The condo was perfect for me and my small dog. It is totally furnished with all supplies, dishes, utensils, etc. that you would need for a long stay.I had brought a lot of supplies with me not realizing how well supplied this condo was. For example, I did forget my hair dryer and was pleasantly surprised to find two avalable.The living room, dining area, and tw bedrooms are very comfortable. I am very fussy about sheets and towels and found the quality of what was in the condo to be fine.
The complex is dog friendly which worked well for me. There is a lovely boardwalk right outside the back entrance where I walked at least a couple of times a day. I always felt very safe walking around the complex which is well lit even relatively late at night.There is a beautiful view of the lake. I was there for December, January, and much of February. Although this winter in NC was not particularly warm most of the time I could still walk every day. I was also able to find a dog park and good walking parks within a short distance. The owners do not live in the area but supplied me with the name of a wonderful woman who was available to clean if I wanted her to. Also, when a couple of minor problems arose ( hot water stopped working, a lamp broke, etc) she was able to come over and quickly resolve these issues. That made a big difference. The condo is close to Birkdale Village which is a great place to walk around, shop, eat out, etc. I was even able to eat outside with my little dog when the weather was conducive to this.
There are several grocery stores close by as well as restaurants, libraries, a post office, bank, vet, , etc which makes it convenient for long term stays.
The owners are very easy to communicate with and I highly recommend this condo for any length of time you need it for.I am not a hot weather fan but can see how nice this place would be in the warmer weather with a swimming pool right outside the back door.