Loved the central location of this house which is close to bridge onto OBX and a good base while one explores north to Carova and south to Hatteras. House was a block from a public access beach with lifeguards and loved that dogs were allowed there! House does sit next to a public parking lot (for beach) but gets empty at night and you cant see the lot from the pool, felt private. Our dogs loved hanging on the deck and soaking the ocean breeze.