\"Idle Hour\" Family Friendly Retreat - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1650 square feet

Cozy SMOKE COMPLIMENTARY family home, 4 bedroom, 2 bath with ground level but inside shower, 5 min. walk to the beach and great proximity to handicapped beach access, Second street runs parallel to Ocean front. Showers are available at the beach access and car and golf cart parking is also available if desired. MUST be at least 28 years old to rent.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender and coffee maker. The bar area seats 4 and the kitchen table seats 6.

The den area is equipped with a flat screen TV. High speed internet is supplied at no additional charge. Roku present for streaming.

Upstairs bathroom has a freshly refreshed stand up shower with hand held wand. Downstairs bathroom has a stand up shower with hand held wand.

There are 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs bedrooms. One upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a flat screen TV. The other upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and 1 twin bed. A downstairs bedroom also has a queen bed, twin bed and a flat screen TV. The final bedroom has 2 twin beds. All beds have new beds. All TV's have Roku present for streaming. There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience.

This home has been newly updated/modernized to include a new washer/dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher. The deck and entry stairs have been rebuilt. Deck chairs are included. There is a gas grille located in the downstairs shower room for your grilling needs. Grille MUST be used on the ground level.

Ocean Isle/Brunswick County has many amenities including tennis, 40+ golf courses and many options for runners, walkers and bikers.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near 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. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Ocean Isle Beach rental home experience:

When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home & When to go:

• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Booking your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer months are the most expensive season along the coast of NC. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable homes.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies often offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many property management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitors guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to select the best rental in the Carolina Beach area:

• Select vacation week and maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. \"Idle Hour\" Family Friendly Retreat has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before you book your rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly rental. Request information on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• If there's a specific Carolina Beach beach you are enamored with, look for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

More tips for your visit:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Upon arrival, make note of any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.