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OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach

Family-friendly vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach with an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Beach nearby
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Interior
OIB Lovin’ Life offers a serene beach retreat with two expansive decks, perfect for sun-kissed days or shady relaxation. Steps from the ocean, this haven features an outdoor pool and spacious living areas ideal for family gatherings. The newly remodeled kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and amenities like a dishwasher, microwave oven, and blender.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17207 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach

OIB Lovin’ Life – Catch rays from the beautiful open deck upstairs or enjoy shady, relaxing days on the ocean-facing covered deck. Our home is steps from the beach. Picture your days going from our outdoor pool to the ocean and back again. Our home is on the desirable west end of the island. The main floor offers a spacious open living room and kitchen floor plan ideal for family to gather. Dine together comfortably at our dining room table which seats ten and wide kitchen bar which seats six.

Five bedrooms and five full bathrooms can accommodate your family members. Two bedrooms (each with two beds) are on the main floor as well as two bathrooms. Ideal for family/friends to have privacy. The upstairs has three bedrooms (king in one, two doubles in the other two). All linens and towels are provided for your convenience. Each bedroom has a smart TV with Roku.

Amenities include a private pool, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, central heat and air, washer and dryer, dishwasher, microwave oven, blender, iron/ironing board, all cookware, high chair, two booster seats, porta-crib, DVD player, ceiling fans, and secure Wi-Fi. The newly remodeled kitchen has all stainless steel appliances.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,232 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Island noise reduction ordinance in effect from 10pm to 7:30am. Initial $1,000 fee imposed for first offense.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 17
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
OIB Lovin' Life - Steps From the Ocean! Ocean Isle Beach
OIB Lovin' Life - Steps From the Ocean! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 51 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Broadway at the Beach - 58 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chunky Salsa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Restaurant & Marina - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Manor House Dinette - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach located?

This family-friendly Ocean Isle Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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OIB Lovin’ Life - Steps From The Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

Great family house!

Great stay! The house had everything we needed and more! We would love to stay here again on our next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

July 4th Week!

Great place. Easy to get to and check in was breeze. If we needed anything the host helped promptly. His communication was prompt and quick. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Upstate SC

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

Great location

We loved our stay here and enjoyed both the location and the amenities. Having a pool was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Wonderful vacation

Our family enjoyed staying here. It was bright and airy with plenty of room for our 3 generations. The house was kept up very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

L L.

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

Perfect location to gather

This home provided everything needed for a relaxing fun-filled weekend at the beach. Location to beach, restaurants, tourist activities is wonderful. Great host who was responsive quickly to inquiries made planning a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Family time

The house was just as described and the walk to the beach was so easy. The owner was very responsive. We enjoyed our trip very much. It was a great house to enjoy family time. Large table for game nights and plenty of outside seating. Hope to be back next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Raleigh NC

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

Great stay!

This home is in a very convenient location with nice ocean peeks. Everyone in our group enjoyed our stay and we all slept well. The home was well-appointed with beachy themed furniture and accessories and was very light and open. It was so nice to have linens and towels included! The owner was very accommodating with some of our special requests and was super responsive each and every time we had questions. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

carol h., Westminster md

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

Girls Spring Break (Teachers)

Lovely house for Maryland Teacher’s group to get away, and go to the beach! Were 5 of us, we loved the house!great location! loves the bedroom each with own bathroom and great beach house decor! Owner was always available for questions and helpful about everything! We would definitely go back and rent again!!! Thank you Larry!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Wonderful week!

We had a wonderful week. The house is lovely and satisfied our family’s needs. The owner was responsive! The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/dishes for our large group. We were super excited about the blender in the kitchen! We loved sitting on the 2 balconies in the mornings and evenings….plenty of rockers! The pool was clean when we arrived and was cleaned mid week during our stay. The only suggestion would to have hand towels available for the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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

Great house and host

Access to the house was easy. House is well-maintained, well- stocked, and well-equipped. There wasnt anything we needed that tbe house didnt have. We lost the internet connection at one point and the host came over within an hour and fixed it. We definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - close to beach and had a nice pool. We really enjoyed the front porch in the early mornings and late evenings. It was very clean and kitchen had all the amenities within the description. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wright L.

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

Great stay for family

The house was excellent for our 6 night stay. Clean on arrival, well stocked, and easily accommodated our multigenerational family. It was a great location. Host was very helpful and communicative. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Spot

We had an excellent stay for my family’s first group vacation. We would absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna w.

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

Wedding party

We all loved the house and the area !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul f.

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

Great space for families!

The house was very roomy for our 3 kids and spouses and grandkids!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Loved our stay in this home and already booked it again for next year. The house is a great size and fit for our family. Communication with Larry, the owner, was superb. He was really quick to respond to messages and was very kind and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend this home to anyone visiting OIB.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Ocean Isle family time

Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Beach memories 2024

Enjoyed our 2nd year renting this home. Homeowners are excellent to work with. The house is a perfect fit for our family. We love the front porch where we spent all of our evenings. Easy walk to the beach and a beautiful refreshing pool. We will definitely rent again when returning to OIB!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Fantastic

We rented this house to facilitate a ladies yoga vacation getaway. There were 8 of us between the ages of 55 and 80. The home was spectacular, immaculately clean and well appointed. The host was amazing, super accommodating, and accessible. The nearby beach access was literally 1 min walk away. We did yoga at the beach, on the upper deck and on the porch. There was plenty of space inside for all our other activities, including discussion groups and art work. The pool was lovely and we had one Soundbath around the pool and one on the upper deck. This host incidentally was one of the few who allowed unrelated groups to stay in his home and he truly went above and beyond to make sure our event was a success. We are extremely grateful to our host Larry and his wife for making this beautiful venue available to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing stay and location, besides false advertising

My stay was great!! So close to beach and amazing property even nicer than the pictures show. More place than I thought very clean. The only thing is there was no hot tub as listed, the outdoor shower did not work, and the hot water only lasted about 2 people to shower each day which is rough when there is 15 of us. Other than that I would come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Thanksgiving at the Beach

Our family enjoyed this great home. Cooked for the holiday and walked on the beach. This home is clean, well equipped, and maintained. We went to the parade in OIB. Such fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic Girls Trip

The OIB Lovin" Life house was perfect for our girls' trip. We enjoyed hanging at the pool and relaxing on the front porches. It is really close to the beach access for daily beach walks. The house was clean and well maintained. The communication with the owner was always quick and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great week vacation with family

The property was exactly as listed. Plenty of room for the 14 adults. Beach was right across the street but spent most of the time in the pool. A short walk to ice cream, restaurants and mini golf. Quick trip over the bridge to more restaurants and Publix. Already planning another trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

8 stars!

We had such a wonderful day at Larry’s beach house. Another parent and I co-chaperoned beach week for our high school graduates, and the house was everything we needed and more. Truly, the pictures do not do the home justice. The house was immaculate when we got there, the kitchen is probably the best-stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen! We tried to come up with a kitchen tool that he didn’t have, and we failed. The location is great, walking distance to putt putt, shops, and restaurants but far enough away that once you’re at the house, you’re completely away from the crowd. Beach access was easy peasy, and the pool was a great afternoon respite. Larry was super responsive whenever I had a question, and when we realized the grill was out of propane, he was there within 10 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Beach trip 2023

OIB Lovin’ Life was the best vacation home for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach. The beach chair wagon was much appreciated. The pool was clean and very inviting after a day at the beach. Our favorite place to be was the huge front deck. We started our day off drinking coffee and ended each day together rocking and enjoying the view and each other. The Wright’s were a pleasure to work with and we thank them for opening their home to us. They were quick to respond to any question we had. We are already looking forward to planning our trip for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023