New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 20
• 8 Bedrooms
• 10 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Papa's Porch 2.0 is brand new construction, scheduled to be finished in early May (as of April 8, construction is on schedule). The home is located on West First St with spectacular vistas of the ocean. From 2009-2020, we owned the home directly behind this one on West 2nd St (the original Papa's Porch) and earned over 110 5-star reviews from our Vrbo guests. You can see the other home here, and we're responsible for all the reviews from December 2020 back: https://www.vrbo.com/2573689

We learned a lot from the old home and incorporated many improvements into Papa's Porch 2.0: a bigger kitchen with a pantry, bigger dining area, bigger living rooms -- in total, nearly 1,200 square feet of additional indoor living space (over 4,300 sq ft). We also gave the new home much bigger decks with vistas of the ocean and the spectacular OIB sunset and a bigger outdoor living space. All that and it is a row closer to the ocean.

Papa's Porch 2.0 has a reverse floor plan. An elevator serves all levels and is helpful for hauling bags, groceries and people. The 3rd (top) floor contains the main living room with ample seating, a 90-inch TV and a bar. The kitchen is located on the top floor and has bar seating and a huge dining table. The top floor also contains a king bedroom with private bath, a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and a huge ice maker, a walk-in pantry, and a second refrigerator. The 3rd floor deck has an outdoor dining table, ceiling fans and additional lounge seating for taking in the striking vistas.

The 2nd floor contains a second sizable living room, a king bedroom with private bath, and another king bedroom that shares a Jack-n-Jill bath with the bunkroom. The bunkroom contains 2 full-over-full beds. The 2nd floor also has a enormous deck with more great ocean vistas.

The 1st floor contains four king bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have ocean vistas. The other two have vistas of the sound and Jinks Creek. All 4 first floor king bedrooms have private baths. The 1st floor also has a 2nd laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.

The outdoor living space will contain a lounge area with TV, a gas grille (propane supplied) and a private 8' x 18' pool. (No home at OIB has a big pool because the lot sizes are so modest. If you are training for an Olympic swimming event, then our home is probably not for you. But if you just need to take a dip every so often to cool off while you are laying out, then we have what you need.) We will heat the pool at no charge for our spring and fall guests. (Most homes charge $50 to $75/day for pool heat). There are also two enclosed outdoor showers.

So you can pack a little lighter, we provide beach carts for transporting chairs, coolers and other beach gear. The ground floor also contains enclosed storage space for your gear when not in use as well as another full-size refrigerator.

We don't like being nickeled and dimed, so there is no additional fee for cleaning or linens. We will have 1GB mesh WiFi through the home and outdoor living area. Both living rooms and all bedrooms except the kids' bunkroom will have TVs.

The kitchen contains a 5-burner cooktop with pot filler, a double oven, microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, a walk-in pantry, 2 coffee makers and a Keurig machine with a starter supply of K-cups. The large kitchen island has a prep sink and barstool seating for 6. The kitchen is entirely outfitted with service for 20, pots, pans, bakeware, wine glasses, and all common kitchen gadgets.

The home has 2 full-size laundry rooms -- one on the 1st floor and the other on the 3rd floor. We provide laundry detergent, as well as an ironing board and iron. The 3rd floor laundry room also contains a Whirlpool ice maker that stores 25 pounds of fresh ice.

The first photos here are from December 2023. We've added new photos along the way, with the latest on April 6. Construction is on track for our expected completion date of May 6. All indoor furnishings has already been purchased and delivered to our interior designer's warehouse. Our family will take the month of May to set up and appreciate the home. It will be available to guests beginning June 8.

No family pets allowed and no smoking indoors.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Wilmington, NC rental home booking tips and tricks:

Get the best rental value:

• To get the best value, consider changing your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• The sooner your group can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Property managers sometimes offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guides which include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator has 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before reserving the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish what is best for your vacation.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your agreement.

More considerations:

• We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make certain that damages are not attributed to your stay, inspect the property for any problem areas during arrival. Get in touch with the host immediately to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a great time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.