4 BDRM CANAL HOUSE WITH LARGE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to The Secret Spot, a handsome canal home in Ocean Isle. Located just a short walk from the beach this home has 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, accommodating up to 8 people. This home is ideal for calming, recharging and creating memories with your favorite people.
The space
As you enter the home you will find an open concept kitchen, dining, and living area. On each side of the living area there are 2 separate bedrooms with 1 full bath in between. Below the home is a huge outdoor living space that includes a Intelligent TV with cable, couch, sink, an additional refrigerator, and ½ bath. Open all the garage doors to feel the breeze, a ideal place to relax!

Supplied in your stay:
• Linens supplied: sheets and towels
(bath towel, hand towel, and wash
cloth)
**We do not provide beach towels, so please bring your own.**
• We provide the basics to get your
stay started including toilet paper,
paper towels, coffee K-Cups,
laundry and dishwashing pods.
• Intelligent TVs with basic cable and
ceiling fans in the living room and
bedrooms.
• Wi-Fi
• Entirely outfitted kitchen with drip
coffee and Keurig coffee maker
• Floating dock access with swim
ladder. Bring your boat, kayak, or
paddleboards. The canal is great for
boating, fishing, and swimming.
• Grille for all the “striking catches of
the day.”
• Outdoor shower with cold/hot
water.
• Board games for family and friends
to appreciate indoors.
• Beach chairs, umbrella, and beach
wagon are available for guests.

Guest access
You have access to the entire home except for 2 owner's closets and 1 storage closet below the home.

Other things to note
We would like to thank you in advance for renting our home and we hope you savor the home and OIB as much as we do!

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Sage Island, while Museum of Coastal Carolina and Sunset River Marketplace are cultural highlights. Ingram Planetarium and Planet Fun are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best Ocean Isle Beach rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is the most expensive season in the Southport area. To get the best value, try shifting your family's Southport vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

Planning and choosing the bestrental:

• Choose your vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. 4 BDRM CANAL HOUSE WITH LARGE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property owner before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what is right for your family.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or charges may be applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Southport beach you love, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

More considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the directions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of problems.
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let crooks ruin your holiday.
• Document any damages to the rental during check in, 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 are valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to inspire new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.