5 Bedroom Canal Cottage - 2 Min Walk To Beach Access - Boat Dock, Hot Tub, Kayak - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1868 square feet

Canal Cottage: 5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - Sleeps 12.

Savor the Finest of Both Worlds!!! This Canal Cottage is located at the beach end of the canal only a short 2 min. walk to the beach access. With impressive canal vistas from two decks; a dock on the canal; and an outdoor entertainment area complete with a hot tub; Sea Life's Beauty is the ideal vacation destination for your family, or golf & fishing group!

The kitchen features tile floors, granite counter tops, and a short counter bar with two bar stools. It has been freshly supplied with new dishes, silverware, pots, pans, mixing bowls, mixer, spice rack, and blender. The kitchen also has a coffee maker, toaster oven, and garbage disposal. The dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and contains a mini bar complete with a wine cooler.

The family room features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. You can relax while appreciating great vistas of the canal, surfing the web on the wireless network, or watching your favorite movie on the 60" flat screen SMART UHD-TV with a DVD player.

You can relax on the main floor or one of the decks while the kids appreciate their bunk-bed additional suite upstairs complete with a sitting area, 48" SMART UHD-TV with DVD player or they can set up the game table for a nighttime of Scrabble, Chutes & Ladders, Hedbanz, or UNO.

When you are ready to take a break from the sun you can savor the outdoor entertainment living area downstairs which features a hot tub, hammock, sitting area, and a 48" HDTV. You will have plenty of room to set up a game of corn hole while you start up the gas grille to prepare up your favorite vegetables, meats, and fresh seafoods.

The master suite is located on the main floor featuring a king size bed, 50" flat screen SMART UHD-TV, a canal view, and exit onto the main deck. The master bedroom is attached to a full bathroom with a stand-up shower.

The second bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed, 40” flat screen HDTV, and a modest desk. This bedroom sleeps 2 and is located just down the hall from the full bathroom off the downstairs hallway.

The second floor has three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bunk bed additional suite for the kids is the biggest bedroom upstairs with two double over twin bunk beds and a sizable sitting area with a 48” flat screen TV w/ DVD. This suite also opens out onto an upstairs deck which overlooks the canal.

The forth bedroom is located at the end of the hall and has two double beds.

The 5th bedroom located at the end of the hall across from the bathroom and has a double bed. *** Please note this room has a sloped ceiling and as a result is best suited for kids. The room does not have a full size closet but does have a dresser and modest footlocker closet at the end of the bed by the window. ***

The laundry room is located under the stair well. It has a full size washer and dryer. A full size ironing board and iron are also located in the laundry room if needed.

This home is ideal for enjoying a great family vacation and building memories that will last a life time.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this cottage 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the very best Southport vacation home experience:

When to visit Ocean Isle Beach & When to reserve a Ocean Isle Beach rental home:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To book the largest rental home within your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many management companies supply Southport area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the bestrental home:

• Start by having your family select vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. 5 Bedroom Canal Cottage - 2 Min Walk To Beach Access - Boat Dock, Hot Tub, Kayak has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email or call the host before you book the rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask your host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Considerations for your stay:

• Store the owner's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent quite a few difficulties.
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a great time? Most rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.