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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, video games, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Brick Landing Plantation Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind!

Founder's Manor is the home of Ocean Isle Beach founder, Odell Williamson and his wife Virginia. The home sits atop a 4-lot tract known as Gause's Hill. It is surrounded by undeveloped land and offers a panoramic, unobstructed view of both the Atlantic Ocean and Jink's Creek. Founder’s Manor is centrally located and is less than 1/4 mile (2-4 minute walk) from many of the island’s most popular destinations. Some of these include: the Ocean Isle Beach Town Park, The Museum of Coastal Carolina, The Ocean Isle Beach Pier, River Country Mini Golf, Sunset Slush, Ocean Isle Beach Creamery, Jink’s Creek Waterfront Grille, Pelican’s Perch, the Islander Inn and the Ocean Isle Inn. Additionally, the Ocean Isle Beach Chapel is across the street for those who are interested in a destination wedding or attending a local church service while visiting. The split level home has 4 floors offering: 5 bedrooms, 3 and ½ baths, two kitchens, a formal dining room, a formal living room, a den/reading room, a sun porch, and the Island’s only basement. All bedrooms have a view of the ocean or Jink's Creek. There is a sizable concrete patio space for outdoor entertaining as well as large grassy areas suitable for an ocean or sound view tent should you wish to host a celebration (permit required depending on tent size). Rentals will also include access to the exclusive Isles Beach Club for the duration of your stay. Whether you are a family traveling from out of town, a bridal party looking for a beautiful setting for your celebration, or an individual looking for a local getaway, Founder’s Manor offers a unique, picturesque location that is truly one of a kind.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Isle Beach. You'll find features like a spa tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ocean Isle Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Museum of Coastal Carolina
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marnie Williamson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Town tent permit required if larger than 20 x 20
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Historic Hilltop Home/Panoramic Ocean & Sound View/Event Friendly/One-of-a-kind! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this property!
The Manor House of Ocean Isle Beach checked all of our boxes for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner and out of town guest stay. A lovely private home with ocean and waterway views that was beautifully furnished and wee equipped. The ample parking with central location is hard to find on the island. I loved the mid century vibes and house history. Perfect place to get together with all of your extended family or special occaision
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home full of history
This is an amazing house and property. It’s clean and well-stocked. Marnie is so kind and responsive. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a special vacation in Ocean Isle.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
I absolutely love Marnie & this house! Me & my husband had our wedding here & the entire bridal party was able to stay here for the weekend, along with having our ceremony and reception here too. Marnie was a phenomenal host throughout the entire process. The house is absolutely stunning and in pristine condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
20th Reunion
The property is very retro and cool! Great views of the ocean and the inter coastal waterway. Kitchen and all of the home was as clean. Plenty of room for a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation
This house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D., Holly Springs, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We just returned from our trip to Founder’s Manor and we had the best time! The house was beautiful and the location was perfect. Having access to the Isles Beach Club was such a nice bonus and the staff there was amazing! Marnie was a wonderful host! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Founder’s Manor
We attended a wedding on Ocean Isle and stayed 4 days at this property. Family included - 8 adults and an 18 mo old. Property was superb in every way - location (church was across the street) and close to ocean and town, very clean, property was exactly as described, owner was a pleasure to deal with and communication via text was immediate. An added benefit - a family pass to the Ocean Isle Beach Club - 1 1/4 mile away. Club was on the ocean with pool and offered food & drinks. Would definitely recommend for a family or group of 6-12 guests. Plenty of space and 2 kitchens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teeya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary!!
Our family traveled from several states to share a long weekend at this beautiful home. The views are spectacular, and the layout is perfect for making the best memories! Spacious enough to accommodate a large group, this home boasted a fully stocked kitchen, and areas both inside and out to seat the entire family for meals. The home has a prime location, in walking distance to many of the island's activities, and enough outside space to feel like you have privacy. Our family loved that the main family spaces did not have televisions, which encouraged family bonding time! Thank you to the amazing host for great communication and for sharing a part of OIB history. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Location could not have been better. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Founders Manor
The house was beautiful and has a lot of history and neat things in it. Lots of space inside and out. Fully stocked with everything you can think of. Only a short walk to the beach and shops, restaurants, ice cream , the pier, the town park and other attractions. The host Marnie is super nice and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vuthy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Historical Home that is second to none!!!
Our annual trip to Ocean Isle Beach this year led us to be the very first guests to stay at Historical Founders Manor, home to Odell Williamson, founder of Ocean Isle Beach. It wasn't your typical "beach house" but it offered a charm that was unmatched. Waking up to the ocean view and watching the sunset all from the comfort of the home was amazing!!! Everything is in walking distance or a short bike ride. We've grown to love Ocean Isle beach and to be able to stay in the home of the founder was truly special. You can see and feel the history and southern charm in this home. We will definitely look forward to staying here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024