Labor Day Week Special Discount! JUST BRING YOUR BEACH CLOTHES!!! - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2445 square feet

We provide just about everything you need at this 5 star Ocean Isle Beach 5BR/5BA vacation home with a private pool, Tiki Bar, and a delightfully landscaped and fenced yard!!

Located in the peaceful and esteemed Summer Place neighborhood on the West end of the island, this bright happy beach home has a enormous pool and a landscaped and fenced back yard for the kids. The colorful Tiki Bar in the breezeway is an exceptional gathering place for everybody to relax and dine. The widows walk and front porch have spectacular sunsets. The 5 bedrooms are appealing and all have private baths. The open floor plan includes a family room, kitchen, dining area and sun room with tons of natural light. The beach is a 4 min. walk from the home. Come stay with us at Carolina Sunset. Once you've been here you will want to come back!

More About the Home

This beach home re-entered the rental market in 2018 after being modernized and used as the owner's second home for the previous 13 years. Sleeps up to 10 adults or a max. of 14 total with kids. More than 50% of guests come back the next year. Many book a year in advance.

Outdoor spaces on the property include the following. A screened porch off the upstairs master bedroom accepts mom and dad (or grandma and grandpa) a little privacy while they relax with their favorite drink. Access to the front porch with 6 rocking chairs is through either of the downstairs bedrooms. The huge deck off the kitchen has an umbrella and table for 4 with additional seating for 6. The Tiki Bar offers covered outdoor seating and dining for everybody in your event and is connected by a safety gate to the pool area. The propane grille has 5 burners and is conveniently located in the Tiki Bar. The sizable pool, in a exhilarating shade called Bikini Blue, has sun and shade with seating for 12 plus a picnic table and umbrella which seats 8. An outdoor shower and a foot-wash in the breezeway help with sandy toes and salty kisses.

Wood and luxury vinyl plank floor are through out the home. The kitchen has all stainless appliances, a huge sink, and granite countertops. The laundry closet has a front loading full sized HE washer and dryer. The beds are comfortable and have been newly upgraded. Every bedroom is charmingly appointed and has a unique name. Choose your favorite room: Ocean, Sunset, Boat, Palm or Marsh.

Appreciate the sand and sun with our colorful and comfortable beach gear:
-- Six Caribbean Joe deluxe beach chairs with 4 positions, backpack straps, wooden arm rests, cup holder, and head rest.
-- Two 7 foot, heavy duty, high wind beach umbrellas with sand anchors and tilt sun shelter.
-- Two sand chairs for sitting at the waters edge and appreciating the waves.
-- Coleman 50 Quart Cooler Xtreme with long telescoping handle for simple pulling.
-- A beach cart for the sand with 12" balloon tires carries everything with ease on the 4 min. walk to the beach.

A golf cart charging outlet is conveniently located in the breezeway. Covered parking for 2 cars is in the breezeway with parking for 4 more cars in the driveway. Cable TV and WiFi are included. The home has two central A/C units, one for each floor, both equipped with Aerus Space technology air scrubbers to kill viruses in the circulated air.

Nearby Eateries and Excursions

The home is less than three quarters of a mile from a very fashionable miniature golf course, the fishing and sightseeing pier, Oean Isle Beach Town Center Park (remodeled in 2024 and definitely striking for kids!), Pelican's Perch Bar and Grille, the Ocean Isle Creamery Ice Cream Shoppe and Sunset Slushie Italian Ice. Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille and Tiki Bar, which has spectacular vistas of the sunset, is also less than one mile, and an painless walk, from the home. Guests can beat the traffic with the same short walk to the outdoor concerts and dances held every Friday nighttime during the summer season. Sharky's Restaurant and Marina is a little bit further at the Ocean Isle Bridge. For over 30 years, Sharky's has been a favorite destination for locals and visitors.

The area is a golfer's heaven with over 25 elegant courses within 20 miles. Ocean Isle Beach is also convenient to the Historic Riverfront District in Wilmington, NC where the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial and Civil War forts can be toured (approx. 40 miles to the north) and the many theaters, eateries and amusements of North Myrtle Beach/Myrtle Beach, SC (approx. 37 miles to the south). The photogenic town of Southport (approx. 25 miles to the north) is a impressive waterfront town which inspired the writing of Nicholas Sparks. In Southport you may also take a ferry ride to discover Fort Fisher and the North Carolina Aquarium.

Important Details

This home is available between mid-May and mid-September each year. Units for this property are SATURDAY TO SATURDAY ONLY. No Sunday to Sunday units. Weekly or multiple week units only.

No smoking is allowed in the home, on the master bedroom porch, the front porch or in the breezeway Tiki Bar area. No family pets of any kind. Families only. No golf groups or spring breakers.

All prices listed on this site are current through 2026. Prices for stays beginning after September 2026 will be posted when available.

YOUR HOST PROVIDES ALL OF THESE ITEMS AT NO ADDITIONAL PRICE:
Bed linens (beds already made when you arrive)
Bath towels
Hand towels
Wash cloths
Bath mats
Dove bath soap
Hair dryers
Pool/beach towels
Laundry pods
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Kitchen towels
Dish cloths
Dish washing soap
Kitchen sponge/scrubbie
Dish washer pods
Trash bags
Beach umbrellas, chairs, ice chest, and cart
High chair
Pack & Play (play pen)
Coffee maker
Hamilton Beach 12 Cup coffee Maker
and Keurig Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Vitamix Brand Juicer/blender

Keywords:   Vacation Home,  Ocean Isle Beach, Vacations, Pool, Private.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cherry Grove Pier.
Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Wilmington, NC vacation rental experience:

When to visit Ocean Isle Beach & When to reserve a rental home:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Reserve your rental home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking a perfectvacation home:

• Select dates and max budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Labor Day Week Special Discount! JUST BRING YOUR BEACH CLOTHES!!! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property management company before you book your home. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC destination you love, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few issues.
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Upon arrival, record any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• On check-out day, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.