New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 20
• 8 Bedrooms
• 10 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Papa's Porch 2.0 is brand new construction, scheduled to be finished in early May (as of April 8, construction is on schedule). The home is located on West First St with spectacular vistas of the ocean. From 2009-2020, we owned the home directly behind this one on West 2nd St (the original Papa's Porch) and earned over 110 5-star reviews from our Vrbo guests. You can see the other home here, and we're responsible for all the reviews from December 2020 back: https://www.vrbo.com/2573689

We learned a lot from the old home and incorporated many improvements into Papa's Porch 2.0: a bigger kitchen with a pantry, bigger dining area, bigger living rooms -- in total, nearly 1,200 square feet of additional indoor living space (over 4,300 sq ft). We also gave the new home much bigger decks with vistas of the ocean and the spectacular OIB sunset and a bigger outdoor living space. All that and it is a row closer to the ocean.

Papa's Porch 2.0 has a reverse floor plan. An elevator serves all levels and is helpful for hauling bags, groceries and people. The 3rd (top) floor contains the main living room with ample seating, a 90-inch TV and a bar. The kitchen is located on the top floor and has bar seating and a huge dining table. The top floor also contains a king bedroom with private bath, a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and a huge ice maker, a walk-in pantry, and a second refrigerator. The 3rd floor deck has an outdoor dining table, ceiling fans and additional lounge seating for taking in the striking vistas.

The 2nd floor contains a second sizable living room, a king bedroom with private bath, and another king bedroom that shares a Jack-n-Jill bath with the bunkroom. The bunkroom contains 2 full-over-full beds. The 2nd floor also has a enormous deck with more great ocean vistas.

The 1st floor contains four king bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have ocean vistas. The other two have vistas of the sound and Jinks Creek. All 4 first floor king bedrooms have private baths. The 1st floor also has a 2nd laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.

The outdoor living space will contain a lounge area with TV, a gas grille (propane supplied) and a private 8' x 18' pool. (No home at OIB has a big pool because the lot sizes are so modest. If you are training for an Olympic swimming event, then our home is probably not for you. But if you just need to take a dip every so often to cool off while you are laying out, then we have what you need.) We will heat the pool at no charge for our spring and fall guests. (Most homes charge $50 to $75/day for pool heat). There are also two enclosed outdoor showers.

So you can pack a little lighter, we provide beach carts for transporting chairs, coolers and other beach gear. The ground floor also contains enclosed storage space for your gear when not in use as well as another full-size refrigerator.

We don't like being nickeled and dimed, so there is no additional fee for cleaning or linens. We will have 1GB mesh WiFi through the home and outdoor living area. Both living rooms and all bedrooms except the kids' bunkroom will have TVs.

The kitchen contains a 5-burner cooktop with pot filler, a double oven, microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, a walk-in pantry, 2 coffee makers and a Keurig machine with a starter supply of K-cups. The large kitchen island has a prep sink and barstool seating for 6. The kitchen is entirely outfitted with service for 20, pots, pans, bakeware, wine glasses, and all common kitchen gadgets.

The home has 2 full-size laundry rooms -- one on the 1st floor and the other on the 3rd floor. We provide laundry detergent, as well as an ironing board and iron. The 3rd floor laundry room also contains a Whirlpool ice maker that stores 25 pounds of fresh ice.

The first photos here are from December 2023. We've added new photos along the way, with the latest on April 6. Construction is on track for our expected completion date of May 6. All indoor furnishings has already been purchased and delivered to our interior designer's warehouse. Our family will take the month of May to set up and appreciate the home. It will be available to guests beginning June 8.

No family pets allowed and no smoking indoors.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. 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.
Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and windsurfing 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

Finding the best Ocean Isle Beach rental home experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the largest vacation home within your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers often offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

Selecting the best vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach:

• Select a group lead, choose your trip dates, and select a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator has 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally available online. If not, email the host before you book the rental. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your contract.
• Are you visiting for a single event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.

More tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're out! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• Note any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be very helpful if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your peace. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on good ratings to compel more bookings. 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 fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.