Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More

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A balcony with a view of a waterway, white railings, and patterned cushions.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A large house with a dock, a swimming pool, and a road nearby.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa with decorative pillows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ocean Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 54 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Marias Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Intracoastal Waterway and Ocean Isle Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place and we had anExceptional stay!!Host was Amazing Awesome outside Bar/kitchenVery Clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2026
Thank you for staying with Brunswick Vacation Rentals! We're so glad you had such an exceptional stay and were able to enjoy everything the property had to offer. It's wonderful to hear the home, outdoor entertaining space, and our team's hospitality helped make your trip so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love the opportunity to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this is one of the best houses my family has stayed at and we have been going to Ocean Isle for years. The house is amazing, spacious, and you are provided with just about everything you could need while visiting. We will definitely look to come back here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for staying with Brunswick Vacation Rentals! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best homes your family has stayed in over the years. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad the home provided everything you needed for a wonderful vacation. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house located steps from beach, fabulous playground, beach bar and more. AND...full bath in each room!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Thank you for staying with Brunswick Vacation Rentals! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful location and all the great amenities nearby. Having a full bath in each room is definitely a guest favorite, and we’re so glad it added to your experience. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great stay

Property owner very responsive with any questions we had prior to our trip. Layout was perfect for our needs and we appreciated the items on hand for our dog. Very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
There are a lot of wonderful amenities that are not mentioned in the listing such as chairs, boogie boards, hairdryers, bikes, a wagon to use for the beach. Had we known these items were available, it would have lightened our load to pack. However, the kitchen had minimal bake ware, no paper towels, some basics that was expected at this price point. Beds were not great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2026
Thank you for staying with Brunswick Vacation Rentals! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the additional amenities available at the home and that they helped enhance your stay. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the listing details and have added a note to our listing to help future guests. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen supplies and bedding comfort. Guest feedback like yours is valuable as we continually evaluate ways to improve the experience and ensure the home meets expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

This house was absolutely perfect for our vacation. Minutes from everything, a short walk to the beach, and great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family beach house!

Perfect place to gather family and enjoy the beach! Just a short walk to beach and town center for kid activities ! Having a bathroom for each bedroom was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion

Yearly beach trip very nice accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect for race weekend.

The house was perfect for several adults. It was very clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family gathering

Great family house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at OIB

Great week and everything’s was advertised! Checkin and checkout were straight forward
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishfull Thinking

Beautiful home, great location, communication with property management was great. We had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Thanks for coming! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property. Great location.

Love the location. Close to everything. Perfect beach access. Great house. All the bathrooms were a big bonus! The extra fridge was a great add.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Fishful Thinking was perfect for our family! The house is beautiful - even larger than we thought - with a well stocked kitchen, a full bath in each bedroom, beautiful deck views and only a short walk to the beach or town center. We thoroughly enjoyed using the kayaks, paddle board and floats in the sound, and the fenced in yard was great for our dog. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for what we needed

House seemed much bigger than it was because great layout. Lots of deck space and very well maintained property. Extremely convenient walk wherever you want to go. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

This was a great property. One of the best features is that they allow pets. They have a great fenced in grass back yard that was perfect for my dog. I've rented other properties that are pet friendly but often don't have a fenced in yard, or if they do, it is not grass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation house!

Everyone had a great time! The canal was great for kayaking and paddle boarding which were provided with the house and the dock was nice to keep our boat in the entire time. Having a full bathroom in every bedroom was a definite plus! The house was equipped with everything we needed and plenty of room for everyone. Our favorites were the short walk to the beach, to coffee or ice cream/slushies and the playground. We would definitely recommend staying at Fishful Thinking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishfull Thinking

We were less then five but the fourteen of us were very comfortable The house was close to all we were interested in Kitchen is well equipped ! Bathrooms off every bedroom was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fishful Thinking - Ocean Isle Beach (8/8-8/15)We recently stayed at Fishful Thinking for a week and found the home to be exactly as described. The photos online accurately represent the property, and we especially enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboard, which were high quality and provided a lot of fun throughout our stay.Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was the cleanliness of the property. The outdoor furniture needed cleaning before use, the windows and doors were so dirty they were difficult to see through, and the grill, while very nice, was not cleaned and was in poor condition. I'm not overly picky, but when guests are charged a 600 cleaning fee, it's reasonable to expect the property to be spotless upon arrival.The advertised fire pit was also disappointing, functioning more like a decorative cooler than a true fire pit. Additionally, the bikes and beach chairs were heavily rusted and largely unusable, making them amenities that need replacement.We also rented a golf cart during our stay and discovered the home's electrical setup could not accommodate its charging requirements. The rental company tried to help, but we ultimately had to charge the cart elsewhere on the island.We have vacationed in the Ocean Isle Beach area for over 35 years and love the island. While the house itself is attractive and accurately represented, the cleanliness issues, worn-out amenities, and charging limitations would prevent us from renting this property again.Provide yo
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2026
Thank you for staying with Brunswick Vacation Rentals. We appreciate you taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your stay at Fishful Thinking. We’re glad the home was as described and that you enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboard. We’re sorry that the cleanliness and condition of some of the amenities did not meet your expectations. We’ve shared your concerns with our team so these items can be reviewed and addressed. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the golf cart charging situation, as this is helpful information for us to evaluate. Thank you again for your feedback and for choosing Brunswick Vacation Rentals for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property!

This house was perfect for our group! Super close to the beach, well stocked inside and out, & very clean! Each bedroom having its own bathroom was very nice, you don’t find that too often! The host communication was excellent! We will definitely be back to this property! Only thing to note about ocean isle is that they do not allow sunshades/canopies, only umbrellas.. so come prepared with shade!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thanks Lindsey! I'm glad you had a nice time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Stayed here with husband, son, daughter in law and a 3 year old and 18 month old. Easy walk to the beach with bathrooms! Also easy walk to museum and playground and mini golf with stroller. Museum fun for the kids! Playground is awesome! 3 year old learned to fish from the back yard! House was clean, well stocked and perfect for our needs. Restaurants were very kid friendly and Doug’s seafood was great for getting fresh fish to cook. Highly recommend this house and lovation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House and Amazing Location!

We had a great stay at Fishful Thinking! We were traveling with 8 adults and 8 young children and the house was the perfect size and layout for everyone. We appreciated the added items for infants and the surprise treat provided by the property manager. Rob was extremely responsive. We enjoyed being on the canal and using the water toys. The house had everything we needed. The location of this house is the best part. You can easily walk to the beach or downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great location!

Only two short blocks to the beach, with access by the community center so it has bathrooms and showers to rinse off. Having the dock with kayaks and paddle board available was very convenient. We caught fish right off the dock at high tide. We could sit 10 at the table for dinner and 4 at the breakfast bar. Everyone had their own bedrooms and bathrooms so getting ready was never an issue. There is a very large family sitting room with plenty of space and comfortable sitting. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch.

We spent the weekend (Friday-Sunday) at this beautiful home to celebrate a birthday. Our family would definitely stay again. It's on the canal with was great for some backyard fishing. Only 1 block from beach access. I liked that the backyard was fenced in, so my little one could run and play. The home is beautifully decorated with ample space for our large group. Close to restaurants and the pier! Unfortunately, since it trip was a short, we didn't get to use the kayaks or paddleboard which is a reason for us to stay again. Overall 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Conveniently located and pet friendly

This property is conveniently located to beach access and the bridge to enter/exit the island. The outdoor area in the back of the house is secured by a fence. The home is suitable for adults with one large living room area. The kitchen is very well stocked but can use a deep cleaning inside the cabinets and drawers. The mattress in one king room is stained. The property owner was terrific to work with, very responsive and accommodating even during the Christmas holiday. We would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Hey Sherry, We're so glad you enjoyed the home and your stay in Ocean Isle Beach for the holidays. Thank you for letting us know about the kitchen drawers and cabinets. We have also changed out all of the mattress toppers. We wish you had let us know during your stay so we could have resolved your concerns before you left. We hope you visit again soon!
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