Oceanfront Comfort for the Whole Family – 5BR Home w/ Elevator & Views - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to *The Skipper*—a cavernous oceanfront getaway at 304 East First Street in Ocean Isle Beach. This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home is designed for comfort, convenience, and striking coastal vistas. On the ground level, you'll find two bedrooms: one oceanfront room with a queen and a double bed, and one street-side room with two twin beds. Both include flat-screen TVs and share a huge full bathroom with a shower.

Upstairs on the main level, there are three more bedrooms—two with queen beds and one with two twins—each equipped with flat-screen TVs. The main level also includes three full bathrooms and a convenient half bath off the living area.

The home features an elevator that connects the ground level to the main floor, making access simple for all guests. Inside, the enormous open-concept living and dining space offers sweeping ocean vistas, a entirely equipped kitchen, a dining table that seats ten, and additional seating at the kitchen bar and game table. The living area includes a sizable TV and DVD player, ideal for family movie nights.

Step outside to the oceanfront porch, where you can relax in the rocking chairs or lounge in the chaises while appreciating the ocean breeze.

Conveniences include central heating and air, a washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave, blender, iron and ironing board, DVD players, ceiling fans, and secured Wi-Fi. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water for rinsing off after the beach.

The Skipper is handicap accessible via the elevator, though please note the bathroom doorways on the main level are 24" wide, and the ground-level bathroom doorway is 28" wide.

Please be aware there is no external outlet available for golf carts. Pillows and bedspreads are supplied, but guests should bring their own sheets, towels, paper products, and soaps.

This home is stringently non-smoking, and family pets are not allowed.

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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the perfect Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Booking your vacation home in Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Property managers sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues 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 occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guides have deals for nearby tours and attractions.

How to choose the best rental home:

• First, have your family select vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Oceanfront Comfort for the Whole Family – 5BR Home w/ Elevator & Views has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property manager before you reserve the property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Document any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Use the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to propel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.