Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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Ocean Isle beach sunrise view
Calabash North Carolina sunrise view
Sunset over the beach
Beach day!
One of the quieter beaches on the coast of North Carolina...and quite a contrast to the touristy Myrtle Beach which is just south of  Ocean Isle #beach ...if you like to be the only one on the beach watching the sunrise (save for a few fishermen and pelicans) this is the place to be...

Where to stay in Ocean Isle Beach

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Villas at Seaside

While there might not be top attractions in Villas at Seaside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sandpiper Bay Golf Course and Willard Byrd Golf Course.

Villas at Seaside
The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn

2.5 out of 5
57 West 1st St. Ocean Isle Beach NC
$120 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$135 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Not worth the price at all. The Jacuzzi was broken, towels were thin , mattress was past use. The only bright spot was on the ocean.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

The Islander Inn
Ocean Isle Inn

Ocean Isle Inn

2.5 out of 5
37 W 1st St Ocean Isle Beach NC
$169 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$191 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent value

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Ocean Isle Inn
Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO

Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO

Ocean Isle Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Holden Beach and Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Great host! House works perfectly for my group. This is 3rd year in a row that we have been there and we will probably return!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beach at Your Feet!  2 bdrm, 1.5 bath Oceanfront Condo complex W/beachside Pool

Beach at Your Feet! 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath Oceanfront Condo complex W/beachside Pool

Ocean Isle Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach condo in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Holden Beach and North Myrtle Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
yes nice view

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Beach at Your Feet! 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath Oceanfront Condo complex W/beachside Pool
Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach

Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach

Ocean Isle Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
10/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
The host was excellent, responded immediately and was very professional. Great experience with host.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Oceanfront Beach House in the Heart of Ocean Isle Beach
Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO

Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO

Ocean Isle Beach NC
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Ocean Isle Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Holden Beach and Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Great host! House works perfectly for my group. This is 3rd year in a row that we have been there and we will probably return!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Wide Ocean Front, Private Gazebo, 6 Bedrooms, New to VRBO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ocean Isle Beach

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
111
5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
53
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beach was clean, long and not very crowded. And mainly families vs. kids.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Happy to come back again. I like being able to bring my pet with me.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved walking on the beach, the quietness, few people, I love winter at the coast!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful small town feel but, close amenities

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The beach was great. As always. The local areas , great as always. Marias pizzaria was excellant. As well as Ella's in calabash. We had gone there for a funeral, and of the 3 night stay , 2 of the nights we had a party going on our floor til 6 am. Z

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The people were rude.

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