Beach house with private dock and water access via canal and waterway - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1960 square feet

This handsome home features a private dock on a canal with simple access to the Intercoastal Waterway. The open and cavernous living room is full of windows providing vistas of the waterway. The sizable deck wraps around half the home with the canal side completely covered providing an outdoor haven to appreciate even when the weather isn't ideal. The home and dock are positioned to give fast and painless access to boating and fishing opportunities on the waterway. On the hottest days of the summer, sit under the home and savor the cool breeze coming off the water. More of a beach person? No problem, the home is only 1/4 mile from the beach with public access points up and down the beach front.

We do not provide linens so please make sure to review the number of beds and sizes to plan accordingly.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve and Ocean Isle Beach, while Museum of Coastal Carolina and Sunset River Marketplace are cultural highlights. Ingram Planetarium and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the very best Southport rental experience:

Find your perfect vacation home:

• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer time is high season in Ocean Isle Beach. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our best tip for saving money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have discounts for local tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Begin by selecting your trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Beach house with private dock and water access via canal and waterway has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is commonly accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property management company before you book the rental. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine what is suitable for your vacation.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or costs applied to your contract.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Have a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the host's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, intercom or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few problems.
• Lock your rental home while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Upon arrival, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected everything. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and look 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 manager isn't available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on good feedback to inspire new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.