Summerfell Cottage

Whalehead by the Sea
Our second stay at the cottage this year. Great location that’s just the right size for our family or just the two of us. It’s a short walk to the beach, yard and pool are fenced, and pets are welcome. Coast Realty Team is courteous and responsive. The home is Wi-fi equipped, clean and ready for our arrival.,

- Anonymous from Long Valley , Posted: 10/5/2025

Thank you for being a returning guest! We appreciate your kind words and are glad everything met your expectations. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

- Coast N Currents Realty staff

August, 2025 Vacation
Overall - the vacation was great ! The ideal setup for us was the rear yard being large and fenced in for the dogs. Also, the pool was fantastic and had a separate fence !! The pool was a big hit for my 3 grandkids with the different lights that came on a night ! In August, the temperature was unusually cooler (78-82)... and the ocean was really rough (lots of 2 red flag days) So, the pool was ideal for being able to swim ! The Kitchen was great size. The master was a little disappointing - as there was no dresser for clothes. There is a small closet and night stands - but we pretty much stayed packed in the suitcases :( The other rooms had dressers. The bedroom on the lower level has a pull out sofa which was your typical pull out - and not very comfortable but it was great having that room on the lower level with a bathroom ! The house is located on a street that is within walking distance to the beach. We brought our own golf cart which was really convenient for quick trips to the beach and there was plenty of parking close to the beach for golf cart, cars, truck, and bikes.
Okay --- big negative (has nothing to do with with the cottage)... was the traffic coming in (1.5 hour on main road - we were 12 minutes from the cottage) There was no accident only heaving traffic. I have never seen traffic like this.... Overall great stay and would highly recommend! :)

- Anonymous from Mechanicsville , Posted: 8/10/2025

Great place for a small group - would come again!
We loved staying at Summerfell Cottage. The size was perfect for our family of 5 and dog and it was equipped with everything we needed. The fenced-in backyard and great pool area along with the short walk to the Shad St. beach entrance made it a perfect beach and pool vacation. Highly recommend!

- Anonymous from TRUMBULL , Posted: 8/4/2025

Cute updated home ... have a few suggestions
Very cute updated home. Location is great. Kitchen is adequately stocked. Plenty of under cover parking, Lovely pool with great secured yard space for the dogs. A couple of suggestions: clarify that the “ground floor” is actually a separate space with a separate entrance that you have to leave the home in order to access. Also, some cushions for the outdoor loungers (very nice quality but uncomfortable without cushions). Upgrading to a gas grill in the future would also add an additional element of convenience. Overall, we had a fantastic week.

- Anonymous from Warrenton , Posted: 6/22/2025

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your helpful suggestions. It’s great to hear you had a fantastic week, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

- Coast N Currents Realty staff

Great family vacation. First trip to OBX.
Everything was perfect. The house, the location, the food, the weather, EVERYTHING! If cooler weather is in the forecast, get the pool heated. On our first day the forecast was 65 and sunn, but the pool temp had to be in the high 80s, almost as warm as a hot tub. We had so much fun we ended up staying an extra day. The dogs had a blast running around the yard and our daughter LOVED the pool and pirate ship. The location was perfect. Short walk to the beach on a street with virtually no traffic. Beach carts and lots of pool toys were available. The house was the ideal size for a family of three with two large dogs. Rental company was friendly and helpful. Would definitely book this place again.

- Anonymous from Pittsburgh , Posted: 4/21/2025

So happy to hear you made the most of your time and even extended your stay—always a good sign! It’s awesome knowing everyone, including the pups, had such a great experience. Can’t wait to welcome you back!

- Coast N Currents Realty staff

One of our favorite houses in 20+ years renting!
This is our second year, renting this house. Our puppies and friends have enjoyed the location yard ! It is smaller and closer quarters but has most of what is needed!

- Anonymous from Winston Salem , Posted: 6/30/2024

Cute home that needs some maintenance
Negative: This home was obviously renovated recently, but needs yearly upkeep. Upon arrival, the air filter was caked with dirt and likely hasn’t been cleaned before the new season. The dishwasher isn’t even installed into the cabinet, and pulls out every time you open it. The carpets are fraying at the thresholds, and need cleaned. The bathtub doesn’t have a stopper so you could not bathe kids. That same bath door sticks so hard you have to slam it to shut it. No ceiling fans at all, need circulation desperately in bedrooms. Kitchen doesn’t have a disposal so the sink needs a strainer for easier cleaning. The freezer doesn’t have an ice maker. Then if we add bags of ice in the freezer drawer, the weight causes the freezer to pop open. Kitchen is poorly stocked with basics like frying pans, baking dishes, spatulas, etc. family room couch covers need deep cleaned, very dirty. The bottom floor separate space smells like mold terribly, there’s no way someone can safely stay in that space. Outdoor furniture is falling apart on the deck, chairs rusted. Small dining table provided is about to collapse due to rust. Needs more outdoor dining and seating overall. Needs more shade on the pool deck, a second umbrella or shade. Screws on pool deck from cover are not all the way down causing a hazard to feet.

Positive: Clean upon arrival, nice home. Pool is very nice.

Overall a cute home but needs routine upkeep.

- Anonymous from Chesterfield , Posted: 6/23/2024

Thank you for your detailed critique of our home. We always want to make sure our home is ready for rentals, and we appreciate your feedback as we look to offer a great vacation for those that choose our house. Air filter: Air filter was replaced in early June. When the system starts after sitting all winter, it picks up quite a bit of dust. That has been cleaned a second time. Dishwasher: It has been re-attached to the counter. Bathtub: Bathtub now has a stopper. Bathroom door: With the humidity at the beach, the solid wood doors offer great privacy but can stick from time to time. They have been fixed. Ceiling fans: Central air conditioning runs throughout the house. Ice maker: We have added a countertop ice maker. Kitchen frying pans and spatulas: Our kitchen is fully stocked and checked regularly. Frying pans have been replaced along with more utensils and pans that were missing. Couch covers: The couch is light colored. We want to continue to allow dogs - many renters love that aspect of our home - so the slip covers are rotated and cleaned regularly. Bottom floor musty smell: The bottom floor humidity was measured and is fine. We took precautions given the feedback. The air conditioning removes humidity and remains on all season. These rooms are locked for many months every year, and usually just need a window opened - especially early on in the summer - to get fresh air. Outdoor furniture rusted: We make judgements every year on what needs to be replaced. Given the feedback we replaced beach chairs and the outdoor table. Outdoor seating: We added more outdoor seating on the back deck and pool area and both accommodate dining. Shade on pool deck: We added a second umbrella for the season and plan to shade cover the pergola. Screws on pool deck: These can be missed by pool maintenance at time of pool opening.The few that were missed have been removed.

- Coast N Currents Realty staff

Fun first trip to Corolla
My group and I were very pleased with this property overall. The location and back yard were huge selling points for us - it was perfect for dogs, the pool was clean and perfectly heated, and it is only a 3-4 min walk to the beach. The beds were comfortable and the water pressure in the showers was great. One thing that was disappointing was the selection of beach chairs. They were dirty and rusted; we ended up renting chairs for the week. Some of the outdoor furniture was also rusted and could be replaced. The kitchen is mostly stocked for cooking with the exception of a few things. The biggest turnoff was the spiderwebs along the outside deck and fences and the very dirty coffee pot and silverware. Property management was very responsive to emails and were helpful with whatever we needed.

- Anonymous from Boardman , Posted: 6/9/2024

Great Rental - Perfect Location
The house is in a great location. Can walk to the beach. It is not far from shops, dining, the light house/ park. It is on a private lot . Photos very accurate . The only thing that I don’t believe was mentioned was the location of the washer and dryer. It was in a separate building - a reading nook with a bathroom . We enjoyed our stay . The only negative is the decorative pillows outside need to be replaced.

- Anonymous from Monroe , Posted: 10/10/2023

Summerfell Cottage
Amazing backyard and pool area, inside recently renovated. Overall a great place to stay near the beach in Whalehead.

- Anonymous from Eldersburg , Posted: 6/27/2022