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Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!

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Natural deep water canal, waterfront views, floating dock, kayak included
Main Living Space with 65 inch Smart TV with cable and beautiful furnishings
Quaint coastal kitchen, fully stocked and ample countertop space
Quaint coastal kitchen with stainless steel appliances and fully stocked
Quaint coastal kitchen- lots of natural light!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Holden Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!

SUNDAY check-ins for easier summer access! The Jean Jean is a 4 BDR, 2 bath cottage named after original owners Jean and EL Sears. This cottage is centrally located and within walking distance to experience all the amenities that OIB has to offer! MAIN LIVING SPACE: This beach home is a beautifully updated waterfront home on a natural deep water canal (yes, bring your boat!). Open concept dining and living room creates a space that guests can be together. The main room was specifically designed to provide opportunities for conversation around the large dining table, play games or work puzzles around a game table, and adjacent is a perfect area to read a good book. The living room has beautiful, high-end furnishings with ample seating and a 65” Smart TV with cable! The kitchen is it’s own separate space and has a quaint coastal feel. It is fully stocked, has new stainless steel appliances, and has ample counter space. The home has 4 comfortable bedrooms– 1 bedroom has a KING and two bedrooms have QUEEN beds. The fourth bedroom is great for kids or adults with one double bed, bunked with a twin on top plus a 32" Smart TV for gaming! Get a great night’s rest as all beds are outfitted with new luxury mattresses. Two bedrooms have waterfront views and private doors onto the large canal-side deck. There are two bathrooms– one on each side of the cottage adjoining two bedrooms. One bathroom has a bathtub/shower and lovely single vanity with ample counter space, and the second recently updated bathroom has a stand up shower and double vanity. OUTDOOR LIVING: The Jean Jean has a large deck on the canal side with rocking chairs, lounge chairs and dining table that is the perfect setting for enjoying your morning coffee, large enough for entertaining, ideal for sunbathing in the afternoon sun, and relaxing watching the night sky. After a day of fun in the sun, unwind under the house enjoying a great breeze while lounging in the hammock or swing, grilling out on the gas grill and/or playing cornhole. This cottage is great for fishermen, boaters or those who love water sports. Bring your boat or rent a jet ski and dock it at The Jean Jean’s floating dock or use the kayak included in your rental. Swim or float in the canal during high tide, or fish off the dock. A crab pot is provided. Guests have access to new washer and dryer in the utility room on the ground level. There is an outdoor enclosed shower to rinse sand and saltwater off at the end of a fun day at the beach. Beach chairs, Beach wagon and sand toys are available for use. OTHER FUN AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH : Ocean Isle Beach is the best beach in North Carolina! A quaint family-oriented beach with plenty of activities for a week of fun for all. The Jean Jean is a short 8 minute walk to the beach access at the Ocean Isle Community Center. Walk 3 blocks to the town center to enjoy local restaurants, Coastal Carolina Museum, splash pad, coffee shop, ice cream, OIB park, catch some live music or play mini golf. Ocean Isle Beach hosts weekly free community events for visitors including, but not limited to, a weekly artisan market, community scavenger hunt for kids, family movie night, Turtle Talks, and a very popular Friday Night Concert. Want an excursion to explore beyond Ocean Isle Beach? We suggest taking a short drive to check out Calabash for seafood, Myrtle Beach for amusements and shopping, and Wilmington for unique experiences (explore a battleship, movie tours, Wrightsville Beach), and shopping! OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: The dock and canal are meant to be enjoyed responsibly. Please note that there are inherent dangers associated with water, including drowning. Please be safe and wear a personal floatation device around the water and monitor children and those that are not strong swimmers.

Property manager

William and Iris Ellington
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See Rental Agreement for Custom House Rules can be located in the cottage in a notebook in the kitchen. JUNE, JULY, AUGUST require full weekly rentals

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Holden Beach - 47 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Makai Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Isle Creamery - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great for Family and Rest! Newly updated 4BR Canal House, Short Walk to Beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ocean Isle Beach. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Relaxation with ease

The Ocean Isle getaway was made extra special by the comfortable accommodations we experienced staying at the Jean Jean beach home. Felt naturally at home the moment we walked in as the place was really cozy. We didn't want for anything as the place provided so many features for enjoying our stay, including great porches with relaxing furniture, hammock, grill, kitchen features and water dock. Incredible comfortable bedding was top notch. Grateful to the owners and would recommend this place to all. Look forward to future return stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Anne C.

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

So much to love!

Our family had the best time at the Jean Jean! Bill and Iris were the best hosts we’ve ever had at any rental property (and we’ve stayed at quite a few)! The house is lovingly maintained and went through a big renovation that has made it a fantastic place to spend a week or weekend. Kitchen was fully equipped, beds were super comfortable and the main area and porches had great furniture that made it easy to enjoy the spaces in full. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Wedding Stay

My wife rented the Jean Jean for our stay in Ocean Isle Beach for our wedding. We wanted a place to get a little privacy from guests and family during our hectic wedding week. The Jean Jean proved to be the perfect place. It's location on the canal and and walkable beach access were fantastic. The amenities and cleanliness of the property were first rate. Bill was great with communications about the property and the check-in checkout process were very easy. We look forward to renting the Jean Jean again in the future and would highly recommend others to do so for a great stay in OIB.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa J.

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

Great time!

The house is updated and lovely. There are a few areas that haven't been as updated but I am sure they will in time. We had a great time and no big issues. Check in and check out was easy and the owners gave us all of the information we needed. Loved that they had beach equipment and towels for us! One of the bathroom showers had a draining issue so we all used the other (nicer) bathroom without issue. There was also a fruit fly issue but luckily the house had some kitchen basics already there including vinegar so we handled it. Overall I would definitely recommend this property and we had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Great stay

We had an absolute wonderful time staying at the Jean Jean. My family made great memories and we loved the openess of the house and the large patio on the back. My daughter loved running down to the dock to look at fish. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. Bill was very communicative throughout the stay. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayleigh F.

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

2024 family OIB trip

This vacation was amazing. Bill & Iris were so kind and awesome with communication. They were very accommodating with ALL aspects of our booking and so helpful. They had everything we needed + more. The location of this home is perfect and the home had plenty of room for the 9 of us. You can certainly see the uniqueness of this home with the beautiful details here. We will definitely be back to the Jean and Jean home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Harrison Family Vacation

We absolutely loved staying the week at the Jean Jean!!! The house is adorable and the location can’t be beat. The owners, Bill and Iris, were very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

See you next year 2025 🏖️

We loved staying at The Jean Jean! The house is just precious. We felt right at home the moment we walked in. The outdoor space has great outdoor furniture and so many spots to sit and enjoy conversations and laughs with family/friends. We rented a golf cart but because of the location, it really isn’t necessary. It’s always fun to have one to ride around regardless though. We have already booked again for next year! We are looking forward to our return visit to make more memories at The Jean Jean! 🏖️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Clean, Comfortable, Spacious, Great Location!

We were two families with kids, and the house was perfect for our needs. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The canal was so lovely for kayaking and swimming. The house was well-equipped with kitchen items, games, beach equipment, and more. The home is beautifully decorated and updated. We loved being able to walk or quickly drive to the beach, park, coffee or ice cream shops. It was a perfect stay and we hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Great Beach Stay

This house was perfect for our beach vacay! The dock on the canal was extra fun for the kids to do some fishing. The house was just the right size, and not too far of a walk from the ocean. The communication with Bill before and during the stay was excellent, we would absolutely stay at the Jean Jean again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey t.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful communication! Very accommodating! The home was very clean and well stocked. The provided beach items were so great as well!! Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mothers' Day weekend ladies trip

We so enjoyed the Jean Jean! Perfect for our group of 8 ladies! Hoping to make this an annual trip moving forward. Everything about the booking, stay and departure were very easy. We give this 5 stars! Thanks so much~
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

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

Great stay for our family

Everything was great. Location was perfect. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners thought of everything. We were so at home there. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan W.

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

Fantastic Christmas!

Great stay! The owner Bill was really responsive and extremely welcoming. The house was a good layout for our family. The outside space was our favorite, even in the winter we were out there the majority of the time. Great location, easy walk to the beach or to ICWW. In the warmer months it would be a nice bike ride to the park etc. The home was very comfortable. It was our baby’s first Christmas and a great one! Thank you for a wonderful trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina A.

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

Nice stay at OIB

William and Iris were very communicative during our stay and replied quickly if a need arose. The house is exactly as pictured and has been nicely updated. It is an older home so there are small things (doors not shutting well, older showers/fixtures) that come along with an older property. The kitchen was very well stocked and had a new fridge and dish washer. The location can’t be beat and being on the canal is always wonderful. Overall, it was a nice stay for our family of 4. The kids very much enjoyed the bunk room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tom V.

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

good family time

nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi U.

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

Very nice!

The house was clean and comfortable for our family of seven. The decor was cute and new in the main area. We enjoyed the location. We rented a boat for a few days. We also rented a golf cart to drive to the beach, but it really isn’t a far walk to the beach. We could see the fireworks from the front porch on the Fourth of July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

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

Amazing!

We had a fabulous time! The accommodations were spot on! Lots of seating inside and outside the home for dining and conversations. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of space to store your food! The location of the home is within walking distance to the park where OIB has lots of summer events for adults and children and walking distance to the beach public access. The hosts, Bill and Iris, were fabulous to work with and immediately responsive. I truly can’t say enough positive things about our wonderful two week stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

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

Family Getaway

We loved our stay at this property! The house is exactly as pictured and was extremely clean and comfortable. The communication with the owners was great! We brought our boat and loved being able to dock it right at the house. We also loved how close the house is to the town center. We were able to walk to the playground and local shops! We will absolutely rent this house again if we get the chance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Great Family Getaway - Jean Jean

Everything about this process was easy and a great experience in renting a house for the weekend. Working with the owner. They are very responsive and got back to me immediately whenever I had questions about our check-in process or even while we were there and had questions about the house. The house was just as listed very clean, updated, and a great location with a dock that we were able to use with our boat. This house is a great location on Ocean Isle, close to the beach and restaurants in her amenities on the island. Overall, this was a fantastic weekend and getaway for our family and we will definitely be back !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by William and Iris Ellington

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My wife and I are from North Carolina. She was raised in Durham, NC and I from Greenville, NC. We met on a blind date when she attended East Carolina University. We both enjoy time with family and friends, the outdoors, and gardening. Hosting gives us the opportunity to share with other families what we have experienced at Ocean Isle Beach and hope memories are made similar to our time with our family. One of our spiritual gifts is hospitality so we are available and easily accessible if needed for questions, suggestions, or should an unforeseeable problem arise! We want you time at The Jean Jean to be special!

Why they chose this property

Our home was selected and built by my wife's parents as a place to provide our family and friends a place to interact with residents of Ocean Isle Beach. We have so many cherished memories, meal gatherings, concert outings, July 4th and Christmas Parades and have literally witnessed our children and neighbor's children grow up marry and bring their children to Ocean Isle to continue to enjoy all this island has to offer!

What makes this property unique

Our home is a warm and comfortable place to relax and enjoy being around family and friends! We specifically created reading spaces, game spaces, eating spaces, and outdoor spaces to enjoy as a group or individually with the goal of creating a refuge from day to day life.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests