Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

SUNDAY check-ins for easier summer access! The Jean Jean is a 4 BDR, 2 bath bungalow named after original owners Jean and EL Sears. This bungalow is centrally located and within walking distance to experience all the amenities that OIB has to offer! MAIN LIVING SPACE: This beach home is a charmingly refreshed waterfront home on a natural deep water canal (yes, bring your boat!). Open concept dining and living room creates a space that guests can be together. The main room was specifically designed to provide opportunities for conversation around the sizable dining table, play games or work puzzles around a game table, and adjacent is a ideal area to read a good book. The living room has handsome, high-end furnishings with ample seating and a 65” Intelligent TV with cable! The kitchen is it’s own separate space and has a cozy coastal feel. It is entirely outfitted, has new stainless steel appliances, and has ample counter space. The home has 4 comfortable bedrooms– 1 bedroom has a KING and two bedrooms have QUEEN beds. The fourth bedroom is great for kids or adults with one double bed, bunked with a twin on top plus a 32" Intelligent TV for gaming! Get a great nighttime’s rest as all beds are outfitted with new luxury beds. Two bedrooms have waterfront vistas and private doors onto the huge canal-side deck. There are two bathrooms– one on each side of the bungalow adjoining two bedrooms. One bathroom has a bathtub/shower and gorgeous single vanity with ample counter space, and the second freshly updated bathroom has a stand up shower and double vanity. OUTDOOR LIVING: The Jean Jean has a huge deck on the canal side with rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table that is the ideal setting for appreciating your morning coffee, enormous enough for entertaining, ideal for sunbathing in the afternoon sun, and calming watching the nighttime sky. After a day of fun in the sun, relax under the home enjoying a great breeze while relaxing in the hammock or swing, grilling out on the gas grille and/or playing cornhole. This bungalow is great for fishermen, boaters or those who adore water sports. Bring your boat or rent a jet ski and dock it at The Jean Jean’s floating dock or use the kayak supplied in your rental. Swim or float in the canal during high tide, or fish off the dock. A crab pot is supplied. Guests have access to new washer and dryer in the utility room on the ground level plus a drink refrigerator. There is an outdoor enclosed shower to rinse sand and saltwater off at the end of a fun day at the beach. Beach chairs, Beach wagon and sand toys are available for use. OTHER FUN AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH : Ocean Isle Beach is the best beach in North Carolina! A quaint family-aligned beach with plenty of activities for a week of fun for all. The Jean Jean is a short 8 min. walk to the beach access at the Ocean Isle Community Center. Walk 3 blocks to the town center to savor local eateries, Coastal Carolina Museum, splash pad, coffee shop, ice cream, OIB park, catch some live music or play mini golf. Ocean Isle Beach hosts weekly complimentary community events for visitors including, but not limited to, a weekly artisan market, community scavenger hunt for kids, family movie nighttime, Turtle Talks, and a very fashionable Friday Nighttime Concert. Want an excursion to discover beyond Ocean Isle Beach? We suggest taking a short drive to check out Calabash for seafood, Myrtle Beach for amusements and shopping, and Wilmington for unique experiences (discover a battleship, movie tours, Wrightsville Beach), and shopping! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: The dock and canal are meant to be appreciated responsibly. Please note that there are inherent dangers associated with water, including drowning. Please be safe and wear a personal floatation device around the water and monitor kids and those that are not strong swimmers.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Rees Jones Golf Course and Leopard's Chase Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve and Ocean Isle Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium 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

Strategies to get the perfect Southport rental home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• Booking your vacation home in the Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guides contain deals for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Filter your search:

• Select a group leader, choose your dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport vacation rental search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is usually available online. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before booking the rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Remember to include your furry companions! 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 host before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your agreement.

Tips to have a great stay:

• Add the owner's information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• During arrival, record any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your home life. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! 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 out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your holiday.
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.