There are better options, we traveled in September (off season). First the pros – the condo’s view is wonderful! So much wildlife, amazing sunrises, and the sounds of the ocean. The community pool was warm and super clean. Conveniently located between Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle. Very private and quiet location. We love Emerald Isle and found so many wonderful places to eat. But we had so many small issues, some of which we reported. Upon arrival the whole unit had a strong fishy smell when we arrived, and it never really went away. The unit wasn’t very clean (floors, bathrooms, kitchen), one bed had sand in it (we hadn’t been to the beach when this was discovered), the windows and mirrors were smudged and the door to the balcony was so bad we had to clean it to see the view. The oven didn’t heat properly, and the stovetop was covered with cooked on rings. The pots and pans were the same, generally dirty and stained. The living room couches looked dirty and had no support. The beds in 2 of the bedrooms were not comfortable and the pillows all had noticeable stains. The TV in one of the bedrooms wasn’t hooked up and had no remote. The storage room was unusable due to a rusty lock. If anyone in your group has mobility issues or problem with stairs – the beach would not be accessible. It was a full 3 flights of stairs to get to the beach.