Oceanfront home - Life is but a Dream - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Find your slice of heaven at "life is but a dream". With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, this oceanfront bungalow features comfortable calming spaces inside and out with your private wooden walkway directly to the beach.

Ground level:
Parking for 4 cars
Covered relaxing area with outdoor couch and TV
Enclosed outside shower
Laundry room with exterior entrance

First level:
Kitchen:
All major appliances
Basic cooking silverware
Coffee maker
Bar dining for 3
Dining table seating 4

Living room
Intelligent TV + cable
Ceiling fan

Bedroom 1
King bed
Oceanfront
Intelligent TV
shared bath with Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Twin bed, sleeps 1
Streetside
Intelligent TV
Shared bath with Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3
Queen bed
Oceanfront
Intelligent TV
Shared bath with Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Queen bed
Street side
Intelligent TV
Shared bath with Bedroom 3

Miscellaneous
Covered oceanside porch and sundeck
Outdoor furnishings
Outdoor dining table
WiFi
Sleeps 7
Bed and bath linens supplied
Non-smoking

​​​​​​​NOTE: This property is equipped with exterior security cameras

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Tips and Tricks to get the best vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the best value, consider changing your family's Wilmington, NC vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Make a plan and choose the bestrental:

• Begin by selecting the best vacation week and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Oceanfront home - Life is but a Dream has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is usually accessible online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property management company before you book the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what is suitable for your trip.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs applied to your agreement.
• Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many issues.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
• To make sure that damages are not attributed to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon your arrival. Speak to the property manager immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers disrupting your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected everything. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a excellent stay? Many rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.