We were three families with young children on our first visit to the outer banks on a friends’ retreat. This house had everything we wanted! The home is beautifully and comfortably furnished. The decor pays tribute to the area’s history and natural beauty. It was spacious and the kids loved roaming the house on their playful adventures. Because the rooms are spread out over three floors, it was easy to have grown up time. We took turns cooking in the wonderfully appointed kitchen, and if I could take the dining room home, I would—it comfortably seated 12 people and got great light. We also enjoyed the fireplace, hot tub and foosbal table. Everything worked as intended. The living room was a fantastic gathering space. The light filled master bedroom with deck and whirlpool bath felt luxurious. On top of that, we were a short 3 minute walk to the beach and didn’t have to cross any big roads to get there. We enjoyed exploring Corolla and recommend the 4wd beach and curritick lighthouse/ whale head club. We were about a 35 minutes scenic drive away from Kitty Hawk, which we visited twice and also highly recommend. Overall, this home was a splendid, refreshing oasis for our families during our winter visit to the outer banks.