We discovered OIB in the late 80s and because of our love for this beautiful place, purchased our first condo in 1999. In 2022, we made OIB (just off the island) our full
time home. This is a special place and we're blessed to call it home.

We also owned a condo at OceanSide West II that was purchased in 1999 . We loved it there, and rented to guests for several years. It was difficult to find available open dates for our time at OIB. We decided to look for a 1 B/R. We thought we wanted a condo on the front but when we found this "fixer upper" on the sound, we knew it was perfect. While we had lots of professional help, we were able to do much of the work ourselves in the renovation process. It has been completely renovated, a definite labor of love.
We now rent our condo at Dockside Landing (VRBO 1303802) year round with lots of wonderful repeat guests.

We love watching the sunset over Jinks Creek out at the docks and sometimes getting
up early enough for a morning walk on the beach and catch the sunrise over the ocean.

The condo is at a great location, just about a mile from the pier and only about 200 yds from the beach on the beautiful sound. The easy 5 min walk to the beach includes the handicap public boardwalk (no steps). The complex has a large pool. While standing on our front deck, we can see the pool to the right and the beautiful sound to the left. The way the building is situated, we also have a view of the sound from the back deck off the master bedroom.

It's on the first floor so again, not a lot of steps so we have more energy to walk and ride our bikes. This condo is perfect for a couple like ourselves or for a family with a couple of little ones. Although, being on the front and looking at the ocean would be nice, we have no regrets about buying on the sound as we feel we have the BEST views and are still near the beautiful OIB beach.

Thanks for checking us out. Hope you can enjoy our "happy place" sometime soon.

David and Elaine Carnes Van Dyke