Place was in a great location on the beach. Ocean view from deck is not as pictured. See pics from our stay. House is a bit tired looking despite some updates. Be aware that you have to buy supplies like trash bags, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener and everything for cooking including basic spices. Beds arenât made up on arrival but linens are provided. Maybe this is all standard for this area but not typical of other stays at vacation re talks, so be aware. Die the cost and view, we didnât think this was a good value.
The house was just the right size for our family (and could have fit a few more) the location was excellent, and we loved watching dolphins from the front porch. Great sunsets and beautiful stargazing. The host was also very attentive (thank you, Mark!). We would definitely come again.
I can't say enough about this place, we have stayed here a couple time and hope to stay again in the future. Great dog friendly house and perfect location for a weekend away, not far from the bridge and right on the beach. The house was clean and the kitchen pretty well stocked with everything we needed.
Other the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Debby causing a trip to be wet, the trip went well. This is our fifth time to the Outer Banks and we love this part of America.
The house was very nice, just needs a little updating and refining.
The host was friendly, great communication and help. The property is ON the beach, just a dune and there it is. The views from nearly all the rooms in the house are mesmerizing. The kitchen is modern and well-equipped, and the new beds are spacious and comfortable. Excellent wi-fi and cable. Plenty of parking. Our Havanese, Dickens, was also comfortable, and loved the beach. Recommend the Black Pelican and Hurricane Mo's. Touring the Wright Memorial, including climbing Kill Devil Hill, is a must. We had a great time, and found it to be a good value.
We had a wonderful stay at Shugafoot. Right on the beach is a huge priority for us, and this cottage does not disappoint. Our doggies loved the fenced in deck.
Thatâs how we felt, relaxed and happy staying at Shugafoot. The views are beautiful and the beach is right over the dune. Coming back from the beach we appreciated the outdoor shower to rinse off. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc.. The King bed was comfortable as well as the queen. We loved the huge deck to have coffee in the morning and later wine. Overall the place was great!
You can't get any closer to the ocean than this! Well equipped to cook on site and enjoy every minute of the view. Enjoyed our stay and looking forward to our next trip to OBX. Thank you Mark!
The location is excellent, close to everything, and directly on the beach. A lot of the house has been remodel and the older parts are well kept. The kitchen is beautiful and has everything you need. The ocean front deck was by far my favorite part of this house. It is the whole length of the house and we loved that half of it was covered. We would definitely stay here again!!
Shugafoot is literally right on the beach. It is awesome. There is a front porch that runs the width of the house and you could sit outside for hours watching the surf. Everything was very comfortable and cozy. We were there in February so of course we didnât swim, but we did walk in the beach a lot and we certainly enjoyed that front porch. We had a wonderful stay!
The surf and the breeze. It was great. Spent most of our time on the deck watching the waves come in. We never even took our beach chairs over the dune. Didnât need to we were so close on the deck. Nice kitchen. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Although it rained almost our entire trip, the location on the beach cannot be beat. Our last two days we had views of dolphins and we even had a little time to relax on the deck. The house was clean but, as maybe expected in a pet friendly location, the couches were a little rough and ready. Plus that master bathroom is a little tiny (as food poisoning was involved. Yikes!) I appreciated Mark's communication and overall the location makes it!
Location could not be more perfect - ocean at the deck is always the goal and it was perfect here. The covered deck is huge, tall chairs made dolphin watching easy and comfortable. Gate was fabulous for keeping the dogs with us while chilling on the deck. Kitchen is gorgeous and the huge island was perfect for making Christmas cookies. Rooms were cute and cozy, a little tight for 5 adults but plenty of common space. Master bathroom is snug, but was not an issue for us. Love love loved this trip!
Our two sons daughter in law and 2 year old grandson and three dogs stayed a week and could not be more happy. The views are the BEST, place is beautiful. Full kitchen, plenty of rooms and bathrooms the deck is plenty big and can be locked with gate to keep baby and dogs from escaping. Dolphins and whales and sunsets did not disappoint. Close to nightlife and restaurants and yet far enough you wouldn't know they were there. Fast responses for small questions from Mark. Highly recommend and hope to stay again.
Steps from the beach. You will see dolphins in the morning, ghost crabs at night. The beach is uncrowded, and waves are perfect for wave boarding. Reco: Holly Ridge golf practice facility, Shipwrecks lunch and dinner (crab cake sandwich and wings), Stack em High breakfast, and Lost Treasure Mini Golf. FYI: garbage is Tues, Thurs, and Sat mornings at 3am.
The property was perfect, but unfortunately the hurricanes were coming so we had to leave early due to the property being so close to the water. For someone not used to being by the ocean, it was too scary for us to stay. Unfortunately we were unable to get money back from the rental or the trip insurance. That still wouldn't prevent us from returning again though!
Upon arrival, we could see why everyone mentioned hiking the dune to the beach. It definitely became easier by weeks end. The house was the perfect size for us. The renovations are beautiful. The full deck facing the ocean is it's own little paradise. The weather cooperated, and we didn't have any rain. Fishing by weeks end was definitely better. All in all we had a marvelous time. Thank you Mark for everything. It was awesome.
Communication with Mark was wonderful, he was very responsive! Check-in was easy. The house is directly on the beach and is a dream location! Even though we didn't have the best weather we had the best time! The beds were comfortable, and sleeping with the windows open to hear the ocean was amazing. The second bathroom is tight but fully functional with no issues. We had to do a little cleaning in the kitchen when we got there. Other than that everything was fine. in addition to sheets and bath towels you might want to bring bath mats and kitchen towels.
We had an amazing time and hope to go back.
Shugafoot was the perfect spring break getaway for our family, which included me and my husband, our two girls, and grandma. It is a relatively small home but the space was used very wisely, well-decorated, and well-appointed with what we needed in the kitchen.
If I have to comment on one thing first- that view. There really are just no words for having a completely unobstructed view of the water, sunrises, sunsets, birds, sky, all of it. The very new deck runs the entire width of the house with some portions covered, some open, and ample seating. We really loved the dog gate which was extremely convenient.
We really liked the clearly remodeled kitchen and decor. Some areas of the house havenât been redone as much- but very much felt like a traditional OBX beach cottage and we loved it.
If I got to have one wish list for that home, I would have loved to have a hot tub on the porch to watch the ocean- but- since you are steps from the water, we spent every waking moment walking on the beach.
For Spring Break week- this was the most perfect house for us and I would book again in a heartbeat.
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