My husband and I, with our dog stayed here mid-September. This home, in a residential neighborhood, was a great choice. It was located between Jockey Ridge and The Wright Brothers Park. It was a short drive to a beach access (2 minutes). Within the neighborhood is a park with a nature trial leading down to the sound. A Food Lion is 2 blocks away. Easy access to restaurants too! One day we drove 1 hour down to Frisco Beach for a day at Cape Hatteras Seashore (we were delighted to find a beach wagon behind the outside staircase!). The kitchen was well equipped with everything you would need - better than anywhere I've stayed before. Warning - this has a drip, not a KCup coffee maker, so bring the good stuff!! The beds were very comfy with soft, crisp sheets. Towels were big and fluffy, and the showers ran well and were nice and hot. Afte a day of exploring, we laid back and relaxed on the big, soft, lounge chairs in the living room and watched TV on the big screen. The porch was a great place for morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening with a big table, sitting area, and a southern porch swing. Our dog played safely in the enclosed back yard and even made friends with the neighbor dogs. The host kept in contact, but we had no issues. We had a great adventure!!