'West of the Moon' Ocean Apt w/ Beach Access!

Reviews

• Great location!

  4/5

  Great location, right across from the beach! The house is a little outdated but worked for us. The only reason I gave 4 stars is the wooden creaky stairs. They are steep so carpet would've been easier for us and our little dog.... We made it work. No tv box in master bedroom.

  Living room tv volume is on tv, not remote...

  Overall a good stay!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Second floor, very little kitchen tools

  3/5

  This was a nice place and very fairly priced. However, we could have planned better if there was more info listed. For example, the entire unit is on the second floor. There is nothing listed to indicate that, and my father had a difficult time with the stairs. There is mold in the master bedroom closet, and the walls in the master bedroom. There is very little kitchen equipment; one mixing bowl, only a few plastic cups for drinkware, one measuring cup with no markings, maybe 5 or 6 spoons. The beach chairs and gear is great! A deck on the front of the house to see the ocean would have been really nice! Especially for my dad who choose not to leave the condo for the most part bc of difficulty getting up and down the stairs. Because of mobility issues I would probably not rent this place again, but if you choose to, I would suggest you bring some kitchen tools if you like to cook, bc you don’t have a lot to choose from here.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Review

  2/5

  Kitchen appliances very out dated. Washer leaked and was extremely loud. No trash bags, paper towels, bath mat and 2 rolls of toilet paper. Master bedroom looked to have mold on ceiling in closet. Sand on sheets on bed when we arrived. Location very good and recommend right near beach. Property manger very good.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Owner’s Response: "Hi Maria, Kitchen appliances are new. Before you arrived we purchased a new microwave and coffee maker. The washer does not leak. Trash bags were under the sink, paper towels were in the cupboards, and more bathroom tissue was under the bathroom sink. There was (and is) no mold on the closet ceiling. We have our handy person, living right down the street, to attend to requests 24 hours a day.
  
  Thank you for the positive comments about the location, 30 yards away from beach access, and our excellent property manager. We provide a beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, and toys for the kids, a sturdy deck, gas and charcoal grills, free Netflix and Sling, and a private washer & dryer. We look forward to having future guests enjoy our beautiful Emerald Isle Beach at West of the Moon."

• Great location

  4/5

  Best location. Great neighborhood and easy quick walk to the beach. House was spacious but needs updating. The house was not well equipped. The kitchen hardly has anything. Washing machine was not good either. TVs were nice. Beds were comfy. Pets were welcome!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Book Your Trip Elsewhere

  2/5

  The pictures on the website are "okay", but PLEASE prepare yourself for disappointment upon arrival. The ONLY thing great about this place is the location, close/easy access to the beach, fast internet, and hot water (no hooks in the shower to place your loofa if that matters to you - haha). Our family recommends you look elsewhere!

  The house is old and appliances are extremely outdated; there was also mold found on the bathroom and kitchen ceilings. It smelled like mildew/mold in the master bedroom and orange side room. The furniture in the pictures was not in the house; the couch that was there had holes in it as well as other furniture in the house. If there wasn't a hole, there were scratch marks from pets.

  During our stay, the fire alarm went off at 7 am, which startled us awake. We weren't sure what to do since the other alarm didn't go off, so we contacted the owner and he said that he could send a handyman out or the alarm and batteries could be taken out and "enjoy the rest of our vacation." We believe it was a sarcastic remark because we texted him earlier in the week with our dissatisfaction with the condition of the house. At one point, he said that the house was inspected and cleaned prior to our arrival and that there were no reports of mildew or holes in the couch--implying that we were wrong and possibly the ones to blame for the damage. Well, thankfully that was quickly remedied because we said that we would be willing to send pictures of everything else that was wrong with the house if he'd like. We did not want to be blamed for the damage or condition of the house.

  There is a long list of items that would help viewers decide on whether or not to rent for vacation; however, there are not enough characters to do so, but here is a short list: washer is old, loud, small, and you have to remember to the water source on and off; it leaks; the front door is not entirely secured (it could easily be broken into); there were like a couple of complimentary towels and washcloths (they were like old rags and had a couple of stains on them); no freezer racks; disgusting silverware and cookware (we did not use the oven-there is a nice microwave though); couldn't find the tv remote; didn't put off a beach vibe (so if you're looking for a cute beach vibe go elsewhere); it smells a little like dogs (so if you want a place where pets haven't been, go elsewhere).

  We recommend that you stay somewhere else.

  Manager's Response:

  Owner’s Response: “Hi Aaron, it’s unfortunate that you damaged West of the Moon, and then tried to get a discount for the damages you caused, such as pulling the entire alarm out of the wall. Your family also brought a dog but did not pay the pet fee. We provide all our guests with a beach wagon, chairs, umbrellas, and kids' beach toys, a charcoal and gas grill, free Netflix and Sling, washer & dryer, stacked kitchen with all appliances, views of the ocean and sounds of waves breaking on the shoreline. We look forward to many vacation guests enjoying our beautiful Emerald Isle Beach.”