Phil's North Shoe home/apt is just as pictured and was very clean when we arrived. Phil is a great communicator and made himself available to us when we finally arrived. This is a great home/apt and area for a family or people who are looking for a low key quiet/ beautiful neighborhood and secluded beaches. The house is equipped with all that you need to get started - bath and beach towels, microwave, silverware, toaster, tea kettle, toaster over, coffee pot, lg frig, stove (this is a bit old and some of the burners didn't function), washer dryer. The space is large and roomy giving everyone space to move around, watch tv, read or just hang. Phil was extremely responsive the few times we contacted him. He was also really helpful regarding sites. It unfortunately poured down on the majority of time we were there so we were thankful for the space layout.