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OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK

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A covered outdoor seating area with a blue bench, a round ottoman, and a wicker sofa with blue cushions.
A porch with two rocking chairs, a glass table, and a wicker basket.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside.
A two-story building with a covered entrance and a small balcony.
A covered outdoor area with bicycles parked, a staircase, and a building in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Master #2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Myrtle Beach Beaches - 42 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Broadway at the Beach - 47 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 55 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marias Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Isle Fish Company Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OIB Canal Home - GREAT outdoor - under house & screen porch, LARGE kitchen, DOCK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Intracoastal Waterway and Ocean Isle Beach. Museum of Coastal Carolina and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 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
Perfect location near the beach. Home was nicely appointed, we loved the grill & blackstone. Appreciated the pet toys
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a wonderful stay! Any concern or question was instantly addressed by the owners!

Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Heather - we are so glad you had a wonderful stay! We look forward to hosting you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Why Knot? has been our family’s favorite stay in all the years we have booked beach houses in Ocean Isle. Kristin and Kent were communicative and welcomed us into a clean and beautiful home, stocked with everything we could possibly need or want during our stay. We especially enjoyed the downstairs outdoor area and dock: breakfast on the Blackstone, sitting together in the swings and rocking chairs for our meals, fishing off of the dock, and boating through the waterway. The guest who enjoyed our stay the most may have been our dog. Thanks to the fenced-in outdoor area (and the kiddie pool), he had a week of sun and fun too.Thank you Kristin and Kent for lending our family the perfect place to make great summer memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay !!

Hosts communicated well, responded quickly. House very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2022
Greg - glad you had a great stay! Hope you will come back again. Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time!

Fantastic hosts!! Great communication and the home was lovely. Perfect location, very clean and equipped with everything you can imagine! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Carson - we have tried to make the house lovely and glad you thought so. We would love to host you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicest Ocean Isle We Have Stayed At

We have been staying at Ocean Isle for 33 years. This was by far the cleanest and best maintained property we have stayed at. It was nicely decorated and the kitchen was large with plenty of pots, plates, glasses, bowls, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you! We looking forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Cozy!

Kristin and Kent have a wonderful canal home and were gracious with their time and making sure our stay was great! We loved the screened in porch and appreciated the comfort of the beds. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Ginger - we love to get to know our guests as we have met great people like you! The screen porch is one of my favorite spots. We hope you will stay again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachy Christmas

We had an amazing stay at Why knot. The hosts were great communicators and the house was nicely equipped. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2025
Gina - thank you for choosing our home for your beach Christmas! We would love to host you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach w for a friends getaway!

Love that all 5 bedrooms have a bathroom. And a 1/2 bath in the living room too. Convenient to beach access. Love that this place is dog friendly too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute perfection !!

Nothing about our entire stay could have been any better. They house was perfect as well as the communication from the owners. We will definitely be booking again !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Scott - we are so glad the house was perfect for your vacation! We look forward to hosting you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Why Knot was one of the best vacation spots I've been on

First off the Why Knot house is amazing with breathtaking views. Close to shops yet quiet as if your in the country. Very close to shops, beach and activities (most are walking distance from house) our hosts were unbelievable and we're available anytime via text for any questions I had.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Thank you! We look forward to hosting you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay at OIB

We had a great time. The kitchen was well furnished, the bedrooms were spacious, and the outdoor areas were beautiful. From morning coffees and sunrises in the screened in porch to a family fish fry and crab boil at the picnic tables, there were many memories to be had. I would 10/10 recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2022
Elizabeth - thank you so much! We are so glad you have fond memories and were able to relax. We hope you will come back soon. Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All you would need and then some!

Great space - both outdoors and indoors. There is something for everyone here at this well appointed conveniently located home. This property will not disappoint. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2022
Karen - thank you for choosing our home to spend your Thanksgiving. We hope you will come back soon! Kent and Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot at OIB

Loved Why Knot and definitely plan on returning. Great location and within walking distance to morning coffee, evening wine, and mini-golf for the kids. And it looks like there’s a boat rental that will deliver to the dock out back. House was in great shape and the hosts were very helpful and thoughtful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Brad - thank you. We are glad you loved Why Knot?! We hope you will stay again. Spring still is pretty open! Thank you. Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time on OIB!

I can’t say enough about how great our experience was with our stay. Kristin and Kent were so helpful. The house is exactly as described/pictured and wonderfully clean and had everything you could need. Great beach a short lwalk away. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Suzanne - so glad you had a great experience! We look forward to hosting you again. Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a perfect vacation!

I can’t say enough about our stay at WhyKnot. The home was so comfortable and had everything you could need and more: a full kitchen, screened-in porch, and amazing outdoor area under the house. Right on the canal and only a few minutes to the beach. Kristin and Kent were so kind and helpful. I hope to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you Katie! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Everything was great! There are a lot of extras in the house. The downstairs was perfect for hanging out after the beach and tne shower was a bonus. No complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2025
Thank you! We welcome you back and have opened up the summer of 2026.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house, perfect hosts!

Wonderful relaxing stay at Why Knot?! Quiet and friendly location, with picturesque Ocean Isle Beach as the centerpiece to a perfect vacation. Our hosts were welcoming and very kind with recommendations and reminders about the house. The house had every amenity we needed and more. We will be back…why knot? 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Erin - that is something we love about the house. It is close to everything but we are down the street a little bit so it’s not crazy! We look forward to hosting you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This house was great and had plenty of room and everything you need. Working with Kristin and Kent was super easy and they were very accommodating. We will defintely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2025
Kristen - we enjoying hosting you. Hope you will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation with our “boys”

My wife and I spent a week in OIN with our 2 medium sized labradoodles. The place was perfect for us!!! Very clean and well maintained! The hosts were so gracious and left a small gift bag for us with wine, tennis ball and poop bags! We will definitely be back! Wonderful place and wonderful hosts!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2022
Dawn - thank you for the kind words! We make every effort to keep the house clean and home away from home. We hope you will come back soon! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

This house has it all! Perfect outdoor space with all the amenities. Indoors is spacious and beautiful. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, kid and pet friendly. Best hosts ever!! We had a great time and can't wait to return to this special spot. Thanks to the Couch family for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2021
Sara - thank you for the nice review! We are excited you are coming back in October! Thanks again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage!

We loved our stay at WhyKnot! Everything was perfect, and we couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. It was a quiet, relaxing week, which was exactly what we wanted. Our little dog loved it too! Thank you, Kristin, for providing outstanding communication, and always being so prompt in your replies. We will definitely return to this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Jean - thank you! We would love to have you back! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation!

We loved our time as a family staying at Why Knot. Kristen and Kent were wonderful! We rented a golf cart and enjoyed exploring the different beach access points. You can walk to the beach, but this made it easier with all our chairs and umbrellas. The dock was great for fishing and the space under the house was fun to relax and play games after a day at the beach! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2022
Heather - We are so glad you loved your time at Why Knot?! Thank you. We look forward to hosting you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home on the canal

We had a wonderful time at Why Knot?! It is everything you need for a great beach vacation! The kitchen was well-stocked with the things we needed to cook and the outdoor spaces are fantastic. The kids really enjoyed fishing from the dock. The location is great as it’s close to the beach and the center of the island. Communication from the owners was also great. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2023
Traci - we are so glad you had a wonderful time. Kent and I love to cook and entertain so we tried to think of everything our guests would want/need. We would love to host you again! Kristin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing

The Property was everything we wanted! Kristin and Kent were the best hosts and we’re so Thoughtful. They went out of their way to make our stay phenomenal! The communication was exceptional. The house is stocked with everything you want,need and more!!! Whyknot is the place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2021
Heather - My moon friend! Thank you for sharing the amazing moon rise pictures. I love watching the moon rise across the canal. I am glad you had a great vacation and hope you will come back soon! Kristin
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