My family employed staying at the “Beach Balm” last week. This home was directly on the beach and the sand dune separating the home from the beach wasn’t too bad to navigate. The greatest thing about this home was the beach facing deck where I watched the sunrise over the ocean every morning. I definitely recommend this vacation home.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome to the last detail

This property was exceptional! Very clean, & bright, no clutter,, comfortable beds & sofa (easy to clean) & they allows dogs!! Great beach as it wasn’t crowded at all, very private. You have to climb up thedune to get to beach. It would have been great if a charcoal grill was available, might bring your own or a cheap disposable foil version. We ordered the linens & they were clean. The online & check in-out process was easy. Will return!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Fantastic!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The upgrades were nice. One big downside is the dunes. I'm 63 years old and climbing up and down the dune to get to and from the house were very difficult to say the least. And the sand was very hot as you know. Having our pet with us was another upside to our vacation and that has changed. So we will not be renting this location again. We wish you the best.

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: Beach Balm had a complete makeover between 2021 to 2022. We have stayed here for a number of years and love the location! Property was very clean and well-maintained. It has a ton of amenities, with the property description very accurate. We totally would stay here again.

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 loved the house and being right on the beach. We would rent the home next year if the owner would allow the dog to be with us again. Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals were extremely helpful and responsive to anything we needed, and we would definitely rent through them next time. 5 Stars

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has the most spectacular location and views. It was relaxing and convenient to have such a short distance from our home to the beach. The deck was nicely equipped with many places to sit. The inside of the home was clean and well kept. A unique feature of the home is that the top level and main level have separate air conditioning/heating units, allowing for variable temperature settings depending on preference. The top level stays very cool. On a different note, unfortunately the furniture and bedding made our stay difficult. The couches in the living room are outdoor furniture and are unsupportive. The bedding is extremely uncomfortable as well. It was difficult not having a comfortable place to rest a tired body after enjoying the sun. The kitchen was under-equipped also, missing a spatula and other essentials. If you don’t mind uncomfortable furniture and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, this is a fabulous stay!

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: Recently renovated and awesome view with direct beach access.The space was great for our family of 4 and the deck allowed our pup to be outside a lot and out of the sun (not covered but get plenty of shade). We were bummed to learn they’ll no longer allow pets as we would rent again. Our only hang up with the property was how often were sweeping and vacuuming. I totally get the maintenance free flooring in a beach house to avoid carpet but walking around- you never feel 100% clean and you can’t get into bed without constantly cleaning off your feet. A couple indoor/outdoor rugs would do wonders I would imagine. This could be a twinge of ocd kicking in but.....I should note- there is a hose at the back which was very helpful.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has the most spectacular location and views. It was relaxing and convenient to have such a short distance from our home to the beach. The deck was nicely equipped with many places to sit. The inside of the home was clean and well kept. A unique feature of the home is that the top level and main level have separate air conditioning/heating units, allowing for variable temperature settings depending on preference. The top level stays very cool. On a different note, unfortunately the furniture and bedding made our stay difficult. The couches in the living room are outdoor furniture and are unsupportive. The bedding is extremely uncomfortable as well. It was difficult not having a comfortable place to rest a tired body after enjoying the sun. The kitchen was under-equipped also, missing a spatula and other essentials. If you don’t mind uncomfortable furniture and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, this is a fabulous stay!

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: Recently renovated and awesome view with direct beach access.

The space was great for our family of 4 and the deck allowed our pup to be outside a lot and out of the sun (not covered but get plenty of shade).

We were bummed to learn they’ll no longer allow pets as we would rent again. Our only hang up with the property was how often were sweeping and vacuuming. I totally get the maintenance free flooring in a beach house to avoid carpet but walking around- you never feel 100% clean and you can’t get into bed without constantly cleaning off your feet. A couple indoor/outdoor rugs would do wonders I would imagine. This could be a twinge of ocd kicking in but.....

I should note- there is a hose at the back which was very helpful.

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: Perfect house / location on the beach!! Newly renovated, newer appliances, clean throughout. The upstairs is a large area to sit in with a bedroom and full bath, has an unobstructed view of the ocean from the large window. The deck is huge and a fantastic view. Plenty of dolphins to watch while sitting on the deck and a Short walk to access the beach or clime over the dune. Definitely would stay at Beach Balm again!!. Has cable TV and the WIFI had a consistent reliable single.

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: This was the 21st year (May and September each year) staying at this property. Renovations are awesome. Could use a shelf if some sort to store snacks and non perishable food.

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: Renovated house was beautiful, comfortable and very clean! Can’t beat the view! We had fun exploring different parts of the outer banks during our stay. Great location!

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: Renovated house was beautiful, comfortable and very clean! Can’t beat the view! We had fun exploring different parts of the outer banks during our stay. Great location!

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: It was nice but the home need some repairs.
Bathroom sink clog as well as kitchen sink.

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: It was nice but the home need some repairs. Bathroom sink clog as well as kitchen sink.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The deck view was great and relaxing and it is a cute cottage house. Nice to have things in the kitchen already for you and even some outside things left under for the beach. We got to watch a dolphin play from the deck and the sun rise is great from it too. If your used to central air and somewhat cooler inside and especially at night, the air units needs to be increased. Couldnt sleep upstairs a couple nights. looking through the bottom pic it does not show the sand hill between the house and the beach so for someone with leg issues as myself, getting to and from the beach was impossible by myself. it needs a wooden walkway or something to help if you have any issues. the screen doors were a little issue with dogs because they had no spring to keep closed unless we slammed the door but the step doors had latches on them that were good. If these changes had been made early it would of been the best vacation of our life.

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: This property is the perfect fit for our family. Nothing too fancy, but everything was clean and functional. The deck was a huge highlight with amazing views of the ocean. just walk over the dune and you are basically on your own private beach! This house is pretty much in the middle of the public access points so not congested at all. The upstairs bedroom and living space were great and we were able to turn off the air conditioner and open up the windows every evening to enjoy the ocean sounds and breeze. We would definitely stay here again!

I never thought in my wildess dreams we would have to DEEP, DEEP clean and sanitize a vacation home. Yes, they offered maids to come back out but at this point 6 peoples belongings, linens and accessories were already inside and this was a very small unit. No one maid in a few hours could do the level of disinfecting that we had to do. The first 4 to 6 hours of our stay, my whole family was cleaning. We wiped down the floors and counter tops and our swiffers were BLACK even after the 3rd round! All of the A/C units had so much sutt/dust/mildew on the vents, that blew directly on our faces in bed, we have to take all vents and clean them thoroughly. There was blood residue from previous renters. It was all around a very negative and uncomfortable stay as we all felt very dirty the whole time we were there. Your 200 refund was so gracious but was no where near what I would have expected for these living conditions that 1 maid couldn't do! That house needs a full makeover and DEEP disinfect/clean.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The house was just as advertised. Perfect size for our family of 3. The upstairs had an amazing view. You cannot beat the location.

The memories made in this adorable house were priceless! Thank you!!

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 are repeat customers to this property and absolutely love it! The location on the beach is great. We spend many hours on the deck every day and enjoy the tall chairs and picnic table/umbrella up there. Inside amenities are fantastic as well.

View and access to the beach was amazing. Deck with the two entrances and having gates that locked was fantastic. Bathroom and shower were clean. However... Soft spots in the kitchen floor...felt like you may fall through. Twin beds were box springs and not mattresses. Upstairs smelled like dog pee. Rental management came with a disinfecting machine that made the upstairs unusable for the next two days. Smelling the dog pee would have been better than chemicals. Huge bugs came crawling out after the chemical spray and were dying in the upstairs area. Kitchen sink very slow to drain. After I rented through VRBO, it was then disclosed that it was managed by a local company which had the property listed for rent with less fees. I could have saved $100s. And please cut back the bushes, as you can't see oncoming traffic when trying to pull out...even going forward.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We enjoyed a very positive experience from booking, to arrival to our stay. The cottage was well appointed, clean and in reasonably good condition and the location couldn't be beat. We stayed for two weeks and our mid-stay cleaning was timely and complete.One of the highlights of our stay was Art's Place just North of us on Beach Rd., some of the best burgers and interesting characters we've ever met. This location was also very good with regards to access to groceries, drug stores and other amenities.For a late October stay the weather was great too, only two or three stormy days out of 14 and the 3/4 wrap deck allowed us to move deck chairs to avoid the high winds when they blew. Beach access was also close and simple.

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.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:We enjoyed a very positive experience from booking, to arrival to our stay. The cottage was well appointed, clean and in reasonably good condition and the location couldn't be beat. We stayed for two weeks and our mid-stay cleaning was timely and complete. One of the highlights of our stay was Art's Place just North of us on Beach Rd., some of the best burgers and interesting characters we've ever met. This location was also very good with regards to access to groceries, drug stores and other amenities. For a late October stay the weather was great too, only two or three stormy days out of 14 and the 3/4 wrap deck allowed us to move deck chairs to avoid the high winds when they blew. Beach access was also close and simple.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We enjoyed a very positive experience from booking, to arrival to our stay. The cottage was well appointed, clean and in reasonably good condition and the location couldn't be beat. We stayed for two weeks and our mid-stay cleaning was timely and complete.
One of the highlights of our stay was Art's Place just North of us on Beach Rd., some of the best burgers and interesting characters we've ever met. This location was also very good with regards to access to groceries, drug stores and other amenities.
For a late October stay the weather was great too, only two or three stormy days out of 14 and the 3/4 wrap deck allowed us to move deck chairs to avoid the high winds when they blew. Beach access was also close and simple.

Enjoyed the house! Can’t get closer to the beach. The upstairs sitting area was great to watch the waves, as we had high wind for part of our stay. My only complaint is that there is only one bathroom, downstairs, while the Queen bed and sitting room are upstairs. Could use a half bath, although room is limited. All in all a great time and I would stay here again.

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couldn’t beat the location. Deck was great. Upon arrival we called Carolina Shores to inform them there were live wires exposed on an upstairs outlet. And that none of the power worked on half of the loft upstairs. Quite a safety concern in my opinion. Nothing was done. The bathroom smelled heavily of urine. There was old food left on the deck. Lots of dog hair on the floor. Although the property was in a great location, we will not rent with Carolina Shores again. They didn’t even notify us about the mandatory evacuation. We found out on our own...

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couldn’t beat the location. Deck was great. Upon arrival we called Carolina Shores to inform them there were live wires exposed on an upstairs outlet. And that none of the power worked on half of the loft upstairs. Quite a safety concern in my opinion. Nothing was done. The bathroom smelled heavily of urine. There was old food left on the deck. Lots of dog hair on the floor. Although the property was in a great location, we will not rent with Carolina Shores again. They didn’t even notify us about the mandatory evacuation. We found out on our own...

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 House was very comfortable and the views were fantastic. You can not get any closer, when you stay here you Are on the beach. Sitting on the deck having your morning coffee and watching the Dolphins doesn't get any better ! And you can bring your pet!

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: Beautiful views. Great central location. Empty beavhes