OIBee Hive - Cute 1970s Beach Cottage 2mi to Beach - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 616 square feet

Perfectly Located Getaway! The OIBee Hive is a striking, one-level getaway that’s just over 600 square feet, offering a sweet spot for couples or modest families looking to relax. With a comfortable front porch and a back deck, you can relax and appreciate the coastal breeze while grilling or just soaking up the sun.

Bee-close to Everything! Literally just 2.5 miles from our door to the beach sand, you’re ideally placed in the heart of Ocean Isle Beach. You’ll be buzzing around parks, stores, Lowes Foods, Publix, surf stores, boat launches, fishing spots, boat units, and some of the best eateries, including the local favorite, Roberto’s Ristorante, right across the street!

A Sweet Stay for Six! The OIBee Hive sleeps 6, featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. While it’s cozy, this home is the ideal fit for your group to spread out and savor some downtime. The living space is just right for gathering together after a day of adventure, and the pet-friendly grassy backyard is ideal for letting the pups play. ????

Book the OIBee Hive and create honey-sweet memories in the busy heart of Ocean Isle Beach!
The Living Room has a Intelligent TV with Roku/FireTV sticks, so you can effortlessly sign in and watch NETFLIX, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, and more. Free Wi-Fi included!

Unwind on the porch, the couch, in the yard, or with your feet in the sand on beautiful Ocean Isle Beach, less than 5 mins. away.

NOTE: This property requires a $300 Security Deposit, a Separate Traveler Agreement, and your government-issued ID. More info below, and in the home rules.

The open floor plan makes cooking and hanging out a completely cozy experience, with a sizable TV mounted on the living room so you can enjoy NETFLIX, Hulu, Amazon Video, YouTube, or whatever you like.

All of the rooms have Nautical Names and Rustic Themes to make this home a place you'll always remember...

Queen Bee Room: Full Bed
Flowers Room: Full Bed
Lighthouse Room: Full Bed

One of our favorite things about the home is the amazingly convenient location and the cool front porch to watch the cars go by. It's the ideal place to relax and relax throughout most of the year.

PROPERTY & AREA HIGHLIGHTS:
-ALL BED LINENS PROVIDED, and bath and kitchen towels too, but NOT beach towels
-Extremely clean, regularly scrubbed and maintained by the best professional cleaning crew in Ocean Isle Beach
-Covered front porch
-Just a short bicycle ride or walk to the Intracoastal Waterway! Amazing Vistas with Unbelievable trees!
-A short ride to Gause Landing, one of OIB's most gorgeous streets, including the famed iconic George Washington Tree
-Literally just 2.5 mile from the doorstep to the sandy beach
-Ideal yard to spread out, tons of room for activities
-Short drive to a whole bunch of golf courses
-Entirely supplied kitchen with pots, pans, knives, silverware, cooking silverware
-Kid-friendly plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc
-Board games, playing cards, poker chips

PERFECT LOCATION FOR FISHING TRIPS
-Only 4 mins. to the Ocean Isle Beach Pier...
-Just 2 blocks to the bridge and boat ramp!
-4 mins. to the bridge and boat ramp!

HOW CLOSE?
35 min to Myrtle Beach, SC
45 min to Wilmington
10 min to Shallotte
2 min to Sunset Beach
2 hrs 30mins from Raleigh, NC
3 hrs 30mins from Charlotte, NC

The home is really painless to find, and you have parking for up to 3 cars in the driveway, which is relatively tight.

To make the best of your stay and the most pleasant experience for all of us, please review our basic home rules prior to booking. Thank you!

Yes, we advertise that this home "Sleeps 6," and it definitely can and does. 3 Full Beds. However, please keep in mind that the home is about 616 square feet total. If 6 entirely grown adults showed up for a week with 8 completely grown suitcases, then it will definitely be a little cramped. The ideal amount of humans for this size space is probably 4, but it will fit 6, especially if some of those people are not fully grown adults.

After booking, we will send you a Red Carpet Rental Agreement to sign to complete your reservation. It's a no-nonsense Agreement that protects the guest, host, and the property, and is allowed within the policies and guidelines of all travel booking platforms. The Agreement will come to you as a link, and we require all guests to sign it to rent any of our properties, no matter where the reservation came from. You will have to upload a copy of your government-issued ID to complete your reservation. This property requires a $300.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT. It will be collected as a credit card hold separately by the property prior to your arrival or at check-in.

Pet costs are $75 per dog, and if your OTA does not support multiple pet costs, we will collect it separately before check-in. NO PUPPIES, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, and more breeds- PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL LIST OF RESTRICTED BREEDS BEFORE BOOKING.

**SECURITY CAMERAS DISCLOSURE: For your safety and security, this property—and all properties offered by Red Carpet Furnished Homes—use exterior cameras to monitor outdoor areas, including yards, parking, and entrances. These cameras must remain on at all times and should not be adjusted or deactivated.**

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. 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.
Ingram Planetarium and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Pets subject to approval. MAXIMUM 2 PETS ALLOWED.

Booking the best Southport rental home experience:

Find your perfect vacation home:

• June, July, and August are high season in Ocean Isle Beach. To find the best value, shift your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• The earlier you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation rental six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning and picking the perfectrental:

• First, have your family agree to the best dates and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. OIBee Hive - Cute 1970s Beach Cottage 2mi to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email or call the property owner before you book the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what is right for your vacation.
• Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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 the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your visit:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, note any problem areas upon your arrival. message the host immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your peace and quiet. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep the property locked while you are out! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.