Hatteras Island Pet Resort
23350 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968
Overview
Hatteras Island Pet Resort is a pet boarding and daycare facility located in Rodanthe, NC on the Outer Banks, operating since 2004. They offer climate-controlled lodging, grooming services, and beach walks for pets, with individualized attention for each guest in their large play yard and cat room. The facility is open 7 days a week with limited hours and is closed on major holidays.
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What Reviews Say
171 reviews analyzedHatteras Island Pet Resort enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with 95% 5-star ratings. Customers consistently praise the caring staff (especially Elaine, Sabrina, Ireland), clean facilities, excellent communication via Facebook updates, and the unique ability to pick up pets for beach outings during vacations. The few negative reviews (5 total) involve isolated incidents: a kennel cough case, a seizure undetected overnight due to camera-only monitoring, and communication breakdowns about pet eating/updates. The owner responds professionally to all reviews, including critical ones, within 1 day. Many customers are repeat visitors for 10+ years, demonstrating strong loyalty to this OBX pet care destination.
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Dog contracted kennel cough/ respiratory illness after stay
“Both got sick with Kennel Cough! I am now questioning the sanitation methods used to ensure every dog is safe and protected during their stay.”
Overnight monitoring only via camera - dog had seizure undetected
“My dog had her first seizure and I was made aware that no one is there overnight. They are monitored by cameras. My dog was found seizing upon staff arriving in the morning.”
Communication breakdown about dog not eating
“I was told that my dog was 'still' not eating. I asked why that wasn't communicated to me & was told that I 'misunderstood what a kennel environment is'.”
Communication about pet status/updates(2 mentions)
“I tried to call multiple times the next day because I wanted to check my dog out for the night. The phone was never answered & I never received a call back.”
Refund issues
“I did not get my refund when she was picked up. The owner has still not responded to my message asking when I will receive the refund.”
Staff professionalism/attire
“The person who who brought my dog to the back was wearing pajamas…”
Top Rated
4.8 stars from 172+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 172 reviews.
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