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 another outstanding week. The house was clean upon arrival. Any questions/issues were answered and handled within a timely manner.

We had a great time in OBX. The house was as described. The ocean facing deck was by far our favorite spot to be. The sunrises were amazing, even saw a few dolphins. It was a quiet time of season, not too many people which we found perfect. Great location, quick drive or walk to different activities and restaurants. We had the wrong code given to us to get into the house so that was slightly inconvenient as we had to drive back to the office to get the after hours number as we didn't see it on our paperwork. We got that resolved pretty quickly, however so was appreciative of that. A few other little maintenance hiccups but nothing that affected the home so much that it spoiled the great time we were having. If the pet policy didn't change we would 100% rent this house again!!

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 Gray house was perfect for our early November getaway. All appliances in good working order, perfectly clean upon arrival, and 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great as always just perfect

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: I absolutely love the Gray House!!! This is my 5th year renting it and this was the best year overall....mainly b/c there were no hurricanes to have to contend with. The property is beautifully maintained, quaint, homey, simple, perfect!

I’m so excited that I found this cottage. I’ve never stayed at a beach cottage on the beach before due to budget, but this was such a special find! I love everything from the wood paneling to family photos over the generations. I can’t wait until next year’s books open up so I can book it again! Carolina Shores was super easy to work with and always professional and nice when I spoke with them.

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: Always love staying at the Gray House

The perfect little oceanfront cottage. We didn't even need to sit on the beach because the deck was perfect to sit in the sun or shade and still enjoy the sites and sounds of the ocean. We loved the old knotty pine. The beds could use new mattress and the position of the toilets could be different, we found it hard for an adult male to sit on them. Those are minor things and would not stop us from coming back, in fact we have booked for next year already.

We were so happy we were able to book this property. It was a dream to be right on the beach and in such a great location. Would definitely book this property again. Our dog also loved the easy beach access!

The property management company is terrible. Trash was not taken out, dirty dishes in the dish washer, dirty clothes in the washer (someone’s underwear), had no signs of being cleaned any time recently, and there were roaches. I loved the house and location but the property management company is beyond horrible.

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: We had a wonderful stay in the "Gray House" last week. While the road it's located on is bit scrappy, the location directly on the beach is hard to beat. Also, the house is a real home versus just a "rental" property. It also has old-school charm with the knotty pine walls, harkening back to a past age. Very functional and strategically located for access to the Southern and Northern sections of the Outer Banks. By far the best attribute of the home is the porch with its classic views of the sea. We enjoyed our coffee in the mornings here and our cocktails in the evening.

You couldn’t ask for a more spectacular Outer Banks beach on your back porch and the price was great. But the house is old and worn. Beds are comfortable but the rest of the indoor furniture is old. If that doesn’t bother you, then go for it.

small but big enough cozy! perfect amount of cookware dishes and glasses .good to have 2 bathrooms would definately stay 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: This is the 4th year I've stayed in this perfect vacation home. It is quaint, understated and pure perfection. I so appreciate the owners letting us share their family home to make our own memories!

Nice, clean old fashion house. The bathrooms are a little tight, and the lighting was poor. But the pros out weight the cons. The bedrooms are a nice size a give you privacy from the rest of the house. At first I thought the place was a little dated until I looked at the pictures on the wall. Turns out the same family had been a part of this house for generations. I could see back to the 50’s in some photos and see some of the same items in the house. I thought this was really neat and completely appreciate the fact that they kept it the same from childhood. The best part is the the large deck with an outdoor shower. Amazing views right on the beach! We had a very nice stay! ** If you bring a dog, make sure you have a baby gate at least 48 inches wide for the porch.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Overall we had a great experience in the "Gray House." The deck was the best feature and we enjoyed our evening coffee watching the ocean. The house is very dated and the bathroom situation is interesting and tight. However, being on the beach helps you look past those flaws. Ps. The internet connection is not good. Being a small business owner, that was very frustrating losing calls and not being accessible.

The Gray house was better than expected; the photos online do not do this home and location justice. It is clear that the owners have taken great pride in their beach home for generations. It was clean and spacious with amazing ocean views from the covered deck. The furnishings are not luxurious, but comfortable and perfectly acceptable considering that the point of a beachfront home is to be outside enjoying the ocean breeze. What a treat it was to be steps from the ocean. We hope to stay again next year!

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 gray house had everything we needed for a perfect week on the beach. The location is great, being right near Avalon pier. We were able to take the kids fishing, play on the beach, and still enjoy other things nearby. Hoping to go back next year!

We had a wonderful week at the Gray House. The beach was perfect and the location ideal to do a lot of different things. My kids had so much fun and I hope to go back again soon!

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: Our family (my husband, two college-age kids & me) enjoyed our stay in the Gray House! Very cozy & traditional OBX cottage with direct beach access. Great home layout with 1.5 baths & plenty of comfy beds. Loved the back deck & the outdoor shower was perfect! The indoor tub/shower unit was a bit dark when the the shower curtain was drawn. I ended up using the outside shower instead but it was a great alternative with warm water & a roomy stall complete with a dressing area. We love Avalon Beach so this property was a perfect fit for us.

Having grown up spending my summers on Avalon Beach, The Gray House brought back so many happy memories! The only thing that kept me from a perfect rating was the tub/shower - when you pull the curtain shut, it’s a bit dark in there for me. I ended up using the outside shower which was great-perfectly located to offer maximum privacy even though it was outside!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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, we would like to thank The GRAY Family for letting us into their home. We admired your family pictures on the walls. We really enjoyed our vacation and The Gray House did not let us down. You feel as if you are "Back In Time" The house was clean and the staff was very helpful. If you are looking for "Modern/New" do not stay here. However if you want the "TRUE BEACH EXPERIENCE" this is the place for you. Walking distance to the pier & restaurants it's in the perfect location. We do plan on staying here again.

My family and I had a wonderful experience. The home was a perfect size for the four if us, loved the character of this cottage, and loved being able to walk right on to the beach. Homes are pretty close on either side, yet still had privacy. The deck was a beautiful spot to sit and watch the sunrise, all the dolphins, and even the most brilliant rainbow we've ever seen! The only small complaint is that there was a day we had to stay inside due to weather, and the furniture wasn't that comfortable to lounge in for the day. All in all, another great vacation in the Outer Banks!

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 had a very nice recent stay at the Gray House. Getting reservation was easy, as was the check-in procedure.

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 arrived around 4pm Sat and were informed of the mandatory evac Monday afternoon, noonish when we returned from the beach. It was a short stay. The weather was beautiful while we were there and I love the house. The only reason I gave my overall experience a 3 stars was because of Florence and the evac. The home is in a spectacular location and the staff at Carolina Shores is excellent and always 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: The house IS on the beach, 8 or so houses from the Avalon Pier. The interior wood work was a welcomed step back in time. Real wood paneling and ceilings, hardwood floors, give this home a cozy feeling without being small. Parking under the home and towards Virginia Dare. There are houses close on each side, but there was still privacy on the back deck, the outdoor shower on one side blocks direct view and the story and a half on the other side sits lower than the deck. Smartly placed foot wash area on the back steps, enclosed shower on the back deck, a shower under the home and a hose and sprayer right next to the parking area. Bedrooms not too small, btw, you're at the beach, why would you be in your room other than to sleep or change clothes? Being a pet friendly, we did not find any trace another pet had ever stayed there. (bravo to the cleaning crew)yeah the appliances are a bit outdated, but they all worked just fine. The nearly hidden upstairs access, small stage like landing to the bedrooms, dressers in every room, will sleep way more than you think, if you have a big family. If you're tired of painted modern drywall, this is the place to go! The back deck has the new composite chairs and table, you can get the same sun as sitting in the sand, without the sand, or move back under the porch roofs if you get too much but still want to be outside and not in the sand. Having rented many times on the barrier islands, this is by far our favorite.

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: We had a sister trip here which included our families and it was a great house with nice bedrooms and AC for those hot nights. We loved the proximity to the beach and walking distance to Awful Arthur's. It's also near several grocery stores and the mini-golf. We would come 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 rode into town as Irma was still threatening to come up the coast. It was windy for the first couple of days and fortunately for us that was all she brought. The rest of the week was sunshine and in the 80's. Perfect. This is our 2nd year at the Gray House and again, we cannot say enough about the cabin by the sea. Since last year the owner tore out the carpet, put in new windows, a new door and added a lot of extra wood to shore up the existing structure. The upgrades were great. I am so grateful the owners share their cottage with us and our 4 legged family!! Thank You! The staff at Carolina Shores is spectacular. Again, helpful, pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. Thank You for all your help!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location & view are great! House is old, but only two major problems: The two bathrooms are disaster areas & should be combined into a single, properly sized, modern bathroom; and the door knobs & locks need to be replaced.

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location! Loved the ocean views from the back deck. 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: This Cabin on the water is a perfect spot for relaxing and vegging. Quaint and warm with a very homey, welcoming feel. Close to the Pier and Awful Arthurs. I cannot say enough about The Gray House. Property staff at Carolina Shores were spectacular. A pleasure to deal with and responsive.

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: For a one month, spur of the moment decision it was very easy to find and rent this place. My two cousins were able to come for a few days and we had some decent weather (plenty of surf!) to visit and enjoy the house. There is plenty for a person (s) to see and do here, (my first time). I would have taken the ferry circle if not for the windy conditions (for me, that us, lol)