19 people...5 families... we had a blast!!! The owners were awesome and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect!!! We will definately look in to this property again should we return to beautiful OIB!!!

Had 18 adults stay for a long weekend in September. Great views and a well-stocked kitchen for cooking. I rented many houses and this had the most coffee, spices, and kitchen supplies I have ever seen. Brian was a great host and communication was easy. Highly recommended.

Overall a very nice stay! The only downfall was the elevator in the house was not working and was hard for some family members to get up all the stairs. We absolutely loved the area and will return again.

The owner was easy to communicate with. There was an issue we caused and the owner immediately took care of it.

The home was clean and the layout was good. They provided several amenities. The views and the location were excellent. The pool area was clean and provided lots of sitting space. The refrigerator on the bottom floor near pool was very convenient and a great addition. We would recommend this home and location.

Papa's Porch is in a great location on the island and has beautiful views on the both the front and back porches. The pool, although a little on the small size, met our needs well. Communication with owners, both before and during the trip, was excellent. All that being said the house was on the disappointing side. From the beginning...the elevator repair people were at the house when we arrived. After working to repair it we were told it wasn't going to happen during our trip. However, on the day before we left the repairmen returned to get the broken part from the elevator. The said they were going to repair it and put it back on the next day so the elevator would be working for the next tenants. Why wasn't this be done for us? We had to contact the maintenance or owner numerous times. 1st floor AC stopped working, lots of burnt of light bulbs, front door handle fell off, 1/2 bath toilet got clogged. The kitchen needs a complete organization. The furniture is worn out. We were given 1 set of towels per person, 2 kitchen towels and crunchy sheets. Papa's Porch could be spectacular, but as is it is just average. No one wants to spend their vacation calling about constant issues and having repair people in and out of their rental.

We have stayed at several beach houses over 30+ years and this has to be in my top 3. The location is number 1 in my books. The island is perfect for the relaxation aspect and just enjoying time with family. The property owner was extremely great at communication and helped with all of our needs and questions. The house fit our family perfectly which included 13 adults and 4 kids. There’s nothing besides clothes and hygiene products that you will need as everything is provided. I would absolutely book this beautiful home again in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

The house and location are wonderful>

We’ve been coming here for years and it’s a perfect fit for our 18 person crew. He did pool short walk to the beach and very nice house. Book it early.

We stayed at PaPa's porch for a pre wedding get together with friends. The house is huge, but with 3 floors, you don't feel on top of each other. Kitchen was very well stocked. With 15 people, trying to cook could be a hard task without the right size pans and serving bowls. The house had everything we needed. We had zero issues at the house other than locking oursleves out of a bathroom. I got a returned text within 10 minutes. There's plenty of parking and it's on a dead end so VERY little traffic. And the pool? When they say heated they aren't just saying that. It was a little cool when we were there but the pool was wonderful! Great house, highly recommend!

All ages enjoyed this vacation. For the non beach lovers the heated pool was a hit. Very short walk to the beach . Enjoyed the nightly sunsets and the deer. Loved having decks on all sides

We had a wonderful time with our family at Papa's Porch. We spent most of our time between the pool and the beach. Both were excellent. The 20 - somethings found their way to multiple locations on the beach and island shops while the littles enjoyed the sand and surf. Older adults enjoyed sunrises on the beach, beach walks and sunsets from the decks. Everything we needed was found. Just grab your groceries and head on to a wonderful stay! Communication with the host was excellent. One hiccup at the beginning of our stay with late check in and missing linens but that was rectified within 30 minutes! All in all a fantastic location! You will not be disappointed with Papa's Porch 😁

Close to the beach, beautiful marsh view, very comfortable

We loved our second year’s stay at Papa’s Porch! The space is great for our group 14. Easy walk to beach, extra parking, beautiful ocean views at non-oceanfront pricing. Pool, pool furniture & icemaker, and extra frig were great!

Very clean and easy access to beach

Our multi-generational family of 13 had a wonderful week at Papa's Porch. We enjoyed the pool, the views of the marsh and ocean from the many porches, the short walk to the beach, the comfortable beds and the well stocked kitchen. The elevator was essential for us as our family includes one handicapped person and it worked beautifully. We were all thrilled that the linen package provided by the owner included freshly laundered comforters and quilts as well as sheets and towels. Other items that made our stay in this lovely home more enjoyable were the second refrigerator, the ice machine, a nice large grill and ample numbers of pool toys and beach chairs. The host was responsive and had a good attitude about the few requests we made of him.. We would definitely like to return for another visit.

had a wonderful time

I have reviewed this property on six previous occasions when it had different ownership. I'm pleased to report that the new owner has continued the wonderful care for the property and conveniences for renters. We have al;ready booked for the same week next year. The additions by the new owners include a new refrigerator in the kitchen and an ice maker at the ground level. My more extensive comments from out prior rental weeks still apply. Having rented OIB houses for one or twp weeks for more than 40 years this is far and away the best place we have stayed.

The house was great and just as advertised. The check in and check out process was a breeze (much easier than a realty company) and we all were extremely happy with our stay. Thanks for a great vacation!

The house is in a great location. Wonderful views across the intercoastal. Plenty of room for a large group and generally well equipped. Very impressed that bedspreads and pillow shams are sanitized after each rental. Owners are very nice and very responsive. BUT…the house is a little “tired” and the kitchen needs work. The finish is worn off the fronts of the cabinets and some of the backs are filthy. Mold on the wall in one bathroom ( hopefully the maintenance guy took care of it). I fully expect the owners to correct the problems but in the meantime renters should be aware.

Papa’s Porch was just what we needed for our 3 generation family. It’s location is ideal for a short walk to the beach. House was clean and well equipped for cooking in for our 13 members. Kids( 2,3,5,6) thoroughly enjoyed the pool. Pool was exceptionally clean. Front porch gives you a beautiful sunset view of the marshes with its ducks and deer. Little extra’s like carts and beach wagon, pool toys, two coffee makers made it more convenient for our families. Cole was outstanding in communicating and addressing any questions.

Great house and location. Property manager was extremely responsive.

We enjoyed staying at this house with our large group of adults and kids. The house was well stocked and appointed with everything you need. We spent a lot of time by the pool!!! Everything was clean upon arrival and the owners attentive throughout the process. Several wrap around porches with beautiful views! Location was excellent.

We have spent the past five or six years at this house with our group of dads and daughters and it is the perfect set up and close to the beach! Call will be back again next May!

Fantastic property! I booked Papa's Porch for our annual golf trip and it didn't disappoint. Close access to the beach, scenic 360 views, easy access to restaurants, and everything we needed for our stay included. Thank you!

Papa's Porch was a great property and the size easily accommodated our large group for 2022 planning. Beautiful water views from all bedrooms with large porches on every floor. Very clean with easy check in and out processes. Chris the owner was very responsive. Thanks for sharing with us!

The house is great for large groups. There are plenty of rooms for guests to chose from and all rooms are inviting. The elevator is also very helpful as the kitchen and living area are on the third floor for views. My only complaint was the linen situation. We were advised that linens would be found on the first floor. All of the bedding for every bed in the house was in bags on the first floor upon arrival. We had to determine what went where, bring them to each floor, and make all of those beds. It took us about an hour to figure out the bedding and make all the beds. I don't think it's a big deal to bring everything to one level on departure but no one wants to arrive at their vacation destination and have to make several beds. There is a cleaning fee, beds should be made in that fee. Other than that, the beach is a short walk from the house, the pool gets warm, and the house is well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.

Our family is consisted of a large group and the property was very spacious to accommodate all of us. The location is close to the beach and the rooms were very clean. Linens were fresh and clean as well. The owner responded immediately when we encountered a minor problem. Overall, we had a very enjoyable weekend.

Our group of 7 couples gets together at the beach every summer. This house was perfect! We loved the elevator, pool, bedrooms and all the bathrooms! The house was well stocked and clean! The ocean views from the wraparound decks were awesome! We had 8 cars and this house sits at the end of the street where we enjoyed extra parking space! We hope we can come back next year!

We highly recommend this house for a great OIB vacation. We have several families with children who have been to OIB for Labor Day the past 5 years. This was the best house we have rented so far. The views of both the ocean and the marsh were terrific. The property owner is very easy to work with and first class. Definitely recommend and will look to stay here again ourselves.

We all had a great time!!!

The location was perfect and the floor plan worked very well with our family of four generations in one home! We would definitely go there again. Chris (the owner) the was great to work with and very responsive.