Managed by Brunswick Vacation Rentals
Located on one of the first canals after you cross the bridge, this 5 bedroom, 5 full and 2 half bathroom home is the perfect location! Just 2 blocks from the public beach access, Fishful Thinking also offers a boat dock, ocean views, canal access, paddle board and kayaks, a fully stocked kitchen, wet bar, and much more. This beautiful home is within short walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops, pier, putt putt, arcade, playground, the town museum, and more! The Ocean Isle community center, which has a public beach access with showers and restrooms, is just a 3 minute walk away. During the summer months, this community center also offers a variety of children`s programs. Avoid paying for parking by renting the closest home to the beach while being on the canal!
With 5 bedrooms, Fishful Thinking sleeps up to 18 people and each bedroom has its own private full bathroom! The first floor has a master bedroom suite with a king size bed and private bath, as well as a second bedroom which features two 2 queen beds and a private bath.
There’s an additional master suite located on the second floor, also with a king size bed and private bath. The two other bedrooms, located on the second floor, have a queen and a full bed with private bath, as well as a bunk room with 2 sets of twin over full bunks with a private bath – perfect for kids! Each bedroom has its own TV with cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu and other TV apps to enjoy. For families with infants, we also provide a pack n’ play and highchair. This home is perfect for a multi-family vacation, with plenty of space for everyone!
The first floor open concept allows renters to enjoy beautiful canal views from the spacious living room, kitchen, and dining room. Enjoy meals outside on the lower deck or in the dining room which boasts a large table with seating for 12, as well as 4 additional seats at the bar. The TV in the living room is equipped with cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu and other TV apps. Also located on the first floor is a pantry, coffee bar, wet bar and half bath.
Enjoy both canal and ocean views from the upper deck, adorned with lounge chairs, rocking chairs and a swinging day bed! The upper deck can also be accessed through the upstairs master suite. The second floor has an additional half bath, as well as a laundry room.
Feel free to bring your own boat and dock it right outside! If you don’t have a boat, don’t worry, there are 2 kayaks, a paddle board, and floats available for canal use. Fishful Thinking is everything you would want for the ultimate beach vacation, book today!
Must be at least 28 to rent! Up to two dogs allowed, $200 fee for one dog, and $300 for 2 dogs. No Smoking in or on premises. No house parties or events! If your group is not related, no one can be younger than 28 years old! An extra cleaning charge will be charged if the house is left extra dirty.
We allow dogs, up to 2 dogs under 65 lbs each for an additional fee. We ask that guests use the baby gate to keep dogs in the downstairs area where the living room, kitchen and 2 bedrooms are located. We also ask that you keep the dogs crated or closed in a bedroom when they are left alone. Thank you for your cooperation!
Kitchen amenities include a drip and Keurig coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, blender, crockpot, and mixer.
The dock/boat slip and canal are meant to be enjoyed responsibly. Please note there are inherent dangers associated with water including drowning. Please be safe and wear a personal flotation device around the water and monitor children and those are not strong swimmers.