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Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!
Family-friendly holiday home in Ocean Isle Beach with a hot tub
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 14 371.6 sq m
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
- Place, Ocean Isle Beach1 min walk
- Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina5 min walk
- Place, Holden Beach42 min drive
- Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Beds
Living Room 2
1 Double Murphy Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!
Founder's Manor is the home of Ocean Isle Beach founder, Odell Williamson and his wife Virginia. The home sits atop a 4-lot tract known as Gause's Hill. It is surrounded by undeveloped land and offers a panoramic, unobstructed view of both the Atlantic Ocean and Jink's Creek. Founder’s Manor is centrally located and is less than 1/4 mile (2-4 minute walk) from many of the island’s most popular destinations. Some of these include: the Ocean Isle Beach Town Park, The Museum of Coastal Carolina, The Ocean Isle Beach Pier, River Country Mini Golf, Sunset Slush, Ocean Isle Beach Creamery, Jink’s Creek Waterfront Grille, Pelican’s Perch, the Islander Inn and the Ocean Isle Inn. Additionally, the Ocean Isle Beach Chapel is across the street for those who are interested in a destination wedding or attending a local church service while visiting. The split level home has 4 floors offering: 5 bedrooms, 3 and ½ baths, two kitchens, a formal dining room, a formal living room, a den/reading room, a sun porch, and the Island’s only basement. All bedrooms have a view of the ocean or Jink's Creek. There is a sizable concrete patio space for outdoor entertaining as well as large grassy areas suitable for an ocean or sound view tent should you wish to host a celebration (permit required depending on tent size). Rentals will also include access to the exclusive Isles Beach Club for the duration of your stay. Whether you are a family traveling from out of town, a bridal party looking for a beautiful setting for your celebration, or an individual looking for a local getaway, Founder’s Manor offers a unique, picturesque location that is truly one of a kind.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Town tent permit required if larger than 20 x 20
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put clean dishes away.
Please leave stripped sheets by bed and comforters/shams on top of bed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Town tent permit required if larger than 20 x 20
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier.
Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. With kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Ocean Isle Beach, NC
What's nearby
- Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Museum of Coastal Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
- Brunswick Islands Beach - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
- Holden Beach - 42 min drive - 34.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chunky Salsa - 3 min drive
- Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - 10 min walk
- Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - 10 min walk
- Manor House Dinette - 5 min drive
- Dawg House Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Marnie Williamson

My name is Marnie Williamson and Founder's Manor was my childhood home. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in the "House on the Hill" as it is often referred to by locals. I have lived on Ocean Isle Beach for over 50 years and truly love sharing our beautiful island community with others.
Why they chose this property
I appreciate being able to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic from the front yard and the sunset over Jink's Creek in the backyard. I look forward to watching deer graze in the early morning and evening hours and keeping an eye out for Egrets, Herons, and Pelicans over the sound. Being in the center of the Island with no adjacent homes is also a lovely feature of Founder's Manor.
What makes this property unique
I love that the land surrounding the Founder's Manor remains untouched and that the historical significance of the home is being preserved.
Languages:
English
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