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

Tips to get the very best Wrightsville Beach rental home experience:

When to reserve a Wrightsville Beach rental & When to go:

• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. To get the best value, try shifting your family's Wrightsville Beach trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer pleasant weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guides have discounts for local tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. BURDEN'S END in OIB - 3 minutes to sand! has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is often accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before booking the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If your group is traveling with pets, search for a property that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single event? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Document any issues with the property during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if there is a dispute.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• On check-out day, complete a final walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.