We loved our stay at Crab Inn. There was an issue upon arrival that the rental company took care of immediately. It has so much space for everyone and is well laid out. The home directly behind is a single story so the view from the upper deck is unobstructed ocean view with gorgeous sunrises. The boardwalk to get to the beach is right outside the side gate. The beds are SUPER comfortable and the linens and decor is a great aesthetic for a beach house, and a lot of things have been updated (floors, bathrooms). It had a fantastic supply of games, dishes, kitchenware, flip flops, books and beach gear. A lot of the beach gear has probably reached its end and needs to be replaced, but we were still able to use what we could and enjoy long beach days. There’s a charcoal bbq and kayak to use, the outdoor shower was very convenient. Plenty of space for food/drinks—including a mini fridge on the first level which made it super easy when using the spa. Lots of amenities that made our stay easy and relaxing. There’s even a telescope to watch the night sky from the deck, and a cute porch swing near the spa. There’s hooks for a hammock in front of the spa as well (no hammock though) We drove up and down the OBX and it was so nice to have this home to come back to and relax. Bring your own towels, and read the guest book for great suggestions on places to eat and enjoy!