We could not have asked for a better Spring Break for my family. The place is spacious and immaculate. They have made updates on exactly the right places, the kitchen, and the bathrooms. It's on the South end of the island where there are far fewer crowds and quieter restaurants and bars which is precisely what we look for as a family.
Two things worth noting that in no way distracted from our stay. 1) the large bedroom with the updated bathroom is adjacent to the garage, on the ground floor. You need to exit the main floor and re-enter a door to the garage, outside of the house, to access this room. My in-laws stayed in that room and enjoyed the privacy, but it's worth pointing out that it is separate. 2) We have stayed (many years ago) in North Topsail and noticed that at this location the beach is full of shells. While it's fun for the kids to hunt for them, they're so prevalent that it's sometimes uncomfortable to walk barefoot. It also made it difficult for my oldest to skimboard at certain tides.
With that said, my family would absolutely stay at this place again. The expansive deck and immediate access to the beach were exactly what the doctor ordered.