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WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly!

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly!

A vacation, in the Outer Banks, can make all your dreams come true once you arrive at Dolphin's Delight. This beautiful home features all the amenities you have wished for all winter long! 6 lovely bedrooms (2 master suites), a crystal clear private pool, and a volleyball court is just the start of what you'll experience at Dolphin's Delight.

Catch some rays on the deck with ocean views as well as striking sound views and amazing sunsets. Climb to the top of the Corolla Lighthouse and return to view your accomplishment or relax and stargaze in the hot tub. Close to the beach, shopping, dining and historical sites makes a stay at Dolphin's Delight all the better.

Bring Fido along for the ride too!

Property Bedding: 1 King, 4 Queens, 2 Twins, 1 Day Bed with Trundle, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

Top Level:
Wet Bar
Living Area
Dining Area
Screened Porch
Northwest Bedroom with King and Adjoining Full Bathroom.

Mid-Level:
Northwest Master Suite with Queen and Full Bathroom
Northeast Bedroom with Queen and Twin Daybed with Twin Trundle
Hall Full Bathroom (Shower only)
Southwest bedroom with Queen
Southeast Bedroom with 2 Twins

Ground Level:
Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer
Storage Area
Recreation Room with Air Hockey
Southwest Master Suite with Queen and Full Bathroom (Shower Only)

The private pool is 14x28. The pool depth is 3 to 6 feet.

2025 Pool Date May 23rd to October 4th.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Corolla

Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars, or check out an event or a game at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and birdwatching.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WH978- 6 BRs, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Air Hockey, and Dog Friendly! located?

Located in Whalehead Beach, this family-friendly Corolla holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck Beach and Whale Head Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Shuba S.

Great location and that's about it!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was 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: The only positive about this property is the location—it's close to the beach, which was convenient. Unfortunately, everything else was a major letdown. The house is outdated and poorly maintained, with old, dirty wall-to-wall carpet and a strong musty smell throughout, likely from mold. Ants were constantly in the kitchen and living spaces, which made it hard to relax or feel comfortable.The deck is in terrible shape, with chipping paint, warped boards, and nails sticking up—completely unsafe, especially if you’re barefoot. The pool area wasn’t any better. The furniture out there was old, falling apart, and honestly dangerous to sit on.Overall, this place felt neglected (don't let the old pictures fool you!) and far below basic standards. I would never stay here again or recommend it to anyone, regardless of how great the location is.
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10/10 Excellent

brian b.

Our family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Great area loved the house and pool would definitely recommend to anyone can’t wait to come back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great location. Close to the beach. Pictures on website need to be updated to match furniture. Only issues we had were 1. Whene we checked in and got to beach house cleaning crew where still there 40 minutes after checkin. 2. All the carpets were wet from cleaning 3. One of the rooms listed a day bed with a trundle bed underneath, but had a twin bed instead
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robin L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The house was dirty. We had to clean it ourselves to make it livable on day two we realized we don't even have enough silverware for us to use. I had to call and ask for silverware no forks and spoons. They said it was kid friendly and there was no kid Cups or silverware. You have a nice pool but you only have one lounger that's cracked so where was everybody supposed to be around the pool? The hot tub was fine, but the cover is in very bad shape and the railing around the hot tub is loose in which really scared us I sent pictures also of some of the railing that's cracked and or loose paint peeling horribly all over the house. The grill was not able to be used. It was filthy. The washing machine would not spin the clothes dry properly so then, therefore the dryer took forever. The light was out in the refrigerator. The ice machine would not work so we couldn't get ice. We had to buy it all week When you look at some of the pictures you're gonna notice mold bugs mildew I think the only only thing that was done was they change the sheets on the bed because that's what they had to so we vacuumed, scrub floors, and we bought supplies to do it with ourselves. If you ask us what I think I think you owe us half our money back it was that bad. Somebody needs to definitely do a walk-through with this house to get it up to par. I feel that as a VRBO rental, you might want to know these things.Not enough seats in the living room either and the furniture was also filthy. We put towels
Painting, peeling and cracked and this and there is more all over the house
This is the hot tub cover in very poor shape and hard to use
This house had three floors outside decks and only two chairs. Where's everyone to sit?
A table inside the deck with no chairs how are you supposed to use it?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley J.

An “ok” stay.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was 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: Although the house did serve us well to have a place to stay at the beach, it was overall in GREAT need of updates! There is not enough seating for how many people the house holds, nor was the furniture comfortable and some were broken. The couch sunk in badly in the middle. The carpet looks like it is 10+ years old and desperately needs to be cleaned. Every part of the deck but especially the railing could give you and your kids plenty of splinters if not careful as it’s splintering and peeling all over. The beds are also awful, they are not comfortable and creek terribly, waking up my little one a lot who slept in our room. The rental company itself was amazing! The house just needs some major help!
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8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Comfy but needs updated.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on Saturday, waw able to check in and enter the place at 4pm. The place had not been cleaned yet. It does say in the contract that it could he till 7pm till the place gets cleaned. I called the office and they were quick to get back to me. We decided to go to dinner until the place was cleaned. (I'm guessing thats what people do?). On our way out the cleaners were pulling in. After dinner we arrived at Dolphins Delight. As you can imagine the place was much better when cleaned. I got three cables back from the office apologizing for the mix up and they refunded our pet fee. The place it's self is okay. Looks like they are doing some repairs. The furniture in the living room was not what was pictured but served it's purpose. There were wetsuits on the ceiling. The outside of the house needs some work. Looks like they are repairing the deck. The pool was nice. We loved the hot tub. The location was good. All in all the place has a nice vibe to it. We like the area. Hope to visit again next year.
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8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Comfy but needs updated.

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on Saturday, waw able to check in and enter the place at 4pm. The place had not been cleaned yet. It does say in the contract that it could he till 7pm till the place gets cleaned. I called the office and they were quick to get back to me. We decided to go to dinner until the place was cleaned. (I'm guessing thats what people do?). On our way out the cleaners were pulling in. After dinner we arrived at Dolphins Delight. As you can imagine the place was much better when cleaned. I got three cables back from the office apologizing for the mix up and they refunded our pet fee. The place it's self is okay. Looks like they are doing some repairs. The furniture in the living room was not what was pictured but served it's purpose. There were wetsuits on the ceiling. The outside of the house needs some work. Looks like they are repairing the deck. The pool was nice. We loved the hot tub. The location was good. All in all the place has a nice vibe to it. We like the area. Hope to visit again next year.
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4/10 Poor

Susan N.

Whalehead

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: Our overall stay was okay. The location is very good but the condition of the house was poor. Beds were uncomfortable, couch I believe has a broken support in the seat. The entire house smelled - the smell in one closet was so bad we had to keep it closed. The house sleeps 12 on checkin you get one roll of toilet paper! The deck had loose railings and spongey boards.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Family + beach = fun vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is great. It only took about five minutes to walk to the beach entrance. The pool was wonderful with lots of floaties. The house was wonderful with many options for an extended family to be comfortable. The rental company was very responsive and helpful. The house and furniture need updating along with new carpeting/flooring. Even with those negatives, we thoroughly enjoyed out time in Coralla. We cannot wait to visit the OBX again.
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6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Vacation 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home needs maintenance and new mattresses.

10/10 Excellent

beverly w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love the house

It was beautiful liked location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Rockbridge Bath

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

This house offered just what we needed for a nice, relaxing vacation on the Outer Banks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Gary L.

NOT worth the money, the pictures are NOT ACCURATE at all.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than 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: Dirty, old, out of date house. Mold in the bathrooms. Pool furniture is old, dirty, & ******. Screened in porch had more screens TORN than in place. Gates didn't work. Deck was in need of a power washing. Porch furniture was old and ******. Bathrooms were tiny. Living room furniture was SO UNCOMFORTABLE. House was dirty. Garbage was left behind when we got there. Cleaning service had spilled food on the decks all the way down the stairs. AC was weak at best. We had a great trip DESPITE this house.Website listing is a complete lie.So not worth the $. Not that anyone will care.
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2/10 Terrible

Gary L.

NOT worth the money, the pictures are NOT ACCURATE at all.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than 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: Dirty, old, out of date house. Mold in the bathrooms. Pool furniture is old, dirty, & ******. Screened in porch had more screens TORN than in place. Gates didn't work. Deck was in need of a power washing. Porch furniture was old and ******. Bathrooms were tiny. Living room furniture was SO UNCOMFORTABLE. House was dirty. Garbage was left behind when we got there. Cleaning service had spilled food on the decks all the way down the stairs. AC was weak at best. We had a great trip DESPITE this house.Website listing is a complete lie.So not worth the $. Not that anyone will care.
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6/10 Okay

Clarissa G.

Good not so good

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: Nice vacation But the house really needs a upgrade Furniture about shot
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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4/10 Poor

Virginia S.

Not a great experience

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: We booked a two week stay in Whalehead Beach through Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals in July. This was an older home and we knew from the rental pictures that we were not expecting a modern and updated home. However, we did expect a clean and well taken care of home, which was not the case. When we arrived, we found cobwebs all over the dining room chandelier, filthy screens, broken or missing chairs in the porch room and pool area, dark light bulbs, a ruined volleyball net, and a pool deck and lawn that were not well taken care of. Furthermore, there were also small items that bothered us such as limited (and cheap) deck chairs with no tables, and no toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms. And the dated two section couch in the living room was in horrible condition, with stains and tears throughout the couch. We called the rental company right away to get some of these items fixed, and it took almost a week, having to call three times to get some of these items taken care of, and what we got was the bare minimum. I get it that everyone is short staffed, but we expected more and were very disappointed in the upkeep of the house as well as the service levels. I wonder if the owners know the level of focus their house is getting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing fancy but very nice

The house was very clean when we got there. There are a few small things some might quibble with: ice makers don’t work, kitchen lacked some things like dish towels and a rack for drying dishes, we had to ask for a broom, and the hot tub cover is broken, but the pool is nice, the linens were on the beds when we got there, and it’s soooo close to the beach! It’s not fancy but it was a good place for us. Only big concern is that when it rained hard some of the doors leaked water in and made for squishy carpets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Home needs updating and repairs

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: We had a good time, but the house is in serious need of attention. None of the refrigerators had ice makers, there were spider webs inside and outside, the pool area furniture was dirty, and the one dresser in our master bedroom was broken. We were told that the house would be updated with the new ownership, but many of these issues were reported before.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but house is dirty and in disrepair.

The carpet and floors were so dirty I wasn't comfortable in bare feet at all. Deck is really worn and I had to remove a splinter from one guest who walked out there in bare feet. I was nervous walking on the outside stairs as they are really worn. Couches are stained and uncomfortable. Kitchen was pretty good. Back yard is a pit, don't expect to use the volleyball net as its all broken. Pool is nice. Location is great, quick walk to beach. Quiet street. House needs some serious TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Sarah G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family beach trip

We booked this place for a family beach trip with my 3 adult children, husband, toddler, mother-in-law and dog. The pros- the number of bedrooms and bathrooms was great for a large number of people. The pool was really nice and great for adults and the toddler. Outdoor shower was great to rinse off sand and warm water meant the toddler tolerated it. Short walk to the beach and beach was wide and new ramp meant fewer stairs. Cons- the carpet desperately needs to be replaced. The carpet in the entry was wet when we arrived and reminded wet the entire time even though we dried off before going inside. It smelled like bad BO in the stair well going to the top floor, likely due to the carpet. Many dressers were missing handles making them unusable. Such an easy fix, bit really characterized the place. It needs a lot of TLC and a deep clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Such a “Delight”!!

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 name of this property definitely compliments the home, it was such a delight staying here! We booked this vacation rental through Carolina Shores for my mom’s birthday/mother’s day celebration and it did not disappoint! The house itself was located in a quiet community with a private backyard, even enough grass area for our furbabies to run around and enjoy! The property is very close to the best shopping and local restaurants. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes, super close to the walking path that accommodated our wagon which pulled all of our beach necessities. The house was very tidy and well cared for. The hot tub and pool were well maintained and the “pool boys” were awesome in attending to the cleaning. Working with Carolina Shores staff couldn’t have been easier as they were very responsive prior to booking our stay and during our entire stay at this property. I cannot say enough good things and am looking forward to booking our visit for next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Such a “Delight”!!

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 name of this property definitely compliments the home, it was such a delight staying here! We booked this vacation rental through Carolina Shores for my mom’s birthday/mother’s day celebration and it did not disappoint! The house itself was located in a quiet community with a private backyard, even enough grass area for our furbabies to run around and enjoy! The property is very close to the best shopping and local restaurants. The walk to the beach was less than 5 minutes, super close to the walking path that accommodated our wagon which pulled all of our beach necessities. The house was very tidy and well cared for. The hot tub and pool were well maintained and the “pool boys” were awesome in attending to the cleaning. Working with Carolina Shores staff couldn’t have been easier as they were very responsive prior to booking our stay and during our entire stay at this property. I cannot say enough good things and am looking forward to booking our visit for next year!

10/10 Excellent

Laticia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family/pet stay

Great lots of room and everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Patrick T.

Liked: Check-in, location

DC Visitors to OBX

When we arrived to the home there was a for sale sign out front. Didn’t think much of it until we walked in. It’s definitely not the nicest house in the neighborhood but it got the job done for our group. THE LOCATION WAS AMAZING! Full stop. 500 ft from the water and an easy street to walk up and down on. Certain things were annoying though. The dish washer never really fully cleaned or the fridge that failed to make ice. But the big negative was the last day as we were leaving, a weird smell was coming from the lower floor and it smelt horrific. It was most likely the septic tank because the shower and bath clogged constantly on the first floor and I guess it just gave up on the last day. So the for sale sign makes sense because this place needs and deserves some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

It was a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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