The cottage was as promised: clean, well-stocked, tasteful decor without being too kitschy. The walk to the beach was easy although I chose to drive and park at a beach access a bit farther from the pier. The backyard was safe/secure and I was able to let my pup to have outdoor time. As a note there is one gap in the back of the shed that allows a smaller dog to crawl under. The main bathroom is pretty tight, however the 2nd bath/shower in the closed sunroom was larger. Maybe a bit of attention to the shower heads in both are in order. I brought a ton of stuff for a 6night stay and I could have left it at home. Linens were good quality and the kitchen has everything!! I have to say the neighbors and folks at the pier, coffee shop, hardware store, etc. were super friendly. I really enjoyed the house and Kure beach for the 5th annual beach vacation.