We had a wonderful week at Emerald Isle. We saw deer every evening in the neighborhood, bunnies at the beach access, and a pod of dolphins swimming in the ocean. I'll list the pros & cons we observed at this house, Island Time. Pros: Beds & pillows were comfortable, the Sectional was comfortable, the pool was kept clean, the golf cart was great, with 3.5 bathrooms the space accommodated our family of 6, the baby gear - pack n play & booster seat helped our toddler stay safe, door alarms for pool safety - a huge plus for kids, screened in porch was a great space. Cons: crockpot was small, beach chairs were rusty & need to be replaced, rug in the master & carpet upstairs need to be shampooed or replaced, steep stairs inside could be a challenge for kids & older adults, their Nest thermostats was a problem - we had to override the temperature setting multiple times from 80 degrees eco setting to the 74 degrees we wanted, the pool guy & lawn crew showed up unannounced during our stay, and when we arrived to check in at 5 pm there was a service van in the driveway to replace the heating element in the hot water heater. The surprise of arriving to find a repair guy could have been avoided had the homeowner or caretaker had better communication. I'm very thankful that the host accommodated us for a last minute booking & that we had hot water all week. We did not use the outdoor grill, the 1st floor shower, or the 3rd floor queen bedroom so I cannot speak on those.