Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!

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A beachside seating area with white tables and chairs, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through the windows.
A large swimming pool with a central deck area and multiple lounge chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a staircase.
A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ocean Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Living Room 2

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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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. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Intracoastal Waterway - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 53 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Marias Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind! on 1 Dec 2026 start from £1,239, 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.

Is Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Isle Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Intracoastal Waterway and Ocean Isle Beach. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Museum of Coastal Carolina are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property…everyone should stay at the founder’s manor, but please treat the place like your own, because we want to come back again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here during our wedding! Our family absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was good, the host was helpful and polite. We loved the area and the house. We'd love to book the same house again!. :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at this house was the best in 13 years of coming to Ocean Isle. It is beautifully furnished and was nice and clean. It was spacious for all 10 of us. The dining room is big enough for everyone. Marnie was a terrific host with great communication. Our grandkids and the dog loved the large yard to play in. Being so close to the park, mini golf, etc. was a perfect location. Just a block away for donuts and ice cream too! Hoping we can book this one for next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s always a pleasure to stay at Founder’s Manor. Marnie is great letting us know anything we needed to know to make our stay incredible. We love it there and look forward to many stays going forward!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Vacation

This house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family & I will forever treasure the memories we made at Founders Manor! Ocean Isle has always been a special place for my family, I grew up visiting the island frequently. This was the first time we had been able to get the family together for a trip like this in many years. My grandparents are getting older and it may have been our last chance to do a trip like this with them, so it was incredibly special to be able to spend it in this historical house. The house is beautiful and has plenty of space. The location is just incredible and the views are such a treat. The dogs had the time of their lives zooming up and down the yard and I was glad they were allowed to join us. The house was also very clean and I appreciated that many things were provided and not something we had to think about (linens, etc). Marnie is an excellent host. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Location could not have been better. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Founder’s Manor was the perfect spot for my father’s 90th surprise birthday party. We rented tables and chairs for the side patio and had plenty of room. It was a beautiful setting. The second kitchen worked well for the caterers. Family flew in from Miami, NYC, Detroit and DC with many of them staying across the street at the hotel. The house was big enough for us all to sit together in the adjoining dining room, living room, porch. The view of the ocean from the knoll is awesome. Marnie is a wonderful host; very attentive and accommodating. Thank you Marnie!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect perfect perfect for a wedding!!! just beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at the founder’s manor does make you feel a bit like you own the island as you survey it from the high ground. The house is amazing in part because of its uniqueness, history, and decor, but a whole lot because of its host. We had a couple of challenges during our stay, but Marnie handled everything with prompt action and personal touch. I can’t say enough about how enjoyable it was to talk with Marnie and Paul, and to learn the island history and the many roles played by the Williamson family from beginning. We had a wonderful stay that I doubt could be repeated elsewhere. Some of our favorite things were the dining room table that fit every one of us, the spacious kitchen that accommodated our family approach to KP, the top notch beds that everyone loved, and the proximity to special treats like ice cream, coffees, and the Tuesday market just across the street. We’ll be sharing stories of this vacation for years to come. Thanks so very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for the whole family.

Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The house is huge and located close to restaurants, activities and most importantly the beach. Marnie was great. She and her husband were responsive, friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here. Especially if you have a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home full of history

This is an amazing house and property. It’s clean and well-stocked. Marnie is so kind and responsive. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a special vacation in Ocean Isle.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The house was lovely and within walking distance to shops and family friendly actives. Plenty of room to have your own space but still be together. We enjoyed the view of the ocean which was just across the street. Our hosts were amazing and very attentive to anything we needed and any concerns we had. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We just returned from our trip to Founder’s Manor and we had the best time! The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Having access to the Isles Beach Club was such a nice bonus and the staff there was amazing! Marnie was a wonderful host! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t be happier with our stay in this house. The home and property were clean and the location can’t be beat! The views could not be beat and the proximity to the ocean was fantastic! It was the perfect house to use as our son got married at the Ocean Isle Chapel. There was tons of space that allowed people to spread out. Marnie, the owner, couldn’t have been more fantastic and we appreciated her recommendations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Great house in an ideal location. Perfect for the dogs who loved having a yard to play in. Short walk to the beach and to the local town center. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable to stay in. We also appreciated the welcome baskets with snacks and other useful items. Marnie made sure we had everything we needed and was very friendly. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

20th Reunion

The property is very retro and cool! Great views of the ocean and the inter coastal waterway. Kitchen and all of the home was as clean. Plenty of room for a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the day I booked Founders Manor many months back, Host Marnie and I have been in contact with each other. She graciously let me in the house when there were no renters, so that my family could see the layout and assign bedrooms ahead of time for our thanksgiving vacation. FM is not your typical “beach house”, but a wonderful home at the beach, which just makes it better!
Thanksgiving Dinner! The best with family!
They really played chess!
Football in the front lawn.
And cousin Eddie stopped by before the Christmas parade!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this property!

The Manor House of Ocean Isle Beach checked all of our boxes for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner and out of town guest stay. A lovely private home with ocean and waterway views that was beautifully furnished and wee equipped. The ample parking with central location is hard to find on the island. I loved the mid century vibes and house history. Perfect place to get together with all of your extended family or special occaision
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at Founder's Manor. Marnie was very responsive and helpful throughout the week. The house was phenomenal and large enough for our family. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The outside areas were fantastic, and we had ample room to park our cars and the golf carts we rented. We also enjoyed how close we were to everything and that we could walk to restaurants, the pier, the beach, etc. It was a perfect week, and I would strongly recommend Founder's Manor as a wonderful home in OIB!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Founders Manor

The house was beautiful and has a lot of history and neat things in it. Lots of space inside and out. Fully stocked with everything you can think of. Only a short walk to the beach and shops, restaurants, ice cream , the pier, the town park and other attractions. The host Marnie is super nice and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Hi Julie, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Founder's Manor! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with other potential guests. We are truly grateful for your patronage and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again on a future visit to Ocean Isle Beach. Warmest Regards, Marnie Williamson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

I absolutely love Marnie & this house! Me & my husband had our wedding here & the entire bridal party was able to stay here for the weekend, along with having our ceremony and reception here too. Marnie was a phenomenal host throughout the entire process. The house is absolutely stunning and in pristine condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our visit to Ocean Isle Beach! It was fun staying in a house with so much history. The house was in a great location, within walking distance to the beach, ice cream shops and a playground for the kids. We loved that our extended family of 12 could all eat our meals together around the large dining table, and could gather for games and conversation in the large living room. The outdoor space was lovely as well! If I could make one improvement, it would be to make the downstairs bath more private since the shower door opens directly into the bedroom. Overall, this was a great gathering space for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with our decision to stay at Founders Manor. The house is dated but it keeps with its history and nostalgia. There were a few very minor hiccups but Marnie, the property owner, was there in a flash to handle it. If you are a big TV watcher when you go to bed, beware there isnt a TV in every bedroom or the main living area. There is a big one in the basement which is a great area for kids to hang out. The pups loved the huge yard and the side patio area was ideal to watch the waves. We will definitely rent from Marnie again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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