Title: 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly Family-friendly vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach with a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559529/c2c977da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559529/74a95c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559529/fcd1e023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559529/35a13341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103559600/103559529/81a65c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Atop Gause's Hill, Founder’s Manor sits surrounded by undeveloped land and boasts a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and Jink's Creek. Unwind in this unique setting with access to Isles Beach Club, enjoy outdoor entertaining on the sizable patio or grassy areas perfect for hosting celebrations. With 5 bedrooms offering ocean views, two kitchens, a sun porch and an exclusive basement. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62614600/62614567/703cfc72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO Ocean Isle Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 86 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=62614567&PinnedHotelID=62614567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33483600/33483575/8ae7953c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Coastal Retreat, Prime OIB Location, Steps to Beach, Concerts & Fun! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Events for more than 20 guests require prior authorization from the owner, payment of the site fee and a signed event contract. Noise ordinance: Town fines for noise disturbances between10p.m. to 7:30 a.m. are from $100- $1,000 for1st offense. 2nd offense is $200-$1,200. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Town tent permit required if larger than 20 x 20 ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.88803%2C-78.43885&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8SyZ-79yui5dyJDWq4Z_sU1AMvY=) 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 - Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 32.1 km - Broadway at the Beach - 56 min drive - 66.5 km - Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 60 min drive - 69.6 km #### Getting around - North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬10 min walk - ‪Chunky Salsa - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - ‬10 min walk - ‪Manor House Dinette - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly located? > This family-friendly Ocean Isle Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4000 sq. ft. Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vuthy I. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It’s always a pleasure to stay at Founder’s Manor. Marnie is great letting us know anything we needed to know to make our stay incredible. We love it there and look forward to many stays going forward! ##### Vuthy I. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### FELISHA M. Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time. The house was lovely and within walking distance to shops and family friendly actives. Plenty of room to have your own space but still be together. We enjoyed the view of the ocean which was just across the street. Our hosts were amazing and very attentive to anything we needed and any concerns we had. Thank you for sharing your lovely home. ##### FELISHA M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun for the whole family. Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The house is huge and located close to restaurants, activities and most importantly the beach. Marnie was great. She and her husband were responsive, friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here. Especially if you have a large group. ##### Paul S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise F. Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay at Founder's Manor. Marnie was very responsive and helpful throughout the week. The house was phenomenal and large enough for our family. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The outside areas were fantastic, and we had ample room to park our cars and the golf carts we rented. We also enjoyed how close we were to everything and that we could walk to restaurants, the pier, the beach, etc. It was a perfect week, and I would strongly recommend Founder's Manor as a wonderful home in OIB! ##### Denise F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family really enjoyed our visit to Ocean Isle Beach! It was fun staying in a house with so much history. The house was in a great location, within walking distance to the beach, ice cream shops and a playground for the kids. We loved that our extended family of 12 could all eat our meals together around the large dining table, and could gather for games and conversation in the large living room. The outdoor space was lovely as well! If I could make one improvement, it would be to make the downstairs bath more private since the shower door opens directly into the bedroom. Overall, this was a great gathering space for our family! ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephanie g. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We couldn’t be happier with our stay in this house. The home and property were clean and the location can’t be beat! The views could not be beat and the proximity to the ocean was fantastic! It was the perfect house to use as our son got married at the Ocean Isle Chapel. There was tons of space that allowed people to spread out. Marnie, the owner, couldn’t have been more fantastic and we appreciated her recommendations! ##### stephanie g. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad N. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Vacation This house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and great location! ##### Chad N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristofer W. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay Great house in an ideal location. Perfect for the dogs who loved having a yard to play in. Short walk to the beach and to the local town center. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable to stay in. We also appreciated the welcome baskets with snacks and other useful items. Marnie made sure we had everything we needed and was very friendly. Would definitely come back again. ##### Kristofer W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott b. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Location could not have been better. We had a great time. ##### scott b. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy C. Dec 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home full of history This is an amazing house and property. It’s clean and well-stocked. Marnie is so kind and responsive. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a special vacation in Ocean Isle. ##### Christy C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billie Jean M. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this property! The Manor House of Ocean Isle Beach checked all of our boxes for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner and out of town guest stay. A lovely private home with ocean and waterway views that was beautifully furnished and wee equipped. The ample parking with central location is hard to find on the island. I loved the mid century vibes and house history. Perfect place to get together with all of your extended family or special occaision ##### Billie Jean M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie D. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House We just returned from our trip to Founder’s Manor and we had the best time! The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Having access to the Isles Beach Club was such a nice bonus and the staff there was amazing! Marnie was a wonderful host! We will definitely be back! ##### Kristie D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela S. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### 20th Reunion The property is very retro and cool! Great views of the ocean and the inter coastal waterway. Kitchen and all of the home was as clean. Plenty of room for a big group. ##### Angela S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany F. Nov 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding I absolutely love Marnie & this house! Me & my husband had our wedding here & the entire bridal party was able to stay here for the weekend, along with having our ceremony and reception here too. Marnie was a phenomenal host throughout the entire process. The house is absolutely stunning and in pristine condition! ##### Bethany F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Founders Manor The house was beautiful and has a lot of history and neat things in it. Lots of space inside and out. Fully stocked with everything you can think of. Only a short walk to the beach and shops, restaurants, ice cream , the pier, the town park and other attractions. The host Marnie is super nice and very welcoming. ##### Julie C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan B. Aug 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Founder’s Manor is a beautiful property that is perfect for a short weekend getaway or week long stay at the beautiful, family friendly Ocean Isle Beach. The home is unique and perfect for a family vacation. Not even the cloudy weather and rain showers from Hurricane Erin could put a damper on our weekend trip. The entire family LOVED the house with all its unique character and charm, plenty of space for everyone (our group of 12), lots of room to cook, plenty of sleeping space, and plenty of areas to escape and have your own me time. The outdoor space is beautiful with plenty of seating. It was nice to be able to sit outside and just relax all while taking in the views that the property has to offer. The beautiful landscaping, lush green grass, ocean and creek views that surround the property were all breathtaking. I literally have nothing negative to say about the home and could continue to write about all the things that we enjoyed about the home. I selfishly wish that this home and property could be just my little secret but everyone should get the opportunity to experience the magic of Founder’s Manor at least once. Marine Williamson was extremely kind, caring and absolutely the best to work with. Communication with Marine was a breeze. ##### Megan B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vuthy I. May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming, Historical Home that is second to none!!! Our annual trip to Ocean Isle Beach this year led us to be the very first guests to stay at Historical Founders Manor, home to Odell Williamson, founder of Ocean Isle Beach. It wasn't your typical "beach house" but it offered a charm that was unmatched. Waking up to the ocean view and watching the sunset all from the comfort of the home was amazing!!! Everything is in walking distance or a short bike ride. We've grown to love Ocean Isle beach and to be able to stay in the home of the founder was truly special. You can see and feel the history and southern charm in this home. We will definitely look forward to staying here again!!! ##### Vuthy I. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry R. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Founder’s Manor We attended a wedding on Ocean Isle and stayed 4 days at this property. Family included - 8 adults and an 18 mo old. Property was superb in every way - location (church was across the street) and close to ocean and town, very clean, property was exactly as described, owner was a pleasure to deal with and communication via text was immediate. An added benefit - a family pass to the Ocean Isle Beach Club - 1 1/4 mile away. Club was on the ocean with pool and offered food & drinks. Would definitely recommend for a family or group of 6-12 guests. Plenty of space and 2 kitchens. ##### Harry R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan C. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had the pleasure of staying one week at Founder's Manor. We have been visiting OIB off and on since 2007, and this house has always intrigued us. The inside was exactly like the photos shown, and the furnishings are authentic and beautiful. We had more than enough room for our family. The beds and pillows are extremely comfortable. Having two full kitchens in the house was an added bonus. The most amazing part for us was the amount of privacy you have with such an enormous lot. Although not technically oceanfront, you have unobstructed views of the ocean, and also Jink's Creek. It was so nice not having loud neighbors right on top of you. So much of OIB has been developed in the last few years so we enjoyed this extra space. Marnie is extremely easy to communicate with and offered additional information about the Tuesday market and Friday night concert without us even asking. One of our favorite parts was attending church on Sunday just after Tropical Storm Chantal had passed by. This was our first visit to the chapel built in honor of Mrs. Williamson and that made it even more special. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your piece of family and history with our family. ##### Jonathan C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teeya S. Jul 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extraordinary!! Our family traveled from several states to share a long weekend at this beautiful home. The views are spectacular, and the layout is perfect for making the best memories! Spacious enough to accommodate a large group, this home boasted a fully stocked kitchen, and areas both inside and out to seat the entire family for meals. The home has a prime location, in walking distance to many of the island's activities, and enough outside space to feel like you have privacy. Our family loved that the main family spaces did not have televisions, which encouraged family bonding time! Thank you to the amazing host for great communication and for sharing a part of OIB history. We will be back! ##### Teeya S. 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