Overall, we were very pleased with this rental. The location couldn't have had better access to the beach, except for high tide when the access steps were legitimately in the surf. (Other beach access was just up the road.) Sitting on the deck with the ocean "right there" was impressive. We were treated to some beautiful sunrises. Restaurants were relatively nearby, and we were happy with food options. The fishing pier was just a five-minute drive and provided excellent fishing, and food at their small restaurant. Our host did a great job communicating with us, and the whole process was very easy. For the unit itself, we hadn't realized that the bunkbed nook is in the hallway, but my son found it comfortable. The master had good storage space, good lighting, and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was small, but adequate. We thought there was going to be a dishwasher but were wrong. The oven on the electric stove was challenging to preheat to a specific temperature. While the temperature in the unit was always comfortable, the air handling units are rather loud, run constantly, and take some getting used to. All things considered, this rental was a very good value and a great location for our first visit to North Topsail Beach!