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OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach

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Exterior
Ocean views from our two decks.
Rock to the rhythm of the surf.
Our front porch, perfect for relaxing gatherings.
Splash in our private pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ocean Isle Beach
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Upstairs)

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3 (Upstairs)

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4 (Downstairs)

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5 (Downstairs)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Upstairs Master)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (Upstairs 2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 (Upstairs 3)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 (Downstairs 4)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5 (Downstairs 5)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach

OIB Lovin’ Life – Catch rays from the beautiful open deck upstairs or enjoy shady, relaxing days on the ocean-facing covered deck. Our home is steps from the beach. Picture your days going from our outdoor pool to the ocean and back again. Our home is on the desirable west end of the island. The main floor offers a spacious open living room and kitchen floor plan ideal for family to gather. Dine together comfortably at our dining room table which seats ten and wide kitchen bar which seats six.

Five bedrooms and five full bathrooms can accommodate your family members. Two bedrooms (each with two beds) are on the main floor as well as two bathrooms. Ideal for family/friends to have privacy. The upstairs has three bedrooms (king in one, two doubles in the other two). All linens and towels are provided for your convenience. Each bedroom has a smart TV with Roku.

Amenities include a private pool, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, central heat and air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, blender, iron/ironing board, all cookware, high chair, two booster seats, porta-crib, DVD player, ceiling fans, and secure Wi-Fi. The newly remodeled kitchen has all stainless steel appliances.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Island noise reduction ordinance in effect from 10pm to 7:30am. Initial $1,000 fee imposed for first offense.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1658176vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 17
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 34.1 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 33 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 53 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chubby Buddha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Damici's Ristorante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach on 26 October 2026 start from NZ$852, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach located?

This family-friendly Ocean Isle Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you, Jacob!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our families. Host responded to all questions in a timely manner. Location was nice and short walk to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Thanks Lynn. I’m glad everything worked out so well for you and the families!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week. The house was great for our group of 6 adults and 3 toddlers. The location was perfect. An easy walk to the beach. The children’s park was also a very easy 15 min walk. Overall a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thanks for the nice comments. I’m glad you enjoyed the week. We enjoyed having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chante F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was fantastic, quick replies and very helpful. Check in was smooth and property was as described. It worked well for our family of teens so each kiddo had space. Nice selection of beach chairs and toys for the kids and adults. House had everything. 10/10 we will book again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
That’s fantastic. I’m so glad you enjoyed our home and had such a good time. Happy to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed. Host was very helpful and made the entire process extremely smooth.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Great family house!

Great stay! The house had everything we needed and more! We would love to stay here again on our next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Great! We enjoying having Joanne at our home for her family reunion. She and her party were wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Spot

We had an excellent stay for my family’s first group vacation. We would absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2024
Hey, that’s wonderful. I hope you are able to have many more family vacations, and we would be honored if you chose our home again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wright L.

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

Great stay for family

The house was excellent for our 6 night stay. Clean on arrival, well stocked, and easily accommodated our multigenerational family. It was a great location. Host was very helpful and communicative. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
Thank you, Lea. You were a great guest and I’m glad everyone enjoyed their stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than we had expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you. That’s very nice. So glad we over-delivered!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - close to beach and had a nice pool. We really enjoyed the front porch in the early mornings and late evenings. It was very clean and kitchen had all the amenities within the description. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you. I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed our home and your vacation. You were great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Great location

We loved our stay here and enjoyed both the location and the amenities. Having a pool was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Thank you, Brenda. You were a pleasure to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul f.

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

Great space for families!

The house was very roomy for our 3 kids and spouses and grandkids!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you. It was nice having you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

July 4th Week!

Great place. Easy to get to and check in was breeze. If we needed anything the host helped promptly. His communication was prompt and quick. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed our home and your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Wonderful vacation

Our family enjoyed staying here. It was bright and airy with plenty of room for our 3 generations. The house was kept up very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you very much. It was our pleasure. A particular thanks for leaving our house in such great shape, as well as a few FYIs that were helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fine stay at OIB Lovin’ Life! Our friends loved the location and how well furnished and well equipped this lovely home was. Never underestimate how nice it is to already have linens on the beds and TP and soap in the bathrooms when you arrive at the beach! Larry is such a kind and gracious host and his pride in ownership of this home shows in all of the details, large and small. Hope to book again! Thank you, Larry!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thank you Carol. It was wonderful having you and your group at our home again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L L.

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

Perfect location to gather

This home provided everything needed for a relaxing fun-filled weekend at the beach. Location to beach, restaurants, tourist activities is wonderful. Great host who was responsive quickly to inquiries made planning a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2023
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay. I appreciate the glowing review and look forward to a return visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Couples weekend

The house was great and Larry was quick to respond in answering questions. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2021
Thanks Paul. I’m glad you liked the house and had a nice time. Come on back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

My family had a great time! The owner was awesome to work with and was there in a pinch if we needed any help.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Thanks Michelle. You and "your gang" were incredible. Thanks for your flexibility.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana B.

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

Lovely Home

We had a nice week! Really enjoyed our stay and the owners. They were very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you very much. We enjoyed having you stay at our place and are glad you enjoyed your week!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Menge C.

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

Cozy beach house

Great location and set up in this very cozy beach home. Spacious bedrooms with all the amenities and loved sitting on the upper deck in the rocking chairs and looking at the stars while listening to the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2021
Great! Thank you, Menge. We appreciate the kind words and are so happy you enjoyed our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Excellent week!

Great property. Perfect location. Everything we needed and great communication with the owner! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Thank you for the kind words, Jacob. We appreciated having you rent our home and look forward to your future stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Great Girl’s Weekend

OIB Lovin Life is a great house for your group getaway. The owner is very responsive, the house is warm and welcoming, and in a convenient location. We loved the ocean and enjoyed the option of relaxing in and by the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thanks Crystal. It was an absolute joy dealing with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed our home and your group had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Ocean Isle family time

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review from the 5-star guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna w.

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

Wedding party

We all loved the house and the area !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
Great! So glad you enjoyed OIB and our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Wonderful!!

We had such a wonderful time! The house was beautiful and clean and the owner was always quick to answer any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
Thank you, Karen. That is truly wonderful and greatly appreciated!

About the host

Hosted by Larry Wright

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I am an experienced business owner with a lifelong love of the ocean. My wife and I have been married nearly 40 years and have three outstanding grown children. It is a joy to share our home with others.

Why they chose this property

OIB Lovin' Life offers everything for an ideal getaway. The home allows guests to gather on the decks, first floor areas, and pool. It also allows the peace and quiet of five spacious bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Beach lovers will find close and easy access just a few homes to the right.

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