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CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home

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direct ocean front with private beach access
Beach
Beach
Exterior
large dining table adjacent to kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Holden Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home

Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 bedroom 5 bath 3400 sq ft home with spectacular view
5 br each with private full bath. (2 doubles, 2 doubles, 2 doubles, 1 king, 1 double + 1 twin).
2 sleeper sofas.
Wifi and 2 wet bars.
2 bedrooms with private ocean front balconies.
Furnished deck space.
Private beach access.
Parking for 8 cars.
Outdoor shower.
Large open rooms.
5 cable TV's.
TOWELS AND LINENS PROVIDED ON FULL WEEK RENTAL ONLY , grill provided.

Located on the recently renourished east end of the island.
Ocean Isle Beach is a south facing barrier island with 7 miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean, located 12 miles south of the NC/SC border. Ocean Isle Beach is a much quieter and less crowded island than areas like Myrtle Beach, etc. The beach is spectacular and is very wide and clean with a nice gentle slope. The island has a fishing pier, arcade, surf shops, restaurants, museum, ice cream parlor, mini golf course, bicycle, jet ski, kayak, boat and golf cart rentals. The backside of the island has quiet protected water great for kayaking.

Property manager

Cliff Hucks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting.
Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 45 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Beach Pier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Makai Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Creamery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Isle Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Brunswick Islands Beach and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

Vital repairs for a great house!

This is a great house that needs special attention . Tha layout is perfect for my family but it needs much needed repairs before I will rent again. I sincerely hope these are addressed before next Thanksgiving. Cliff is a good host and responds to any concerns promptly.

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great location & cool layout

This house is in a great location right on the beach. The house has a great layout for extended family to vacation together - plenty of space for adults and kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Judy

This is our family vacation. We have rented the house several years and love it. Big enough for everyone and beach location is great. Close to shopping and restaurants. We have our reservations for next year.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great House for our family

This house was perfect for our family. It's not fancy but has lots of space and most of the bedrooms are large. It's a huge advantage that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We had a few things that needed to be addressed after we arrived, but Cliff was extremely prompt and took care of the issues. Our family loved this house and we are hopeful to rent it again next year. We all agreed it was the best house--for us--yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family just returned from staying at Bray's Rays. It was perfect for us! We loved the space and the location. The house had everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation. The host did an excellent job communicating with us. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Bray’s Rays

Great location, great beach, and a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Beach week

It was a great location and everyone enjoyed their stay. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Thanksgiving destination

We thiroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was perfect layout for our family with plenty of space and plenty of comfortable beds. The kitchen was well stocked with anything and everything needed to prepare a meal. I have rented many houses through the years at OIB and this was by far the best layout. Cliff, the host, was also readily available for any concerns or questions. He was truly an asset. Have it on my bucket list to visit this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Restful

Property manager was quick to respond, helpful, gave information promptly. The view was fantastic, parking was great. The home is an older home, but was layed out well, functional for multiple familys, and had nice bedrooms. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking in! We will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Priscilla R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023

The host was always prompt and accurate in all communication. The house is dated and needs major remodeling. House was clean on the surface but needed deep cleaning. Flooring in lower level uneven and questionable stability. Minimal landscaping done. Mold on shower curtain in bathroom. Issues with cockroaches and AC but as I said, the host was prompt with addressing theses issues. The house delivered what it promised: lots of space and ocean front and well stocked with what is needed for a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Bozeman, MT, USA

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

Long overdue Beach Vacation

Lovely beach front home. Very roomy and comfortable. A bedroom and bathroom for every couple. A very well stocked kitchen, could use a little updating. We really enjoyed the beach location, never crowded as between two public beach accesses. The week went by too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Bray's Rays...not so bright

The property has not been kept up. Kithen drawer fronts fell off in our hands, kitchen shelving fell out of the cupboards, electrical issues throughout the interior and exterior. Light bulbs left burned out and not replaced. Holes in window frames allowed bugs and rainwater into the home. Cockroaches and ants throughtout the house. Burner not working on stove, no space for groceries to be put. Dresser drawers broken and repairs attempted with duct tape. Beach accessories and charcol grill are rusted and unusable. Rusted nails protruding from deck and boardwalk to the beach. Hazardous to small children and to the rest of us. This property should be de-listed from VRBO until repairs or a complete rebuild is done. A complete waste of our time and money!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Good house for a group

Will rent again next year for the space and beds. Easy access to the beach. Cliff was accessible immediately when problems arouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

Beach Week

First time we tried taking our adult children and spouses along with grandkids to the beach for an entire week. It was better than expected. The house more than accommodated everyone. Easy access to the beach made the trek with a 5 year old and a 2 year old that much easier. Some issues popped up that the manager and home owner jumped on quickly. OIB is one of the best beaches for young kids and family’s Can’t wait to do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Golf Outing

Property was exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for the group and being on the beach was what our group wanted for the long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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

Great House

House was fantastic with lots of room and games. Kitchen had everything one would need to make a full Thanksgiving dinner for nine people, including pots/pans/crock pots/roasters/dinner ware. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and water pressure/heat handled everyone. Only opportunity for improvement would be making the upstairs bathrooms a little bigger.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

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

Family vacation

Very nice, perfect for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janell S., Monroe, Va

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

Great house

The home was very clean and well equipped for a long stay. The beach access was good and location perfect. The property manager was helpful and quick to respond to questions. The drier took a long time to dry even an average load of clothing. Be prepared to wash and dry towels well in advance of leaving. I would rent this home again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family beach vacation

Our extended family has been going to the beach for most of my life. We love staying beach front, cooking family meals, playing games and spending time together. The location and layout of this home was perfect for that. We also appreciated the use of the kayaks and bikes - that was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P., Garner, NC

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

Pre-retirement college girlfriends' gathering

First and foremost, many thanks to Cliff, property manager, for his promptness and great customer service! The week at the beach was just what we gals needed to escape our respective realities. Plenty of room to be together and catch up. The only thing we all discussed was the overgrown two trees and bushes below the deck. They blocked part of the ocean view and somewhat inhibited the breezes from getting to us on the deck. We also envisioned a pool for those who could not make it down to the beach due to walking issues of their own. Maybe the owners could consider installing one some time . . . . ? Delightful cottage and we will be returning next year for sure! Thanks again, Cliff for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Great getaway

There was plenty of room for our family to gather all together or in small groups and room for multiple board games and puzzles. Kitchen was well stocked. Being ocean front was a treat. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS B.

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

Location, location, location

Walk to everywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

very comfortable house

Nicely appointed ocean front house. Plenty of room in the living areas. Kitchen well stocked. Very nice bedroom arrangement with individual bathrooms (2 of the bathrooms have additional access from common area). Some condition issues: fairly severe water damage in the ceiling of one of the bedrooms;. one of the kitchen drawers fell apart when we opened it. On the whole, however, highly recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great Time

My family and I enjoyed the property over fall break.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Excellent space for family beach trip

This house has a fantastic location with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. We had ourselves, three adult children and their spouses, and two grandchildren with us, without feeling crowded. Checking in and out was a breeze, and the property manager was very responsive. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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