BURDEN'S END in OIB - 3 minutes to sand! - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2100 square feet

Life is too short to be structured all the time, so come visit Burden’s End for a week, a month, or just a long weekend. Being so close to the beach (under 3 mins. to sand!) is priceless!!

Some of our specialties:
• Stand-alone home, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a half bath, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. See the floor plans in the pics to decide which room has YOUR name on it!
• Beds are made with 1500 thread count sheets and towels are out for everybody. You drive up, unload, and start appreciating your guests, Burden’s End is ready for you all
• Outdoor shower is not just for rinsing off the sand. Hot and cold water expands your showers to 4. Nothing better than to feel the breeze around your ankles while showering outside.
• Both a coffee pot and a 1 cup Keurig coffee maker for the few and the many. Bring your favorite brew
• Blender extraordinaire for those beach drinks you have been dreaming about
• Super well supplied kitchen with pots and pans from the giant shrimp boil pot to the boiling eggs size and everything in between, leave yours at home
• Casserole baking dishes, silverware, plates, and glasses for all. And a dishwasher that runs like a appeal so you don’t have to worry!
• Flat electric griddle for those special dinners, in addition to the stove and microwave
• Full refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen and a modest undercounter refrigerator upstairs in the wet-bar to keep the drinks cold and ready
• TVs in every bedroom and great room (5 in all) to satisfy the tastes of all your guests
• Side table in the living room for puzzles that keep you part of the crowd but removed for puzzling
• Gates are installed at the top of the first-floor porch steps to keep all where they should be; also, at the top of the second-floor stairs, as well. There is a gate to set up at the foot of the inside stairs to keep little explorers where you can see them
• Tide Clock by the front door to alert you to the best times for beach combing (falling tide) and for sand castle building; but really any time is the best time for the beach
• 2 adult cruiser bicycles, body boards, beach chairs, beach toys for digging and sand castle making, beach pull-cart to get everything to and from the beach along with a charcoal grille in the shed
• Cozy gathering spots on the upper back porch (overlooking the ocean), the upper front porch (overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and Marsh), on the first-floor back porch for lunches and breakfasts, the first-floor front porch to watch the world go by and the hammock and outdoor gathering spot on the ground floor under the home for more intimate chats and reminiscing.

Take a look at our amenities and reviews and ask any questions. If our schedule does not seem to fit yours, then ask. It never hurts to ask. Once you choose Burden's End, you will not be disappointed.

About the Area

Ocean Isle Beach is home to this vacation home. Ocean Isle Beach and Sage Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Planet Fun and Magic Mountain Fun Park 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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Ocean Isle Beach vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer months are high season in Ocean Isle Beach. Book your Wrightsville Beach rental home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, travel guides have money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking the right Wrightsville Beach rental:

• Select your dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. BURDEN'S END in OIB - 3 minutes to sand! has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If not, call the property management company before you book the property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what is suitable for your vacation.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly rental. Request specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Tips for a wonderful stay:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many problems.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• During check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a great resource to find the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.