Makin' Memories! New Owner, New Name, New Management - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Makin’ Memories…formerly Drift Away…is the ideal beach home for you! Located at 337 East First Street, this second-row home has everything needed for the ultimate beach vacation on Ocean Isle Beach. Makin’ Memories can comfortably accommodate fourteen; whether with a multi-family group or a multi-generational family. It’s also great for fellowship, retreats and corporate events. The best prices are in the Spring and Fall. Long term units are welcome.
Makin’ Memories…is a gorgeously re-decorated five-bedroom, five-bathroom beach home with an enclosed heated pool with a hot and cold-water shower adjacent to the pool, a gas grille, a entirely equipped gourmet kitchen with a granite bar that seats six, a dining area with table that seats eight, a utility room with new washer and dryer and a great room’s all new furnishings, a flat screen TV and spectacular ocean vistas. The 5G WIFI is fast and painless.
Makin’ Memories…has three bedrooms on the upper level. The primary suite has a king-sized bed, an additional bedroom has two queen sized beds and a cheerful bunk room that can accommodate four kids or teenagers in bunk beds as well as a chest full of games and puzzles. On the main level are two more bed rooms with queen sized beds. Each bedroom room has a private bath and flat screen TV.
Makin’ Memories…is a beach home with incredible ocean vistas from the dining area and great room, the primary suite and the two ocean fronting decks. These ocean facing decks have very comfortable furnishings for resting plus a table for eight to savor breakfast or lunch on the main deck and a beverage table for four to appreciate drinks on the upper deck.
Makin’ Memories…is appealingly located for activities. Golf: some of the best courses in the country are within 10 mins. and 30 mins. south at Myrtle Beach are another 75 courses. Fishing: magnificant catches are to be caught off shore, in the Inter-Coastal Waterway and in the surf. Savor running, walking, cycling and boating. The home is conveniently located between two public beach accesses to the replenished sand which is ideal for shelling, sunbathing, building sand castles, and playing bocce ball. Minutes away is an ice-cream parlor, putt-putt golf course, eateries, specialty stores grocery stores...and there is a ChargePoint EV charging station five mins. away at 41 E. First Street. Plus, there are numerous urgent care options mins. away in case you have pulled, stretched, torn, sprained or stubbed something.
Makin’ Memories…is ideal for warm ocean breezes, spectacular sunrises and breath-taking sunsets with kids, grandchildren, extended family or colleagues. Great memories are made each year at Makin’ Memories.
Makin’ Memories…is pet complimentary and smoke complimentary. Military discount is available. Linens are not supplied. Cleaning and pool heating charges apply.
Keywords: Ocean, Isle, beach, NC, private, pool, 2d row, vacation, beach view, golf, military

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the very best vacation home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Wilmington, NC area. Booking your vacation home in the Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines have discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Select a group lead, choose your trip dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Makin' Memories! New Owner, New Name, New Management has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If not, email the property management company before you book your rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or may be applied to your contract.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC destination you are enamored with, search for properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Document any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your life at home. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Upon check-out, take a walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on good feedback to inspire future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please 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 fix it.