Above All Else fka By the Beautiful Sea #223

We had a really nice stay at this great home. We would love to come back again!

- Kimberly O , Posted: 06/28/2021

Location on beach

- Michael W , Posted: 10/31/2020

The views from this home cannot be beat. There is nothing like being able to watch the sunrise from your bed in the morning and then to watch the sunset from the roof deck in the evening.

- Tammy D , Posted:

The location was amazing! The sunsets from the crow's nest were gorgeous. The house was spacious and very thoughtfully designed and well equipped. Private path to the beach was nice. Luggage lift was awesome because you get your daily exercise going up and down the stairs from 1st floor master to 3rd florid kitchen and living room. The crow's nest is another flight of stairs from deck off the kitchen. Hot tub was great. We enjoyed our stay.

- Megan T , Posted:

The views!

- Linda F , Posted: 11/07/2020

I have stayed at many properties on Hatteras Island over the years and would have to say that Above All Else was my favorite stay. The location is superb and the roof deck with 360 degree views is something special. Absolutely loved the cozy den stocked with movies and books. The unique dining room furnishings make it a warm place to congregate over meals and jigsaw puzzles. The outside luggage lift was a lifesaver given the towering stature of this home! Appreciated the pet friendly touches of providing a crate, pet gates, and pet cleaning supplies. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought into the guest experience and that translated to a very pleasant stay. I hope to be able to return next year!

- Bonnie S , Posted: 04/26/2021

Stunning views, unique artwork & handmade pottery, books & movies, space division of rooms, privacy, private walk to beach, kayaks and beach gear, location near National Seashore, luggage lift & remodeled kitchen.

- Trenda L , Posted:

Above all Else was a beautiful location and wonderful home. Views were spectacular!

- Jodi G , Posted: 07/19/2021

We have stayed in By the Beautiful Sea twice, and have already booked this house for two more trips. We love the location, and the fact that it is truly a beach "cottage." The interior is newly renovated (modern kitchen and baths), but the traditional beach cottage "look" remains. We love it!

- Dodie K , Posted: 11/02/2020

Love the character of the home. It's an older home that has been updated with new bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, flooring,etc, so it has all the new conveniences of today with the character of an original beach house.

- Dodie K , Posted:

Amazing location, the luggage lift is a life saver!! Probably my second favorite thing about this property. View is incredible, the house is very well stocked with just about everything you can think of.

- Jennifer J , Posted:

Above All Else is an adorable beach house. The house is newly renovated, but it still retains the "old time" beach house environment. The view is perfect, the cozy neighborhood location is nice, and since the dunes are well-established, there is no concern that storms will take down the dunes (as has happened to us previously in another location)! We love it.

- Dodie K , Posted: 04/19/2021