Excellent location -- access to both beach and pool were the highlights of our first-ever trip to OBX. The cottage was well-designed with plenty of space for our two families to spend time without feeling like we were on top of each other. The pool is well-maintained, clean, and oftentimes we were the only ones using it. Lots of little extras that made the stay very convenient and special: Easy parking in the back lot, outdoor shower for rinsing, a community grill and hammock area, great views from the raised seating areas by the pool, laundry facility on site (bring quarters!). The downsides were that the floors had likely never been mopped (our kids' feet were black almost immediately upon arrival just from walking around inside, so we stuck to wearing our sandals at all times), and there were a few cosmetic issues, like peeling finish in the bathroom (tub, toothbrush/soap holders), bedroom drawers that stick and required brute strength to open/close, as well as bath/bedroom doors that are out of alignment so they either are difficult to open/close or cannot close completely at all. There was also a bathroom towel leftover from a previous guest hanging behind the bathroom door. Generally, it was a good value and great location, just has a few hiccups to be mindful of.