Nani Mahina II

"The home was beautiful, stocked well and close to the beach."

"Location in relation to the beach and island shopping areas that we enjoy. We prepare most of our meals throughout the week and the kitchen in this home is fully stocked to make that most convenient. The home is well maintained and is clean, despite being dog friendly."

"Well kept ample home perfectly close to the beach with lovely sight and sounds of diverse birds in the dunes and view of the ocean. On vacation and immediately felt at home. Nicely equipped kitchen with many amenities for morning smoothies, sharp knives for cooking and now reseasoned cast iron for cooking fishing day catch. Nice to have both beach and pool options. Recommend."

"Location is great, right by the beach and very close to grocery shopping. The kitchen is well-equipped and the plumbing, a/c and pool were all in good working order."

"multiple areas to relax & space out. Kitchen very well appointed. Nice pans, dishes, utensils, knives. Nice open-land right next door. Nice sized rooms. 2 master suites with private-shared deck (no kids allowed :) Good location at end of street, not a lot of traffic. Quick walk to shared beach access. Pickleball court short walk away. Nice sized pool with bench/steps at both ends. Very nice to have 5+ good beach chairs/ umbrellas/ boogie boards, pool noodles supplied. Thank you!!"

"great views"

"This was absolutely the best stocked house we have ever rented. Everything we needed was available. The owners truly thought out what visitors would require. Also the grill was in good shape and had plenty of gas, very important fro stress free grilling. The house is close to the beach, a very short walk and had terrific views over the dune of the ocean from many rooms and the decks. And its location next to an undeveloped tract of ocean front gave a feeling of privacy. And they have kept up the maintenance, so we had no issues. The heated pool was a plus and a fun place to gather. Also a short walk to a small grassy area around the tennis court allowed our dog a relaxing space to do his business and was easy to clean up after. Outdoor showers are a bonus and were clean and cobweb free. And less than a half mile to the grocery store (Harris Teeter) and a short drive to shopping at Timbuck II and Corolla. The only very minor downside was parking. Four cars fit easily but sit on a long drive. If someone wants out, you may have to move cars. No big deal, as all the other benefits are worth moving a few cars occasionally. Nice big dining area and relaxing great room. Would definitely stay here again. A big thank you to the owners for creating a terrific beach house and sharing it with us."

"Nice home and great location! Close to the beach with some views. Kitchen was very well stocked. Really liked the new flooring in the common rooms."

"Fantastic home in a great location. The kitchen was very well stocked for every need. Very short walk to the beach. It’s apparent that owners have invested in some great upgrades."

"Close to the beach"

"Close to the beach"

"Great experience as always..."

"Great location . Hidden gem , no frills , comfortable home . Sweet neighborhood. Perfect for small families."

"Home has everything needed and then some. Kitchen stuff, beach stuff, wifi, smart tv's, wine fridge etc."

"Convenience to the beach and view of the ocean from the top deck"

"First time stay at Nani Mahani II. Was not sure what to expect as Ocean Sands is an older development and our experience with smaller, older homes has not been the best. However, opening the door after our 12 hour road-trip from Ohio, we were pleasantly surprised at the quality and condition of this home. It is clearly apparent that the owners take pride in their home and strive to make their guest's stay as pleasant as possible. As 30+ year veterans of OBX vacation we were impressed with how well stocked the kitchen was in terms of plates, casserole dishes, pots/pans, etc. Never have we seen a home so thoughtfully prepared for guests. Beyond the physical aspects of the home, the location and beach access was perfect for our family with both outer decks offering unobstructed views of the ocean and dunes. We were even treated to a pair of deer on the dunes in the adjacent open area. We would definitely recommend Nani Mahani II to all as a quality vacation rental that will meet all of your needs. Thank you to our hosts for a perfect vacation week!!"

"Loved the location of the home next to the bird sanctuary and the close proximity to the ocean."

"Great location. Well-equipped kitchen"

"Great location! The house is truly a hidden gem. Extremely well stocked kitchen. Aside from some minor noise from construction going on in the house next to us, it was perfect for our family."

"Very lovely home overall. You just cannot beat the view and proximity to beach access. Owners are clearly investing in the property and keeping it well-maintained. Pool area was one of the nicest we’ve ever had at an OBX home. Really appreciated the umbrellas for shade and nice furniture. A few things that are by no means faults but just good to know if renting…bathroom on top level is not private to the king bedroom; plenty of beach chairs provided but they are the super low to the ground and armless kind which worked great for our young daughter but the adults and seniors had trouble with; grill is on ground level at the back of the home so not easy access to the kitchen, just be prepared with everything you need to save some trips up and down the stairs. This was a great home to enjoy our stay in Corolla this year! Thank you!"

"Absolutely awesome house. Felt like home from day one. Great views and close beach access not to mention very well stocked kitchen!!"

"This is our third year renting Nani Mahina and we enjoy our stay each time! The owners are always performing upgrades and putting money back into the home. We love the new vinyl plank flooring and the new pool chaises. Thank you for helping to make our stay an enjoyable one! We will be back for our fourth stay next year!"

"What a View!! The best part of this house is the view.. although oceanside from the two decks (Level 2 and 3) you can see the ocean clearly. (We saw dolphins almost every morning) Additionally, the house backs onto sand dunes & forest area, which we saw beautiful birds (Pelicans, small tropical birds, etc) and wild rabbits. While in the house we kept the screen doors open at all time hearing the birds chirping and waves crashing was amazing."