About this Property

Sleeps 18
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Private vacation home

Welcome to Flounder Inn, a cavernous oceanfront hideaway located at 127 West First Street in Ocean Isle Beach. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home offers room for the whole family, striking ocean vistas, and simple access to the beach—plus access to the community pool just 250 feet away.

The home is spread across two levels. On the main level, you’ll find two bedrooms—one with a king bed and the other with two queen beds. One of these rooms includes a TV. Upstairs, the oceanfront bedroom features a king bed, Intelligent TV, and handsome ocean vistas. Two additional upstairs bedrooms each include two queen beds. All five bedrooms have private bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy for every guest.

In the living room, there’s a queen sleeper couch—ideal for additional guests. The dining table seats six, with additional seating for seven at the kitchen bar, making meals together painless and casual.

While this property does not offer cable service, three Intelligent TVs are available for streaming with your own accounts, so you can savor your favorite shows and movies during your stay.

Additional amenities include access to the Summer Place community pool, an enclosed outdoor shower, central heating and air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, iron/ironing board, and Wi-Fi. Unwind with ocean breezes on the covered main-level porch or soak up the sun on the open second-floor deck.

Flounder Inn features keyless entry for easy check-in.

Pillows and bedspreads are supplied, but please bring your own sheets, towels, paper products, and soaps.

This is a non-smoking property, and family pets are not allowed.

Strategies to get the perfect vacation home experience:

When to visit & When to book:

Summertime is high season in Ocean Isle Beach. To book the best rental within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
Some property management companies offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group.
Property management companies usually offer guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
Often, management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitors guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to choose the perfect rental:

To start, have your family select trip dates and a max budget.
Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Spacious Oceanfront Retreat – Steps to the Sand & Pool Access! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. If not, email or call the property management company before you book the property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is suitable for your trip.
If there's an individual Carolina Beach destination you are enamored with, look for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask your host about pet restrictions before booking.

More tips for your stay:

Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if there is a dispute.
Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many problems.
Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent resource to find the best local attractions.
Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would back home.
Re-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed everything on check-out day. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
Go through the rental a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
Did your group have a excellent stay? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property manager was terrific, they would love to hear about it. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.