Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach

rolling into this driveway is an instant sigh of relief - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
we think this might make a good postcard, and we've been lucky enough to catch these beautiful colors in the sky several times, it's very cool - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
an amazing retreat with a magical view of the Intracoastal Waterway! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
fully stocked and totally unique kitchen, loaded with everything you need lots of good stuff to look at - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
looking out the window of the kitchen will make you want to take a deep breath and smile - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the Dolphin Room has a high quality queen size bed and a beautiful waterfront view - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
large back deck and screened in porch, great for relaxing - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
this bathroom is fully ADA accessible and very stylish - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the roll-in shower with gorgeous tiles specifically chosen to mimic the same colors you see outside the window in the Waterway, and you must see it to really experience it. we are so proud of the way this shower color illusion turned out! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
4 chairs on the pier, great for fishing, chilling, relaxing, sipping, and chatting - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
nice-sized living room with a super comfortable sleeper sofa for when it's a totally full house - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the screened in porch with a dining table and seating for 4, equipped with extra cute lights - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
who's cooking? I'm getting hungry! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
what started as the "Fish" room may have become the "Mermaid" room....you'll see when you get here. It too, has a waterview. - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
is this pic taken from a boat or a drone? you decide... - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
I'm loving these twilight photos...the photographer said it's all real too, no photoshop fake skies or anything like that! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
this area is famous for those big pretty live oak trees. - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
another twilight shot across the ICW---beautiful access to literally the whole open ocean - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
we spent hours and hours arranging all these items just so you can admire them while you wait on dinner or stroll around sipping tea - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the Crab room is the only bedroom without a water view...womp womp - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
to illustrate how close we are to the beach...just over the bridge...maybe a 4 minute leisurely drive - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the color is called "Narragansett Navy" but in the sunlight it looks a little more "Royal" than that, wouldn't you say? - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
screened-in porch to watch the boats go by - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
I believe I can fly! I can watch all the boats go by! I believe I can go sit on that pier too! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
big Roku TV up on the wall ready for you to sign in to all your favorite services and wind down - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
the Grillmaster's View of the ICW - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
retro-modern all the way baby - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
modern stainless steel appliances mixed with old school designs and colors that make your eyes happy :) - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
mermaid on the butcher block, ready to say hello or help you cook - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
laundry room is downstairs. it's the only place with stairs in the whole house - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
we got a mini fridge and another TV down there for when outcasty family members want to watch sportsball events or Phish concerts...also a great place to send the young ones to go play - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
Crab room bed is really comfortable - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
that fish hanging on the wall is actually a little key box to hang your keys! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
Dolphin room has a 36" door for easy wheelchair access if needed - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
gateway to happy place. - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
WARNING: this screened-in porch is very addictive - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
deck for dancin', screened-in veranda for chillin' - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
Dolphin Cooooovvve....take me Hoooome....to this screened-in poooorch...where I beloooooooong - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
sure, I'll handle the grilling tonight, with a view like that I'll cook anything you want! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
nice big wrap around deck, great for great times! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
this is Gause Landing, one of the most famous and pretty streets in OIB with the George Washington Tree....you'll see! - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
when you see this sign you know you're in the right space for your new happy place - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach
one last twilight shot of the pier and ICW before I sign off for the night....we look forward to hosting you! thank you :) - Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach

Dolphin Cove - Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach

Dolphin Cove - Dazzling Waterfront Cottage w/ Dock
8 Guests · 3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom · Vacation Home · Entire place · 1179 Sqft
Shonna
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Spend time in one of the most magical places on the Intracoastal Waterway! This cozy waterfront cottage offers a taste of vintage living with all the modern amenities you’ll want for your vacation.

Dolphin Cove sits just 2 blocks from Ocean Isle Beach, and features its own private pier and floating dock with 2 boat slips–Perfect access for deep water boats, kayaks, small crafts, jet skis and fishing. Nestled on a 2-acre point with the Waterway to the south and Little Field Slough to the west, this spot guarantees 180 degrees of unparalleled “world class” water views!

Spend time doing as little, or as much, as your heart desires. Start the morning with the sunrise on the pier. Eat breakfast on the large deck or inside the screened porch shaded by ancient live oaks, and watch trawlers, sailboats, and fishermen making their way out to sea.

Bring your fishing gear— excellent fishing for a variety of species from the pier!

NOTE: This property requires a $300 Security Deposit, a Separate Traveler Agreement, and your government-issued ID. More info below, and in the house rules.

The BEACH:
Just across the bridge, only 4 minutes away, spend your time on the sandy beaches with ample parking and numerous public access points (some access ramps are wheelchair-accessible). On the island you’ll find coffee shops, restaurants, beach stores, a park for kids, amphitheater, ice cream and slushies, mini-golf, drinks, and fun for people of all ages.

Our HOME:
Nautical and rustic themed rooms with shiplap walls, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to make this your familys waterfront favorite place to stay. The open floor plan provides a generous fully stocked kitchen including service for 8, a Keurig coffee maker, plenty of pots and pans for cooking, fully functional stove, oven, fridge WITH ICE MAKER, freezer and a dishwasher. Use our huge grill to cook up some amazing local seafood!

At just about 1200 square feet, this cozy cottage has 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and a sleeper sofa. We offer comfortable sleeping arrangements for 6, but 8 can be squeezed in.

You’ll have 2 large TVs with Roku and Free WiFi!

Accessible Features: Front entry ramp (no stairs), grab bars, huge bathroom with roll-in shower, an accessible sink and enough room to maneuver in a wheelchair, step-free access to most of the house.....EVERYONE is welcome.

We LOVE repeat customers, and things are always getting better!

-Huge pier with floating dock and 2 boat slips!
-TV and couch downstairs for another chill spot.
-Mini-Fridge downstairs for bait and drinks

LOCAL AREA:
Magazines and historians recognize the road coming into the property as one of the most beautiful roads in North Carolina, with a canopy of live oak trees dripping with Spanish Moss. Gause Landing is the site of the famous George Washington Tree, where our nation’s first president vacationed in the 1790s. You’ll see it on the way in and out, whether you travel by car, golf cart, bike, or scooter! The road is narrow and curvy, and peaceful and quiet. You’ll wish all roads were this beautiful!

We are within a mile of local restaurants and grocery stores, and other attractions, but it feels like you are miles away from civilization.

This is the Perfect Location for Fishing!
-Only 4 minutes to the Ocean Isle Beach Pier
-Just 2 blocks to the bridge and boat ramp!
-Fish off our own pier
-2 boat slips

ZOOM OUT:
4 minutes to the beach
35 min to Myrtle Beach, SC
45 min to Wilmington
45 min to Southport
10 min to Shallotte
5 min to Sunset Beach
2 hrs 30mins from Raleigh, NC
3 hrs 30mins from Charlotte, NC
23 mins to Novant Health Hospital in Bolivia, NC

Quick drive to all that Myrtle Beach has to offer (think mini-golf, golf courses, music venues, nightlife, and shopping). Close to Southport, known for its restaurants, shops, ferry access as well as being the location for several movies. We are just an hours drive to Wilmington and Myrtle Beach airports.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
Sitting on the deck looking out at the dolphins playing in the Intracoastal Waterway, I forgot for a minute that we were less than 1 mile from parks, shops, Lowes Foods, Publix, surf shops, boat launches, and more...

It was the first time Ive ever seen a dolphin in real life!**

OTHER INFO:
-Parking for up to 3 vehicles
-Room for 1 boat trailer
-Nearby available rentals: boats, kayaks, canoes, bikes, golf carts, fishing gear, ATVs, and more!

Step-Free Access:
-no stairs going into the home, just a ramp
-no stairs to bathroom, kitchen, bedrooms, deck, or screened-in porch

*Please note that although we have ramps, grab bars, step free access, fully accessible bathroom, and other accessibility features, we don’t meet all of the ADA requirements to officially be considered “accessible” nor has it been verified by any licensed agencies.

**dolphin views common but not guaranteed

GUEST ACCESS:
Youll have enough parking for up to 3 vehicles to fit comfortably in the natural driveway. The road coming into the property is recognized as being one of the most beautiful roads in North Carolina, with a canopy of live oak trees dripping with Spanish Moss. Gause Landing is the site of the famous George Washington Tree, where our nations first president visited and vacationed in the 1790s, and youll drive by it on the way in and out. The road is narrow and curvy, and youll wish all roads were that beautiful.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Yes, we advertise that this home Sleeps 8, and it definitely can and does. 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and a sleeper sofa. However, please keep in mind that the home has one bathroom, and its only about 1179 square feet total. This home is a cottage, and if 8 fully grown adults showed up for a week with 8 fully grown suitcases, then it will absolutely be a little cramped. The ideal amount of humans for this size space is probably 6, but it will fit 8, especially if some of those people are not fully grown adults. Pet fees are $75 per dog, and if your OTA does not support multiple pet fees, we will collect it separately before check-in. NO PUPPIES, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Huskies, Malamutes, and more breeds- PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL LIST OF RESTRICTED BREEDS BEFORE BOOKING.

After booking, we will send you a Red Carpet Rental Agreement to sign to complete your reservation. Its a no-nonsense Agreement that protects the guest, host, and the property, and is allowed within the policies and guidelines of all travel booking platforms. The Agreement will come to you as a link, and we require all guests to sign it to rent any of our properties, no matter where the reservation came from. You will have to upload a copy of your government-issued ID to complete your reservation. This property requires a $300.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT. It will be collected as a credit card hold separately by the property prior to your arrival or at check-in.

Pack n Play (Travel Crib) available by request, and must be requested at least 48 hours prior to check-in.

**SECURITY CAMERAS DISCLOSURE: For your safety and security, this property—and all properties offered by Red Carpet Furnished Homes—use exterior cameras to monitor outdoor areas, including yards, parking, and entrances. These cameras must remain on at all times and should not be adjusted or deactivated.**

Sleeping Configuration

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Crab Room
1 queen bed
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Dolphin Room
1 queen bed
(Most accessible room: 36" door, room for a hospital bed)
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Fish Room
1 double bed
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Living Room Sleeper Sofa
1 sofa bed

What this place offers

IconIron & Board
IconHair Dryer
IconLinens Provided
IconPaper Towels
IconFull Kitchen
IconOven
IconGas Grill
IconCharcoal Grill
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconSmart TV

Nearby activities

IconScuba diving or snorkeling
IconSurfing
IconJet skiing
IconDeepsea fishing
IconBasketball
IconBird Watching

Suitability

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Child friendly
Children's books and toys
Crib/Pack 'n Play
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No events allowed
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No smoking allowed
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No Parking
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Wheelchair Accessible

Meet The Host

Shonna
Owner
Shonna
Up for adventure, new experiences, and new friends. As the staff of Dolphin Cove, Turtle Shack, the Rose Garden, and the Hidden Pond Lodge, we take pride in making sure your stay is top notch. As guests, we are clean and respectful because we know what it
IconMember since: December 2022
IconSpeaks: English
IconResponse rate: 100%
IconResponse time: within 48 hours

Scenic views

IconBeach view
IconRiver view
IconGarden view

Location

Waterfront
Riverfront
Exact location provided after booking.

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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 3PM - Flexible
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Check Out: 10AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 18
Maximum occupancy: 8

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