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3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits!

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Outdoor pool
Dining
Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits!

Our 2nd row full ocean view in the Islander Villa Community in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is ready to welcome you and your family/friends!
We are a second row villa with no unit built in front of us on the first row, giving you a perfect view of the Atlantic Ocean and dunes. We are one building over from the seasonal pool (Memorial Day - Labor Day) and Islander Clubhouse. We have a large covered deck with comfortable seating so you can enjoy your morning coffee while listening to ocean waves or a quiet lunch while a shrimp boat sails by. Get away from the hustle and bustle of busier beaches, while still having access to plentiful local restaurants, shopping, golfing, mini-golf, fishing piers, shopping, concerts, playgrounds, zip-lining, boat rentals, and other activities and wonderful Islander Villa amenities: seasonal pool (open Memorial Day-Labor Day given no maintenance or events), hot tub, kiddie pool, tiki bar, & pickleball and tennis courts. The town of Ocean Isle also boasts a fabulous playground and splashpad for when you take a break from the waves. Enjoy the Friday night free concert series all Summer long!

There are over 100 golf courses in the surrounding area and plenty of family-friendly restaurants and activities, including the newly remodeled OIB Park with splashpad, ziplines, pickleball/basketball court, playgrounds, covered picnic area, and more!
The serenity of the white sandy beaches are waiting to welcome you and your family back when your adventurous spirit needs a break. You may even find yourself so enamored with the thousands of shells and beautiful waves that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the wonderful, slow beach life we love at Ocean Isle Beach.
Beautiful updated lighting and floors welcome you as you enter the home. Our Luxury Vinyl Plank throughout allows for easy clean up and comfort underfoot. Lighting and fresh paint keep that beachy feel going even during your moments off the beach. You will truly relax when you visit A Wonderful Life!
We offer a fully-stocked kitchen with both a Keurig and coffee maker, as well as all you need to make a home-cooked meal. All appliances are recently updated and easy to use. The huge updated fridge - large enough to store all your groceries for the week - includes an ice maker for cool drinks on hot days. A charcoal grill is also available for your favorite grill-master to utilize during your stay. (Please supply your own charcoal.)

Each bedroom is a suite, with a full bath and a TV with Roku:
-Bedroom 1 is a Master with a King, jetted tub, and dual sinks
-Bedroom 2 is another Master with a king and full bath
-Guest Bedroom #1 boasts 1 Queen and 1 double bed, plus an ensuite with raised toilet for older guests.
-Guest Bedroom #2 has 2 double beds and access to a bathroom that opens to the bedroom and hallway.

We keep a pack-n-play and portable booster seat on hand for the littlest travelers.

Linens & towels are included with each rental but please bring your own beach towel and crib sheet if needed.

There is available parking for up to 4 vehicles. We are a first floor condo with just a quick flight of stairs or a brief elevator ride up from the parking level. We do have outside security cameras at both front and back entrances to condo. Your beach chairs and sand toys can be stored in the storage room marked A on the parking level - feel free to use the ones left behind by others!

Property manager

Sylvia Vezina

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No vaping, juuling, nicotine, or tobacco use

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Enjoy Full Ocean View of Ocean Isle! Book now for Summer 2021!

About the area

Map
Ocean Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Brunswick Islands Beach - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Holden Beach - 47 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Creamery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marias Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits! located?

This family-friendly Ocean Isle Beach condo building is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Sage Island are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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3 min walk to the beach! Fall beach retreat awaits! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

3 Becky St A 🙂

We loved our stay here.It was everything we needed for our growing family. The pool close by is a major plus. Also, the owner was quick to respond to any of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Wonderful Trip!

Great location and great amenities! The property was very well stocked and in a great location for beach and pool access. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Good Getaway

We enjoyed our stay there and hope to do it again next year. Easy walk to beach and a very nice pool. Only problem was no shade and not enough sitting chairs and tables at the pool. Overall had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

holly c.

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

Great place!

We chose this condo because of the proximity to friends' places in the same complex, and it was perfect for our family of four (with a few kid sleepovers too!) We loved the location - not far from the beach and steps to the pool! The unit itself was very clean and had everything we needed - beds were comfy, kitchen stocked, etc. We had a wonderful LDW which was capped off by a sea turtle hatching on our last night. Sweetest memories! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

The condo is spacious and was spotless. The covered front porch is amazing and I would have slept out there but the beds were super comfortable. The beach is a two minute walk to either beach access. The Isles Club is such a great perk as the pool is huge and you can have drinks from the bar while your kids play! Fantastic rental, would rent again. Only gripes were that there was no toilet paper in the condo and we have to go buy some and the remot to the TV in the Living Room did not work so we could not get the Roku working.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi S.

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

Family Vacation 2020

The location of this property was perfect! The pictures were spot on and the owners were wonderful to work with. I would have to save drinking coffee on the back porch swing was one of my favorite things to do. This was our first time at Ocean Isle. We will absolutely consider visiting again and staying in this condo. I definitely recommend renting a golf cart to get about the island on, walking down to the western end of the island at low tide to almost walk across to Sunset Beach and find amazing shells and sand dollars, learning about the sea turtle nests from the local volunteers at dusk, and eating at the Boundary House in Calabash, Inlet View in Shalotte, and Sharky's on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great condo by the beach!

This place was everything we expected and did not disappoint. The view was so nice off the back deck and it hardly gets any sun during the day. It was a favorite spot of ours! The beds were comfy and the furnishings and decor throughout were nice. The kitchen was by far the best appointed kitchen I have seen with extras like a crockpot, muffin tins and cake pans along with a lot of other items. Access to the beach was so close and felt very safe letting our older teenagers go to the beach on their own. The pool was nice and the tiki bar too but wish the hot tub would have been hot but that is part of Islander Resort so they must have had issues going on. A helpful tip to anyone that hasn’t been to Ocean Isle before there is only one way onto the island so Sat evening the traffic is horrible because the police have to direct it around the roundabouts. It took us 50 min to go 3 miles (we arrived around 5). Suggest arriving early and taking advantage of the pool passes or beach until the house is ready. The owners were awesome and Kelly was quick to respond to any questions I had. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Great beach trip

We had a fabulous time at 'A Wonderful Life' in Ocean Isle. This is a beautiful condo with a great view of the ocean and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Perfect family vacation rental.

We had a great time in the spacious and clean unit. Loved the covered Oceanside porch. We had plenty of room and the unit was clean. The proximity to the beach access was great. We enjoyed the Beach Club and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Lovely place

This condo was perfect. Beautifully decorated and deck has great furniture to enjoy the ocean view. Loved it being on first floor Owners were very nice and checkin was very simple
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

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

First Family Beach Vacation

This property was perfect for our family of 9. The description could not have been more accurate. It was an easy walk to the pool where we also used the beach access. The kitchen was fully equipped. We ate in the majority of the week and had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The porch with the ocean view was perfect for our early rising 2 year old while the teens slept in. Any questions I had were answered quickly by the host. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Family vacation

This unit was the perfect size for our family. It was close to other family members staying in another unit. The proximity to the beach access was good. It worked great for us for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The deck is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the ocean. The deck furniture is comfortable and I love the swing. My elderly Mom and Dad could sit there easily and take in the view and enjoy the breeze and salt air. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

April W.

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

Great place!

This was a great place and fit our family’s needs! The owners were helpful and very responsive! The unobstructed view was so relaxing with my morning coffee! We’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Comfort with a view

This was our second stay here for our family. Love the open living area and the deck, quite comfortable and beautifully furnished. Kitchen is well stocked and the four baths makes for quick clean up for our family of ten after active days. Short walk to beach and amazing pool. Kelly has been very helpful. Really appreciate her help and the info provided that made our arrival and stay so easy and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

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

It’s a wonderful life

Great place to stay. Very clean and short walk to the beach. LOVE the deck swing..great spot for a glass of wine at night with the sound of the ocean and breeze. Communication with the owners from the beginning was excellent and very responsive. Highly recommend and would definitely rent from them again. 5 stars ⭐️ So sad to be leaving. Love Ocean Isle!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great place

We loved our stay at the condo. It has everything we needed with a great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie H., Franklinton

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

Summer Vacation

This property is in a great location to the beach and pool. The condo is a good side and quite comfortable. The supplies are plenty for cooking and meals. Good place and owner , I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela D., Chesterfield

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

Family Vacay

This condo was the perfect location for accessing the pool as well as the beach. The cleared lot across the street gives a great ocean view from the shaded porch. Our family of 6 had plenty of room and the kitchen was well stocked with all that we needed for preparing meals. Kelly was quick to respond to all of our questions and a pleasure to work with. We will absolutely be booking another stay at "It's A Wonderful Life"!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Condo - Short walk to beach.

This condo was very clean and nicely furnished. The elevator made it easy for us to get my 93 year old mother in and out of the house and out onto the back porch for an ocean view. She had her own bedroom and private bath that included a built in shower bench. The ocean porch had seating and two small tables that we used for our breakfasts. The porch also had a nice double swing chair and a lounge chair with cushions. House had a portable charcoal grill which we used out on the grass for some of our family dinners. We had extended family, so we rented two condos, and the proximity of the condos within the complex made it easy for everyone to get together while giving everyone the space we needed. The short (< 5 min) walk to the beach was perfect! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Edward F.

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

Aging

Carpets are in need of cleaning location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Spectacular Family Fun in the Sun

The property is comfortable, clean and beautiful. Absolutely loved relaxing on the deck (as nicely furnished as inside, comfortable seating for all nine of us and a great view of the ocean). Just a short and easy walk to beach and oceanfront pool. Already booked another stay. Property owners have been awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Great view, great location

This was my first time at Ocean Isle Beach and it was quaint and beautiful. The location of this property is perfect — gorgeous views from the back porch with comfortable outdoor furniture where you would want to spend most of your time. Short, easy walk to the beach. I enjoyed the condo for a girls getaway weekend but it would also be great for a family. Spacious open floor plan for us to enjoy hanging out. The communication with the property management team was wonderful. Not only did they offer frequent and fast communication but also were caring and helped us celebrate a birthday. Already trying to plan a trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

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

Perfect

Have never rented sight unseen before and was leary. 3 couples, we were coming down from NJ for a wedding and it was up to me to find a place. It turns out I picked prefectly. We were 6 houses from the wedding. Nicely appointed and plenty of room. Fabulous deck with an awesome view of the ocean. All of said we’d stay here again. The owners are very easy to deal with from start to finish. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021