New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 20
• 8 Bedrooms
• 10 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Papa's Porch 2.0 is brand new construction, scheduled to be finished in early May (as of April 8, construction is on schedule). The home is located on West First St with spectacular vistas of the ocean. From 2009-2020, we owned the home directly behind this one on West 2nd St (the original Papa's Porch) and earned over 110 5-star reviews from our Vrbo guests. You can see the other home here, and we're responsible for all the reviews from December 2020 back: https://www.vrbo.com/2573689

We learned a lot from the old home and incorporated many improvements into Papa's Porch 2.0: a bigger kitchen with a pantry, bigger dining area, bigger living rooms -- in total, nearly 1,200 square feet of additional indoor living space (over 4,300 sq ft). We also gave the new home much bigger decks with vistas of the ocean and the spectacular OIB sunset and a bigger outdoor living space. All that and it is a row closer to the ocean.

Papa's Porch 2.0 has a reverse floor plan. An elevator serves all levels and is helpful for hauling bags, groceries and people. The 3rd (top) floor contains the main living room with ample seating, a 90-inch TV and a bar. The kitchen is located on the top floor and has bar seating and a enormous dining table. The top floor also contains a king bedroom with private bath, a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and a sizable ice maker, a walk-in pantry, and a second refrigerator. The 3rd floor deck has an outdoor dining table, ceiling fans and additional lounge seating for taking in the striking vistas.

The 2nd floor contains a second huge living room, a king bedroom with private bath, and another king bedroom that shares a Jack-n-Jill bath with the bunkroom. The bunkroom contains 2 full-over-full beds. The 2nd floor also has a huge deck with more great ocean vistas.

The 1st floor contains four king bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have ocean vistas. The other two have vistas of the sound and Jinks Creek. All 4 first floor king bedrooms have private baths. The 1st floor also has a 2nd laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer.

The outdoor living space will contain a lounge area with TV, a gas grille (propane supplied) and a private 8' x 18' pool. (No home at OIB has a big pool because the lot sizes are so modest. If you are training for an Olympic swimming event, then our home is probably not for you. But if you just need to take a dip every so often to cool off while you are laying out, then we have what you need.) We will heat the pool at no charge for our spring and fall guests. (Most homes charge $50 to $75/day for pool heat). There are also two enclosed outdoor showers.

So you can pack a little lighter, we provide beach carts for transporting chairs, coolers and other beach gear. The ground floor also contains enclosed storage space for your gear when not in use as well as another full-size refrigerator.

We don't like being nickeled and dimed, so there is no additional fee for cleaning or linens. We will have 1GB mesh WiFi through the home and outdoor living area. Both living rooms and all bedrooms except the kids' bunkroom will have TVs.

The kitchen contains a 5-burner cooktop with pot filler, a double oven, microwave, 2 dishwashers, 2 fridges, a walk-in pantry, 2 coffee makers and a Keurig machine with a starter supply of K-cups. The large kitchen island has a prep sink and barstool seating for 6. The kitchen is completely outfitted with service for 20, pots, pans, bakeware, wine glasses, and all common kitchen gadgets.

The home has 2 full-size laundry rooms -- one on the 1st floor and the other on the 3rd floor. We provide laundry detergent, as well as an ironing board and iron. The 3rd floor laundry room also contains a Whirlpool ice maker that stores 25 pounds of fresh ice.

The first photos here are from December 2023. We've added new photos along the way, with the latest on April 6. Construction is on track for our expected completion date of May 6. All indoor furnishings has already been purchased and delivered to our interior designer's warehouse. Our family will take the month of May to set up and savor the home. It will be available to guests beginning June 8.

No family pets allowed and no smoking indoors.

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.
Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and windsurfing 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

Tips to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in coastal NC. To book the largest rental home within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in Fall or Spring months. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Booking your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guides that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship 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.

Make a plan and pick yourrental home:

• Choose your vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. New 8BR\/7.5BA Available May 2024! Amazing Ocean View, Private Pool, Elevator has 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is almost always available online. Otherwise, reach out to the property owner before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches.
• If there's a specific Wrightsville Beach destination you crave, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or charges applied to your invoice.

Tips for a fantastic stay:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Record any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. 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 quickly to remedy it.