There is so much to love about The Blue Dolphin and this part of the Outer Banks, and we are so grateful to have finally been able to go on a vacation like this!! As first timers, we were prepared with a lot of planning ahead, but all of the great info received from the owner during the booking process and before getting there was SO helpful in making sure we knew what to expect and could get the most out of our trip. The home itself has everything you need for an amazing beach vacation, and the beach itself is incredible. We enjoyed great surf, warm, clear water, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We were so happy we chose this area - as others have mentioned, it was convenient to lots of great restaurants and fun things to do while being less crowded and, in our opinion, just more beautiful than other parts of the OBX, which is saying something! And SO many water sports! The house has a great family set up, and while we wish we could have stayed longer, we had a ton of fun while also finding plenty of time to relax on the beach and play in the waves. Definitely rent bikes if you can't bring them, so easy to ride around the nearby towns and save the car for day trips. Loved having the huge deck and outdoor shower as well as the needed AC when we did wrap up for the night. The owners have thought of everything, thanks so much for a wonderful stay!