The home was visually inviting in every room, as if decorated by a professional, but done so w/comfortable, inviting materials. Their were so many personal touches, like 2 collections of an array of books for various ages, more board games than could be played in one visit, a Playstation with games, extra blankets & pillows, floats by the pool, a corn hole set & variety of beach toys in the garage, & more! There was even a holder w/bags for taking care of our dog's business in the laundry room. We didn't have to rush out upon our arrival for paper towels, Toilet Paper, & dish soap, because it was already waiting for us. There were plenty of pots & pans, even lg. ones for a low-country boil, along w/everything else you'd want or need in a kitchen. The online photos didn't do the house justice! There were little touches drawing you into every room. The porches on the top level & main floor had nice, comfortable polywood rockers, giving you a choice between a covered porch & one for sun seekers. The pool had such beautiful tile work, was soft & gentle on the toes, & the perfect size w/seats in it for everyone, as well as a convenient ledge around its inside perimeter for safety & convenience. The warm salt water pool was a very big hit w/my family, who raved about it, despite having a salt water pool at home. The outdoor shower was nicer than most vacation homes w/benches & wooden dowels to hold towels & wet swimsuits, & was very roomy. One aspect that actually topped this beautiful, well-appointed home was Juliet, the owner! She went well above & beyond to answer my many questions about Oak Island restaurants, her home, etc. before & during our trip! She was so friendly that talking to her was like talking to an old friend. She was, without a doubt, the nicest rental owner from whom we have ever rented, & we've been renting a beach house every year for 34 years. The only thing I would change about this house would be to move it across the street to make it oceanfront, but then it would be too expensive for us to rent w/it's size & amenities. The walk to the beach is very short anyway, being just 2-3 houses to the left & across the street. The home was a short golf car ride or drive to Publix & Food Lion, along w/many restaurants, Gift Shops, & more. If you're going to Oak Island, this is at the top of the list to rent, & we usually stay in oceanfront houses, but the pool was such a worthwhile draw, outweighing staying just across from the beach!!!