“Super will go again” Annual get together that has been to several places on Smith Mtn Lake with this being rated at the top. This was spacious and comfortable with a great screened in porch that had super view of lake and plenty of room to accommodate all of our group. Plenty of dishes and accessories in the kitchen to cook and prepare whatever we wanted. With 5 bedrooms there is lots of sleep spots and privacy. Will go again.

“Right by the ocean” Nice place, due to proximity to the ocean. Nothing fancy, older house, but certainly adequate. Best part was big front porch with lots of rockers, & a table & chairs where we played games. Also, a private boardwalk out to the ocean. Second floor has a much better view, but downstairs is still a good place for the money.

“Great vacation condo” Could not have found a better condo! Outstanding beach front view and pool was directly below balcony.

“Our family had a wonderful time! Joyce's Place was perfect for” Joyce's Place is, as others have mentioned, a bit dated, but the space is great for a large group, the location right on the ocean is perfect, and the sun room is a fabulous place to look out on the ocean in comfort. It turned out to be a great place for my two youngest grandchildren to play. Having the bedroom area closed off worked well also. This place reminded us of when we used to vacation in Litchfield when my children were young. We had six adults and five children and were very comfortable. Negatively, the ants were still in the kitchen and the aC needed help from all the many ceiling fans.

“beach fun” We enjoyed our stay very much. The house is a bit worn and dated but was clean and comfortable. Since it is up for sale I understand the reluctance to spend a lot of money to update ( especially the carpet ). However, I would rent this place again because of its location right on the beach, A/C that actually worked when you have had enough heat, and most important because the house was dog friendly as was the beach ( with leash ). I would not have rented otherwise.

“South Litchfield Beach Condo with breathtaking ocean view” We came to Litchfield Beach to celebrate our 30th anniversary and this condo was absolutley beautiful. The oceanview from the living room took our breath away. We spent many hours on the spacious balcony watching the ocean waves and tides. We were able to see marine life inluding dolphins and yes sharks! We enjoyed our meals on the balcony also. The furniture in this condo was very comfortable, we loved the decor and the kitchen was very well equipped. We didn't watch very much TV because the oceanview was so commanding and beautiful you just couldn't take your eyes off of it. Inlet Point is a beautiful, quiet and relaxing residential community. Walks on the beach were so relaxing. We also enjoyed our walks to the marsh. The pools were beautiful, quiet and clean. Our trip was awesome and we definitely want to return to Inlet Point!

“Fantastic Family Vacation Rental” This house felt like we'd borrowed a friend's beloved beach house for the week, not a generic rental. It's not in pristine condition (just like any other personal home), but that was a relief since we had three boys. It is in very good condition---very comfortable---only negative that comes to mind was that downstairs bedrooms were a bit warm. Fabulous location. Friendly, helpful rental company. Would definitely rent again or recommend to others.

“Fabulous” This was our second time staying at apex. The view of the beach is perfect and the house meets all our needs. We had a wonderful vacation and really enjoyed staying in the house. Only suggestion would be to nail down some of the boards on the deck for safety purposes.

“Great Spot!” Angelfish was a great place for a winter get-away with our dog, Bunker. Deck is very large-dog friendly. With few restaurants open, we had no problem fixing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. Beach access is good, too, with lots of shells within just a few blocks. Would certainly stay here again. Tried to book for a week in april but it was taken. Very nice place in a nice part of the beach.

“great layout and location” This house has a great layout for small children (all on one level). oceanfront and very close to water. only minuses are that the kitchen is a little old and the a/c vents really need to be cleaned. beach was not busy in sept and house isn't far from downtown emerald isle. i'd come and stay again.

“A Beautiful and Relaxing Escape” The house was lovely and clean and was so open and filled with light! The covered porch and deck were fully furnished and provided a "bridge" between the house and the beach. The gift we received as we entered the house was a real surprise and much appreciated. I would say that this is the nicest rental property we have leased!

“A Perfect Fit!” I can't imagine a more perfect family vacation. This roomy and well-appointed house, right on the beach, brought together four families from four different states (including very small children) - giving us room to eat and play together, and room to have private time as well. The views are breathtaking, the location is convenient, the beach is not crowded, it could not have been better. Only a couple things could be considered lacking, but they are so minimal, they hardly bear mentioning. We'd read someone else's review that suggested a non-stick fry pan, so we brought ours along, and were glad we did. The dryer only worked if set on the highest setting and left to run for a while - but we reported that to management, and considering how responsive they were about everything else, I'm sure the dryer has been addressed by now. There really is very little shade when you sit on the deck, so it might be helpful to bring along a clamp on umbrella for the deck chairs if you want to be outside, but out of the sun. Again, we loved every minute of our stay.

“Well stocked home with easy beach access” We love that Grandpa can surf fish and we can stay on the deck or house and assist him if needed--the rest of us are not fishermen. We love the area of Emerald Isle, the beach size etc. and easy access to the shopping center. Some of our party like to walk to the Point during our stay. The house is well stocked and we like the linen service so we don't have to pack those, too. Shorewood office personnel are great! A big thanks to our "savior" when we were locked out. A restful beautiful week was enjoyed by all, after several cool days at the beginnjng of the week. Grandpa didn't catch any fish for the first year. Disappointing but Islanders said the water was murky and the fish don't like that--from the previous rains.

“Shorewood rocked / Crystal Charm East was nice w/ some bumps” Janet, Cathy, and Dick @ Shorewood were absolutely fabulous (as they were last year). They were extremely responsive, handling all our inquiries with courtesy & professionalism. We rented Sea Garland from them last year, and we will be using Shorewood for all our future visits to Emerald Isle. Crystal Charm East is a very nice home, right on the beach, with a wonderful master suite on the top floor w/ private porch to watch the waves - we loved it. Couple of glitches - the a/C went out but Janet & Cathy @ Shorewood arranged for a repairman that night (fixed the next day). Also it was advertised to have a charcoal grille, and high speed wireless internet. No grille to be found - but they had one delivered the next day. When the internet went down, we called the cable folks only to learn the the home was provided only cable TV and phone service - the wireless service was piggybacking off the neighbors unsecured Lynksys modem (we had go next-door to ask them to reset it). The neighbors were very nice, and we had wireless for our laptops the rest of our stay. Also one suggestion - a screen on the master balcony porch would allow tenants to keep the door open to hear the waves, but not let the bugs in. Lastly - the kitchen was great, but needs some "utensiling" . . .

“Edgewater was a Wonderful Cottage” We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our vacation.

“Perfect” Crystal Charm east and west was everything we had hoped it would be. Shorewood is our favorite realty co on Emerald Isle!

“Great Place To Stay” It's been a while since we stayed at Contentment, but I would recommend this rental to anyone ! It's a wonderful place to stay, and aptly named. I am hopeful we will be able to return in 2012. Excellent beach location, very family friendly, clean and spacious. Our now grown children are excited about possibly going back next summer.