KDH340 The Sandbox

Pros. Location is great. House is roomy. 5 families stayed comfortably. Management very responsive. Cons: Both fridges were in showroom mode so no cooling, we fixed. 3 toilettes were not working, we fixed. One shower was clogged, we plunged. Grills are old and both caught fire while cooking, they need cleaned or replaced. Bathroom faucettes had mold growing, cleaned some. The wood path to the beach is worn and tattered. Wear shoes on your way to beach. Some bunk beds had broken slats that were repaired bit was not sufficient. Outdoor patio furniture could use updating. Outdoor cooking station was dingy. Management company should spend some money on this rental and it could be a gem. We wont be staying at this rental in the future.

Nicholas - Posted: 3/30/2025

Thank you for your review. We are happy you all enjoyed the size of the home and were easily able to troubleshoot some of these items as none of these appeared on our prearrival inspection. We appreciate bringing to light the issues you had during your stay and your thoughts on the home in general as this does help us improve over time. Each of our homes are individually owned and this owner is very diligent about updating the house each off season. One thing they do annually is purchase new grills, unfortunately, it seems they were not installed prior to your stay and we do apologize for that. This year the owners were able to update the theater room by installing all new seating as well as a large smart TV which is something repeat renters have been asking for as it’s much easier to operate that projectors. They have replaced 4 of the bunk beds within the last year alone, along with a queen room, so we will take a look at the remaining ones based on your report. The upper level interior was freshly painted this off season, as well as rebuilding some of the decks, purchasing new dining chairs, barstools, various rugs and mattresses throughout the house. Unfortunately, deck boards do get “worn” by the coastal elements in a short amount of time, and we have confirmed everything is safely passable. While not everything can be done every off season but we do want everyone to know routine maintenance and updates are done to our homes annually. We hope you all enjoyed your stay despite these issues and look forward to hopefully hosting you at another one of our properties in the future.

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

It was perfect for our group of 12 to each have own bedroom, spots to chill out, all amenities in the kitchen you could ever need. 3 fridges plus wine cooler and 2 ice machines! Beautiful place!

Tina - Posted: 11/10/2024

The Women's Ministry of my church spent 3 days and 2 nights st this property. There were 15 ladies and more than enough space. veyavinappliances

Cary First Women's M. - Posted: 10/27/2024

House was in the perfect location! Amazing view and perfect for our team building/girls weekend! Enough beds and bathrooms for us all. Hot tub and heated pool was a plus. And the movie theater was an added bonus as well.

Brittany - Posted: 10/20/2024

Great location, perfect for our extended family vacation.

Lisa - Posted: 9/15/2024

Liked the bar area in basement with extra refrigerator and ice machine! Loots of parking! Kitchen is large. The second dishwasher didn’t work. Costal Carolina employees were accommodating!

Faith - Posted: 7/27/2024

We all had a wonderful time at the Sandbox.

Diane And Doug - Posted: 7/23/2024

The house was exactly as pictured and described. Our group was 23 adults and we had plenty of space for everyone. The pool was large enough for all of us to be in and around at the same time. The stairs over the dune to the beach are slightly warn from the elements, but are well maintained and safe. The kitchen was stocked with enough dishes and utensils to get us through each day. All rooms were clean and look exactly like the pictures. The location in Kill Devil Hills is central to nearly all the restaurants, sights, and activities in the Outer Banks. Everything was within a 15 minute drive. We brought 7 cars and there was enough parking for at least 2 more with a different configuration. We will absolutely book this house again if we decided to take another large group trip to OBX!

Danielle - Posted: 6/19/2024

Danielle, thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that the house met your needs and provided plenty of space for your group. It's great to hear that you found everything as described and enjoyed the pool and central location. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next group trip to the Outer Banks!

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

This place meets and exceeds expectations. It’s well located and has nice furnishings. A great kitchen and nice outdoor space. Perfect for groups.

Sam - Posted: 5/29/2024

Large family gathering(24). Plenty of room,everyone was comfortable. Great location, plenty to do even when wheather was bad. We would definitely do this again. Thanks to everybody at Coastal Carolina.

Joseph - Posted: 5/26/2024

Joseph, thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you and your family had a great time and enjoyed the property (even during our not so awesome weather). We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you all again in the futureBest regards, OBX Carolina

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

The house was beautiful. The only problems were that a couple of the fridges and other appliances did not work. Other than that I can’t complain other than that. Just remember if you are staying here there is not anything really provided such as shampoos, soaps, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

Kyle - Posted: 5/5/2024

Thank you for your review, Kyle! We are glad to hear that you found the house beautiful. We apologize for the issues with some of the appliances and fridges not working properly during your stay. Your feedback is valuable, and we have addressed this with our maintenance team and they have made sure everything is in working order for future guests. Regarding the amenities provided, we do provide a starter sets of toilet paper, soap, paper towels, dish detergent and trash can liners. Guests do have to bring or purchase anything beyond that for their stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host again in the future.

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

My family has been coming to the Outer Banks since my mother was a child. My husband and I, our kids and grandkids live in Florida and rest of our family in Virginia. We decided it was time for another family reunion, and added in my youngest daughter’s wedding. This house had everything we needed and plenty of room for my parents, my brothers, sister-in-laws , cousins and all the grandkids. We had spectacular sunrises and a beautiful sunset hour beach wedding. It was definitely a challenge getting up and down all the stairs to the beach, did help leaving all the chairs in the gazebo, my favorite spot were the chairs on the top deck , I loved sitting out there reading and watching the waves and dolphins. It is super convenient to shopping and restaurants and right next to our beloved Cavalier Motel that we’ve been going to since my mom was younger. Highly recommend this property!!!!

Anonymous U from Parrish Florida - Stay: 7/15/2023-7/22/2023

This house is great! And directly across the street from the best Pizza place (Sal's pizza) and Gelato next to it. Lots of places to shop and eat within walking distance. This house has plenty of room for all family members and lots of amenities (3 full size refrigerators). We have visited the Outer Banks for 13 years and this was our first time staying at this property. The kitchen is amazing and has everything you need. They even had metal kabob skewers! Just look through the drawers and I promise you will not be disappointed. There are 1/2 bathrooms on the bottom and top floors. Great for game nights and quick access from the pool. The cabana area is spacious and the two gas grills that worked out perfectly (one for chicken and the other for hamburgers). The rooms are spacious. Theater was a hit with the kids. Having a dumpster instead of trash cans was perfect. The gazebo is great for late night star gazing and placing your beach gear. The only downside was beach access for people with hip, knee or leg issues. We shoveled the stairs, which made it a little easier but was still an issue (short climb up a small hill from the beach). Climate changes so this may not be an issue in the future. All-in-all, great property !!

Anonymous U from Memphis, TN - Stay: 7/1/2023-7/8/2023

Gathered at Obx to attend a family wedding. The property was even more beautiful in person! Great amenities and location. Wonderful responsiveness from the property manager on any questions. Grab this one if you can. It is definitely worth it!

Kim - Posted: 4/12/2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to welcome you back to the OBX again soon!

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

This was our 3rd annual group trip to the OBX & our first time in this house. We had 19 adults and at no point felt like we were on top of one another. The only "issue" was that the light in the elevator did not work. No one to blame for this. The bulbs were out of stock. We originally booked the house through a different Realty company and I was concerned when the owner went with a different company midway through the year. Coastal honored that contact and were great to work with. They checked in every day via text but it wasn't annoying at all. More of an FYI, "we are here if you need us" text.

Anonymous U from Baltimore - Stay: 8/27/2022-9/3/2022

We had a wonderful time! We had 2 handicap needs, one walking issues and a wheelchair. Elevator was great, wonderfully painted. My mistake in not making sure bathroom was accessible but they came and worked with me in getting bathroom door removed and a deck chair put in shower. Above and beyond help quickly.. Thank you so much. Would definitely use CoastalCarolina again. Now if only you could make the weather cooperate! It was chilly, but thank goodness for the hot tub!

Anonymous U from Nolensville Tn - Stay: 6/4/2022-6/11/2022

My family of 22 had a wonderful time - we watched movies in the theater room, really enjoyed the heated pool and the private beach. We flew kites, played pool! There was plenty for everyone! It was very nice that even the kids could have their own rooms and bathrooms. We enjoyed the decks and the nice chairs and hot tub - plus the elevator was super for bringing in groceries and those with bad knees !! It was closely located to grocery stores and shopping for the kids - my brother and the boys loved getting up at 5:30 in the morning and fishing at the beach! I can honestly say it was one of the best vacation houses we have ever stayed in and the office personnel were so friendly and helpful! Thank you all very much!!

Glenda F from Evans, Georgia - Stay: 5/28/2022-6/4/2022

This sounds like the perfect beach vacation! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Sandbox - it really is a fantastic home. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great week in the OBX!

Coastal Carolina Vacations staff

Posted: 6/6/2022