There are some reasons we enjoyed our stay and some that disappointed us. The beach is close, big, and beautiful. The unit is a good size for two people and you can see the owner is trying to keep up (almost new laminate flooring), but this unit is a throwback to the 80's and is in dire need of an update. And that includes the pots and pans. The couches and beds were comfortable enough, but the carpeting needs to be replaced. If not, a deep clean would be good. Toilets and bathroom fixtures are adequate but very low to the ground! And while we're talking about cleaning, kitchen cabinets were sticky and no one checked for dried food on the silverware before putting it back in the drawer! Most of the unit could use a professional repainting, including the deck (which needs new outdoor carpeting as well as furniture that isn't cracked and broken. The grounds are kept clean and it wasn't noisy in our unit at all during our stay, but this is definitely a "family" place with a terrific water slide, but of course that means lots of screaming little children. We had the opportunity to visit with this unit owner's neighbor and that unit was beautifully updated. Of course, that probably means it would be more costly to rent, so you definitely get what you pay for at A Place At The Beach. Love the Crystal Coast, Fort Macon, and the Aquarium, but won't stay at this resort again.