Jimmy and Cathy's house was everything we hoped it would be. The house is one short block from the beach, which puts it pretty much as close as you can get on a quiet street. Kure Beach, especially this southern end, is a great location for a family hoping to stay away from most of the commercialism and crowds that you can get further north on the island. We could walk or run down to Ft. Fisher on our more ambitious days. The house is spacious, clean, and in great repair. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of cooking and serving dishes and even a bunch of spices. There are videos, games, and books for all ages. Downstairs, they keep beach towels, bikes, boogie boards, beach chairs, frisbees, sand toys, umbrellas, and a cart for hauling your selection of items to the beach each day. No need to bring any gear of your own, really! Jimmy greeted us in person and was a terrific host, giving lots of detail about the house and the area. This place is a great find.