Palm Air Realty in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

“Shower water smelled like eggs no matter how long you let it run. The pool is definitely a hike to get to. Did find a few bugs and we all were bit up by ants also found dog bones under the couch. Good beach access and very nice not overcrowded area/beach.”

“The location was fantastic! We were able to rent beach chairs and an umbrella and walk out to the beach within minutes of leaving the room. There is also a small market less than a mile away, which was very convenient. A few things future renters should be aware of: There was a very strong sulfur smell coming from all of the water in the unit, including the shower, kitchen sinks, and bathroom. We did not notice the same smell in the restrooms at nearby restaurants and locals confirmed that’s not normal. There were also limited towels provided, so I would recommend bringing extras if you need them. The space is somewhat limited, and there were quite a few personal items belonging to the owner in the rental. Some larger decorative pieces, such as tall candelabras, made the space feel more cluttered than necessary. Overall, the location was a major plus, but renters should be prepared for the water odor, limited towels, and the amount of personal belongings in the space.”

“Overall our stay was fine. The main thing was cleanliness or lack thereof. I’m not picky about what a place looks like but if it’s not clean it really ruins it for me. Immediately upon entering there was a very strong smell of mold and mildew. The walls were covered in stains and dirt marks. The bathrooms were clean enough to use but barely. Showers were dirty/ stained, one bathroom they didn’t even put a shower curtain just a liner. Water stains on all faucets, dirt and gunk in corners of bathroom floor along with the baseboards. Also the water had a terrible rotten egg smell. So bad that after you showered the smell filled the bathroom. There were only two small flat stained pillows on the beds. The bottom bunk bed was so bad the springs would be poking you as you moved in the bed. Every single picture frame in the bedroom was crooked along with stains all over the walls. Flies everywhere. Couldn’t even eat outside on the dirty patio. It was fine, wouldn’t recommend for cleanliness.”

“The dishwasher was broken. The carpet was old and stained. The kitchen was not well outfitted. The master bed matress needs to be replaced. The patio is amazing, and should be the selling point.”

“Overall, my stay at the duplex was pretty good. The property is very walkable to the beach and has an outlet in the carport, good for charging golf carts. Having a big family made the amount of space perfect, although a connecting door between the units would've been perfect. We were provided towels, but they were old and stained, so we had to drive to Wilmington to purchase some to use. Some of the TVs stopped working or developed weird coloring that appeared suddenly. There were some dirty/previously used dishes in one of the kitchen drawers, so we had to buy new utensils and paper plates. It's important to note that Red Snapper (Unit 1) has no blinds or film on the door or windows downstairs, making it hard to feel comfortable at night. With that being said, the location is great, and the neighborhood is quiet. I would suggest a new cleaning team or a better review of the duplex between guests. With such a perfect location, this has the potential to be a very amazing property.”