and I have great stays every time

Loved the house! Exceeded my expectations. Great location. Everything was awesome. Perfect spot to vacation.

Loved the house! Exceeded my expectations. Great location. Everything was awesome. Perfect spot to vacation.

I noted all the other reviews begin with the location and view. AND there is no question that these are PERFECT. Without its great location, however, this house has little to offer, particularly given how expensive it was to rent ($300+ per night in October). We found the beds to be uncomfortable, and in one case, the sheets smelled musty and mildew-y. While there were many plates, pans, etc. in the kitchen, very little else was supplied. Most of the basic items one would expect to find in a pantry were missing. A grill is advertised, but there wasn't any propane for it. There also is a fire pit, but no wood or starter logs were supplied. We bought some logs only to find that the *one* lighter we could find ran out of fluid. Most of the fixtures are old and in need of repair. The weather was very pleasant, and we were able to sit outside. However, we couldn't find any cushions for the many chaise lounges that were on the deck. If the price to rent this home had been lower, I would not rate this place so poorly. But, given what we had to pay each night in the off-season, we were very disappointed in the home itself. Despite the lovely location and view, it is VERY overpriced. The 4 stars I gave this place reflects the location. Without that, I would assign no more than 2 stars.

Awesome house on the water. Enjoyed the deck and the quiet neighborhood

Awesome house on the water. Enjoyed the deck and the quiet neighborhood

Everything was exactly what we needed, the house was clean and my family enjoyed the stay. Everything was perfect.

Our family had an amazing week at this property! We loved that is was pet friendly and the location was perfect! Close to the boardwalk and a nature preserve! The backyard was private and the view of the bay was spectacular! The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed! We will definitely be back next year!

Nice clean property with the perfect view! Kids loved crabbing and using the paddle board! This is our second time staying and look forward to staying again.

We really enjoyed our short weekend in Ocean City at this home. It is on the "main land" side of Ocean city, facing the waterway between the main land and the outer island with the beaches. This house was clean, well stocked, and quiet. We would absolutely stay here again!

Great house and location. We didn’t want to leave. We’ll be looking to book here again for sure!

This was the third time staying at this residence, and once again the family and I had a wonderful time, this home is very cozy and quiet, and the view is fantastic, I cannot wait to book this home again.

House was lovely and clean. Property is great and close to OC, but far enough for some peace of mind. Backyard and view are spectacular

This place is wonderful. The bayside views are captivating and the home was very accommodating to my family. We’ll definitely be back.

Lovely! This was the perfect, quiet, get-away for me. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds comfortable, but mostly the VIEW is amazing from all the windows facing the water.

We stayed for 2 nights over President's Day weekend. There are fantastic views across the water to Ocean City from the living room, bedroom and garden. Very peaceful but easy to get to all of the action in Ocean City. Modern decor and furnishings. Very clean and pet friendly. We hope to come back soon.

Perfect place for me and my family for the weekend. Thank you!

The property being pet friendly was as expected, view breath taking property is very challenging to use if in a wheelchair, neither bathroom fits a walker or wheelchair. the driveway has loose gravel stones which were extremely difficult to push a wheelchair in to the ramp. There also was a terrible problem with ants , everywhere even in the kitchen cabinets. priority should be a service to spray and eliminate the ants.I'm not sure if I would stay again, managed the bathroom but difficult, pushing the wheelchair, or even him trying to walk with the walker dangerous, and ants for the money probably would not stay.