Earlier this month, my husband, friends of ours, and all of our children and grandchildren gathered at this magnificent home for the reunion of a lifetime. Everyone after the fact described the vacation as definitely exceeding our expectations. The beach there is a truly best kept secret...sparsely populated and lovely with spots for all ages to play safely. Nightly ghost crab hunting became the favorite evening activity! The house is everything that was described--lovely, large, well equipped with excellent and rapid assistance when called to deal with a refrigeration issue. Our group of 22 plus one aunt who appeared for several days had the perfect location for talking, playing, cooking and eating, and just visiting to catch up after years apart. Coffee each morning on one of the several decks was a requirement and started many a day for those who were early birds. Getting to know each other's grandkids was a highlight and there were so many options for us to utilize in making that happen. Board games and books, the pool, the game room equipment, and fishing were some of the ones we enjoyed. In addition, this crowd are a bunch of chefs! Everyone took turns using the well equipped kitchen and the outdoor gas grill to prepare specialties and inspirations. Kitchen equipment was extensive and we lacked for nothing, taking only a couple of items with us "just in case." (Gail, the blender didn't seem to work...please check.) Grocery stores were conveniently located and easy to utilize. The owner, Gail, had provided us with so much information that we felt guilty when no one actually went out to eat because we had so much fun staying in. Bathrooms were plentiful, room configuration was perfect for us, bedrooms were comfortable, and we would absolutely use this property again should we have such a large group. Something to note: umbrellas ARE allowed on the beach, but popups are NOT; several folks who had put them up were requested to remove them, apparently related to the turtle population for which there is an informative presentation each week. Not a problem for us as we had both.
My one suggestion for Gail is that all of the wonderful information that you provided me prior to our departure for NC should be also compiled into a book or binder for use at the house so that it is readily available for your renters.
Thank you so much for your help, information, and thoughtfulness as you shared your special place with us!!!