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Second Row Beach House- "Wishing Whale” Ocean views!

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Front View of house from street
Ocean View from upper deck. Note Beach Access.
Upper Deck View
Beach access boardwalk across the street from property
Master Bath
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Popular LocationOcean Isle Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrick Landing Plantation Golf Club12 min drive
  • Popular LocationHolden Beach43 min drive
  • AirportMyrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Blue Bedroom Bath

Shower only

Bunk Room Kids Bath

Bathtub or shower

Great room half bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Shower only

Pink Room Bath

Bathtub or shower

Yellow Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Second Row Beach House- "Wishing Whale” Ocean views!

WISHING WHALE - 197 East First Street - This second row house features five bedrooms and five and a half baths on two levels, and it's conveniently built on a reverse floor plan for maximum ocean views from the main living area upstairs with all NEW LIVING ROOM FURNITURE (April 2023)! On the first floor, one bedroom has a king bed and TV, one has a queen and TV, one has two full size beds, and the fourth has two sets of bunk beds. This level also has a sitting room with a queen sleeper sofa and TV with a DVD player. Upstairs, there's the kitchen, dining room and main living room, along with the master bedroom with a king bed and TV. The dining room table seats ten, and there are six stools at the bar for additional seating.
Amenities include an NEW (May 2021), ELEVATOR, a private HEATED pool, gas grill, enclosed hot and cold outside shower, BRAND NEW (Apr 2022) central heat and air, NEW (Oct 2022) washer and dryer and dishwasher! Microwave oven, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans, a new 55" 4K HD TV in living room, Blu-ray player, and the fastest Wi-Fi available. The gourmet kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances, convection oven, and granite countertops and a beautiful NEW backsplash (Sep 2022). (Please bear with us while we get new photos...almost every room is much better than our old photos indicate.)
All beds are Serta Perfect Sleeper Euro-top mattresses with GoreTex (hypoallergenic) mattress covers. The two covered NEW (May 2021) TREX DECKS on the street side deck invite you to sit and enjoy the ocean views. This house is located almost directly across from the Leland Street beach access. Arrive early and enjoy the beach! There is plenty of public parking at the beach access point or across the street.
This house has keyless entry.
A three-night minimum stay is required.
We do our best to have the house ready earlier than scheduled checkin an be flexible if you need more time checkout day. Just send us a note.
This property has pillows and bedspreads. Pool heat is an additional $75/day, possibly less closer to summer.
Sheets, bath and kitchen towels, are available for an additional $235 but can be less for a smaller party. Feel free to follow beach house tradition and bring your own sheets from home (or rent on your own). Paper and soap products should be available but are not guaranteed. RENTAL IS NON-SMOKING AND NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.

Property manager

Howard Judd

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have 2 sets of bunk beds, total of 4 kids beds!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation 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.
Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 19 min walk
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • Ocean Ridge Plantation - 16 min drive
  • Holden Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Makai Brewing Company - 13 min drive
  • Inlet View Bar & Grill - 18 min drive
  • Ocean Isle Beach Pier - 20 min walk
  • Sarah's Kitchen - 10 min drive
  • Joey O's Pizzeria - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Second Row Beach House- "Wishing Whale” Ocean views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Second Row Beach House- "Wishing Whale” Ocean views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots is space to relax
Wishing Whale was a wonderful place for our group of 9. It had everything we could need. Each bedroom had its own bath which was great. Loved the decor. The owner was easy to communicate with. Only complaint was that the pool never got warm enough until the day before we were leaving. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wishing Whale Checks All the Boxes!
We had a family gathering over Easter Break. This was our first time on Ocean Isle Beach. The Wishing Whale was the perfect place for us! The heated pool was great—the kids had a blast! It is a beautiful place and we’ll stocked with all the things needed to prepare meals, play games or just relax. It was a real treat to stay there!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas get-away
We had a great time! The house was everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Very nice property that 11 people can comfortably use. Refrigerator is low capacity for a rental of this size. Fireplace was a big plus in the mornings. Elevator worked flawlessly. This is our second Thanksgiving here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

walker h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wishing Whale fulfilled all wishes
Overall the property was great! The location was amazing! The owner was super responsive and helpful! Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Howard Judd

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We are a family of 5 with 3 young kids. We love Ocean Isle Beach and the chance to spend time in Wishing Whale. We have seen OIB get better and better over the years. It really is a great place!

Why they chose this property

It is has a lot of room for guests, great views and easy beach access. There is plenty of room for 3 families or more to enjoy a long weekend or week long stay. The top floor great room has an open concept and a large dining table. Perfect for multi-family gatherings! We strive to continually improve the property...awesome new decks, best possible elevator, new pool heat and even new decorative lighting near the pool!

What makes this property unique

Ocean views you can enjoy while relaxing on the best possible new Trex decks. Brand new Elevator by Residential Elevators. Heated Pool. All new living room furniture. Plenty of bedrooms and upgraded baths for guests.
Direct beach access point across the street!
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