We stayed at this property for the 4th of July holiday with 4 young children. Owner has LOTS of broken items, including vacuum, washer and dryer, patio furniture, smoke detectors, no hot water, poor water pressure, etc. We could NOT wash our clothing or towels!! Owner promised a credit of $1000 but then filed fraudulent insurance claim for $950 to offset the credit that was promised. Owner stated that a credit would be given if insurance claim is approved.

this is a beautifully decorated and well appointed vacation rental The owner basicly thought of everything from the highchair for the 2 year old to the fantastic kitchen, media room with numerous movie choices, poker table complete with chips, lovely pool with lots of lounge chairs, chess set by the pool, kiddie pool, , pingpong table , both a castle and pirate ship with slides, swings, hammocks and every day we were visited by the beautiful wild horses right next to the house .thank you so much Karen Caroll for letting us enjoy your fantastic property.

The home is beautiful and the amenities are great. We all enjoyed the home and the view.

My parents had wanted to visit the outer banks of NC for years. Having lived in Durham, my wife and I visited the area many times, and I decided if we ever came back to visit, I wanted to stay on the beach drive area. It is other worldly there. To the east is the Atlantic and to the west is the Sound. Everywhere in between is sugar sand for as far as one can see to the north and south, and in the middle of all this is Sunnybank. We had sunrises AND sunsets. With the ocean (surfing, kites, boogie boards, beach lounging), pool, games, hot tubs, movie room, pub, and simply taking in the views, we had no shortage of great family fun all day long for the adults and kids alike. There's really no shortage of things to do on-site, yet plenty of space if one wants to find a quiet nook to nap or read. Oh, and the horses...they made a showing every day we were there. On the first day they came right up into the driveway as we stood there, seemingly just to say "Hi." The house and property itself were all very nice. The architecture of the house is really very impressive. Rooms were all clean, individually themed, and all provided ample space and accommodations for our party. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of fridge (2 fridges between kitchen and lower level) and pantry space for grocery runs. Note that it is a bit of a trek back and forth to town to get groceries over the beach, so meal planning does help. Dorian had just come through, so there was a minor amount of weather damage, but that is to be expected and comes with the territory. No doubt that will get fixed up in due course. Communication with the owner was always prompt, and she was very helpful with everything we asked. Overall, our time at Sunnybank really exceeded my expectations. With so many places in the world to see, I rarely want to return to the exact same place more than once...this one may be an exception. So many great memories made there, and everyone left wanting more.

We had a great family time. Anything we could have thought of for any age...baby through grandparents...was available. We have stayed in many different homes in many different areas and have never had a kitchen so well supplied. This owner has definitely thoughtfully supplied for their guests needs. We saw the horses every day, in fact, they sheltered from the rain right in the carport of the house. This was truly an experience we have never had before. My greatest fear was getting stuck in the sand, but it was never a problem. We lowered the tire pressure as advised, and actually only had to shift into 4 wheel drive a few times. I would highly recommend this property to beach lovers and anyone wanting a relaxing vacation.

Unbelievably well prepared home to enjoy a week or longer. 2 dishwashers, 6 burner Viking gas range, multiple refrigerators, countless kitchen utensils, appliances, etc. I would pay these folks to decorate and maintain my home. Just amazing the forethought put into predicting every need. Even on our last day we were discovering warm rain jackets left hanging in the closet in case we needed them. Hose bibs everywhere outside for washing off sand, and even long hose by the carport to wash the saltwater off the vehicles for those worried about rust. Binoculars for viewing horses, kayaks and canoes, oppulent tin ceiling tiles in the gameroom, belted ceiling fans only seen in nice pubs. Wow, absolutely breathtaking the level of thought taken into decorating. Even the dried flower arrangements over the fridge with a swan/bird hidden within was art-worthy in its presentation. The art itself or hangings which had detailed sea maps of ship wrecks and news articles providing local-color of the dunes and the small town history could keep you reading for hours. There were nice leather-bound books, huge supply of movies, chairs and couches everywhere, the largest chaise lounge I've ever seen. Steam shower, multiple easy to use hottubs, simple coded doors for entry and lockup, and on and on. Clearly the owner has spent as much if not more on creature comforts as on location and facility. The elevator was simple to use and saved us a lot of work in unpacking and packing. We waited three years for availability and finally were able to spend Spring break here with kids and their friends. It was worth the wait. We've looked at and rented homes throughout Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia and none were close to the level of detail and value for the money as this home. Hopefully we won't have to wait another 3 years before returning. 5 stars isn't enough.

Wow what can I say. Sunny Banks was a perfect setting for us and our event. It was fully equipped, decorated beautifully and immaculate. Although I’ve stayed in many beautiful houses in the Outer Banks.. this is a home with character. Karen has paid very close attention to detail making sure the kitchen was equipped with everything. All types of pots, several coffee makers, electric tea kettle, waffle maker, baking pans, and all types of containers to store leftovers…who does that..!! it even has a professional steamer for fresh seafood. There was no skimping on dishes or utensils and all the drawers and cabinets are labeled..no guessing where things were. Our event was held at pool side which also has a game room with a full bar. the caterers were able to set up bar and appetizers while the chefs where in the main house cooking. I say main house because above the game room is a very large king suite with a full size bed and two separate decks. Every bedroom although different has a full bathroom. Don’t be fooled even the full suite was huge ..it had a large screened porch and a sitting room. The living room was perfect for watching TV or just looking out towards the beach. Beyond the enclosed pool area, there are chairs, table, charcoal grill and a children’s play ground. This is where we saw most of the horse sitings. Just beyond that is the beautiful beach. Dealing with Karen was very easy and straight forward. Her packet is very informative READ IT! She also gives you numbers in the event you have a problem like getting stuck in the sand… This is my favorite part of OBX but you must have the proper vehicle. I would definitely stay here again….so comfortable Thank you Karen

Wow, what can I say? Sunny Banks was a perfect setting for us and our event. It was fully equipped, decorated beautifully and immaculate. Although I’ve stayed in many beautiful houses in the Outer Banks.. this is a home with character. Karen has paid very close attention to detail making sure the kitchen was equipped with everything. All types of pots, several coffee makers, electric tea kettle, waffle maker, baking pans, and all types of containers to store leftovers…who does that..!! it even has a professional steamer for fresh seafood. There was no skimping on dishes or utensils and all the drawers and cabinets are labeled..no guessing where things were. Our event was held at poolside which also has a game room with a full bar. the caterers were able to set up bar and appetizers while the chefs were in the main house cooking. I say the main house because above the game room is a very large king suite with a full-size bed and two separate decks. Every bedroom although different has a full bathroom. Don’t be fooled even the full suite was huge ..it had a large screened porch and a sitting room. The living room was perfect for watching TV or just looking out towards the beach. Beyond the enclosed pool area, there are chairs, a table, charcoal grill, and a children’s playground. This is where we saw most of the horse sitings. Just beyond that is the beautiful beach. Dealing with Karen was very easy and straight forward. Her packet is very informative READ IT! She also gives you numbers in the event you have a problem like getting stuck in the sand… This is my favorite part of OBX but you must have the proper vehicle. I would definitely stay here again….so comfortable Thank you Karen..