| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 29 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/31/09 |
Positive
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Hans:
Thank you so much! We had a fantastic vacation at your home and are already planning our trip for next year! The layout of your home is spacious and includes all of the amenities we could ask for. The pool was an added bonus and we also enjoyed a short walk to the ocean. Looking forward to next time! |
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Chris Estep, Spring Lake, MI
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| 08/28/09 |
Positive
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Our whole family spent the week of June 13, 2009 at Sea Esta. The house was very clean. We loved being able to walk to the stores and ice cream shop. It was a very short walk to the beach. It was great to sit on the deck and see the ocean. We had plenty of room for 9 adults and 2 2-year olds!
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cindy, alexandria,ky |
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| 08/09/09 |
Positive
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Hans,
Thanks for making our rental experience easy.We loved our OBX vacation.The house had everything we needed,especially the pool.A return visit is in our future.
Richard and Judith H. |
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Richard and Judith H., Willow Grove,pa |
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| 06/16/09 |
Positive
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We had an amazing May 2009 stay at the
Sea Esta -- our days were filled with
swimming, going to the beach, exploring
the sites, kicking back at your fabulous
house (my boys loved the bathroom in the
sky!), shopping, visiting the farmers
markets, picking (and eating)
strawberries. We couldn't have asked
for a better time. The house was set up
to meet our needs perfectly and we
especially loved that it had all the
baby supplies neat, clean and ready to
go. Hans is a great host --
professional and very easy to work with
-- so if you are looking for a fun,
stress-free family get away, look no
further .... you've found the place! |
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The Reisig Family, Minnesota |
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| 06/11/09 |
Positive
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| We had a great time at Sea-Esta! We had great weather for May and our 4 kids were entertained for hours digging in the sand! The house, pool, and hot tub were great and the short walk to the beach was idea! The best part was not dealing with a realty company - Thanks Hans! |
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Dana, Pittsburgh, PA |
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| 06/10/09 |
Positive
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Hi Hans,
The house is really very beautiful and on a perfect location..We had a great time there! The pool and the hot-tub were perfect to lounge after the day at the sea! Thanks for a lovely vacation, I would recomend it to anyone looking to go to the Outerbanks.. |
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Prajakti
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| 05/25/09 |
Positive
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| We had a fantastic stay at the Sea-Esta. It was truly a home away from home - comfortable and inviting. The house had everything we needed, and was close to all the attractions. We look forward to staying in your home again next year! |
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Angela P, Mechanicsburg, PA |
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| 04/22/09 |
Positive
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Dear Hans,
Thank you for a wonderful vacation. Opening your home to our family was a true gift. The opportunity to watch our three year old explore her 'vacation home' along with collecting shells and digging in the sand, is a memory that will stay with us forever. Well...that and the Duck Donuts! Thank you! We can't wait to return! Fondly, Darra & family
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Darra |
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| 04/21/09 |
Positive
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| Hans, Our family had a great time staying a your beach house. Though the weather was not the best, your house still had many options to keep us entertained. The kids loved the heated pool and pool table. Thanks for making this vacation an enjoyable one. We look forward to staying in your house again in the near future. |
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Christie, Spout Spring, VA |
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| 04/19/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at sea-esta. The house was beautiful and comfortable. The owners were a pleasure to work with. We have rented many houses in the OBX this was the first time we immediately reserved the house again.You cant go wrong with sea-esta!! |
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Ron W, Herndon VA |
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| 04/12/09 |
Positive
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| We just returned from a wonderful week in the outer banks. We have stayed in many different properties and my whole family agreed that Sea-Esta was our favorite. From the pool, to the hot tub, to the pool table, to the surround sound to the ocean views Sea-Esta truly allowed us to have a siesta!! Thanks and we are already looking forward to next year!! |
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Ron, Herndon VA |
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| 03/31/09 |
Positive
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| My family really enjoyed our time cooking, relaxing, playing pool and having fun in your beautiful home. We also really appreciated how responsive you were to all of our requests and your genuine efforts to make our stay enjoyable. We cannot wait to come back again! |
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Elizabeth, Salisbury, NC |
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| 02/25/09 |
Positive
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| Hans, Thanks for making our long weekend a wonderful, relaxing time! Your cottage is in the perfect location - convenient to shopping, food, etc. The decks were great on the warm days and we enjoyed sitting around the TV and watching videos on the cooler days - the surround sound system is great. We hope to be back in the fall. Thanks again!!! |
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Glenda, Greenville, NC
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| 07/23/08 |
Positive
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| Robin, This was our first vacation to the Outer Banks and it was fabulous. The Sea-Esta handbook was helpful and very informative. The location of your house was very convenient to the beach and the views were awesome from the 2 decks. The house was nicely appointed with enough bedrooms and baths to accomodate our 2 families. The pool table was a big hit with the kids, so much so that the adults didn't even get a chance to play! The pool and hot tub were wonderful to come back to after a day at the beach. We can't wait to go back! Thank you for sharing your home with us, it was a perfect beach vacation! |
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Kim , Hamden, CT |
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| 06/02/08 |
Positive
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| Thanks Robin for the use of your beach house! It was a great kick off to our summer! The heated pool was great for the kids after we wore them out at the beach! The beach stroller was a dream to lug the stuff to the beach! The house was so clean and beautifully furnished. Your customer service was outstanding making sure we had everything we needed to make our stay fantastic! You outdid yourself! |
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Anonymous, Odenton, Maryland
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| 05/20/08 |
Positive
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| What a great beach rental. Robin was great to work with to get a last minute rental and the house was also wonderful. The location on a quiet street is perfect and it is just a short walk to the beach. I have been renting houses in the area for about 20 years and this was one of the most comfortable. The house is perfect for sleepingas it is in a quiet area and does not creak when the wind blows. It is also very well equipped and the wireless internet service was a big help when you have to work a bit on vacation. The views of the ocean are great from the upstairs and the kitchen/great room combo was wonderful for the family. The kids loved the heated pool and hot tub so much they really did not want to go to the beach very much. There are alot of stairs but hey are great exercise and we have no complaints about them. We look forward to returning to Sea-Esta on our next visit to the beach. |
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Mary Adams , Winston Salem, NC |
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| 09/30/07 |
Positive
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| Hans and Robin were both great! The house is lovely and very close to the beach, with great amenities,it's peaceful and in good location, for everything you need for a great vacation! The beach has soft sand and great waves, we had a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing you're home with us! |
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The Thibodeau's, Newport News, Va |
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| 09/07/07 |
Positive
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| What can I say? This house was perfect. We went to the Outer Banks for two weeks and everything was wonderful. The house is beautiful and felt like home. The decks are great to watch the sunrises and sunsets, the pool and hot tub were great! The location of the house is perfect - close to everything but yet on a quiet street (unlike beach road). The surround sound and pool table were wonderful extras! Hans and Robin did a great job answering all our questions and checking in to see if we needed anything. What wonderful hosts! We had such a good time, we are already reserving our time for next year. Thanks to Hans and Robin - it was a pleasure working with you. It really made us feel as if we were staying at friends. See you next year :) |
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Dawn & Rich, Bloomingdale, NJ
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| 08/18/07 |
Positive
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The Sea-Esta was everything we were hoping for in our vacation home this summer at the OBX! We have stayed further south in Nags Head in the past and much enjoyed the location of the Sea-Esta in the Kill Devil Hills area as it was very convenient to everything.
Hans was terrific in answering our initial questions when we were considering the Sea-Esta. Robin was very responsive and extremely helpful with details about the house and the area. The house was super with wonderful sleeping accommodations, entertainment pluses (pool table, surround sound, and TV's everywhere), and a fabulous living room/kitchen/dining area. The swimming pool was a real hit (mom spent half the week there, ha), especially with the hot week we chose. Who needs an elevator?....the stairs were good exercise and the little mutt loved checking the activity status on each floor.
Highly recommended and we look forward to staying at the Sea-Esta in the future!!
Drew and Susan Green, Eastern Shore of MD.
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Anonymous |
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| 07/23/07 |
Positive
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| This being our first trip to the obx and we could not have asked for a better rental house. Great location, clean, and best of all the owners truly care about making your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Anyone heading to the obx should consider staying at Sea Esta. Thanks for everything Robin! |
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Chris, Sioux Center, IA
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| 01/18/07 |
Positive
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The house and hot tub were wonderful--as well as the owners! Thanks for being so kind and helpful.
My husband, my dog and I made plans at the last minute and thoroughly enjoyed Sea Esta. The entertainment center ensured we were full of music while enjoying lots of sun on the deck and the short walk to the beach was a nice treat. Thanks again for everything! |
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Teri Freeman, Suffolk, VA |
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| 01/01/07 |
Positive
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| Wonderful home , great owners, had a great time one of the best vacations at the obx we have ever had. The home was top notch and so are the owners |
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Blair Mastin, Ruther Glen
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| 11/16/06 |
Positive
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| Thank you for your quick response and help in getting a house at the last minute. The house was very clean and up to date. We added some wine glasses so hopefully they will come in handy for those enjoying the beautiful sunsets over the sound! |
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Tim & Leslie, Richmond, VA |
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| 11/13/06 |
Positive
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Dear Mr. Kraeger,
Our first trip to the Outer Banks was great! The location of the beach house was great because it was close to the beach, close to Jockey’s Ridge, close to the YMCA, and close to some neat beach stores. The things that my little sisters liked best were the hot tub, the pool, and their own TV in their room. My brother and I liked the pool table, stairs, hot tub, and the TV in our room. We flew the airplane kite that we found in the closet. My big sisters liked the internet service and used the YMCA with Mom almost every day. My oldest sister has a new camera, and so she took pictures everywhere. Dad liked the King-size bed and the coffee maker and the view of the beach. Mom liked the well-stocked kitchen, comfy furniture, and sitting out by the pool while we swam.
We will have lots of fond memories of the Sea-Esta! Thanks for letting us come. Sincerely, Luke (age 10)
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Luke Ervin |
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| 10/26/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi all! We are changing the name of our home from Xanadunes to Sea-Esta! We'll make the official cutover in the Spring of 2007. Many thanks to all who have provided feedback since we signed on with VRBO in August of 2006.
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Hans Kraeger
Atlanta, Georgia
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| 10/26/06 |
Positive
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This house was absolutely lovely---everything so beautifully decorated, clean and well kept. The location was a short walk to the beach and wonderfully close to dozens of restaurants and activities. The pool and hot tub were fantastic and made for a very relaxing stay. Our English Bulldog Grace loved the house too---it was so great to finally get to take her on a family vacation with us. The surround sound in the living room is awesome!
The owners, Hans and Robin, were extremely gracious and accomodating and are eager to make every renter's stay as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Thank you for such an enjoyable week and for being so accomodating for our last minute vacation!
The only suggestion I would have is maybe an elevator and some beach chairs and an umbrella :) |
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Karen and Lamine Reese, Baltimore, Maryland
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| 10/26/06 |
Positive
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We have been vacationing in the Outer Banks for over 25 years and
have stayed in many different houses. Xanadunes is definitely at the top of the list for amenities and location.
The owner's have done everything possible to provide a stress free vacation, including (but not limited to) allowing pets, providing linens, and wireless internet access.
You can go to the beach or swim in the backyard pool, ride your bike right
outside the front door, or just hang out on any of the decks and enjoy the breeze and the view.
You can walk to along the backroads to many restaurants and stores.
The owner's really go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay. They
are very accessible and wonderful to deal with.
We would definitely recommend a relaxing vacation at Xanadunes.
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Steve and Brenda Cottman, Owings, MD |
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| 09/28/06 |
Positive
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Our Stay at the Xanadunes Beach Home 16 Sept. 2006 to 24 Sept. 2006 was very enjoyable and relaxing. Hans and Robin (Owners) made the booking of this property absolutely stress free, and even called during the trip to check that everything was to our satisfaction. When returning to the OBX area; Xanadunes will be at the top of our list. The pool, and hot tub were great, and we loved the Theatre Sound System in the evenings. The area is very safe, and you can even walk to shop and eat locally. Thanks Hans and family, and Robin and family for a great home and we couldn't believe how you guys thought of everything right down to the helpful instructions on the electronics, etc. Sincerely,
Paul and Brenda Long |
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Paul & Brenda Long, Chambersburg, PA |
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| 09/18/06 |
Positive
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| Wonderful beach house would love to rent it again, it has everything you need and more, plus we even got to bring the family pet. Great location just a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. The pool and hot tub is relaxing after a day in the sun at the beach. Would recommend this beach house to everyone. |
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William and Donna Eckert, Woodbridge, VA
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| 08/26/06 |
Positive
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| Wonderful beach home with exceptional amenities--private pool, hot tub, internet, YMCA privileges (great for any rainy days), and we got to bring our dog! Close to the beach, restaurants and shopping, too. We've rented this house twice and we hope to do so again in the future. |
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Doug and Kim Weller, Sterling, Virginia
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