My family and I had a great stay, the house was clean and an easy walk to the beach. We brought our 1 year old and our dog, and they both had a great time on their first trip to the beach. I will say though, the stairs inside are a little steep, my dog was afraid to use them, but she was a pro by the end of our stay. We also brought our own baby gates, but we only had to use one on the porch outside. It's a great house in a great spot, it's close to the Fort Fisher museum and aquarium. I definitely recommend staying here, and can't wait to come back!