My husband and I visited North Carolina's beautiful Crystal Coast in mid-September. We stayed in a charming condo located on the beach in full view of the Atlantic Ocean. The condo is conveniently located in Pine Knoll Shores close to shopping and the bridge that connects to the mainland. The condo has 5 floors, so between walking on the beach every morning and the stairs, getting our steps (Fitbit) in was no problem. Our grown children joined us and the guest bedrooms were perfect for them, each has a full bath, no waiting. The master bedroom and the main living space look out over the Atlantic Ocean, just breathtaking. The galley kitchen was used frequently for coffee, breakfast and lunches, believe me there is nothing like sitting on the balcony overlooking the ocean with your morning coffee at hand. Amenities such as a dishwasher, washing machine/dryer and beach chairs were handy. We also experienced two hurricanes Jose and Maria, the surf was awesome but only for a few days then the regular surf resumed. The condo is a tad dated but is comfortable and cozy. Our hosts were very easy to work with and we communicated easily via email. Everyone said this was one of our best vacations. This is our first experience with booking/staying in a vacation rental and we definitely will book again. Outstanding experience.