Check in was a breeze. You get a door code and that's all you need. When we arrived, the first thing I noticed was the blind on the entrance door was ripped in half. They had it replaced with a new one in 2-3 days. The house was not super clean but it was mostly clean. The dishes in the kitchen were all dirty, so be sure to wash them before use. We left soap and sponges for the next guests. The tables were not wiped down very well but that was no big deal. The sectional upstairs was quite old and stained, possibly because it's a dog friendly house, but they do need to replace that old sectional. The other furniture in the home was up to par.
The house is much larger in person. The finishes are outdated but still in good condition, so I would say the house, overall, was very nice. The TV in the living area is about 65" and they have cable in all of the rooms. Most of the TV's have netflix, hulu, etc... built in, which previous guests did not sign out of, so you may be able to use those when you visit like we did. The elevator was a "godsend" for my parents, who are both in their 60's.
The outdoor space was large and full of stuff to do - pool, hot tub, tiki bar, basketball court, volleyball court, plus all of the outdoor space on the two large decks on the house. WATCH OUT for sand spurs!!! My dog got them stuck to his feet many times. My dog also got hives all over his head from a plant or insects on the property, not sure which, but $160 at the vet was an unexpected expense. There are fire ants all over outside, so be careful. Unfortunately, the pool was too cold to swim in, and the ocean was actually warmer than the pool. The beaches are very clean and beautiful!
The dog area was convenient and fenced in securely. The only issue is that I seen glass on the ground back there. Broken glass by the two sheds.
The house is located close to everything in Kitty Hawk. Going down to Duck and Corolla was pretty close, too, and the drive down there is a good one. If you go on the 4x4 Beach, DO NOT STOP and do not forget to lower your tire pressure. If you get stuck, tow companies charge about $400 just to pull you out of the sand, which is robbery.
We had a very nice, relaxing time at the rental. The only thing that would've added to our stay is if the house was right on the beach, but it was still close and you can see the ocean from the 3rd floor. I'm giving 4 stars because there is always room for improvement.