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5 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

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Second Row Beach House- \"Wishing Whale” Ocean views!

Type Private vacation home
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
House Rules
  • No pets allowed
  • Children allowed: ages 0-17 ;We have 2 sets of bunk beds, total of 4 kids beds!
  • Smoking is not permitted
  • No events allowed
Max Occupancy 16
Property Id 1431974
WISHING WHALE - 197 East First Street - This second row house features five bedrooms and five and a half baths on two levels, and it's conveniently built on a reverse floor plan for maximum ocean views from the main living area upstairs with all NEW living room furniture (April 2023)! On the first floor, one bedroom has a king bed and TV, one has a queen and TV, one has two full size beds, and the fourth has two sets of bunk beds. This level also has a sitting room with a queen sleeper sofa and TV with a DVD player. Upstairs, there's the kitchen, dining room and main living room, along with the master bedroom with a king bed and TV. The dining room table seats ten, and there are six stools at the bar for additional seating.
Amenities include an NEW (May 2021), ELEVATOR, a private HEATED pool, gas grill, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, new (Apr 2022) central heat and air, NEW (Oct 2022) washer and dryer and dishwasher! Microwave oven, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans, a NEW 2024 65" 4K HD TV in living room, Blu-ray player, and the fastest Wi-Fi available. The gourmet kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances, NEW GE Profile convection oven (Oct 2024), NEW GE Cafe cooktop (Sep 2025), BRAND NEW Cooktop Hood (May 2026). All with granite countertops and a beautiful NEW backsplash (Sep 2022). (Please bear with us while we get new photos...almost every room is much better than our old photos indicate.)
All beds are Serta Perfect Sleeper Euro-top mattresses with GoreTex (hypoallergenic) mattress covers. The two covered NEW (May 2021) TREX DECKS on the street side deck invite you to sit and enjoy the ocean views. This house is located almost directly across from the Leland Street beach access. Arrive early and enjoy the beach! There is plenty of public parking at the beach access point or across the street.
This house has keyless entry.
A three-night minimum stay is required.
We do our best to have the house ready earlier than scheduled checkin an be flexible if you need more time checkout day. Just send us a note.
This property has pillows and bedspreads. Pool heat is an additional $75/day, possibly less closer to summer.
Sheets, bath and kitchen towels, are available for an additional $245 but can be less for a smaller party. Feel free to follow beach house tradition and bring your own sheets from home (or rent on your own). Paper and soap products should be available but are not guaranteed. RENTAL IS NON-SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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    Policy

    Pet policy

    • Pets not allowed

    Check out time

    • 10:00 AM

    Check in policy

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 25

    Payment policy

    • Localcurrency: USD

    Check out policy

    • Check-out before 10:00 am
    • Contactless check-out available

    Know before you go

    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

    Check in start time

    • 4:00 PM

    Check in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Special instructions

    • 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
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • 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

    Children and extra bed policy

      • Children are welcome.
      • Note from host: We have 2 sets of bunk beds, total of 4 kids beds!
    Amenities

    Popular amenities

    • Ac
    • Balcony
    • Barbecue
    • Dryer
    • Elevator
    • Fireplace
    • Free parking
    • Heater
    • Internet
    • Kitchen
    • Laundry
    • Living area
    • Microwave
    • No smoking
    • Outdoor grill
    • Outdoor space
    • Patio
    • Pool
    • Toys
    • Tv
    • Washer

    Property amenities

    • Pets:
      • No pets allowed
    • Beach:
      • Near the beach
    • Dining:
      • Dining table
    • Safety:
      • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
      • Deadbolt lock
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Bedroom:
      • 5 bedrooms
    • General:
      • Unit size: 2550 sq ft (237 sq m)
    • Kitchen:
      • Blender
      • Dishwasher
      • Ice maker
      • Microwave
      • Oven
      • Paper towels
      • Refrigerator
      • Stovetop
      • Toaster
    • Laundry:
      • Laundry facilities
      • Washing machine and dryer
    • Parking:
      • Car recommended
      • Onsite parking
    • Internet:
      • Free WiFi
    • Outdoors:
      • Balcony
      • Garden
      • Gas grill
      • Outdoor furniture
    • Pool/spa:
      • Fence around the pool
      • Heated pool
      • Outdoor pool
      • Private pool
    • Bathrooms:
      • 5.5 bathrooms
      • Bathtub or shower
      • Hair dryer
      • Soap
      • Toilet paper
    • Workspaces:
      • Desk
    • Entertainment:
      • Books
      • DVD player
      • Games
      • Stereo
      • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
    • Living Spaces:
      • Dining room
      • Fireplace
      • Living room
    • Climate Control:
      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
    • Family Friendly:
      • Children's books
      • Children's dinnerware
      • Children's games
      • Children's toys
      • Playground
      • Stair gate
    • Services And Conveniences:
      • Iron/ironing board
      • Phone
    • Suitability/accessibility:
      • Elevator
      • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
      • Smoke-free property
      • Wheelchair accessible
 

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