This is a nice size house for a large family. We had 9 adults and 1 toddler and had plenty of room in the open living/kitchen area to gather together. The kitchen is large and has a nice selection of cookware and utensils. The pantry is the main storage area for plates, cups and some small counter-top appliances. My one complaint is that there wasn't a storage area to place non-perishable foods - canned goods, snacks, etc. We placed everything on the large countertop area, so it looked a little messy :D ... but it's vacation, so messes happen. The beds were a little more firm than we are used to, but I think most of us slept fine. It's a short walk to the beach and a short drive to local shopping.