-Fully renovated, vintage canal cottage -Ideally situated on natural canal with private dock and direct ICW access -Short walk (shorter bike ride) to everything (beach, restaurants, etc) -Massive rear deck overlooking canal -Custom built Tiki bar -Expanded master bedroom suite with King bed and private bath -Huge front porch -Free use of 3 kayaks -Free bikes -Free bed linens and beach towels -Dock, ramp and pier recently rebuilt -Tons of outdoor living spaces -Professional landscaping and lush lawn -Vintage charm but completely updated -Awesome SONOS entertainment systems -Updated full outdoor bathroom -Laundry room -Great golf/fishing IDEALLY SITUATED ON WEST SIDE OF NATURAL CANAL WITH DIRECT ICW ACCESS La Brisa is ideally situated on the west side of one of the very few natural canals on OIB. So, the canal side of the house is shaded from the hot afternoon summer sun. Our canal directly accesses the Intra Coastal Waterway, which is only 500 yards to the north. SHORT WALK/BIKE RIDE TO EVERYTHING La Brisa is short 500 yds to the pristine, wide beaches of Ocean Isle. The closest beach access is Monroe Street, which has parking for cars, golf carts and bicycles. It's a 6-min walk or 2-min bike ride. Public restrooms and showers are also located there. It's also a short walk (or even shorter bike ride) to OIB's restaurants, the fishing pier, ice cream shops, mini golf, and arcades, the Carolina Coastal Museum and the new Town Park. The Town Park is also the site of the Friday Night Concert Series that runs all summer. Families like the close proximity to the shops, pier, etc. because younger kids can easily walk or bike to the attractions. MASSIVE REAR DECK AND TIKI BAR! Massive rear deck with a 24' x 8' covered portion, a 14' x 12' uncovered portion, and a 12' by 10' pergola covered portion. The covered portion has three comfortable rocking chairs, and is directly accessed by the canal left side bedroom and the master bedroom. A seating area in the uncovered portion includes a Breezesta 4-top bistro table overlooking the lush yard and the canal. Two Breezesta chaise lounges are partially shaded by pergola covered portion. We also have a custom built Tiki bar. The large 8'x14' Tiki bar is under the house and is built from reclaimed wood from the original rear deck. A custom built cypress bar top is gorgeous but should be rugged enough. Behind the bar is a built-in 65 qt. cooler for ice and drinks. On the canal side of the Tiki bar is a large 12'x14' Trex deck with a teak seating area and a hammock. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE We recently expanded (2019) our master bedroom suite. We enclosed 96 sq ft of the original, covered deck, which created room for a king bed and a private, master bathroom. Two double sliders provide amazing water views and access the covered and pergola covered portions of the rear deck. We also installed a remote controlled, Mitsubishi "mini-split" wall unit that individually heats and cools the master suite. Also found in the master suite is a 39" smart HDTV with YouTube TV. The private, master bath is accessed via a sliding door and features a large, marble vanity. The master bath accesses a buddy shower room with a custom tiled shower. A private bath for the front right bedroom also has a marble vanity and accesses the shower room. The master suite and new bathrooms are finished with shiplap walls and engineered plank flooring. HUGE FRONT PORCH! A huge (24'x10') porch is on the street side of the house, with separate seating and dining areas. The dining area has a bistro table with two bar-height Adirondack chairs, and the seating area includes a double Adirondack glider and two Adirondack rockers. The front porch is partially covered, and is a great spot for a morning cup of java or enjoying one of OIB's epic sunsets. The front porch also features Trex decking and built-in architectural lighting. The porch is accessed by lighted stairs that are covered so you can stay dry in the unfortunate event of rain when you arrive or leave. FREE KAYAKS, BIKES, BED LINENS, BEACH CHAIRS AND BEACH TOWELS The local rental companies say, "Don't pack it, rent it." We say, "Don't pack it or rent it, just show up!" Use of our 3 kayaks (one 13.5' Perception Tribe tandem and two 9.5' Perception Tribe singles) is included in the rental fee! We also provide paddles and personal floatation devices. (If you rented these three kayaks locally, you would pay $400/week.*) We also provide 4 adult bicycles, at no extra charge, so you can take advantage of our awesome location and bike to the beaches, shops and restaurants. This saves you $160/week* or the hassle of schlepping your bicycles all the way to the beach. Unlike most OIB vacation rentals, we also provide quality bed linens, pillows and blankets for all beds, at no extra charge We also provide 4 beach chairs, and beach towels, also at no extra charge. This saves you the $183/week* if rented locally and frees up all that space in your luggage and vehicle. DOCK, PIER AND RAMP We have a recently rebuilt 8'x14' floating dock that is a perfect place to park your boat or jet skis, crab or fish, swim in the canal, or just relax. We also have a large (10'x12'), recently rebuilt fixed pier with built-in seating around three sides. The pier is connected to the dock by a custom built, wide (4'x12') aluminum ramp. An aluminum, ladder on the floating dock makes for easy access to the water for swimming in the canal, launching kayaks, etc. TONS OF OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE/PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD La Brisa features tons of outdoor living space to enjoy the water views and ocean breezes. The front and rear decks, and the tiki bar total 1000 sq. ft. of finished, outdoor space. In addition, there is another covered area under the house and behind the Tiki bar, which includes a large picnic table and a back bar, where you can enjoying a rousing game of ring toss. Completing the outdoor living spaces is the large (10'x12') pier extending into the canal, with built-in seating on three sides, and a floating dock with a built-in bench. We also have four (4) light weight Adirondack chairs that can be easily moved down to the dock or pier or to wherever they are needed. You can enjoy our professionally landscaped and maintained yard from any of the outdoor spaces. We have planted several varieties of palm trees, native grasses, annuals, perennials, and an herb garden. Our beautiful Zoysia lawn is great for any outdoor activity! VINTAGE CHARM, BUT UPDATED The house has been renovated and updated. The center portion of the interior features a light filled, open living/dining/kitchen area. The renovation preserved the cottage's vintage charm by keeping the original vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, tongue and groove paneling and architectural windows on the front and rear gables. There are tile floors in the main living areas and engineered plank flooring in all bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and maple cabinets. We added a shiplap accent wall and subway tile backsplash in the kitchen. The kitchen is very well equipped with all the expected cooking and dining utensils, pots and pans and appliances. Two remote controlled ceiling fans in the main living area help keep things cool and comfortable, if you like the windows open. If not, the brand new HVAC system will definitely keep you cool. AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS The living area has a 55", flat panel, smart 4K HDTV with, YouTube TV streaming service, DVR and a DVD player. There is also a state-of-the-art SONOS sound system for watching movies in surround sound and streaming your favorite tunes. Free and robust Wi-Fi is provided. UPDATED OUTDOOR BATHROOM; LAUNDRY ROOM Also on the ground level is an updated full, outdoor bathroom with Trex flooring. The shower has hot and cold water, a large sink and a separate water closet with a toilet. Next to the outdoor bathroom is a laundry/storage area with a full size washer and dryer and a second refrigerator/freezer. The bikes, beach chairs, corn hole game, paddles, PFD's, and other toys are stored in the laundry room. LEGENDARY GOLF: PERFECT FOR A FOURSOME Golfers welcome! The golf in this region is legendary, particularly, in the spring and fall. And, our four (4) bedroom house sets up perfectly for a foursome. Enjoy the great golf and then relax and enjoy the canal or the beach, which is a short six (6) minute walk. There are over 100 golf courses, from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington, within a 1 hour drive, and at least a dozen within a 15 minute drive. Some notables near by include the Thistle, Crow's Creek, River's Edge, Sea Trail (Jones, Maples or Byrd courses) the Pearl , Oyster Bay Sandpiper Bay, etc., etc., etc. OIB is also between Wilmington NC and Myrtle Beach SC, and all of the restaurants, entertainment, shopping and cultural amenities they provide. No smoking. No pets. NOTE: We have two outdoor cameras, one in the front that is directed to the front stairs, and one in the rear that is directed towards the rear stairs. *Based on published rates at vacationequipmentrental.com