The Music Box is a wonderful house and location. If you are looking for a low-key family getaway, I could not recommend this house and Tommy any higher. The rental is packed full of music and musically-themed items. We had so much fun locating everything in each room, and Tommy was such a gracious host. He was extremely patient and quick to respond to all of our questions. We could not have asked for more of the house or the host.
We had one small trip snag due to the cleaning service not cleaning the oven and the outside sink. We notified Tommy, and he quickly contacted the cleaning service and the maintenance company. We had a few other issues with the cleaning service, and we made Tommy aware, and he was going to speak to them about the problems.
Our group consisted of 6 adults, one teenager, two children, and one infant. We had plenty of sleeping options to accommodate everyone, and we could fit a pack-n-play in one of the Queen rooms. The kitchen is truly stocked. I have stayed in other rentals claiming they have a fully stocked kitchen, but this one is really fully stocked. Everything from spices to storage containers, bakeware, pots, and pans are available. Our biggest problem was where to put all the stuff we brought that we really didn’t need to bring. The pool was a godsend to occupy the older kids while the younger ones were napping. We also enjoyed cooking out on the grill and the Tiki bar. We loved sitting out on the deck and listening to the sound of the ocean, and the view of the sunrise from the Owls Nest was breathtaking.
I would encourage anyone staying in Ocean Isle to review the beach policy and what is allowed on the beach for cover. We found out that tents or canopies with more than one pole and two sandbags were not allowed; however, we found two Shibumi Shade canopies which are (at this time) allowed to use during our stay. Tommy was also a great help to us in getting this question and issue resolved.
All in all, our stay at The Music Box was the family vacation we had been dreaming about for two years. It was fun, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoyable. I highly recommend this rental and its host Tommy.