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Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!
SUNDAY check-ins for easier summer access! The Jean Jean is a 4 BDR, 2 bath cottage named after original owners Jean and EL Sears. This cottage is centrally located and within walking distance to experience all the amenities that OIB has to offer! MAIN LIVING SPACE: This beach home is a beautifully updated waterfront home on a natural deep water canal (yes, bring your boat!). Open concept dining and living room creates a space that guests can be together. The main room was specifically designed to provide opportunities for conversation around the large dining table, play games or work puzzles around a game table, and adjacent is a perfect area to read a good book. The living room has beautiful, high-end furnishings with ample seating and a 65” Smart TV with cable! The kitchen is it’s own separate space and has a quaint coastal feel. It is fully stocked, has new stainless steel appliances, and has ample counter space. The home has 4 comfortable bedrooms– 1 bedroom has a KING and two bedrooms have QUEEN beds. The fourth bedroom is great for kids or adults with one double bed, bunked with a twin on top plus a 32" Smart TV for gaming! Get a great night’s rest as all beds are outfitted with new luxury mattresses. Two bedrooms have waterfront views and private doors onto the large canal-side deck. There are two bathrooms– one on each side of the cottage adjoining two bedrooms. One bathroom has a bathtub/shower and lovely single vanity with ample counter space, and the second recently updated bathroom has a stand up shower and double vanity. OUTDOOR LIVING: The Jean Jean has a large deck on the canal side with rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table that is the perfect setting for enjoying your morning coffee, large enough for entertaining, ideal for sunbathing in the afternoon sun, and relaxing watching the night sky. After a day of fun in the sun, unwind under the house enjoying a great breeze while lounging in the hammock or swing, grilling out on the gas grill and/or playing cornhole. This cottage is great for fishermen, boaters or those who love water sports. Bring your boat or rent a jet ski and dock it at The Jean Jean’s floating dock or use the kayak included in your rental. Swim or float in the canal during high tide, or fish off the dock. A crab pot is provided. Guests have access to new washer and dryer in the utility room on the ground level. There is an outdoor enclosed shower to rinse sand and saltwater off at the end of a fun day at the beach. Beach chairs, Beach wagon and sand toys are available for use. OTHER FUN AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH : Ocean Isle Beach is the best beach in North Carolina! A quaint family-oriented beach with plenty of activities for a week of fun for all. The Jean Jean is a short 8 minute walk to the beach access at the Ocean Isle Community Center. Walk 3 blocks to the town center to enjoy local restaurants, Coastal Carolina Museum, splash pad, coffee shop, ice cream, OIB park, catch some live music or play mini golf. Ocean Isle Beach hosts weekly free community events for visitors including, but not limited to, a weekly artisan market, community scavenger hunt for kids, family movie night, Turtle Talks, and a very popular Friday Night Concert. Want an excursion to explore beyond Ocean Isle Beach? We suggest taking a short drive to check out Calabash for seafood, Myrtle Beach for amusements and shopping, and Wilmington for unique experiences (explore a battleship, movie tours, Wrightsville Beach), and shopping! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: The dock and canal are meant to be enjoyed responsibly. Please note that there are inherent dangers associated with water, including drowning. Please be safe and wear a personal floatation device around the water and monitor children and those that are not strong swimmers.
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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: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Holden Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches. 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.

Ocean Isle Beach, NC
What's nearby
- Museum of Coastal Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Ocean Isle Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Holden Beach - 27 min drive - 33.2 km
- Broadway at the Beach - 45 min drive - 66.4 km
- Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 50 min drive - 68.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sarah's Kitchen - 8 min drive
- Chubby Buddha - 4 min drive
- Manor House Dinette - 6 min drive
- Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - 17 min walk
- The Winds Resort Beach Club "The Thirsty Tiki - 5 min drive
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9 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
BETSY D.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BETSY D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie K.
23 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrie K.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon S.
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Tom V.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good family time
Tom V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kristen H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlene M.
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family
Charlene M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey t.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Lindsey t.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach Stay
Erica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luke b.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luke b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James K.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day Weekend family trip

James K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mothers' Day weekend ladies trip
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily G.
26 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Emily G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly Anne C.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much to love!
Kelly Anne C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate V.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Kate V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather D.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Comfortable, Spacious, Great Location!
Heather D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John J.
29 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation with ease
John J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi U.
14 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Heidi U.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hayleigh F.
12 August 2024
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2024 family OIB trip
Hayleigh F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank M.
19 September 2024
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Wedding Stay
Frank M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan W.
31 December 2023
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Fantastic Christmas!
Meghan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tammy J.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Tammy J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ken C.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway - Jean Jean
Ken C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina A.
25 July 2023
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About the host
Hosted by William and Iris Ellington
My wife and I are from North Carolina. She was raised in Durham, NC and I from Greenville, NC. We met on a blind date when she attended East Carolina University. We both enjoy time with family and friends, the outdoors, and gardening. Hosting gives us the opportunity to share with other families what we have experienced at Ocean Isle Beach and hope memories are made similar to our time with our family. One of our spiritual gifts is hospitality so we are available and easily accessible if needed for questions, suggestions, or should an unforeseeable problem arise! We want you time at The Jean Jean to be special!
Why they chose this property
Our home was selected and built by my wife's parents as a place to provide our family and friends a place to interact with residents of Ocean Isle Beach. We have so many cherished memories, meal gatherings, concert outings, July 4th and Christmas Parades and have literally witnessed our children and neighbor's children grow up marry and bring their children to Ocean Isle to continue to enjoy all this island has to offer!
What makes this property unique
Our home is a warm and comfortable place to relax and enjoy being around family and friends! We specifically created reading spaces, game spaces, eating spaces, and outdoor spaces to enjoy as a group or individually with the goal of creating a refuge from day to day life.
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