About this Property

Sleeps 20
6 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Private vacation home

Located at 198 East First Street, this beautiful oceanfront home offers the ideal beach hideaway with six cavernous bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across two levels. Each bedroom comes with its own private bath, with the exception of the downstairs eastside bathroom, which is accessible from the hallway. The downstairs features two street-side bedrooms, each with two queen beds. Upstairs, you'll find two more street-side bedrooms with two queen beds each, and two oceanfront master bedrooms with king beds and TVs for your comfort and convenience.

The open-concept living and dining areas provide plenty of space for gathering, with a dining table that seats ten and four additional barstools at the kitchen bar for additional seating.

Appreciate a variety of amenities, including an enclosed outdoor shower, central heat and air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, and three TVs with Blu-ray players. Stay connected with secured Wi-Fi throughout the home. Unwind on the oceanfront covered deck while taking in striking vistas, or catch some rays on the open deck atop the dunes, complete with constructed-in benches for calming.

The home features keyless entry for added convenience, and a golf cart outlet is located near the left side door for simple beach access. Please note that while pillows and bedspreads are supplied, sheets, towels, and paper and soap products are not included. All properties are non-smoking, and family pets are not allowed.

This is the ideal spot for a memorable beach vacation, offering comfort, convenience, and elegant ocean vistas!

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting.

Tips for getting the best Ocean Isle Beach vacation rental experience:

When to visit Ocean Isle Beach & When to book:

Summertime is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To find the best value, change your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
Some property managers offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group.
Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
Often, property management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Filter your search:

Choose vacation dates and spending budget.
Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Oceanfront Home, Gorgeous Views, Plenty of Space for Large Families has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property manager before you book the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what configuration is right for your family.
Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or costs might be applied to your agreement.

Advice for your stay:

Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
Upon arrival, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
Lock your vacation home while you are out. Keep your property safe!
Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
Record a video to document the condition of the property.
Leave a review! Property owners rely on good reviews to drive future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.