OCEAN FRONT - West End Home @ OIB on the Sound and Sea! Private Pool - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 29
• 7 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Do you adore watching sunsets overlooking the canal or the ocean? Look no further, at Family Tides you can savor OIB's handsome sunsets with both vistas from the calming screened in porches off the front and back of the home. This immaculate 7-bedroom, 7-bathroom home is located in the gated, exclusive West End of Ocean Isle Beach. At Family Tides, you have the option of waking up to savor your morning coffee while taking in the vistas from the front or back porch, walking straight to the beach to put your toes in the sand to appreciate the most peaceful, secluded beach, going for a swim in your private pool or fishing off your dock overlooking the Intercostal waterway. The options are really countless! The enormous, open downstairs area will be where everybody will want to gather to enjoy time together while inside. You will immediately feel at home at Family Tides. Our home abounds with places to gather, share stories and laugh. But, if you need some "alone time" there is plenty of space inside and out to find your own serenity.

This home is huge and can accommodate families or groups of friends looking to make memories that will last a lifetime. There are 7 cavernous bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms with 2 queen sized beds and connecting bathrooms. As well as a freshly added bespoke bunk bed room, which contains two double beds for bottom bunk beds and two twin beds for top bunk beds, plus a twin trundle bed. The second floor consists of three bedrooms with 2 queen sized beds, connecting bathrooms and a beautiful sitting area, which overlooks the vistas from the canal, right outside the second-floor window. The open Master bedroom is also located on the second floor and has a striking sitting room ideal for a place to relax, read, or just take in the beauty of the ocean from your back window. The Master bathroom is nice and airy providing plenty of space to get ready. It has a separate watering closet, hottub tub and stand-alone shower. Each bedroom has great closets which accepts guests plenty of space to put their belongings.

The living room, dining area and kitchen feature an open floor concept accepting guests to be able to enjoy each other’s company while cooking a family dinner or playing card games around the table, all while taking in gorgeous oceanfront vistas. The kitchen has plenty of countertop space, a sizable pantry, two fridges, and is outfitted with all your essential kitchen needs. The living room provides an adequate amount of seating for huge families to entertain, relax, or have a family movie nighttime during a rain shower. The bottom level also has a full bathroom with a shower, connected to a sizable laundry room which will home all your beach towels, clothes, and more. The laundry room also serves a mudroom that has its own entryway off the back porch letting you drop your wet towels and sandy swimsuits right where they need to be. Don’t worry, you always have the option of heading straight to the outdoor shower to continue appreciating the nice breeze from the ocean too.

Being located on the West End of the island means that you can enjoy your walk out to your beach access without worrying about finding a spot for your family to sit. The solitude and seclusion of this beach will allow you to pick the ideal spot to place your beach chairs and umbrella. Does your family have little ones that can’t hang on the beach for extended periods of time? No worries, a private pool is just what you need to help break up those long beach days. The private pool that can be heated is located just off the walkway to the beach and is entirely enclosed by a fence, providing safety and privacy. The pool is large enough for families to swim, jump and play together with ample amount of lounge chairs and seating for sunbathing and overseeing the pool fun. Appreciate our pool floats and noodles too! Don’t forget, there is always fishing from the dock and taking in the breeze from the Intercostal waterway too! Other amenities include Wi-Fi, office space, covered parking for multiple cars under the home, as well as additional parking spaces in front of the dock overlooking the canal.

Not that you will want to leave this beach home getaway, but if you do, you are just a short distance away from eateries, shopping, grocery stores and more.

We appreciate you considering our home for your beach vacation! We strive to create an environment that is welcoming, clean, and comfortable! The location of this home will not disappoint! It provides the luxury of being on the West End of the island with spectacular vistas of both the ocean and Intercostal waterway. We hope that you decide to spend your vacation at Family Tides!

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the beach. 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.
Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, parasailing and motor boating 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

How to book the best Southport vacation home experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Ocean Isle Beach. To get the best value, consider changing your trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warm weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines that include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Choose vacation dates and budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. OCEAN FRONT - West End Home @ OIB on the Sound and Sea! Private Pool has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is suitable for your group.
• If there's an individual Southport destination you love, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.
• 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. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.

Have a great stay:

• Add the owner's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect your property!
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to inspire more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.