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Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Canal view.
Use the steps or the elevator… but Come On In!
Welcome to The Glass Menagerie!
(street view)
Side view
Daybreak at OIB is worth getting up for.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master bedroom with attached sleeping porch

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Second floor bedroom with shared bath

1 Queen Bed

Second floor bedroom with shared bath

1 Queen Bed

Third floor bedroom with private bath

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Private bath for third floor bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor shared bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all!

This spacious, well-appointed 4 bedroom, 4 bath house is ready and waiting for your group of 12 or less.

Whether you're looking for a short getaway, a full- blown vacation or somewhere you can work-learn and play, this is the house for you!

High speed 5g wireless internet, a quiet space with a large desk and chair and learning space at the kitchen island or large table make it all possible.

When it's time to play, there's a canal and private dock just steps out the back door. You can enjoy a swim or a place to dock your boat or one of the two kayaks, included with this property. It's a very short boat ride to the Intracoastal Waterway. The handicap beach access is an easy and short 5 minute (or less) walk away. (use our large beach wagon to haul your beach essentials or any of the umbrellas or chairs we provide.)

The open floor plan main living area Includes a large dining table, breakfast bar, wet bar, and fully equipped kitchen (remodelled in early 2023). A gas fireplace is wonderful for cool mornings and winter evenings. There is an assortment of board games and jigsaw puzzles to enjoy.

If you are in need of some “chill time”, take advantage of the outdoor spaces including an upper deck (with retractable awning). It’s a great place to lounge in the sun, read a good book, nap or sip coffee or cocktails. And the beautiful view makes it a good spot to work from, as well - if you must! Yoga enthusiasts tell us it's the perfect spot to start the day while enjoying the sound of our deep toned wind chimes and the gurgling water feature on ground floor.

On the ground level you’ll enjoy a porch swing, covered seating, a tiki bar with swinging hammock chairs and a small pond and water feature. Organize a cornhole tournament (we have 2 sets) if competition is your thing. For mealtime, a charcoal grill is available. A fourth bathroom located on ground floor makes a great place to shower after a swim or a trip to beach.

.And if you still need more to keep everyone busy, enjoy some ping pong, air hockey or foosball in the garage! (perfect for rainy day entertainment!)

There's an elevator that's handy for folks with mobility challenges, families with small children or hauling in luggage or a week's worth of groceries!! Our elevator is professionally serviced and safety-inspected regularly.

If Ocean Isle Beach is calling your name, pack your bags, leave your troubles at home and head this way for your stay in our little piece of paradise!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking please.
Vehicles must be parked in driveway or in one gara
The primary renter ( who must be 26+ years old) MU
Dishes must be washed and returned to original lo

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
Note from host: No house parties.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 44 min drive - 35.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chunky Salsa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Manor House Dinette - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach? Canal? No need to choose -- You can have it all! located?

This family-friendly Ocean Isle Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Planet Fun are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Wonderful time

We were very pleased with the Glass Menagerie. Very clean, well stocked, and many things to do. Thank you for a wonderful week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great House

Lovely property, clean and easy to access.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Excellent stay with all the bells and whistles

Very clean property, had everything we needed for our stay and more. Very responsive owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Perfect

Location & space was perfect for our get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Family retreat

The house was a perfect place for our family to come together and spend a quality week together! The owner couldn't have been any more accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

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

Very nice and clean

The house was amazing. Very clean, and host was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Girls Trip 2024

We were so impressed with everything! This house was perfect for our girl’s trip. The house was so well stocked and the guest surprises were a wonderful bonus! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney B.

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

Loved it all!

We had 6 adults and 3 children and it was a great house for us all. Very clean and great layout. Loved being on the canal and also easy access to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Wonderful experience

Our stay at The Glass Menagerie was the best at any VRBO. The host was more than gracious and the property was fully appointed with many unexpected amenities. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and supplied with everything we might need. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and it was a quick walk. The owners supplied beach chairs, umbrellas, and a beach wagon which was very helpful. We enjoyed fishing and kayaking in the canal and my husband even caught a flounder! There were plenty of games and things to do on our one rainy day. The area was quiet, and we agreed this was the nicest beach house we have rented. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Mount Olive

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

Family

This place was a home away from home. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fantastic

This rental is beautiful. Views are great and the area is very nice. Owner communication could not have been better from the moment of booking. Fast response to questions and we were even alerted to a minor maintenance issue prior to arrival. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Home away from home

Our family enjoyed 17 Union very much! It felt like home away from home. The living area was exactly what we needed -- enjoyed the openness of it with plenty of sitting area. The porch was nice -- reminded me that I could just sit on a porch looking at the water all day long. The home was very well organized and the welcome basket added such a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Our Best VRBO Rental Ever

The Glass Menagerie is a dream home in a dream location. This was our second stay there. It’s perfect for boating and fishing, and the beach is a short (1 1/2 blocks) walk away. All of OIB is beautiful, but this house is special. The owner has thought of everything, and continues to be available for questions/feedback. We couldn’t love it more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Family trip with parents

We loved our stay at the glass menagerie! It was very spacious and clean. Kitchen was well stocked with dinnerware and cookware. Ed’s were comfortable. Elevator was extremely helpful for my parents who have a hard time going up and down stairs. They also loved sitting out on the pouch everyday. There are a lot of extra touches and host was extremely prompt and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with great amenities- everything you need for a perfect beach vacation. Easy check-in, attentive hosts, very well stocked kitchen and bar area. Plenty of space for families and the extra bathroom/shower in the garage area is a big plus when returning from the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lou l.

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

Family vaca

Love this property. Beautiful inside and out. Excellent for my parents who have difficulty going up and down steps. Tons of extras. Just very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne W.

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

Outstanding

Honestly the pictures don’t do this justice! It is so beautiful and well kept. The house has everything you could ever need. Will definitely be back. Owners were wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is FABULOUS, sparkling clean and the owners are so easy to work with. Our second stay and we’re coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey G.

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

Lovely Family Vacation Spot

My family stayed at this property and we had an amazing time. Ronda is very fast with communication. The location is close to the beach but we did rent a golf cart since my dad cannot walk well and we have littles. The elevator made everything with unloading/loading a breeze. The home is well equipped and we loved all of the amenities. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

geraldine t s.

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

Family Thanksgiving

The house was beautiful and had most of everything we needed! We loved living on the canal! Had a great time!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever!

Our Family (10 of us) had a wonderful week at this beach house with canal. The house was as described and was extremely clean, had room for all of us and decorated beautifully (beach themed)! We loved the wonderful snacks and adult beverages that were left for our stay, such wonderful thoughtfulness! Easy to bring our boat to the dock. Loved sitting out on the back porch enjoying the sunshine, canal and breeze. Locking gates to keep the little ones from getting to the boat dock. Lots of room inside for all to sit around and enjoy. Beds were comfortable, Nothing negative to say about this property, it was absolutely wonderful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Just right!

A very enjoyable week in a house that was just right. Great location, well furnished and the cleanest of any home that I have rented. Thanks for the snacks that you provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Excellent!! We loved it and had a wonderful vacation!!

EXCELLENT!! BEAUTIFUL HOME!! WE LOVED IT!! A GREAT VACATION!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

OIB 2024

Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this house. There were so many amenities that the host made available for the guests. We didn’t have to bring chairs or umbrellas for the beach. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ronda Wilson

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.My husband and I look forward to hosting you and your group at our family's beach house, The Glass Menagerie.

The house got it's name in a nod to an old movie, since my family's name is Glass......and over the years we've grown to become quite the "menagerie"!

We've had so many fun and memorable times in this house, which has always been filled with family and friends, laughter, love and good times! Until fairly recently, my parents resided in the house. After their health situation required a move to a smaller home, we decided to share this one with other families.

We hope you'll make your own memories here, seize the day and spend some special time in a place we truly consider paradise. Come visit OIB if you can. We'll make sure the Glass Menagerie is ready and waiting to welcome you!

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