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10/10 Excellent

nikki f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
If you are considering staying here, do it!!! Everything was perfect. Will definitely stay here again. This home has everything you need for a relaxing and perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
LOL. Just do it!!!! Your welcome Nike.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Delphos

Liked: Cleanliness
OBX
Vacation was great. All round awesome experience. Loved the beach, loved the horses, loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
GREAT house and great beach. Add great family and what else do you need? ;-) Hope you will come back.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The house is wonderful, it’s exactly like the pictures and actually even better. We had the unfortunate luck of being there during a storm that lasted our entire stay, but the house kept us entertained and the location made it more interesting as we watched the sea from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
What a CRAZY week of weather we had that week! It was unusual to have four straight days of 40mph wind!! But you were in the right house to "weather the storm"! ;-) There are so many ways to entertain yourselves at Sands of Time. Hope you will come back and bring the sunshine with you!!

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

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In the Ocean, in the pool, in the hot tub good times all around.
Well stocked with almost everything you can think of. 4 wheel drive required to get to house but well worth it. We saw wild horses most days. Check the tide charts and plan accordingly and you’ll have a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thanks Christie, Driving on the beach is an acquired talent and sounds like you figured it out quickly. Traveling at low tide and airing down your tires is key!! seeing the wild horses is just an added bonus! Hope you will come again.

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our Expectations
We just returned from our stay and all are in agreement that it was one of our favorite vacations ever! There were 9 of us, ranging from 71-10 years old. The house was great, the pictures really don’t do it justice. The location is wonderful and the directions given were perfect! Listen to the advice and be sure to air down! Driving on the 4x4 beach may not be for everyone, but we loved it. It totally enhanced our stay! The outdoor area was great and the pool was surprisingly large! We loved that the deeper water was in the middle and each side was shallow. We would have enjoyed an outdoor speaker system, maybe something to consider for a future enhancement! Having 3 full sized refrigerators was great, we used all of them! This house was so well thought out. The kitchen had everything we needed, even birthday candles and corn holders! I’m not sure if this is possible in the area but a water machine that holds the 5 gallon bottles would be a great addition, even at an additional fee for the renter. Laura, the PM, was a pleasure to deal with and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
"One of your favorite vacations ever" is high praise. :-) I think there is just so much love given to that house by everyone, the owners, the guests, all the servicers, you just can't help but be happy there! :-) And Isn't that what good vacations are all about. Add family for instant joy! Thanks so much for your review. Please come again.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
This was our first family vacation that included everyone from grandparents to grandchildren, and this house was PERFECT! With 4 spacious suites plus 2 more bedrooms, everyone had their own place and bathroom if they needed privacy, and we had large, beautiful gathering areas to come together as well. We really noticed the attention to detail from the potted plants, seating everywhere, binoculars placed around the ocean view windows…. We also made good use of the tiki bar, and game room! While some might find the 4x4 beach inconvenient, it was actually perfect for us. Everyone had fun driving along the beach, and for our family members with medical conditions that would make it nearly impossible to walk over the dune and through the sand, being able to drive out and park on the beach was not just convenient but necessary. We are already anxiously planning our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We are so glad you were able to gather all of your family at Sands of Time. What a great place to gather!! Carova is really the best place for bringing someone who can no longer navigate walking on sand. Being able to drive out to the beach and park your car is the best way to keep the beach accessible for EVERYONE, including those who have given up ever getting to the ocean again. What a gift to be able to offer a beach to someone who thought they may never see it again!! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

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Best time ever!
What a great week! We had four families and there was so much to do! House was fantastic, beach was beautiful. The pool and deck area was awesome! And Laura the property manager was the best! We could not have asked for a better week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKS so much for your nice review. Sands of Time really is a great place to spend a week. Everything you need is already there. What a great relaxing time you can have at this home. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is magnificent
This house is absolutely sublime. Clean, spacious, gorgeous furnishings and amenities. I don’t know where to begin with my praise of this gorgeous home. My family and I had the time of our lives for our one week vacation. I would recommend this property to everyone and anyone. The sole drawback for my family was the 4 x 4 beach. We were not equipped with the proper vehicles, which meant we were isolated to the property for the whole week, without the ability to leave easily. We did not understand what it meant be located on a 4 x 4 beach. I would stay again in a heartbeat, but would make sure that I rented a proper 4-wheel drive vehicle. I give this property two thumbs up! So gorgeous, spacious and right on the beach. What could be better?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
SUBLIME! Superb word for this gorgeous house. So sorry about the vehicle crisis. We try to convey the necessity of the 4x4 but I think it is hard for folks to imagine the sand driving until they get here. THANKS for the verification!! And do come again!

10/10 Excellent

Georgeann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation getaway!
This house and everything about it was amazing. We had 5 adults and 4 children on vacation together for the week and there was PLENTY of room. The house was amazingly appointed. We have a chef in the family and he was thrilled. While the location is remote and we all drove 4x4s to get to the home...we planned ahead and did not have to leave once while we were there. The beach in the morning, the pool in the afternoon and drinks on the deck in the evening...heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
You are so right... just bring everything with you right from the start and begin relaxing. Particularly if you have a chef in the family that is excited about the kitchen. THAT sounds like heaven. ;-)

10/10 Excellent

Mindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Everything was perfect at Sands of Time. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and there was plenty of room for 10 of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you. Sands of Time is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy. So glad you had a good week. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation 2021
We loved everything about the property!! Very well furnished and Everything you could possibly need on vacation. All you need to bring is clothing and food . It was very well cleaned and neat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
It is kinda nice to not need even one thing!! lol. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come see us again!

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness
So many amenities!
What a great house! This place had everything one would need at the beach. In addition to the pool and hot tub and advertised ping pong table and arcade games, this place had every beach game you can imagine, boogie boards, kayaks, etc!! Our crew was well entertained. The house layout was great, kitchen had all the gadgets. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Gadgets galore! ;-) If you were ever concerned about not having enough to do while on vacation, this is the house for you!! There are so many ways to be entertained, even if you don't consider the pool table, TWO arcade games, ping pong, and some very cool unadvertised additions to the beach fun. You won't want to leave the beach but if you have a rain day, the choices are endless!! The game closet is filled with all kinds of excellent games, some classics and then NEW ones that will entice you to explore. There is a nice gaming table just off the dining area for any of the games or puzzles! Tournament anyone? :-)

10/10 Excellent

Sonynita F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation and well-appointed home!
I cannot express adequately how wonderful this rental experience was! From the reservation, the communication prior to arrival, upon arrival, the house itself.... simply amazing! The property manager, Laura, was so attentive and helpful! We have never stayed in the 4x4 area before, but we couldn’t have asked for a better first time!! It definitely won’t be the last time... Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and felt taken care of! The house and all that comes with it just makes vacation so easy!! :-) PLEASE do come again. <3

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outer Banks at Sands of Time
The property was just AMAZING! The amenities were fabulous; Workout room, complete indoor and outdoor game rooms with multiple things like ping pong and pool, Along with arcade games, electronic darts; board games, cards, etc. Everything you could need for the beach and the pool was there. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked. Beach towels were even provided, along with your Sheets and towels package!! Laura the property manager was amazing. Got back to us immediately on a few questions that we had. The decks on the house provide sun and shade options with plenty of places to sit, and relax, and enjoy. The views from the beach of the sunrise were spectacular. The pool area was perfect with the tiki bar and a place to store beverages in the refrigerator and mini kitchen. Some people may find the drive from the main road through the 4 x 4 area a challenge because of the distance. If you don’t hit the drive during low tide, You’re looking at a good 45 minutes from the road. And it’s on sand, so you’re slipping and sliding even with a 4x4 vehicle. But if you want privacy and you’re not one to like lots of crowds, this is definitely for you. If you plan to drive out during low tide, its about 20 minutes travel time and much easier. The wild horses were simply beautiful to watch and they were around the property quite frequently, including the beach. The pictures that we got were phenomenal. In addition the Naval base in Norfolk had helicopters and aircraft flying up and down the beach line for training. We loved it because we’re Naval veterans and got to really enjoy watching THAT!! One of the BEST properties we’ve stayed at EVER. Seriously felt like we walked into HOME!!!❤️ (Our only regret was that the swimming pool is not heated....and because the temperatures were in the high 60s and low 70s it was never warm enough to swim without heating. We would have paid extra for that!) Thank you Laura for making our stay so great!!! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
No really, it is a wonderful house and your review captures all the special details that make Sands of Time such a great home for vacation. There isn't one thing missing! <3 Please come again!

10/10 Excellent

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house.
This was the best house we have rented in the last 5 years of getting beach front homes. Don’t be scared of drive in the sand. It’s worth it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
DEFINITELY worth it!! :-) Thank you for the nice review. Sands of Time IS pretty spectacular.

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this house!
We love this house and keep coming back! The layout is perfect. The kitchen is the best stocked for a rental we've ever had. The decore is beautiful and you can tell they take pride in their home. Perfect location, fantastic beach with chairs, toys, games...you really only have to pack clothes and arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Well you better bring some food!! LOL. But no, we understand what you meant. ALSO, I personally think a few wine bottles would not be amiss!! But yes, everything else is there. And then some!! THANKS so much. See you next year.

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house/vacation
This house was perfect for our group. They had everything to keep kids and adults entertained, no matter the weather. Plenty of indoor/outdoor games, as well as equipment for the beach and pool. So much to do, or space to just relax and do nothing. Kitchen was well stocked and worked out great for cooking daily. Great views and wild horses were nearby basically every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKS so much for your review. You are so right... you can be living through a week of rain and not even mind!! LOL. Hopefully you got some sun though. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away for those that like cooking together
Great house and well appointed as advertised. Part of the AC failed and manager had workers arrive same day to resolve.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
We try so hard to not have things go wrong on people's vacation. So glad we got that one resolved quickly. And thanks for being so super about it. I hope you all will come again. NEW AC so we have at least 5 years of uninterrupted service on that! ;-)

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great location and beautiful home with everything you could possibly need. Amazing to see the horses just wander by while you lounge at the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
The horses sure are interesting to watch. I never tire of seeing them in their natural state, with no human intervention. The foals are so sweet this year! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation!
This house was amazing!! It is gorgeously decorated. Immaculate ! Can’t say enough about how perfect the pool area is!!! The owners thought of everything to make this the perfect vacation house. Steps away from the beach. We had the best family vacation ever! Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
BIG SMILES from us. Thank you for such a nice review. The owners indeed have thought of everything. Thank you for leaving the home in such great condition. Please come again!

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise even in a storm
We had two families with a total of 9 kids under 11 and loved every inch of this house. If it wasn’t for the bad weather that tropical storm Arthur brought in this would have been my favorite vacation beach house ever. We were basically quarantined for 4 of our 7 days but still had a blast. When the weather cleared up we gotta a little taste of the full package and we will definitely be coming back. Thanks for all the thoughtful and intentional parts of your home that truly make it special for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
It is so sad when the sun doesn't shine on your vacation. :-/ But if you have to be inside, SANDS OF TIME is the place to be! There are so many ways to play indoors! It is a testament to the house that there was something for all the kids to do during that tropical storm. And that glimmer of sun at the end of the week... a precious gift. We'd love to have you return and try again!

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!!
Great place. Amazing home. Stunning views. Incredible experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKS! Sands of Time is pretty amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!
House was wonderful beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen was better supplied with anything one would need for cooking than any I’ve ever seen. (Though there was no disposal- only negative comment of our whole stay). There were more games(board/ video/ darts/ billiards/ping pong and more) entertainment/ movies than I’ve seen in any rental! Laura was very easily reached before our arrival for several concerns about the 4 wheel drive situation- always picking up the phone immediately. We would definitely go back- our group from age 2 to 74 thoroughly enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKS so much for your wonderful review. You are so right about all of the amenities offered in this home. EVERYTHING you could think of is here! I understand about the disposal!! The rules about them are not very straightforward here since all of the houses are on well and septic. I guess it is a questionable practice to add food waste to the septic systems. But if that is the worst of it, then we have succeeded. :-)

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sands of Time
Great property, very well stocked and had everything we needed, no complaints! All families had a great time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
THANKS, I think Sands of Time is indeed VERY well stocked :-)

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience
Our family of 13 stayed of all ages and had a blast! The house was more than equipped with beach games, kayaks, kids toys and books! The views are amazing and driving your truck on the beach daily was lots of fun! Thank you and this home is highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
You are right!! The owners of Sands of Time really have provided everything you could need for a week at the beach. Add sun and ocean... the rest is there!

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Our stay here was so fabulous - I can't say enough good things about it. First, the communication with the rental manager is great - Laura sends you everything you need to know and she answers questions incredibly fast. The property itself is just stunning. There are so many little ares and nooks to hang out in, we never felt like we were all on top of each other even though we had a full house. The decorating is beautiful and there are tons of thoughtful little touches that you will love finding throughout your stay. The house looks out on the beach, wild horses wander by, you can see the sunrise every morning - it felt truly perfect. I would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
You are so right! The owners of Sands of Time really have thought of everything you could possibly need. It is cute that you found the treasures throughout your week... making each day a surprise treasure hunt. What fun! Thanks for writing. Hope you will come again.

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Heaven
Can't wait to return to Sands of Time! Management and accommodations outstanding. We felt as if we were house sitting for a dear friend with all of the gracious amenities.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
It really is a wonderful home with EVERYTHING you will need. See you next year!