The owner was very attentive in making sure we had all instructions for checking in, the amenities offered, attractions close by, etc. The house was in a great neighborhood that we would have enjoyed walking in and letting the little ones ride their scooters, but it was just too cold! We did walk to the sound the first afternoon and enjoyed taking some beautiful sunset photos. The house was in a great location very close to some of the beach's best restaurants and only a mile from a grocery store, Home Goods, Ulta and several other favorite stores. The kids loved sand-sledding down Jockey's Ridge, almost next door! The house was clean and the kitchen was well-equipped. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 4 kids! Only disappointment was it was a much longer walk to the soundside beach than we anticipated. We drove, as we would definitely have to do during the hot summer with chairs, floats, toys, refreshments, etc. - everything kids "need" including return bathroom trips.