We travel to beaches quite a bit - this being our third beach so far this year. Although this rental isn't directly on the beach, it doesn't Private beach access is literally outside the rental, down a few steps, and immediately across the street. You'll be at the pool (which has an ocean-view!) in just one minute - and on the soft sandy beach in two! Rental parking is only steps from the front door. And accommodations are comfy, clean, and new (new kitchen, fridge, oven, bathrooms - everything!) - stocked for our needs. Full size new washer and dryer were a huge plus. The bedroom fan was wonderful, blocking all noise and helping with air flow. AC was very efficient and cooled quickly (we kept it warmer when not in the unit). FYI for renters not familiar with this part of the beach: Ocean Isle has 'rules' which don't favor cool-cabana & neso style tents (well, you can put them up but are only allowed to have three points of contact; either one pole and 2 sandbags or 2 poles and one sandbag). It wasn't too windy so our cool-cabana was fine with only 2 corners down/full of sand. If windy, you can always tie the other sides to your beach chairs which 'technically' isn't against the rules but saves your tent from blowing away! :) Highly recommend this rental!