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Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 182600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Brunswick Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
506151

About the area

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Brunswick Islands Beach - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Holden Beach - 43 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Isle Creamery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ocean Isle Beach. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Fishful Thinking at Ocean Isle Beach, Canal front w/ boat dock, Ocean Views , kayak and paddle board Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect for race weekend.

The house was perfect for several adults. It was very clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This was a great property. One of the best features is that they allow pets. They have a great fenced in grass back yard that was perfect for my dog. I've rented other properties that are pet friendly but often don't have a fenced in yard, or if they do, it is not grass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family beach house!

Perfect place to gather family and enjoy the beach! Just a short walk to beach and town center for kid activities ! Having a bathroom for each bedroom was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishfull Thinking

Beautiful home, great location, communication with property management was great. We had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at OIB

Great week and everything’s was advertised! Checkin and checkout were straight forward
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This house was absolutely perfect for our vacation. Minutes from everything, a short walk to the beach, and great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Eastvflatbrock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Yearly beach trip very nice accommodations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Great family house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great property, located close to beach access. Kitchen and open living room were great for hanging out after a day at the beach! House layout was great and allowed for privacy for each guest. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to vacation at OIB.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Stayed here with husband, son, daughter in law and a 3 year old and 18 month old. Easy walk to the beach with bathrooms! Also easy walk to museum and playground and mini golf with stroller. Museum fun for the kids! Playground is awesome! 3 year old learned to fish from the back yard! House was clean, well stocked and perfect for our needs. Restaurants were very kid friendly and Doug’s seafood was great for getting fresh fish to cook. Highly recommend this house and lovation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation house!

Everyone had a great time! The canal was great for kayaking and paddle boarding which were provided with the house and the dock was nice to keep our boat in the entire time. Having a full bathroom in every bedroom was a definite plus! The house was equipped with everything we needed and plenty of room for everyone. Our favorites were the short walk to the beach, to coffee or ice cream/slushies and the playground. We would definitely recommend staying at Fishful Thinking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property. Great location.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Eastvflatbrock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishfull Thinking

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property!

This house was perfect for our group! Super close to the beach, well stocked inside and out, & very clean! Each bedroom having its own bathroom was very nice, you don’t find that too often! The host communication was excellent! We will definitely be back to this property! Only thing to note about ocean isle is that they do not allow sunshades/canopies, only umbrellas.. so come prepared with shade!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Giving thanks by the sea

My family and I rented this beautiful home for Thanksgiving to be near my uncle and for the whole family to be together for the holiday. We prepared our Thanksgiving meal in the large kitchen and we were all able to sit around the dinner table and share stories and laugh. The home was well furnished and equipped with plenty of dishes and cooking utensils to be able to prepare the meal. There was plenty of space for everyone to sit and relax and enjoy each other’s company. The property management team was very responsive and helpful with any requests/questions we had. I highly recommend this place for any vacation. Fits the whole family or a group of friends. Perfect spot close to the pier, restaurants and a community park.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great September Week @ OIB

Fishful Thinking was a great place for our annual Family vacation. Our family has grown a bit and having the extra space really helped. We were comfortable with 7 adults and 3 kids. I think we had a bed or two to spare! The property is right off the main road in OIB and can be a little loud at night especially with the local construction going on in the off-season. Sound machines for the kids helped. We didn't notice the road at all during the day. The walk to the beach was perfect and easy with sidewalks the whole way. The floating dock was fantastic for fishing and kayaking. The property managers were very responsive and quick to check in on any issues we found. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would be happy to visit Fishful Thinking for vacation again in the future. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book with confidence

I have to admit. The one bad review gave me pause, but there is always one in the bunch. Fishful Thinking was perfect. There is no need to worry about who gets the good rooms. They are all good. Each has its own bath and balcony. There are also two additional half baths. The place is updated and equipped nicely so it feels like home. Location is perfect. The canal is fun to paddle around on the included kayaks and paddleboard. You can even catch some crabs for dinner with the crab trap. Beach is very close. Restaurants are also very close. Short walk or ride on the reasonably priced golf cart add-on. Rob is very responsive and helpful which is all you can ask for in an owner. We will rent again. In fact, we checked availability to host a family Thanksgiving.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

brandon p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

June 2023 OIB Stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House and Amazing Location!

We had a great stay at Fishful Thinking! We were traveling with 8 adults and 8 young children and the house was the perfect size and layout for everyone. We appreciated the added items for infants and the surprise treat provided by the property manager. Rob was extremely responsive. We enjoyed being on the canal and using the water toys. The house had everything we needed. The location of this house is the best part. You can easily walk to the beach or downtown. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tosha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Notch.

We spent the weekend (Friday-Sunday) at this beautiful home to celebrate a birthday. Our family would definitely stay again. It's on the canal with was great for some backyard fishing. Only 1 block from beach access. I liked that the backyard was fenced in, so my little one could run and play. The home is beautifully decorated with ample space for our large group. Close to restaurants and the pier! Unfortunately, since it trip was a short, we didn't get to use the kayaks or paddleboard which is a reason for us to stay again. Overall 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently located and pet friendly

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Home

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022