This beach house is only a "block" away from the Atlantic Ocean on an OBX 4x4 beach. It was our first time driving on the sand in our AWD vehicle, and the notes from the hosts on this were very helpful!
Tracy & Gerry have done a lot of work on the house since they recently purchased it (the bedding was much nicer than the original photos when we booked last winter!), and their love for the house really shows. Thoughtful touches like throw rugs at the doors (to catch all the sand) and a washer/dryer in the unit were appreciated. Also a second refrigerator, because we packed enough food for a group of 12 for a week, and the extra space was very useful. There were some cute beach toys provided and the little bunk bed room off of one of the larger queen rooms was great for our younger kiddos. We also appreciated that it was dog-friendly. We took our Great Dane with us and she had a good time, too!
Of course, the biggest draw of this house is its proximity to the beach. While it is walkable, we found it easier to drive with all of the supplies the hosts provided (beach chairs, pop-up-tent, etc.), and park on the beach. This also seemed to be what most other people were doing, and most days, we were one in a line of many folks parked on the beach. The parking passes from the house are vital for this, especially in the summer.
Tracy and Gerry have excellent communication and were very helpful in managing any issues. We appreciated all the information they provided prior to our trip (this helped immensely with packing), and were reachable during our stay as well.