The house was very much as advertised. It had the best stocked kitchen I have had in a VRBO as far as cutlery, utensils and pots and pans. It was very clean and well-kept, with plenty of linens and 3 TVs in separate rooms so the teenagers were very happy and the adults could watch different programs. The neighborhood is a mix of moderate homes, mostly well kept, and is quiet and pleasant. There is a great little grocery store two blocks away that walked to a lot- we liked the Mexican food deli and it was convenient for picking up a gallon of milk, etc. There are larger grocery stores nearby as well. We didn't eat out much so I can't recommend restaurants except the Rock N Roll Diner in train cars a few blocks away - the food there was good. This is not a place to stay if you want to walk to the beach with your family because is is a 1.5 mile walk each way. Also I wouldn't recommend it for families with really young children because there is a lot of decor that would be a nightmare with a toddler. However, if you are looking for a place to stay with ATVs and don't want to camp on the beach, this would be an excellent venue with really close access to the vehicle entrance. If you don't have ATVs but would like the experience of four wheeling on the dunes, I strongly recommend the Extreme Humvee Tour.