Fabulous Semi-Oceanfront Home on Hatteras Island!

Our family vacation included our adult children and other extended family who have not been together for any length of time in many years. Two of us celebrated special birthdays in this beautiful vacation home. It is well-appointed, extremely clean, and comfortable making our time together just perfect! The home was exactly as advertised and did not disappoint. We had everything we needed and the owner was excellent to work with. His local staff was always available and came promptly when we called for a minor light fixture repair. We experienced winter storm Saturn with extremely gusty winds and torrential rains while watching the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" and never flinched because of the solid construction of this beach home. The Inn at Rodanthe is in view from the beautiful decks which face the ocean. We watched the dolphins on most mornings and we even think we may have seen a small whale. Local surfers braved the large waves generated by the storm and we enjoyed watching them as well. The recreation room with billiards table and wet bar was also entertaining as we were unable to get out of the house very much due to the bad weather towards the end of the week. We did go to Hatteras Lighthouse and to the ferry at the end of the island on one occasion. This is only a 30-45 minute drive away and there is a large grocery store in that general area. Several of us enjoyed relaxing in the nice hot tub on a couple of occasions. Each was able to have our privacy due to the construction of the home with bedrooms on each level. The elevator was helpful especially when bringing in luggage, groceries, etc. and when leaving. We would definitely recommend this beautiful vacation home to anyone who wants to experience the Outer Banks of North Carolina and we hope to be able to return to make more family memories here!

the home is lovely and right on the beach. hurricane damage was evident around us, but this home has been untouched. The rooms were wonderful, the views lovely and just what the doctor ordered! We had the beach to ourselves for most of the week-- which allowed the dog to explore the beach at top speed. later in the week other families came around-- including some crazy surfers! All rooms are just as described and spacious. game room was very nice. Elevator was helpful in getting everything up to the spectacular thrid floor--- where we pretty much lived the entire week. highly recommend. the secret reading nook just above the top of the stairs was a lovely suprise.

When planning our Honeymoon we originally wanted to stay at "Serendipity" from the movie "Nights in Rodanthe" because I loved that movie and Richard Gere and I thought it was just an awesome location and view ever since I saw the movie. In doing my research I couldn't get that house for the date of our Honeymoon so I found "Ocean Blue" this house had so much more to offer and it was quiet a bit better value for the money. However, the only date that was available was still not the same as date planned for our wedding but the wedding date wasn't locked in yet because we wanted to plan around the availability for our Honeymoon. So, there was only one good week available. Then I thought of checking on Serendipity to see if that date was available and it was. However, after comparing the two besides all the money we saved it just had so much more to offer and it sat in close view of Serendipity as it was moved from its original site that it was filmed in.

We absolutely loved our stay and the service we had. There were a couple of issues but they were resolved quickly with no big issues. Great service! We do plan to return as soon as possible for a Great Family Vacation and another Great Friends Vacation!

I was very impressed with the property and really enjoyed the view, hot tub, pool, jacuzzi, pool shower, pool table, close walk to the beach and much more!!!!!