'East of the Sun' Beachside Apartment w/ Deck!

Reviews

• Everything about this rental- except for the beach - was a disappointment

  2/5

  The location is fantastic- right near beach access. Everything else was very disappointing. The central air ran from the time we arrived until we turned it off on departure. The property manager said it worked wonderfully- but even with the three additional portable units the temps were consistently at 85 during the day. We reached out after giving it time to cool off inside. The property manager said someone would come by and blow out the lines of the unit. We heard nothing back, and even sent additional pictures of the inside temps the following day. Zero response - text messages were read and the only other communication we received was checkout instructions, ironically asking for us to give the highest evaluation.

  Aside from a very uncomfortable temperature, the kitchen was not equipped with a decent pan to cook with. Grilling outside in the sun was out of the question when you were sweating just sitting at the kitchen table.

  The photos in the listing are at least four years old- nothing has been updated in at least that amount of time. Some paint was haphazardly put on the ceiling to cover multiple repairs from water leaks that you can still see. Very clearly this rental is about pure profit and zero interest in ensuring a comfortable space. Would not recommend renting - the best thing about this rental was the ability to sit on the beach to avoid being inside the musty smelling hot unit!!

• 3/5

  The place needs work and is old and outdatedUsed the kitchen to make meals and several items missing and only 3 platesLooks like it has not been well cared for and lots of work needed

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "East of the Sun is only 30 yards away from beach access. Prior to your arrival, we took photos to ensure the apartment was clean and inviting, and the kitchen was stocked with 10 large plates and 8 small plates along with the other essentials for preparing meals. East of the Sun is fully furnished with amenities including a beach wagon, chairs, and an umbrella so guests can enjoy beautiful Emerald Isle Beach. We take pride in caring for our condo and look forward to welcoming future vacationers at East of the Sun."

• 3/5

  The furniture, sofa and love seat and chair need to be replaced and some work on the interior needs to be completed and blinds replaced.The hours for checking out were changed from 1100 to 1000 on the day we were to check out.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "East of the Sun is located just 30 yards from beach access, and we’re proud to provide amenities like a beach wagon, chairs, and a large umbrella for our guests to enjoy. The sofa, loveseat, and chair are plush, well-maintained pieces that are very comfortable. We’d also like to clarify that our checkout time has consistently been 10:00 a.m., as reflected in our listing and communications. We look forward to welcoming future guests to enjoy beautiful Emerald Isle Beach at East of the Sun."

• 3/5

  suggest updates to property and some furniture. Has some safety concerns.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "We removed and replaced a chair that you broke. You were also disappointed with the rain, but we cannot control the weather. East of the Sun is fully furnished, and we provide towels, linens, and a beach wagon with beach chairs, an umbrella, and toys for the children. We look forward to vacationers enjoying our beautiful Emerald Isle Beach, only 30 yards away from East of the Sun."

• 4/5

  My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at "East of the Sun." We had other family staying nearby, so we didn't eat any full meals at the house. The location is great, a quick walk to the water. The town is a convenient distance away.Check-in and check-out were simple and easy. We had good communication from the owner. The kitchen was adequate and clean. Plenty of dishware and a collection of counter-top appliances we didn't use so I can't comment on. There were plenty of towels, and a convenient rolling cart filled with chairs and a boogie board.There's a printer, a good-sized TV, and some activity materials for small kids. The wifi was excellent, as were the fixtures and water pressure.The owner's description of the air conditioning was accurate: the central air worked well enough that I turned off most of the portable units and felt like the temperature inside was adequate.Though the owner has clearly made an effort, the house overall feels a little worn out and there are some small fixes which are necessary.None of the bedroom doors, or the bathroom door, closed all the way. They're misaligned with the frames and need to be trimmed. The shower curtain is too long, making showers awkward.The banister leading upstairs to the living area is broken and loose. It is likely unsafe. The coffeemaker is old, extremely slow, and cantankerous. It really should be replaced.But again we enjoyed our stay here and were glad we chose "East of the Sun." Thanks!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo