Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
38 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Downstairs Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Bedroom #2
4 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
"Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat
Discover the delightful seaside village of Ocean Isle Beach and enjoy your ideal getaway at our four-bedroom holiday house. Comfortable SMOKE FREE family home, 4 bedroom, 2 bath with ground level but inside shower, 5 minute walk to the beach and great proximity to handicapped beach access. Cart, kids toys and beach chairs are provided. Second street runs parallel to Ocean front. Showers are available at the beach access and car and golf cart parking are also available if desired. MUST be at least 28 years old to rent. Saturday to Saturday rentals are needed during peak rental season.
I like to say the kitchen is vintage! Although not yet updated, it is equipped with all needed amenities including refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender and Keurig coffee maker (both cups and carafe). The bar area seats 4 and the kitchen table seats 6.
The den area is equipped with a flat screen TV. High speed internet is provided at no additional charge. Roku present for streaming.
Upstairs bathroom has a newly updated stand up shower with hand held wand. Downstairs bathroom has a stand up shower with hand held wand.
There are 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs bedrooms. Two upstairs bedrooms have a queen bed and flat screen TV's. A downstairs bedroom also has a queen bed and a flat screen TV. The final bedroom has 2 sets of twin bunk beds. Mattresses are new and comfortable. All TV's have Roku present for streaming. There is also a washer and dryer for your convenience.
This home has had recently updates/renovations over the past 5 years to include a washer/dryer, refrigerator and dishwasher. The deck and entry stairs were rebuilt in 2017. The air conditioner is 4 years old. Deck chairs are provided. There is a gas grill located at ground level for your grilling needs. Disposable grate covers are available for use. Grill MUST be used on the ground level.
There is an electrical outlet on the ground level designated for a golf cart.
Ocean Isle/Brunswick County has many amenities including tennis, 40+ golf courses and numerous options for runners, walkers and bikers. The Island is 7 miles from point to point.
There is a new and expanded Recreation Park on the island. Great for kids and adults. Each Friday evening from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, enjoy a free live band. Movie nights are also a must do if on the island with young kids.
Hard surface tennis courts and a children's play area are available on Georgetown Road ~1 mile north of the bridge.
OIB and surrounding islands have excellent restaurants and grocery stores (Publix, Food Lion, Lowes Foods). Also 10 minutes from Calabash, 30 minutes from North Myrtle Beach, 10 minutes from Shallotte (Walmart, Lowes Home Improvement, Home Depot), 1 hour from Wilmington.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Ocean Isle Beach
Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Inlet View Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
McDonald’s Restaurant - 5 min drive
Chubby Buddha - 5 min drive
Sarah's Kitchen - 9 min drive
Hardee's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat on 5 Aug 2026 start from £286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ocean Isle Beach and Museum of Coastal Carolina. Ingram Planetarium and Rees Jones Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice house, well stocked, appreciate the laundry supplies and the great kitchen. We used the beach chairs and wagon as well. Thank you for a great stay.
Very clean with all the needed amenities. Loved having a Kuerig. Great communication and instructions leading up to the stay. Also perfect location for our needs. We would rent again.
We enjoyed our stay and everything was as advertised in the listing! Our kids enjoyed the beach toys available and having handicap beach access (carrying kids, a wagon etc) was an extra nice perk!
The place was Awesome. The owner was very kind and helpful. It was a nice easy access to the beach,
After two bad renting experiences and only a month or less from the last bad one until vacation this ended up being the best of value for everything, beach, shopping, and kindness just couldnt ask for better
We had a great time! The house was very clean, and the location was a nice short walk to the beach! Also, we enjoyed all of the beach items that were there. Overall great stay, and we will definitely stay again!
Loved the area and house was just as described. Kitchen was a little dated but it was clean and got the job done! Beds were comfy and plenty of seating in dining area and living room. Great location! Very short walk to the beach! Great family vacation spot!
This house was over and beyond my expectations Host was available at all times my family and i enjoyed our 1st trip to OIB. The house was spacious. I would highly recommend this rental 😀🤗
Everything was great! They home was perfect for us. Beds and even the Couches were very comfortable. Communication with owner was A++++ house was ready and clean. Access to the beach was perfect. I highly recommend you stay here.
The house is amazing!!! We really enjoy sitting outside at night, and this place provided great areas to do that. I was a little worried about how long it would take us to walk to the beach, but when the listing says 5 minutes it is literally 5 minutes (I timed it ). Great location, short drive to shopping and entertainment. Myrtle beach attractions are not a far drive. If you want a great place to eat try Becks in Calabash.
Overall, nice home. Mostly clean, some kids hand prints on the sliding doors. Had to kill roaches/palmetto bugs each night that were in the living room area.
Excellent stock of everything & nice walking distance to beach access. Not too far from the pier/center of the island. Great number of beds.
Catherine L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Gosh! So sorry you had those irritating beach/water bugs to deal with. I was down to the house 2 weeks earlier to regroup it from the first group of renters and had no issues. Will fog the downstairs/exterior storage rooms as that helps tremendously. FYI- Your frying pan will be traveling home on Sunday. Will get with you to arrange pick-up.
We had a great time in Ocean Isle Beach, and completely loved this home! It was so comfortable and welcoming. The beds and furniture were wonderful and relaxing. The house is decorated beautifully, and had everything we needed for our stay. The host does not provide towels or linens, so we ordered those from a local company. When ordering towels, only get bath and beach towels... kitchen towels are provided. Melinda, our host, was wonderful to work with. She was prompt in answering questions and addressing any issues that came up during our stay. We would definitely stay here again! It is close to the beach & just about anything else you want to get to on the island. I would recommend renting a golf cart. We did, and enjoyed having it for trips to the beach, store, etc. We had a great time and can't wait to go back!
Thank you again for everything, Melinda!
April G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for the great review. Thanks for taking such good care of the house during your stay. Hope you guys had a safe trip back home but you left the HOT weather. Hope to have you back for another stay sometime.
Second time at Idle House. Property is clean and comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Easy walk to beach access. Owner is very responsive and easy to work with. Will definitely be back again !!
The property has anything you could need on vacation. The beach is just around the corner which is convenient. The bed are comfy and the rooms have extra twins. The kitchen has anything you need to make a home cooked meal. The tv has Netflix etc available with Riki. The only thing missing was a pool.
We had a great stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Short walk to the beach and about a mile from shops and restaurants. House had a ton of items for beach that we used. The owner was great to work with and quickly responded to all our questions.. would definitely love to come back sometime!
Laurie A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Melinda Kaylor Parks
The owner of this property sadly expired in 2025 at the age of 90 years old. She loved her trips to OIB. Her daughter, Melinda Kaylor Parks continues to manage this property.
Why they chose this property
This property was built in 1985 by Joe and Doris Kaylor. It was intended for use by family and friends and has only been opened for renters for ~10 years. At the time this house was built, there were a limited number of homes on Ocean Isle Beach. There was a draw bridge that often delayed entry onto the Island due to boats passing through the sound.
What makes this property unique
This house is clean and comfortable. It has great access to the beach including the handicapped access ramp on Raeford. It is stocked with most things a renter may need. Best of all, we keep the rental fee on this house as affordable as possible. This is a personal home and not a property built as an income producer.
Languages:
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