Makin' Memories! New Owner, New Name, New Management - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Makin’ Memories…formerly Drift Away…is the ideal beach home for you! Located at 337 East First Street, this second-row home has everything needed for the ultimate beach vacation on Ocean Isle Beach. Makin’ Memories can comfortably accommodate fourteen; whether with a multi-family group or a multi-generational family. It’s also great for fellowship, retreats and corporate events. The best prices are in the Spring and Fall. Long term units are welcome.
Makin’ Memories…is a handsomely re-decorated five-bedroom, five-bathroom beach home with an enclosed heated pool with a hot and cold-water shower adjacent to the pool, a gas grille, a completely equipped gourmet kitchen with a granite bar that seats six, a dining area with table that seats eight, a utility room with new washer and dryer and a great room’s all new furnishings, a flat screen TV and spectacular ocean vistas. The 5G WIFI is fast and simple.
Makin’ Memories…has three bedrooms on the upper level. The primary suite has a king-sized bed, an additional bedroom has two queen sized beds and a cheerful bunk room that can accommodate four kids or teenagers in bunk beds as well as a chest full of games and puzzles. On the main level are two more bed rooms with queen sized beds. Each bedroom room has a private bath and flat screen TV.
Makin’ Memories…is a beach home with fabulous ocean vistas from the dining area and great room, the primary suite and the two ocean fronting decks. These ocean facing decks have very comfortable furnishings for resting plus a table for eight to appreciate breakfast or lunch on the main deck and a beverage table for four to savor drinks on the upper deck.
Makin’ Memories…is attractively located for activities. Golf: some of the best courses in the country are within 10 mins. and 30 mins. south at Myrtle Beach are another 75 courses. Fishing: impressive catches are to be caught off shore, in the Inter-Coastal Waterway and in the surf. Appreciate running, walking, cycling and boating. The home is conveniently located between two public beach accesses to the replenished sand which is ideal for shelling, sunbathing, building sand castles, and playing bocce ball. Minutes away is an ice-cream parlor, putt-putt golf course, eateries, specialty stores grocery stores...and there is a ChargePoint EV charging station five mins. away at 41 E. First Street. Plus, there are numerous urgent care options mins. away in case you have pulled, stretched, torn, sprained or stubbed something.
Makin’ Memories…is ideal for warm ocean breezes, spectacular sunrises and breath-taking sunsets with kids, grandchildren, extended family or colleagues. Great memories are made each year at Makin’ Memories.
Makin’ Memories…is pet complimentary and smoke complimentary. Military discount is available. Linens are not supplied. Cleaning and pool heating charges apply.
Keywords: Ocean, Isle, beach, NC, private, pool, 2d row, vacation, beach view, golf, military

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to get the best Ocean Isle Beach rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Summer time is high season in Ocean Isle Beach. To find the best value, consider changing your vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Many management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, picking, and booking your prefectrental:

• Select a group leader, choose your vacation week, and choose a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Makin' Memories! New Owner, New Name, New Management has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally accessible on booking websites. If not, contact the host before booking the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what is optimal for your vacation group.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Be aware that some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Record any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a excellent stay? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was inoperable and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.