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Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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View from across E. First Street.
Covered porch with benches and rocking chairs.
Ocean side of house.
View from catwalk looking towards New Hanover county.
Easy to climb steps when coming in from the beach.  1 inch below  standard rise

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1097.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2, new shower '24

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach

Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath, oceanfront house: 130 East First Street, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, 28469.
Enjoy the ocean & beach with friends and family on your vacation!
New Central Heat & Air Conditioning '23 , newer Aluminum standing seam roof, ceiling fan, COREtec ( '24) Plus flooring throughout, new 32" HD Smart TV/DVD in living room , new sofa, TV's (two DVD players) in oceanfront bedrooms, Spectrum Wi-Fi w/ new router ( '25 ), Amazon Alexa device , new ( '24 ) Sealy Posturepedic Plus queen beds in oceanfront bedrooms, newer high quality queen size beds in street-side bedrooms, two roll-away beds, laundry room with area to fold clothes, completely updated kitchen (well equipped, and easy to function in) , newer stainless steel refrigerator with ice maker, smooth top range/oven, microwave, LG dishwasher, new water heater '24, new drip coffee pot, electric skillet, toaster and plenty of large pots to cook your catch of the day.

There is a freshly stained covered porch overlooking the ocean with benches and rocking chairs. Freshly stained porch with bench on street side. In addition to a sundeck, there are easy to climb steps with landing, down to the beach. Large enclosed outside shower/dressing area with hot/cold water, outside shower and ample parking. Ocean Isle fishing Pier is 6/10 mile down the beach!

Walk to Town Center Park ! Children's playground area with swings, sliding, hobby horse, jungle gym, interactive fountain, bocce court, hi-top tables w/chairs, restrooms, benches, bike racks, Museum of Coastal Carolina and 300 seat amphitheater & Green space. Ferry Landing Park on Shallotte Boulevard at the East of Island, with waterway views & fishing. Zip lining & swamp adventures on Shallotte River features longest zip line course on our coast and swamp boat tours.
Ocean Isle is within 15 miles of 30 or more golf courses and lots of great restaurants. Only 15 minutes from the Seafood Capital of the World - (Calabash, North Carolina) and 2 miles from our local airport! Check-in time is 3 pm (or earlier if possible?) and check-out time 10 am.

The Ocean View was built in 1965 and approved by local building standards and codes.

4 Queens size beds and 2 roll-away beds (for children), for a total of 10 guest.

House name: "Ocean View" There are no roads, power lines or other properties between the house and beach. The Ocean View is oceanfront!

Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for visiting my listing.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Repeat stays are subject to host approval. Not all will be accepted; some may be canceled.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Holden Beach - 43 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chunky Salsa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Manor House Dinette - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Isle Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Rees Jones Golf Course and Ingram Planetarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older but kept up nicely. This is our 2nd time staying here. Can't beat the location! Close to town center and ocean front is incredible. We were able to check in a bit early which was great. It is only 1 house down from a beach access so beach gets a bit crowded. Outdoor shower is nice. Kitchen is stocked w/ whatever you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and clean!

Had a wonderful time host was the best! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house, it is so cute and very clean. The owner was amazing about communication and we had a great time. Only unexpected we had was the 2 twin beds. They're more roll away cots, which wasn't a huge issue since we had real beds for everyone staying the whole week. But they will be against the main beds if you try to put one out in the bedroom. And adults may not be comfortable on them. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean View was great for our family vacation this summer. Steve Martin was great and answered all my questions during our stay. We all had a great time. The house had plenty of hot water at all times for showers. And the AC worked great all week. It was a really hot week outdoors and we were all thankful for the cool house to come back to. Check in was super easy and wifi worked great also. Its in a great location on the beach and we even were able to witness baby turtles being born and returning to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We had a wonderful time here! The location is perfect. The house is as described and well stocked. Communication with the owner was top notch. The internal walls are a little thin but that's to be expected with older homes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time at the Ocean View!

This was our second stay & we enjoyed it! Such a perfect beach front spot to enjoy time away with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach location

I have nothing negative to say about this property or it's owner. This wasn't our first time staying here and it definitely won't be our last time. Several upgrades have been done on the property, and they are great! See you next time....
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fishing

Family loved view of beach and closeness to pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

We had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed the house and our vacation at beach.

Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

I highly recommend this property, absolutely gorgeous views and we loved being directly on the beach. The house is exactly as pictured, clean & cozy and well appointed kitchen. Plenty of room for the 8 adults on our trip, we all loved it and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem on the water

Fantastic for a Fall "disconnect from it all" week. Be sure to look for the dolphins playing in the waves.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean View

We really enjoyed our stay at Ocean View. The property owner contacted us immediately upon renting and was very informative and personable. We will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Beautiful!

This place was perfect for our family of 6. There was plenty of space for all of us to feel comfortable. The view was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach trip

The property was very clean and nice. The owner communicated everything clearly and was very fast to respond to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody T., Siler City, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Location

We had a fabulous family vacation in Ocean Isle. Home was located right on the water and close to everything we needed. We will surely be back! Plenty of space for 3 couples and a baby ❤️ and a very well-stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Great property for a weekend getaway with friends. Very clean and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Steve was great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Dannielle J., Kannapolis NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Special Getaway

Second time staying at this lovely property and it was even better than the first time! The location is unbeatable and there were some noticable upgrades in just a couple months time. The host is fantastic and accommodating with high level communication. We love our special getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely the best!

This was the 2nd time we have stayed at Ocean View. It feels like home. Very clean, with great beach access. Mr. Martin is a wonderful host. Communication is outstanding.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a blast

Ocean View was clean, comfortable,and love being on ocean Please don’t sale this gem of history and simple life
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OIB in the fall— can’t beat it

Quaint, original ocean front (since Hurricane Hazel) wonderfully maintained with updated appliances and clean as a whistle. Had absolute delightful time with family and old friends dropping by. Not a lot of room, but plenty enough, since the Atlantic Ocean is in the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

wonderful little beach house

This is the second time we have stayed at Mr. Martin's place and really enjoyed our time there. It is so convenient to everything and we really like the fact that it's right on the beach. The kitchen is very well stocked and we certainly made use of it on several occasions! The house is clean and inviting and we look forward to staying again. I would recommend this house to family and friends. Always, Mr. Martin is a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baby's First OIB Trip!

We had a lovely week at Ocean View. Communication with Steve was great. The property was a short walk to the pier and shops, and we loved being oceanfront. My family has been coming to OIB for over 30 years, and we wanted our 4-month-old son's first beach experience to be in a traditional cottage like we stayed in as kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Perfect Ocean Front Easter Getaway

My family and I rented this home at the last minute to get away for the Easter weekend. Steve was great to work with and helped us book the property quickly. His home is very wel taken care of and clean. We adored the simplicity and the location. The view of the ocean from the back porch is unbeatable! We found the home well equipped for 3 couples and 1 child. We look forward to making this an annual trip!

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years at OIB

My family of 4 came down for a long New Years weekend and did nothing but relax, eat good food, and walk on the beach! We’ve stayed at the Ocean View several times now and always have a great visit. The home is clean, in good shape, and comes as advertised. And not to mention, right on the beach! The communication with the owner is amazing and he makes sure you know/have everything you need before you arrive. There’s no doubt, we’ll be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Martin

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I started restoring the Ocean View in 1986. It's been a joy through the years, bringing it up to date for my family, friends and vacationers to enjoy. That same year, the new bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway opened! ....no more waiting at drawbridge! Please contact me if you have any questions after you book your vacation!

Why they chose this property

Right on the Atlantic Ocean and close to the Ocean Isle Beach pier, Town Center Park, shopping, restaurants, bars and Town of Ocean Isle Beach. There is a sidewalk at the house leading to downtown. I will make sure the house is clean and ready when you arrive. I am also easy to reach should you have a question or a problem. The best way to reach me is my cell phone. I also text.

What makes this property unique

The Ocean View is unique because this type of cottage is rarely found at Ocean Isle Beach. Sit on the covered porch and watch the sunrise & sunset!!

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