Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

SUNDAY check-ins for easier summer access! The Jean Jean is a 4 BDR, 2 bath bungalow named after original owners Jean and EL Sears. This bungalow is centrally located and within walking distance to experience all the amenities that OIB has to offer! MAIN LIVING SPACE: This beach home is a charmingly refreshed waterfront home on a natural deep water canal (yes, bring your boat!). Open concept dining and living room creates a space that guests can be together. The main room was specifically designed to provide opportunities for conversation around the huge dining table, play games or work puzzles around a game table, and adjacent is a ideal area to read a good book. The living room has handsome, high-end furnishings with ample seating and a 65” Intelligent TV with cable! The kitchen is it’s own separate space and has a cozy coastal feel. It is completely outfitted, has new stainless steel appliances, and has ample counter space. The home has 4 comfortable bedrooms– 1 bedroom has a KING and two bedrooms have QUEEN beds. The fourth bedroom is great for kids or adults with one double bed, bunked with a twin on top plus a 32" Intelligent TV for gaming! Get a great nighttime’s rest as all beds are outfitted with new luxury beds. Two bedrooms have waterfront vistas and private doors onto the enormous canal-side deck. There are two bathrooms– one on each side of the bungalow adjoining two bedrooms. One bathroom has a bathtub/shower and striking single vanity with ample counter space, and the second freshly updated bathroom has a stand up shower and double vanity. OUTDOOR LIVING: The Jean Jean has a sizable deck on the canal side with rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table that is the ideal setting for appreciating your morning coffee, huge enough for entertaining, ideal for sunbathing in the afternoon sun, and calming watching the nighttime sky. After a day of fun in the sun, relax under the home enjoying a great breeze while relaxing in the hammock or swing, grilling out on the gas grille and/or playing cornhole. This bungalow is great for fishermen, boaters or those who appreciate water sports. Bring your boat or rent a jet ski and dock it at The Jean Jean’s floating dock or use the kayak supplied in your rental. Swim or float in the canal during high tide, or fish off the dock. A crab pot is included. Guests have access to new washer and dryer in the utility room on the ground level plus a drink refrigerator. There is an outdoor enclosed shower to rinse sand and saltwater off at the end of a fun day at the beach. Beach chairs, Beach wagon and sand toys are available for use. OTHER FUN AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH : Ocean Isle Beach is the best beach in North Carolina! A quaint family-aligned beach with plenty of activities for a week of fun for all. The Jean Jean is a short 8 min. walk to the beach access at the Ocean Isle Community Center. Walk 3 blocks to the town center to appreciate local eateries, Coastal Carolina Museum, splash pad, coffee shop, ice cream, OIB park, catch some live music or play mini golf. Ocean Isle Beach hosts weekly complimentary community events for visitors including, but not limited to, a weekly artisan market, community scavenger hunt for kids, family movie nighttime, Turtle Talks, and a very fashionable Friday Nighttime Concert. Want an excursion to discover beyond Ocean Isle Beach? We suggest taking a short drive to check out Calabash for seafood, Myrtle Beach for amusements and shopping, and Wilmington for unique experiences (discover a battleship, movie tours, Wrightsville Beach), and shopping! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: The dock and canal are meant to be appreciated responsibly. Please note that there are inherent dangers associated with water, including drowning. Please be safe and wear a personal floatation device around the water and monitor kids and those that are not strong swimmers.

About the Area

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Rees Jones Golf Course and Leopard's Chase Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve and Ocean Isle Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Ocean Isle Beach. To find the best rental home for your budget, we suggest booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Cape Fear area area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have coupons for local tours and attractions.

How to pick the best rental in the Cape Fear area area:

• Select your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking websites. If not, email or call the property manager before reserving the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or might be applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before booking

More tips for your visit:

• We recommend storing the owner's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few problems.
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let burglars ruin your trip.
• Document any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and look for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a fantastic stay? Many rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your property and/or property management company was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.