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Reviews of Family Friendly Canal Front Beach Home--Pet Friendly/Rec room/New Hot Tub

Family Friendly Canal Front Beach Home--Pet Friendly/Rec room/New Hot Tub
Frisco, NC

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our fishing trip
Overall, this house is great! It was spacious and had plenty of beds and areas to just hangout. We went on a fishing trip with 6 guys and it was perfect. The a/c worked great! The only small issues we had were a few dead cockroaches sitting around, not enough toilet paper, a broken deck chair, and some trash under a couple of the beds. We would not only book this house for another fishing trip, but we would feel confident bringing our families too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Spring Break Getaway
We had an awesome time at the house. It fit our family perfectly and couldn't ask for more. The house looked just like the listing. The hot tub was nice to get into to unwind after our days out with all the kids. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving at the beach!
We have been lucky enough to stay at this property a handful of times. The owners are incredibly responsive. The house itself is in a great location, quiet neighborhood. All around great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mountaingirl411

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Overall our stay was great. The house was clean with the exception of the air fryer and oven. The location was great, loved being on the water! Close to Buxton beach. The owners were nice to work with, very friendly and quick to respond. It was our anniversary and they left us a bottle of wine with a nice note. Super hosts! Now for the not so good. We had no freezer the entire time. It kept freezing shut. We contacted the owners and they said to unplug it for a while. After unplugging it for the third time, we just went out and bought ice for our cooler. This was a major inconvenience for us given we had frozen meat brought from home and we couldn’t get popsicles or ice cream…bummer. The linens provided weren’t great but we brought our own anticipating that. We didn’t use the hot tub because it was way over chlorinated and burned our noses when we lifted the lid, seriously we were coughing it was so bad. The house should have never been rented without a freezer imho. The cleaning company and hot tub company should be addressed by the owners. In any event we did enjoy or stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house
Nice neighborhood. Spacious house. Clean for being pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very nice house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Anurag R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It needs serious maintenance and basic amenities
Let me start with the positives. The location is great. Neighbourhood feels safe. The house is next to a canal which provides awesome views from all the floors. Shops are nearby. Owner/Manager is responsive Now the not so good part. I saw 2 cockroaches in the 1st floor on day 1. Thankfully we were not sleeping on that floor. All the floors were squeaky. On our first night, there was a storm (not very serious kind). But inside the house, everything was shaking like an earthquake. The seals of the balcony doors were gone. So it was so noisy to sleep. Almost all the furnitures are like 15 years old. The sofa has all the dirt of the world. The floors felt sticky throughout. All the outside lights do not work. So you have to have a torch, phone light to navigate outside stairs, as its pitch dark otherwise. I don't know who does this kind of maintenance. In the listing, it said it has a grill. Turns out that its a charcoal grill stand on the outside (just like parks). And did I say, we have to buy all the toiletries? I mean even the hand soaps are not provided. I am not looking for any fancy shampoo or body wash. But atleast the basic toiletries is expected. Even garbage bags were not there to use. We had to buy every damn thing for a two night stay. Bottomline is, bring everything in your trunk. Coz other than linens, NOTHING ELSE IS PROVIDED.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Frisco!
The location was super nice, very easy to find. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice for a family weekend
We had a very lovely stay! The location is perfect and the house is very nice. Bring your own towels but otherwise everything is provided. Owners were very nice. We’ll stay again next time we’re in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karol H., Matawan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and peaceful stay
Perfect place for a peaceful vacation. Brought our boat which was so nice to use the dock. Couch and outdoor chairs need some refurbishing but otherwise this was very well kept place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Denise R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House Maintenance & deep cleaning is lacking.....
After a long drive we were super excited to arrive to our vacation rental. We were greeted with trash cans on the curb, the steps/decking leading up to the front door are warping. Peeling paint and rusted light at the front door. Entering the home we smelled a musty smell right away. The carpet was not clean. Dust piled on the ceiling fan. Dust on vents and in the hvac room. We loved the location and the views from every window. We were so very disappointed. We have never had an issue with a VRBO Rental. Every home previously were very well maintained. We reached out to VRBO within an hour of arriving. They asked us to contact the Host directly which we did. Host said they would call the cleaning company to confirm they had cleaned. The host reached back out to confirm the housekeeping had been to the home & they never get complaints. This was not the issue. The issue was the rust, dust, musty odor "mold?" and the decking.These were safety concerns. Our son has allergies and asthma so this was not a safe environment for us. We really wanted to love this home as it had very good reviews. The host communicated there was nothing they can do for us and they would not be issuing a refund but the next day we noticed a small refund was issued. Overall extremely disappointing experience. I wish VRBO had an independent third party company to inspect these properties for maintenance. We tried to resolve this through the owners & VRBO to no avail.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a Family Vacation
We had a nice time in Frisco. The house is located close to great beaches and fishing spots. Fishing from the dock out back was nice for the kids. Adults enjoyed morning coffee on the back deck overlooking the canal. The whole family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach house, great area, water access
We brought our kayaks down and used the water access into the bay. The house is in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Darrell O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Floundering Around
House was not clean. Home had roaches. Decks need major work done. T Vs not thThat you need them very difficult to operate. This home could be fantastic and we personally believe the owners know of these problems. We did notify them of the cleanliness issues when we arrived and they responded immediately to solve the issue and refunded us the cleaning and linen charge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We love Brigands Bay and the house was really nice. We enjoyed the hot tub, and fishing in the canal. There seems to be a leak or rain blowing in the vent above the door to the top floor deck. A couple of times we noticed a small amount of water on the floor right in the middle of where the door middle is. Couldn't see any stains on the ceiling so it might have dripped from the vent? My daughter and her husband shared the lower floor master bedroom and they said that the mattress was not comfortable. We would definitely recommend this house though
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories
This house is the perfect place to make lasting memories with the family. Everyone had a great time including our pup! There truly is something for everyone. Thank you for your hospitality and the surprise welcome package!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious
The property was as advertised and there was plenty of room for my family. We had a few minor problems that the owner responded to quickly. All in all we had a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location
Owners are very responsive, communicate well. House was very clean, has everything you need. Plenty of room. Veiw is good . We like that area of obx as its quite and quick drive to 4wheel on the beach. Ramp 48/49 very close. Easy trip to Hatteras to hit our favorite eating establishments. Hot tub was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large Group Getaway
What an amazing place for large groups. We had 9 and the house/property did not disappoint. The kitchen was well stocked. Furniture and beds were very comfortable. The area was quiet and just the right amount off the beaten path. Perfect place to stay if fishing out of Hatteras Harbor. Wayne and Stacy were perfect hosts. We had a few challenges and they were flexible with us. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another enjoyable stay!
We love this property! The owners are super responsive. The house has all the amenities needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving with family
We came down to HI to visit our brother/brother-in-law and niece for Thanksgiving. We had never stayed in Brigand Bay, but we loved the area and convenience to everything we wanted to do and see!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Time!!
My family had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property. Beautiful location
Very nice place except the living room tv is broke
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne W., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous find!
This is a great house and was perfectly located for our weekend of horse riding and a trip to Ocracoke. The house had everything we needed and the sunset views were an added bonus. Although not on the beach, you can see water in every direction. Wayne (owner) was SUPER responsive. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful. Great location and views were breathtaking
We really enjoyed our stay in the outer banks. The house was wonderful and we were very with our stay. The description was pretty much exactly as described. Towels were not provided, but that was clearly marked and we were expecting that.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
end of summer getaway
The property was great! perfect location. Canal access to sound was great for paddle boarding and kayaking. Wayne was a super responsive host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding week
The house was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed out stay
The house is obviously being upgraded. The kitchen appliances are in great shape. even an air fryer (which I hadn't seen before in a rental) and a brand new mandolin. The hot tube was a high quality large model. All appreciated. The house is located in a very quiet neighborhood with canal and sound views. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Time Visitors
We had a wonderful time at Floundering Around second year in a row😊 A very relaxing stay with no issues with the house or the property. Highly recommend👍🏻
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brigand’s Bay
House was huge and had plenty of room. Overall I thought it was a great value for the cost (other comparably sized houses in the area are much more expensive). The area is a sound side development off of the main highway and, as a result of this, you really have to drive everywhere. The drives are short but the neighborhood is not super walkable. This is pretty evident from the map so I don’t hold this against the listing, just an observation for people deciding on where to stay. Access to the sound from the backyard pier was awesome. We found a couple of big water bugs in the basement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Times
Awesome property we had an awesome time. Went to the beach every day and visited Ocracoke on the ferry! Had a good time in the spa!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at Flounderin
The house has three beautiful decks overlooking the sound. The middle deck is a wrap around which can protect you from he wind. The huge open floor concept is so fun when your preparing a meal while interacting with family and friends who are playing games at the extra long dining room table or relaxing on the L shaped couch. 6 minutes to gorgeous beach with plenty of showers and clean bathrooms and great fun chilling on the dock as crabs and fish are being pulled in.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G M., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Vacation
We had a terrific vacation. The house was perfect for our family. We could spread out on the many levels. We really enjoyed the views from the many decks. Definite book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., Perryville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
It was everything I hoped for and more. We had 7 adults and 5 kids and everyone had a great time! Plenty of room for everyone. Beach was right up the road. Outside shower was a huge plus. We used the hot tub every night, fished and crabbed every day and grilled most days. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises, you couldn't ask for more. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Spot
We absolutely loved the Flounderin’ Around. Wayne and Stacey were phenomenal hosts and we definitely will plan to stay there again. We loved the access to the sound for our daily kayak and fishing adventures! Our kiddos loved the hot tub too. Thank you Wayne and Stacey!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2022
We really enjoyed the dock and location. Everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view/ beautiful house
This house was just what we expected. It was clean and roomy. There were only 4 adults but plenty of room for children. I like that there were 2 master bedrooms. There was sufficient cookware which is not always the case. I would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place. So very clean and well kept.
Owner was amazing to work with. One of the cleanest, well kept rentals I have ever stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be returning!
Out of the 30 years we have rented cottages, this is a new favorite! It’s spacious and accommodating for a family vacation- pets, children and infants. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Frisco
This home is located in Brigand's Bay, & we love the area. It's a nice, quiet, family & dog friendly neighborhood, where you can leisurely walk, bike, kayak, or just plain relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Clean, convenient, and comfortable! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
We had a great time. The property was very clean and had everything we need for meal prep and more. Relaxed on the deck and in the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

antoine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !
This house and the view are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

German Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, well located and equipped
It was a very easy to rent this house. Communication was also excellent, and responsiveness great. We had a great time in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay despite bad weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem in Brigands Bay!
This is our second visit to this property. We have enjoyed both of our stays. The property is in a great location, quiet neighborhood and easy to access beach ramps as well as wonderful sound views. Reminder - in addition to bringing towels (linens for beds included) make sure to bring hand towels and kitchen towels. We left a dust pan as the last one appears to have walked away. All around great trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups
Everything as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We had a wonderful vacation! The views and the hot tub were a huge hit! Communication with the owners was excellent. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in OBX
We had a great time!! The house was perfect for myself, husband, mom, twin teenagers and 2 dogs!! We had plenty of room and everything was comfortable. My son loved the private dock-did a lot of fishing and used the provided crab traps-he caught some fish & crabs, but the weather was not very cooperative-super windy & cold. The outdoor shower was very convenient for bathing our dogs after swimming in the canal and being on the beach. It had a lot of room and a lot of hooks to hang towels. The house is less then 10 minutes from Frisco beach and 20 minutes from drive on beach access. There are several restaurants in the town, but we were there off season so it was a 20 minute drive-but totally do able. We also cooked Thanksgiving dinner in the house and we had every pan & utensil needed-we had no problems cooking a full meal. When I did need to contact the owner for some randome things (garbage p/u change due to holiday)he responded within minutes. We would definitely stay again at this house
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021