OCEAN FRONT - West End Home @ OIB on the Sound and Sea! Private Pool - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 29
• 7 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Do you appreciate watching sunsets overlooking the canal or the ocean? Look no further, at Family Tides you can appreciate OIB's handsome sunsets with both vistas from the calming screened in porches off the front and back of the home. This immaculate 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom home is located in the gated, exclusive West End of Ocean Isle Beach. At Family Tides, you have the option of waking up to savor your morning coffee while taking in the vistas from the front or back porch, walking straight to the beach to put your toes in the sand to savor the most peaceful, secluded beach, going for a swim in your private pool or fishing off your dock overlooking the Intercostal waterway. The options are really countless! The enormous, open downstairs area will be where everybody will want to gather to enjoy time together while inside. You will immediately feel at home at Family Tides. Our home abounds with places to gather, share stories and laugh. But, if you need some "alone time" there is plenty of space inside and out to find your own serenity.

This home is sizable and can accommodate families or groups of friends looking to make memories that will last a lifetime. There are 7 cavernous bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms with 2 queen sized beds and connecting bathrooms. As well as a freshly added bespoke bunk bed room, which contains two double beds for bottom bunk beds and two twin beds for top bunk beds, plus a twin trundle bed. The second floor consists of three bedrooms with 2 queen sized beds, connecting bathrooms and a gorgeous sitting area, which overlooks the vistas from the canal, right outside the second-floor window. The open Master bedroom is also located on the second floor and has a delightful sitting room ideal for a place to relax, read, or just take in the beauty of the ocean from your back window. The Master bathroom is nice and airy providing plenty of space to get ready. It has a separate watering closet, hottub tub and stand-alone shower. Each bedroom has great closets which accepts guests plenty of space to put their belongings.

The living room, dining area and kitchen feature an open floor concept accepting guests to be able to enjoy each other’s company while cooking a family dinner or playing card games around the table, all while taking in beautiful oceanfront vistas. The kitchen has plenty of countertop space, a sizable pantry, two fridges, and is supplied with all your essential kitchen needs. The living room provides an adequate amount of seating for huge families to entertain, relax, or have a family movie nighttime during a rain shower. The bottom level also has a full bathroom with a shower, connected to a huge laundry room which will home all your beach towels, clothes, and more. The laundry room also serves a mudroom that has its own entryway off the back porch letting you drop your wet towels and sandy swimsuits right where they need to be. Don’t worry, you always have the option of heading straight to the outdoor shower to continue appreciating the nice breeze from the ocean too.

Being located on the West End of the island means that you can enjoy your walk out to your beach access without worrying about finding a spot for your family to sit. The solitude and seclusion of this beach will allow you to pick the ideal spot to place your beach chairs and umbrella. Does your family have little ones that can’t hang on the beach for extended periods of time? No worries, a private pool is just what you need to help break up those long beach days. The private pool that can be heated is located just off the walkway to the beach and is completely enclosed by a fence, providing safety and privacy. The pool is large enough for families to swim, jump and play together with ample amount of lounge chairs and seating for sunbathing and overseeing the pool fun. Savor our pool floats and noodles too! Don’t forget, there is always fishing from the dock and taking in the breeze from the Intercostal waterway too! Other amenities include Wi-Fi, office space, covered parking for multiple cars under the home, as well as additional parking spaces in front of the dock overlooking the canal.

Not that you will want to leave this beach home getaway, but if you do, you are just a short distance away from eateries, shopping, grocery stores and more.

We appreciate you considering our home for your beach vacation! We strive to create an environment that is welcoming, clean, and comfortable! The location of this home will not disappoint! It provides the luxury of being on the West End of the island with extraordinary vistas of both the ocean and Intercostal waterway. We hope that you decide to spend your vacation at Family Tides!

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. Rees Jones Golf Course and Leopard's Chase Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Planet Fun and Tribal Island are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, parasailing and motor boating 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

Booking the best vacation property experience:

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

• Summer months are high season in the Carolina Beach area. Booking in the Fall or Spring is our best tip for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides have money saving offers on nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Select a group leader, choose your dates, and select a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your group needs. OCEAN FRONT - West End Home @ OIB on the Sound and Sea! Private Pool has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before reserving the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If there's a specific Carolina Beach beach you are enamored with, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your group is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some hosts charge additional pet fees.

Some things to know before you go:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Upon arrival, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, stereo or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents many problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers disrupting your life at home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let thieves ruin your trip.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on great reviews to inspire new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers 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 owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.