Oceanfront Home, Gorgeous Views, Plenty of Space for Large Families - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 20
• 6 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Located at 198 East First Street, this handsome oceanfront home offers the ideal beach hideaway with six roomy bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across two levels. Each bedroom comes with its own private bath, with the exception of the downstairs eastside bathroom, which is accessible from the hallway. The downstairs features two street-side bedrooms, each with two queen beds. Upstairs, you'll find two more street-side bedrooms with two queen beds each, and two oceanfront master bedrooms with king beds and TVs for your comfort and convenience.

The open-concept living and dining areas provide plenty of space for gathering, with a dining table that seats ten and four additional barstools at the kitchen bar for additional seating.

Savor a variety of amenities, including an enclosed outdoor shower, central heat and air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, and three TVs with Blu-ray players. Stay connected with secured Wi-Fi throughout the home. Unwind on the oceanfront covered deck while taking in impressive vistas, or catch some rays on the open deck atop the dunes, complete with constructed-in benches for calming.

The home features keyless entry for added convenience, and a golf cart outlet is located near the left side door for simple beach access. Please note that while pillows and bedspreads are included, sheets, towels, and paper and soap products are not supplied. All properties are non-smoking, and family pets are not allowed.

This is the ideal spot for a memorable beach vacation, offering comfort, convenience, and gorgeous ocean vistas!

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is by the ocean. 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Ocean Isle Beach vacation property experience:

Getting the most from your rental budget:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking in the Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some property managers offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and select a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Oceanfront Home, Gorgeous Views, Plenty of Space for Large Families has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the host before you reserve the property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to determine what is best for your vacation family.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs applied to your contract.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking

More considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect your property!
• During arrival, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a fantastic stay? Most rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or host was great, they always love to hear your praise. 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 review.