There aren't enough awesome things I can say about Green Gables Retreat! Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, Ash and Aaron have such a jewel of a place to stay! Their location was in proximity to everything we had planned to do which made everything so convenient for us. After driving from Corolla all the way to Hatteras Island and then some, it became very clear how nice of a location Green Gable Retreat really was. It's not smack in the middle of heavy traffic and pedestrians everywhere...it's peaceful. It's cozy. It's relaxing and comfortable. It's minutes from the beach and the soundside, close to Jockey's Ridge and the Wright Brothers' Memorial in Kill Devil Hills which was a halfway point to everything we planned to see and/or do. My 7 yr old grandson and I enjoyed the wii games provided, the many options on the Fire TV, board games and DVD's as well as books, puzzles, magazines and coloring books. Fluffy thick towels were provided as well as a very comfortable bed and soft bedding. My grandson chose to sleep on the futon and felt like a big kid in his own space at night. Ash and Aaron provided an array of snacks and waters and sodas in the mini fridge. Being in a beachy area, having a washer and dryer were so helpful and knowing that ahead of time I was able to pack light! Appliances provided were all we could have needed or wanted and a broom and dustpan allowed me to tidy up after my grandson in terms of crumbs and sand! Our space was so clean and spotless! The tile in the bathroom literally had a shine to it! The decor is peaceful, yet trendy and cozy. Upon our arrival which was late at night due to our flight being delayed, we arrived to the porch lights on, with string lights in the tree to show us the way on a smooth rock path. As we entered, Ash had turned on relaxing music with soft lighting which was calming after a stressful drive at night in the rain. Personal touches like that made us feel welcome. We felt like it was our own very private space as well. We used the hot tub one night, which was nice after a lot of walking. Aaron and Ash provide a manual with lots of recommendations and how to's for inside and outdoor use of their home, as well as local eateries. I would not hesitate one second to stay here again.