There is a lot of dishes, cutlery etc. provided. The only thing we needed to bring (and did) was a lobster pot. There are 3 fans and we brought an extra one just in case. Our stay was in August and other than maybe 2 hours in the afternoon, the house was quite comfortable and nice and cool at night. You can walk to the water, but there is not beach and warnings not to go in the water due to shells that will cut your feet. However, it is a great spot for sunset pictures. The house is very close to town.