If you want to get away from it all, this is the house for you. Nine miles down a four-wheel-drive-only beach, which is seriously daunting the first few times. Don't worry, though. By the end of your stay, you'll be a pro. A couple days before checkin, I got a text from the owner, welcoming us, if you need anything, etc. It was a big relief having direct communication with her, and she was very prompt in her responses. We had two adults, four teens, and a tween staying in this house, and we were very comfortable, didn't feel at all like we were on top of each other all the time. This is the first time in my many years of renting vacation homes that I actually felt like I was living in a home. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. Foil, cooking spray, sandwich bags, flashlights, food storage containers, and more. There were tons of books, board games, and coloring books with crayons. Lots of beach chairs, sand toys, and pool toys. We did try out the kayak with success! The only thing I would have liked better would be restaurants nearby. This is only a personal thing, I realize, but I really don't like to cook on vacation. There are restaurants in Corolla, but they are a half hour one way away, down the nine miles of bumpy beach. Luckily, there is also a great grocery store in Corolla. In all, this house was amazing!! We loved it so much and really didn't want to leave.