This was our family’s first time visiting OIB and we loved this rental property! The location next to the public access was incredibly convenient, and having porch options on either side of the house worked well to always have a shady, breezy spot no matter what time of day it was. The home is well-stocked and had plenty of supplies and amenities.

This is a beautiful home in a great location on the beach. The owners were great to work with. Would definitely go back.

My family and I decided a few days at the beach were needed, sort of on a whim, and I starting searching. We’re tired of the hustle and bustle of the busy beaches so we rolled the dice and our Ocean Isle search landed us on “Whata Gift” and I can’t think of a better name for this little slice of heaven. The location is absolutely perfect and the views from inside and on the decks are stunning! The crow’s nest has a gorgeous view of the beach and the backside of the island. The house was immaculate is very well maintained. The beach accessories the hosts provide are a lifesaver when car space is limited. There was enough space for everyone to not be on top of one another and there were plenty of towels and wash cloths. The beds were comfy and the HVAC was nice and cool. The kitchen came fully stocked with everything you need to make full meals is up to date. The bathrooms are also renovated nicely. The space is utilized well and the entire space felt cozy and inviting. We are already looking to book again and we think we’ve found our new favorite beach spot. I’d recommend this place (and already have) to all of my friends looking for a relaxing getaway.

Property was exactly what we were looking for.

Enjoyed a quick stayed for Thanksgiving. Everything was nice and views were beautiful.

My family had a great weekend on OIB while staying here. You can hear the ocean calling your name as soon as you step out of your vehicle. The house was exactly as shown in the pictures and met every need we had for a quick beach getaway with our daughters and my parents. The bedrooms accommodated each one of us and the mattresses provided a great night’s sleep. I can’t say enough about the amazing view from the master bedroom. We absolutely loved our mornings on the decks drinking our coffee while watching the pelicans fly by over the water, dolphins cruising down the coast, and boats galore catching bait before they were off for their day of fishing. We loved our walks on the beach shelling during the day, and chasing crabs at night with the kids. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Whata Gift and we will be back.

We were all pleased with the house. So clean and well decorate. stocked with anything you might need. So easy to get to the beach. But the best part is the view! Direst scene of the ocean from all views. Would certainly stay again.

Absolutely LOVED staying at this beach house. The owners are WONDERFUL and extremely easy to work with. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and their experience. The house in person looks just like the photos. Personally I don’t think the pictures do it justice. It’s in a very quiet and peaceful area of the island. This is easily one of my favorite beach houses we’ve ever stayed at. It’s a great home for families to stay, big or small. You can’t beat the views either! I truly believe you won’t regret staying here and will make a bunch of memories just like we did. We can’t wait to come back!!

Our family had a wonderful time! It’s a beautiful location with plenty of room for us all!

This house was nice and clean. Beds were comfy and kitchen/laundry was fully stocked. However, the floors are very soft in some spots. Feels like you might fall thru. There is a clog in the upstairs bathroom sink and you have to hold the handle on the toilet in the main floor bathroom. The frig/freezer needs a good cleaning to get rid of the fishy odor. The view is nice and you can see the ocean, but it would be fantastic to see it straight on, not from the side of porches. Overall it was a nice house, but it could be a great house!

We really enjoyed our stay! I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the beach -- so much space! There's not direct beach access but the public access is right there and just as easy to use. The house had everything we needed, including nice beach items like chairs, toys, etc. We cooked every meal and the kitchen met all our needs also. I also really appreciated having towels and linens provided! This property was more than we needed for a family of 4 - with a larger group certain indoor areas may have filled cramped but the outdoor space and beach access are why you are there!

Really enjoyed this beautiful home, with fabulous views. The location was in the quiet part of town which was really nice, little to no daily traffic. Quick ride into town for shopping, etc.

Easy rental process and accurate listing

We had a wonderful stay! The easy access to the beach (which was never crowded and monitored by friendly beach patrol) was amazing! The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. We enjoyed time on the decks and on the beach. It was helpful to have umbrellas, chairs, and toys for the beach even though we brought some of our own. Plenty of towels for showers. Five adults and four kids (2, 4, 7, and 9) all had space to lounge and play. We liked being away from the hustle and bustle but being able to take a short drive for ice cream or entertainment. The views and quick walk to the beach couldn’t be beat! We had some minor issues - the ice maker in the freezer was broken and we had to turn off the water to the fridge to stop it from flooding (owner was very responsive and helpful when we called!). The outside trash/recycling cans were full and the floors didn’t appear to be cleaned upon arrival so we did it ourselves. For check out, the cleaning people came at 8:00 am and tried to come in while part of our group was still leaving (the directions said to be out by 9:30/10:00). Some of the furniture was showing some wear. Regardless, we had such a good time that none of us wanted to leave! We would definitely stay here again!!

Easy rental process and accurate listing

This house was perfect for my wife, four children, my inlaws and myself. My wife really liked the bedroom configuration. We had all four of our children stay upstairs and use the two bedrooms and large bathroom. The kids loved that. My wife and I enjoyed the large owner's suite with lots of windows facing the beach and great views! The home is just a short walk to the beach which really came in handy considering all of the daily trips we make out to the water. We also loved that it was just a short walk to the inlet. Each day we would walk down to the inlet at low tide to look for shells, play in the tide pools and see what shells we could find. The house has three different decks and this we spent most of our time outside on the deck just off the kitchen. We ate meals out there, played games, took naps and just relaxed quite a bit. The deck is both shaded and gets plenty of sun. Each night we drove down to the main street to either get ice cream, go fishing on the pier or to play at the miniature golf course. There is also a great museum on the island that I recommend. My only regret is that I didn't bring my children's bicycles. The house is on a very quiet end of the island and my kids could have easily rode their bikes on the street with little worry of cars. The house does have a large area under the house and we spent quite a bit of time there also. We grilled two of the nights and our kids played outside a good amount. The outdoor shower under the house is awesome! In summary this house is great for a large group or a group with lots of kids. We would definitely stay there again!

Beautiful ocean views! Love the decks! There were a couple of little quirks, but overall, it was great!

"What a Gift" was a much-needed gift to my family. The house was beautiful and the view absolutely amazing. I was recovering from surgery and being able to just lay in the MB and look at the beautiful ocean views and watch my grandchildren play on the beach was such a gift. You can walk out of the house and be right on the beach. The house was well stocked with everything you will need and the beds are so comfortable. I highly recommend this home and look forward to returning.

"What a Gift" was a much-needed gift to my family. The house was beautiful and the view absolutely amazing. I was recovering from surgery and being able to just lay in the MB and look at the beautiful ocean views and watch my grandchildren play on the beach was such a gift. You can walk out of the house and be right on the beach. The house was well stocked with everything you will need and the beds are so comfortable. I highly recommend this home and look forward to returning.

Beautiful ocean views! Love the decks! There were a couple of little quirks, but overall, it was great!

Beautiful ocean views! Love the decks! There were a couple of little quirks, but overall, it was great!

We have stayed here before but feel like the place was even better the second time. The beach has been significantly expanded in front of the house

This is our 3rd stay here in the past year. Yes we like it! We looked at other places and other beaches, but decided to come back again. Very quiet part of Ocean Isle, though it takes a while to get to this end of the island and there isn't much beach to walk on other than really low tide. About a block away there is a nice nature area with beach and sparsely inhabited, being the end of the island. Beds are super comfy and linens are nice. Can't beat the view from the master bedroom, as it's only a few feet from the ocean, though it can be a bit unsettling to have fishermen right outside your window. Plenty of covered parking if you have multiple families. The house itself isn't fancy and feels "beachy" without feeling worn. It was also well stocked with soaps and paper products, a nice touch if you arrive late and can't do an immediate grocery run. Perfect size for our family of 5; it sleeps a lot more but I'm wondering if more than about 8 would get cramped. Lots of decks and outside seating options so in good weather it would be fine for spreading out. Calabash is 25 minutes away if you like fried seafood. We also like Jinks Creek and OIFC on the island, Maria's for Italian just on the other side of the bridge, and Purple Onion in Shallotte for bakery/sandwiches.

It was a nice trip to the beach. .

It was a nice trip to the beach. .

Great property right on the water. Small private beach area between the house and the beach itself. Great master bedroom with windows overlooking the water and sunrise.

The view and direct beach access is what this place is all about! We had a fabulous stay and are already talking about when we can return.

This area of Ocean Isle was heavily damaged by Hurricane Isaias! Access to the waterway and a couple of roads are still blocked off from the damage. The beach is nonexistent at high tide and gigantic sandbags along the dunes are beginning to break down!

This is our second stay here. Overall very nice home and we plan to return off-season. The ocean view is awesome given it is so close to the water, with no dunes in the way. 3 decks with lots of seating, all right off the ocean. Plenty of bedrooms for a large / extended family, though there is only one gathering place inside and a small dining table, so rainy days can feel a bit cramped. Owners provide a good supply of beach chairs, toys, etc., and a well stocked kitchen. Beds are super comfortable, and the bed linens are clean and nice. TVs in every room and the wifi is strong enough for several people to stream or Zoom. Really our only complaint is the actual location, which is at the end of the island so takes a bit to get to anything, especially when the roads are full of golf carts. The beach itself seems to be eroding, as there are sand bags everywhere, the road floods just past the house (so not affecting this house yet), and there is barely any beach at high tide. But the house and the view make up for it.

This area of Ocean Isle was heavily damaged by Hurricane Isaias! Access to the waterway and a couple of roads are still blocked off from the damage. The beach is nonexistent at high tide and gigantic sandbags along the dunes are beginning to break down!

This is our second stay here. Overall very nice home and we plan to return off-season. The ocean view is awesome given it is so close to the water, with no dunes in the way. 3 decks with lots of seating, all right off the ocean. Plenty of bedrooms for a large / extended family, though there is only one gathering place inside and a small dining table, so rainy days can feel a bit cramped. Owners provide a good supply of beach chairs, toys, etc., and a well stocked kitchen. Beds are super comfortable, and the bed linens are clean and nice. TVs in every room and the wifi is strong enough for several people to stream or Zoom. Really our only complaint is the actual location, which is at the end of the island so takes a bit to get to anything, especially when the roads are full of golf carts. The beach itself seems to be eroding, as there are sand bags everywhere, the road floods just past the house (so not affecting this house yet), and there is barely any beach at high tide. But the house and the view make up for it.

Proximity to the ocean and beach was fantastic. It had the bare minimum of essentials to be able to cook for a large family and very tight space to gather. We had beautiful weather and enjoyed the outdoor decks.