House in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
WISHING WHALE - 197 East First Street - This second row house features five bedrooms and five and a half baths on two levels, and it's conveniently built on a reverse floor plan for maximum ocean views from the main living area upstairs with all NEW LIVING ROOM FURNITURE (April 2023)! On the first floor, one bedroom has a king bed and TV, one has a queen and TV, one has two full size beds, and the fourth has two sets of bunk beds. This level also has a sitting room with a queen sleeper sofa and TV with a DVD player. Upstairs, there's the kitchen, dining room and main living room, along with the master bedroom with a king bed and TV. The dining room table seats ten, and there are six stools at the bar for additional seating.
Amenities include an NEW (May 2021), ELEVATOR, a private HEATED pool, gas grill, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, BRAND NEW (Apr 2022) central heat and air, NEW (Oct 2022) washer and dryer and dishwasher! Microwave oven, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans, a NEW 2024 65" 4K HD TV in living room, Blu-ray player, and the fastest Wi-Fi available. The gourmet kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances, convection oven, and granite countertops and a beautiful NEW backsplash (Sep 2022). (Please bear with us while we get new photos...almost every room is much better than our old photos indicate.)
All beds are Serta Perfect Sleeper Euro-top mattresses with GoreTex (hypoallergenic) mattress covers. The two covered NEW (May 2021) TREX DECKS on the street side deck invite you to sit and enjoy the ocean views. This house is located almost directly across from the Leland Street beach access. Arrive early and enjoy the beach! There is plenty of public parking at the beach access point or across the street.
This house has keyless entry.
A three-night minimum stay is required.
We do our best to have the house ready earlier than scheduled checkin an be flexible if you need more time checkout day. Just send us a note.
This property has pillows and bedspreads. Pool heat is an additional $75/day, possibly less closer to summer.
Sheets, bath and kitchen towels, are available for an additional $245 but can be less for a smaller party. Feel free to follow beach house tradition and bring your own sheets from home (or rent on your own). Paper and soap products should be available but are not guaranteed. RENTAL IS NON-SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Amenities include an NEW (May 2021), ELEVATOR, a private HEATED pool, gas grill, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, BRAND NEW (Apr 2022) central heat and air, NEW (Oct 2022) washer and dryer and dishwasher! Microwave oven, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans, a NEW 2024 65" 4K HD TV in living room, Blu-ray player, and the fastest Wi-Fi available. The gourmet kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances, convection oven, and granite countertops and a beautiful NEW backsplash (Sep 2022). (Please bear with us while we get new photos...almost every room is much better than our old photos indicate.)
All beds are Serta Perfect Sleeper Euro-top mattresses with GoreTex (hypoallergenic) mattress covers. The two covered NEW (May 2021) TREX DECKS on the street side deck invite you to sit and enjoy the ocean views. This house is located almost directly across from the Leland Street beach access. Arrive early and enjoy the beach! There is plenty of public parking at the beach access point or across the street.
This house has keyless entry.
A three-night minimum stay is required.
We do our best to have the house ready earlier than scheduled checkin an be flexible if you need more time checkout day. Just send us a note.
This property has pillows and bedspreads. Pool heat is an additional $75/day, possibly less closer to summer.
Sheets, bath and kitchen towels, are available for an additional $245 but can be less for a smaller party. Feel free to follow beach house tradition and bring your own sheets from home (or rent on your own). Paper and soap products should be available but are not guaranteed. RENTAL IS NON-SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
Amenities at Second Row Beach House- "Wishing Whale” Ocean views!
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private pool access
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Ironing facilities
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
Fantastic property and location. Communication is above and beyond. Cannot be more positive about Wishing Whale.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great location, lots of bathrooms so no one had to share. Heated pool was great.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Our family and come to OIB for over 50 years and we have stayed at Wishing Whale for the last four years. We love everything about it: the location, the view, the living area, the pool, and especially the elevator! It is well equipped and well maintained. We had a slight problem with the door code when we arrived, but the owner was immediately available by phone and it was resolved quickly. We'll be back next year!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2022
The house had a good lay out for sleeping and the kitchen had nice appliances. The only think the house was not as clean as we all thought it should be. We contacted the owner and he had the property manager correct the items we had listed.
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9.6Outstanding
(56 Ratings)
"Fantastic property and location. Communication is above and beyond. Cannot be more positive about Wishing Whale. "
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