This house was absolutely perfect for our vacation. Minutes from everything, a short walk to the beach, and great amenities!

Only two short blocks to the beach, with access by the community center so it has bathrooms and showers to rinse off. Having the dock with kayaks and paddle board available was very convenient. We caught fish right off the dock at high tide. We could sit 10 at the table for dinner and 4 at the breakfast bar. Everyone had their own bedrooms and bathrooms so getting ready was never an issue. There is a very large family sitting room with plenty of space and comfortable sitting. We will return.

Love the location. Close to everything. Perfect beach access. Great house. All the bathrooms were a big bonus! The extra fridge was a great add.

Great family house

The property management company was very responsive leading up to and during the rental, which was wonderful. The home is plenty big for two families with small kids and a set of gran. And being short walk to the ocean was great. Biggest complaint is the road noise, which is simply because of where the home is. Being next to 2nd avenue and close to the middle of the island, there is a TON of road noise all the time. It was challenging to talk on the outside decks at different points because of it and our small children were woke up from loud trucks going by. Just know that what you gain in proximity to beach and restaurants you lose in peace and quiet. The house is fine but could use a thorough cleaning beyond the weekly switchover. The washing machine (front loader) has mold/mildew stains all over it and smells strongly. Was told they tried to clean it and would pass along feedback to owners. It’s clearly been this way for a while. The carpets are fairly old and show lots of wear, which could be a plus since you don’t have to worry ab messing them up. And just overall, the inside of cabinets and drawers need a deep clean (lots of crumbs etc), under certain furniture was lots of dust and dirt, and other minor things like fans being too squeaky to use and the dryer making a high pitch noise when running(with sign acknowledging it works but makes a noise). Not a bad stay but having stayed all over ocean isle, there are MUCH quieter and better kept homes available.

House seemed much bigger than it was because great layout. Lots of deck space and very well maintained property. Extremely convenient walk wherever you want to go. Host was very accommodating.

This property is conveniently located to beach access and the bridge to enter/exit the island. The outdoor area in the back of the house is secured by a fence. The home is suitable for adults with one large living room area. The kitchen is very well stocked but can use a deep cleaning inside the cabinets and drawers. The mattress in one king room is stained. The property owner was terrific to work with, very responsive and accommodating even during the Christmas holiday. We would definitely rent this place again.

The house is very lovely and very spacey. It has some aging on it but not too bad. The house is in a nice location, a short walk to the beach. My family enjoyed that we could watch the parade from the balcony, which was very nice. The beds are super firm. We had to search each room to figure out which remote went to which tv, which was no fun at all. I found dirty socks under the bed and there were feathers from the pillows on the carpet. So the cleaning could have been better but we cleaned when we got there like we would at any establishment. There were old stains on the comforters probably because they are aged. The house was equipped with everything you need to get started. Rob was great to communicate with. He responded to my texts fast. Everyone I talked to in the community was very friendly and helpful. Great customer service. This is a great place for a large family get-together. I would stay here again.

Excellent house, excellent location Rob got back to me immediately when I texted him. We were very happy

We were less then five but the fourteen of us were very comfortable The house was close to all we were interested in Kitchen is well equipped ! Bathrooms off every bedroom was very nice

Yearly beach trip very nice accommodations

The house was as described

Everything was as advertised. My wife and I are very familiar with OIB and the surrounding area. Being near the museum, the park and some shops was an added plus. Renting a six-passenger golf cart was also a good idea as it was helpful transporting to the beach and touring the island. The only glitch was an error in the access code on move-in day but Rob quickly rectifide the issue. There was also some kind of problem with the washing machine at the end of the week but was reported to Rob and I have no doubt that too was taken care of promptly. This large gathering of our family was planned early last year and eagerly anticipated for 12 months. Lots of lasting memories were made. Many thanks to the owner of the property and to Rob who helped to make our stay a big success.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Wonderful, well equipped house, with plenty of space and fantastic views. Loved the porches and fenced yard for the pups! Would definitely stay here again!

This property is absolutely beautiful. My family enjoyed this house so much! This way our first time being able to get together since the pandemic and it was absolutely perfect. It felt like home away from home. Everything was clean!!!!! Rob is a great host! The area is perfect for peace and quiet but also there are so many things to do. I cannot say enough good about this place. If you are big cookers like we are bring your kitchen staples, the kitchen is pretty stocked but could use some things. In conclusion don't hesitate to rent this property it will be worth every single penny.

This house was perfect for spreading out comfortably with family. We loved the access to the dock, fenced yard and the fact that we were able to bring our dogs. Super close to public boat ramp and private airport, and groceries. We will be back.

Such a WONDERFUL vacation stay! The house was a dream- all of us stated that we would love to come back. As perfect a location as one could dream. Thank you for giving everyone a picture perfect vacation!

The property was location was idle right off bridge, close to eateries, coffee shops and most importantly a stone's throw away from the beach. A great place to unwind and enjoy with friends and family.

We had a great time. The property was exactly as described and I great shape. We used the kayaks and paddle boards that were included almost every day. The location of this property to the public beach access is less than a 5 minute walk. Rob was great to deal with. He answered questions immediately and handled any concerns we had timely. We would definitely recommend this property.

We had a great time!

I almost didn’t write a review because I didn’t want to let the secret out about how great this house is! Perfect location for walking to everywhere. Lots of deck space for lounging. It felt very comfortable and relaxed. We did a lot of fishing off the dock and took advantage of the different ice cream shops! Absolutely wonderful vacation and loved the house. Thank you!

Clean, well stocked, and convenient to beach, stores, entertainment, restaurants, etc. The couple of things that needed attention were minor and were handled. Only hiccup was the A/C control. A little confusing and somewhat unpredictable.

We enjoyed our week at the beach with three generations of family. The house easily fit all 11 and was a short easy walk to the beach for Grand parents. This house was exactly as advertised.

It was a great experience from check in to check out! The house location couldn’t be better, and the porch was perfect to watch the 4th of July parade.

Property was roomy enough for our five adult children and eight grandkids to have a great time! We enjoyed being a very short walk to the beach as well as kayaking and paddle boarding from the dock behind the house. Ocean Isle is very family friendly! The house was very clean and comfy! Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

good house, good location.......light in stairwell needs replacing, a little dangerous ..

What a wonderful vacation!! Communication was fantastic and our overall experience was exactly what we needed and hoped for! We have 4 adult children (or nearly adult). The house was perfect for everyone! We never felt crowded or uncomfortable. The house is well equipped. The fenced in backyard made it easy for our four legged guests! Thank you for offering your home! Highly recommend!

My family had a wonderful stay at “Fishful Thinking”! My large family had everything they needed for a week at the beach. We especially liked ample number of beds & bathrooms, room for everyone! It was clean and nicely decorated. We had all utensils & supplies we needed to cook, clean and even do laundry. We visited the coffee bar routinely, which was perfect for my coffee loving family! The location was great being within walking distance to local stores and the beach. The boat dock was also nice to have for our boat, making it convenient to go out to the waterway whenever we liked without the hassle of loading and unloading a boat. The owner/manager of the home was especially helpful and very attentive and quick to respond to my needs. He immediately took care of a minor sink leak (no fault of his own) and kept a good line of communication throughout the repair process. Overall the stay was excellent and we would definitely refer this house to others. I hope we can come back again!

Both our families with 6 20 something kids had everything we needed. The paddleboard and kayaks were a hit. Our dog loved the house and property and the easy beach access. We would all book another stay without a thought.

Our stay was everything we hoped for. The house was clean, the kitchen had all the utensils and cooking ware needed, and there was plenty of room. The fenced in area outside was rough, but maintained. The house is very conveniently located to the beach and community center, so a little noisy but it was nice being so close. Overall we had a great experience and will stay again if in the area

Property was just as described. Great location.

The place was immaculate, beautifully decorated, very clean the views from the multiple decks was amazing. The house actually looked better than the pictures, that's usually the other way around. It was within walking distance to everything. One short block to the beach. Plenty of beds and 7 bath rooms! Perfect for large groups. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.