After getting settled on our first day, we realized the refrigerator wasn't working properly. Turns out that the fridge was dying. The ice maker was leaking, causing water in the freezer and leaking onto the floor and the fridge wasn't able to keep things cold. After reaching out to Joe, the homeowner, and explaining the situation, he placed an order for a new fridge. Unfortunately, the new fridge couldn't get delivered until Wednesday so we had to live out of coolers for three days. Daily trips were made to Harris Teeter to get ice for the coolers. Needless to say, this caused some undue stress. We understood this was not Joe's fault and he should be commended for doing what he could to make the situation better for us. It was a bummer that the anticipation of a relaxed vacation turned into a somewhat stressful time. Once the new fridge got installed, the vacation became less stressful and more enjoyable.
As far as the house, it was very accommodating and roomy. The walk to the beach wasn't bad (5-10 min) and the lagoon out back was a cool addition to a beach vacation. Walking the dog around the perimeter in the morning and kayaking in it were fun. We didn't bring a fishing rod but we watched neighbors catch a few smaller fish each evening. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, cookware, spices, etc.
The fridge issue really put a damper on the vacation.
However, the vacation turned out to be enjoyable. Thank you, Joe!