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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach

Starfish Cottage

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Welcome to the Starfish Cottage; this exceptional 4BR/3BA home features 1,201 square feet of living space -- including a newly renovated kitchen. Enjoy amazing ocean views and breezes from the open or covered back deck. Spend sun-soaked afternoons by your own private pool. Walk just 1 minute to the beach!

LIVING AREA

Relax in a bright, charming living area with vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan. Unwind with the family and watch a movie on the 50 flat-screen TV. Ocean views are available from almost any window in the home.

KITCHEN & DINING

The freshly renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and is fully stocked to accommodate all your favorite recipes.

Sit down for a special dinner at the dining table with seating for six or at the breakfast bar with seating for four.

BED & BATH

The home sleeps up to nine guests in four bedrooms (king, king, queen, full-size and twin). Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV.

All bedrooms have access to a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. An additional full bath off the main living area provides added convenience.

OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES

Rock the day away on the large front deck while enjoying the ocean breeze and beautiful views of Ocean Isle. The back porch is a combination of both a covered and uncovered area enjoy a drink or a light meal while admiring the ocean vistas.

Take advantage of the gas grill and cookout next to the unheated pool. Dine alfresco at the picnic table on the pool deck.

The backyard is fenced for privacy, and an outdoor shower is handy for rinsing off after fun-filled beach days.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS

Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer/dryer, as well as board and card games.

Parking is available for four cars (two in the garage and two in the driveway). Street parking is not permitted.

THE LOCATION

With public beach access just steps away in either direction, you will be on the beach within 1-2 minutes from the Starfish Cottage!

Enjoy close proximity to all the amazing Ocean Isle shops and activities along the island.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1201 sq ft (112 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

56239

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 45 min drive - 41.3 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 45 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Creamery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Ocean Isle Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Starfish Cottage | Private Pool & Ocean Views | Stroll 1 Minute to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

douglas m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay
This place accommodated our family just perfect with the pool and very close to beach to walk to. we loved it here and would totally stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Home away from home!
The Starfish Cottage has become a home away from home! I have rented this house many times, and each stay gets better and better. The owners take great pride in continually making upgrades, including to flooring, painting, new bathroom fixtures, and most recently, all new kitchen appliances. The location and views can't be beat. Will be visiting again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Starfish Vacation
This house was absolutely perfect! It had everything we needed for the perfect stay! It was very clean and well maintained. The decor was cozy and the beds were super comfortable. Our family had an amazing time. The pool and outdoor space was amazing and just what we all needed to relax and unwind.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Wonderful vacation!
We loved this cottage and it was perfect for our family. It was well stocked, extremely clean and a one minute walk to the beach. The pool was well maintained. Further, we had some damage from a storm and Vacasa was there within hours to take care of the problem.

8/10 Good

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starfish Cabin
Great for adults. Pool was a plus in the heat in the 90’s this week. House is convenient to beach- they provide a cart to carry chairs etc. to the beach. Steps not convenient for W/C access- handicapped. Under house garage w/ a lot of room, water toys and a refrigerator for keeping drinks cold. A couple of issues that were promptly addressed by property management. Great family vacation for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Favorite Beach Rental
My family and I had a wonderful visit to the Starfish Cottage! This home has beautiful views for coffee in the morning, a short walk to the beach to enjoy the ocean, and a refreshing pool to take a relaxing dip in the afternoon. It includes everything you need to make a delicious meal at home (including a grill, which we used for fresh seafood several nights), and thoughtful amenities, like charging stations and plenty of hooks for hanging damp towels and bathing suits. The beds provide a comfortable place to rest after a day at the beach, or an afternoon touring one of the local sites. I have stayed at this home with friends, cousins, and most recently, my immediate family, and each time it has worked out perfectly. Don’t miss this gem in Ocean Isle!
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10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Family vacay
Other than Debby sending us home early we had a great stay. This house is positioned perfectly between the beach and the road. Beach access is two houses down and very easy to get too. The house is very cozy and fit 6 adults comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook dinners easily.
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10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Family vacay
Other than Debby sending us home early we had a great stay. This house is positioned perfectly between the beach and the road. Beach access is two houses down and very easy to get too. The house is very cozy and fit 6 adults comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook dinners easily.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Beautiful home full of all the comforts of your home! A true home away from home. Quiet neighborhood and great location! 5 Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
We come to Ocean Isle every summer. This was the first time staying at this location. The house was clean and the perfect size for my family. We very much enjoyed the pool! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Great family house!
Easy walk to the beach. The house had lots of pool toys, beach toys, games for the kids. Perfect for a family!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Everything we needed
This house was perfect and well kept. It was clean and met all our needs. The pool was so nice and enjoyed by my family. It was nice to have all the pool toys and floats available. Plenty of board games, even a corn hole game and yard size connect four. We reserved for 2025 so we are all set. You will have no regrets with this beach home!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Hagerstown, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice house
Very nice house. I prefer ocean front however there were ocean views from most windows and deck. Very nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

First time in OIB we loved it!!!
Home is absolutely precious and inviting. It was a perfect fit for our family of 6 adults. The pool was a wonderful addition and getting to and from the beach was a breeze. Would love to come here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Starfish Cottage OIB
We loved our stay at Starfish cottage in OIB. The house is great for our family. Great pool. Close access to the beach. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

Beautiful home!
Beautiful home with ocean views with very close beach access. The house was clean and the pool area is totally fenced with lounge chairs and lighting for the family to hang out. House has everything you need! Loved this house and Ocean Isle.

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home!
Starfish cottage has beautiful views, a great layout. It was clean and spacious - well stocked - we loved the thoughtful touches & multiple decks to see the ocean views. 4 good sized bedrooms were just what our crowd needed. We enjoyed the grill and gorgeous pool deck with sun, shade and a great outdoor shower! The dogs were safe and enjoyed being poolside too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Guys Golf Trip
House was great and met our needs. Property is as advertised and outside area was an additional delight. The nice deck is great to hang out in the sun, but also a nice table / chairs under a roof overhang that provides shade. While we did not use the pool as the weather in April was just a tad cool for us, it looked great and another great area to enjoy. Very satisfied and would rent again as well as recommend to all needing a 4 br house w/3 bathrooms..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keika A., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Beach Vacation of your DREAMS!
House was sooo clean and had everything we need and it was in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S., Birmingham, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
This was the perfect house for our New Year’s family trip. The house was just as described. It is well stocked with everything you will need. It is located far enough away from the main town center so traffic is reduced. Being on the ocean side is nice so you can enjoy the view and sounds of the ocean. Will definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful stay
Beautiful property with wonderful ocean views including direct sunrise on ocean horizon. Wonderful spot for dogs as they have fence around backyard and upper deck. Garage is nice and big and pool was nice and clean. Beach chairs and toys were available. House was clean and cozy with board games and puzzles. Towards the end so less traffic and people on the beach. Beach access beside house is closed so a little walk but not bad. Overall we will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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6/10 Okay

mark h.

A disappointment
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a great house, pool and location. However, the place needs a lot of work. We were told there would be paper products and there were none. The shower liners in each of the bathrooms were black and gray at the bottoms with mold. It took them 2 days to bring out new ones. We had no Internet or cable upon our arrival. All that being said TurnKey did respond promptly to the Internet issue and even issued us a $35 credit for the lack of TV and Internet on our first day. They were always pleasant when we called.
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10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

Our stay at Starfish Cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice stay at this vacation rental. The walk to the beach was a little further than my husband could do because of some heart issues but we were able to sit on deck and watch the waves come in. The children and grandchildren really enjoyed having a pool to swim in. The only issue was that the wind was up one day and got a lot of debris in the pool and they were unable to swim. We did have to get in touch with rental company about 2 issues 1.deck board sticking up 2.the grill was nasty. They got back to us quickly about both issues. The deck issue was resolved but the grill issue never really was.
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Starfish Cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We only have 6 people in our group. This house was the perfect size for us with an extra room as well. We loved the pool. The size is perfect. The fact that it is dog friendly was also awesome. The only disappointment I had was that the beach access close to the house was closed. No fault of Turnkey.
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8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Great Little Cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the pool and overall setting of this cottage. I wished the living space was a little larger (mainly because I had two kids with me, along with several adults). The bedrooms were very roomy, although the beds didn't sleep the best for us. I really wish there was direct beach access. The views were pretty good. Overall was pleased with this house.