My family enjoyed our stay at Tad's place; the interior is bright and cheery and clean, everything is well-organized (and it's clear what you can use and what is for the owners only, which we appreciated), and it's super well-stocked with kitchen, beach, and vacation essentials, as well as some baby gear (e.g. pack-and-play). Plus Tad was quick to answer my questions. But what really makes this place is the outdoor area with it's swings, grill, outdoor table, and firepit. With a very young child in our group, we weren't going out at night, and having all that space for hanging out outside in the evening was so nice. It's probably a 10-15 minute walk to the closest beach entrance, but (pro tip!) we rented bikes, so it took us under 5 minutes to get there. The outdoor shower was much appreciated when we returned. The closest beach isn't the nicest on the island, but it's totally fine, and the house is close to a grocery store and a few restaurants, and walking distance to an ice cream shop. Overall, we were very happy, and would stay here again if we return to Oak Island.