Having never visited Oak Island before or known anyone who has visited the area, my family and I were unsure of what to expect. We selected the Southerly based on the proximity to the beach/intracostal waterway, the use of a family-size golf cart to get around, and the lovely photos of the residence itself. When we arrived, we were floored at the beauty of the property, the immaculate condition of every room in the home, and the special amenities such as a beautiful screened-in, private back porch w/a TV, a fully stocked kitchen, an outside lower-level w/a ping-pong table, another TV, a garage containing every beach item you could think of, and an awesome private shower to use after a day at the beach. We have rented other properties around the country on previous vacations, but the Southerly was hands-down the nicest property we have ever stayed at and the photos are true representations of the what to expect. We fell in love with Oak Island, its residents, and the Southerly! We will not hesitate to recommend this location and property to anyone interested in visiting the area, and we will for sure be returning to the Southerly sooner than later!