This was our 1st time staying in Surf City, NC and frankly anywhere in the area. The beach was fantastic! Long shelf of sand for kids to run and play freely. I know we were a bit early in the season and it may change but there were very few people on the beach during the week, but got busier on Friday and Saturday. Being from Florida we loved that we could be out most of the day and it was only 80* in mid May! As for the condo, it was a great set up for big or multi family trips! Each of the 3 rooms had a small but adequate bathroom and a half bath between 2nd & 3rd floor. Each of the rooms were also adequate size and each had a sound machine (I'll get to why later) which we thought was cool because we use them for all of our kids. The beds were a bit firm for our preference but fine. The dual living rooms allowed people to retreat to their own chill spots after all of the days activities were done & the kitchen was very well equipped and we cooked most of our meals there. I was bummed the gas grill had no propane. We were very impressed that there were 2 small highchairs and a Johnny Jumper in the master closet as we had a 9 month old with us and anyone who travels with kids knows how much crap you have to lug along with you! The area was very quaint and the locals were friendly. It had a very residential feel instead of "touristy" which we also enjoyed. There a plenty of restaurants and watering holes within a very short drive to and even 1 directly across the street.....with live entertainment.....until midnight...hence the sound machines :) Overall great place, very well equipped, we really enjoyed ourselves, warning though: YOU BETTER LIKE STAIRS, there are a lot!