"Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat

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A wooden staircase leading to a loft bedroom with a view of the living room below.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a balcony with wooden railings, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A white shelf unit with a tissue box, a basket, and a round mirror against a wallpaper with a marine theme.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a lamp on a table.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the 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
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪41 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1281979vb
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 Ocean Isle Beach and Holden Beach. 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.
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 56 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Makai Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪San Jose Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Damici's Ristorante - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Idle Hour" Family Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 a 5-minute walk of Intracoastal Waterway and Ocean Isle Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Melinda Kaylor Parks

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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.

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