Top 10 Vrbo Vacation Rentals In Ocean Isle, North Carolina - Updated 2024

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Located at the southern end of North Carolina’s Atlantic Ocean coastline, along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Isle Beach has private homes, seasonal rentals, and various tourist attractions. It was incorporated as a town in the year 1959 and had a population of 550 at the 2010 census. The place is also popularly known as the “Gem of the Brunswick Islands”. The Ocean Isle Beach is nearly 33 minutes away from the Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (Myrtle Beach, SC). Some of the major attractions in Ocean Isle Beach are the Museum of Coastal Carolina, Planet Fun, Ocean Isle Beach Pier, and Silver Coast Winery. Read on to learn about the cozy Vrbo accommodations in Ocean Isle!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 23, 2024.

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1. Luxury ocean view house (from USD 593)

The house has 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and sleeping space for 2-19 people. It is a custom-built luxury home accompanied by a wide-entry bedroom, a pool, outdoor shower, high end furnishing, a dining room table, Wi-Fi internet, and a propane grill. The house has breathtaking views of both the ocean and the Inter-Coastal Waterway. The vacation rental has all that is required to make your stay memorable. No smoking and no pets are allowed as a courtesy to all guests.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 16 Guests 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
the owners are professional and responsive
the home was absolutely amazing the owners left nothing out
all of the beach décor was fun and friendly and appealing
the house was clean close to beach access and the owners were good about responding to questions
Location:
short easy walk to beach
it's very close to the beach and the pool is wonderful
very positive vibe about the place
Amenities & Room:
the homes are wonderfully equipped with spectacular kitchens games surround music and full beach/pool closets
the dining room table fit our entire group which usually does not happen
we would recommend this house to our friends with a suggestion of only using the beds vs
the bathrooms were great and in working order as was the outside shower
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2. Oceanfront home with private pool & hot tub (from USD 788)

This beautiful, oceanfront home is in one of the most desirable locations on Ocean Isle Beach, and has the luxury of a 2-level porch, hot tub, and private, heated swimming pool. The home is furnished with spacious living and dining areas with a fully stocked kitchen, six large and comfortable bedrooms, closets and a television, lounge chairs, an outdoor grill and heaters, high speed internet and much more. The home offers both garage and driveway parking for 5-6 cars and it is located a short walk to the center of Ocean Isle where one can enjoy restaurants, ice cream, bars, shopping, and family activities like miniature golf.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 18 Guests 6 Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
the property manager heath was so attentive and helpful
property manager heath was very responsive
owner recommended restaurants were tops ashlie thank you for allowing our family into your very accomodating home
we contacted heath a couple of times for assistance and he was very responsive and helpful
Location:
nice property in a great location
beautiful house in a great location
plenty of parking and great location
house was great beach access was right in between the public entrances so our area was always quiet
Cleanliness:
all beds were comfy bathrooms nice and clean kitchen clean well equipped
the house was in excellent condition and very clean and tidy when we arrived
the pool and hut tub were great and clean
Amenities & Room:
rooms were all a nice size and a very comfortable setting
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3. Natural Canal home with boat dock (from 218 USD)

This natural canal home with a boat dock is furnished with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and comes with WI-FI and cable, a fully stocked kitchen, gorgeous landscapes and easy access to the intercostal waterway. The home is a quick walk across the street to the beach and to all Ocean Isle has to offer.

Natural Canal home with boat dock

Price: from 218 USD

Number of Guests: 10

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4. Ocean Front Paradise (from USD 662)

This vacation rental has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeping space for 15 people. The house is equipped with vaulted ceilings, a flat panel television and DVD player, oceanfront decking, laminate flooring, wireless internet access, a sleeper sofa, outside shower, washer/dryer, charcoal grill and much more to make your stay remarkable. Pets and smoking are prohibited on the property.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 14 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
stacie is a great owner and works with us to make our vacation special
stacie was responsive friendly and very easy to communicate with
there was good communication with the owner
Location:
great house and location
close to good dining and vacation activities
it was wonderful to walk right off the porch onto the beach
Cleanliness:
the house was clean and spacious
comfortable clean and so close to the sea
the house is very spacious and well decorated
Amenities & Room:
nice house plenty of room great view
lots of room with a very large open living room/dining room/kitchen that fit us all
fantastic deck very comfortable plenty of room clean and great location
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5. Floor Condo with Panoramic Ocean and Marsh Views (from 241 USD)

Just a short walk to the beach and located in the sought after Islander Villas on Ocean Isle Beach’s west end is one of the nicest condos. There are a total of 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, two couches, a DVD player and 32” TV, high-speed Internet, a washer and dryer, Nintendo gaming system, a 6 seat dining room table and 6 seat table on the deck in this property. However, pets and smoking are restricted.

Floor Condo with Panoramic Ocean and Marsh Views

Price: from 241 USD

Number of Guests: 12

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6. Beautiful 2nd Row House

This house has a great ocean view and is 100 feet (30 m) to the beach. It is furnished with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and has sleeping space for 16 people. The property is equipped with WiFi, ceiling fans, a covered porch, an outside shower, bunk beds, king and queen sized beds, a dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, and cable TV.

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56 reviews  
House 16 Guests 5 Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Host:
david and barbara are amazing hosts
the check-in process was very smooth and it was easy to communicate with the owner
david was a wonderful host and even left us a delicious coffee cake
Location:
the place was great the proximity to the beach was a plus
love the location- just across the street from the beach
owners were wonderful and the location was perfect
this house was absolutely perfect and the walk to the beach was great
Cleanliness:
the house was very clean
the house was clean and very accommodating for large groups as there is a bathroom for each bedroom
Amenities & Room:
it was a huge benefit that each of the bedrooms has its own bathroom
perfect for a large group gathering with plenty of beds and bathrooms to stay comfortably
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7. Etheridge Beach Escape with Private Dock

The spacious and luxurious canal home offers accommodations for up to 10 guests and is tastefully decorated with a coastal ambiance. It has all that is required to make your stay comfortable such as beautiful hardwood floors, stainless steal appliances, granite counter-tops, cozy seating, a dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen. It is located on a concrete-walled canal, with its own boat dock that offers a fish cleaning station and has access to many recreational activities in the area.

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC, US
40 reviews  
House 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Host:
the owners were very nice and responsive
the owner’s check in and check out instructions were very helpful
they were very detailed with instructions communicative and a pleasure to correspond with
we loved the house- allyson was very helpful and super informative
Location:
easy walk to the beach
the location is perfect as it is only a short walk to the beach
the house is in a great location easy walk to the beach and the town
excellent condition well-furnished and perfect location
overall the home and location were great
Cleanliness:
the house was super clean and had everything you would need
it’s a very clean and cozy home
bathrooms are up to date and clean
the house has a good layout and is very clean and updated
Amenities & Room:
all rooms including furniture and linens were very nice
otherwise the kitchen is really well appointed with serve ware cookware great set of knives and misc spices
beds were very comfortable - rooms spacious enough
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8. Canal Front Home Within Walking Distance of the Beach! (from USD 563)

This property offers its guests some much needed relaxation with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, along with all the amenities you’ll need for a beach vacation to remember. The new dock is ready for you to park a boat after a day of fishing and the place has access to Leland Street Beach, which is just a short walk away.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 12 Guests 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
the owner very kind and responsive
property owner sarah communicated well and was a pleasure to work with
Location:
the perfect house perfect location
the house was amazing the location and layout of the house was great
nice dock and a short walk up to the house which was very convenient
this home was the perfect location for our weekend on the pontoon boat
Cleanliness:
clean and spacious kitchen and living
this property was clean well stocked and it comes with a golf cart
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9. Canal home with afternoon shade on decks (from USD 700)

The estate has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and sleeping room for 14. This well-maintained, upscale, custom home offers an open, bright floor plan, a well stocked kitchen, fenced yard, expansive decks, WiFi, a hammock, Weber charcoal grill, gas grill, cable TV, DVD/VCR, ceiling fans, coffee makers, an outdoor shower and more. Located on the preferred side of the canal so the decks receive afternoon shade, with direct access to the ICW and a dock with freshwater wash down that makes boating a pleasure, you are sure to feel the luxury here.

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 12 Guests 5 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
the owners are awesome to work with and always accommodating with any of your needs
only a short walk to beach and the provided wagon was very helpful
the house was clean and we had no issues important enough to contact the owner during our stay
Location:
the oib location was perfect and the house was just beautiful
well conditioned home and beautiful location easy walk to the beach
great house on the canal and a pretty easy walk to the beach
the house was well equipped and an easy walk to the beach
all in all a great place to vacation
Cleanliness:
it was clean comfortable and updated
Amenities & Room:
it has been updated recently and is very comfortable for large families or multiple families
tad was very responsive with resolving the only issue we had (ants in the kitchen)
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10. Custom home with many extras (from USD 1135)

The property is fully handicap accessible with 5 bedroom, 5.5 baths and sleeping space for 19 people. The house is equipped with all that is required to make your stay remarkable, such as a fully equipped kitchen, a large front deck, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large front deck. Enjoy fantastic ocean views from the front deck and peaceful wood preserve and inter-coastal views and sunsets from the back.

Stayed at this property?
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, United States
Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 19 Guests 5 Bedrooms 8 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Host:
the owner was extremely responsive to questions
the owners were very responsive and on top of everything
the owners care about their customers and want a good vacation experience for each family
we will definitely be back highly recommend this property and owners
dave and amy were very accommodating and wonderful to deal with
Location:
easy easy short walk to beach with 5 kids
kitchen was amazing close to a public access entrance
restaurants are close to the property and are very nice
great location and home for a week together with kids and grandkids
beautiful home and great location would definitely rent again
Cleanliness:
it was clean and well-maintained from the pool to all the appliances
Amenities & Room:
nice kitchen and furnishings even an ocean view from the 2nd row
and even in the rain that top floor family room was amazing with views and amenities
the house furnishings are great and we had plenty of room and privacy for thirteen people
there was plenty of room to spread out and the view of the ocean was great
all of the beds were very comfortable we all slept soundly and the rooms were so well furnished
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The homely Vrbo accommodations in Ocean Isle, NC!

Have your own private suite and enjoy everything Ocean Isle has to offer! If you are planning a trip here, these snug Vrbo accommodations are sure to make your vacation remarkable.

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