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 adore watching sunsets overlooking the canal or the ocean? Look no further, at Family Tides you can savor OIB's charming 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 appreciate 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 huge, 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 roomy 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 handsome 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 gorgeous 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 striking oceanfront vistas. The kitchen has plenty of countertop space, a sizable pantry, two fridges, and is outfitted 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 enormous 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 exceptional 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. 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.
Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium 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

Tips to get the very best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Book your vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Some hosts and property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area travel guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing and booking the perfect Carolina Beach rental:

• Select a group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms 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. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. If not, email or call the host before you book the property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what is optimal for your family.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask your host about your furry family members before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your stay, inspect for any problem areas when you arrive. Make contact with the property manager right away to document any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep the property locked while you're out! Don't let crooks ruin your holiday.
• Re-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a great vacation? Many rental websites make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.