Float My Boat on the canal in OIB! - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Kick off your beach adventure in this bespoke island home! Float My Boat is a roomy canal home that features five bedrooms, 4.5 baths and sleeps 18 guests. Sit back and appreciate all the island offers on the enormous, screened in decks while watching over your group playing in the private pool. Just next to the private pool is a huge outdoor stainless cooking center that is a ideal place to savor meals with the group. Find adventure exploring the waterway in the kayaks located just below the home. When the day is done and the group is gathered back together, the private game room will be the ideal place to cap the day off! This is smoke-complimentary and NON pet friendly property.

The pool can be heated for $100 a day from September - May. The private boat dock holds a 40'+ boat.

The homeowner provides the vacationer with 1 golf cart for stays from Memorial Day weekend thru October 1 (minimum stay 7 days).

Ground Level:
Parking for 6+ depending on the size
Outdoor shower
Private pool
Custom outdoor kitchen
Electrical Outlet
Space for boat trailer
Two floating boat docks with fish cleaning area
Tiki bar and outdoor kitchen with a gas grille and sink
Game room with pool table and arcade game
Bedroom with 2 double beds, intelligent TV & cable, ceiling fan
Full hall bath with shower and bathtub
First Level:
Full equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a Keurig, blender, crockpot
Outside table and chairs
Dining table with seating, and barstools at the breakfast counter
Living room with fireplace, intelligent TV & cable, access to canal view porch with picnic table
Bedroom with 1 king bed and private bath with Jacuzzi tub, double sinks and standup shower
Hall 1/2 bathroom
Second Level:
Canal view right bedroom with 2 Queen beds, intelligent TV & cable, ceiling fan and private bath with stand up shower
Middle bedroom with 2 Queen beds , intelligent TV & cable, and ceiling fan
Canal view left bedroom with 1 king bed, 1 twin daybed and twin trundle, private sink, mini refrigerator
Full hall bath with shower and bathtub
DISCLAIMER: This home is equipped with a front door Lorax security doorbell and outside security cameras.

About the Area

Ocean Isle Beach is home to this vacation home. 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach rental home experience:

When to go & When to reserve a Ocean Isle Beach rental home:

• Summer time is high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To find the best value, shift your family's Wrightsville Beach vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning and choosing the perfectrental:

• Choose vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration you need. Float My Boat on the canal in OIB! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the host before you reserve the property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds.
• Visiting for a single event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Tips for a great stay:

• Add the host's phone number to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During arrival, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent quite a few concerns.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to make sure you did not forget anything. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to drive future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.