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CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home

Beachfront vacation home near Holden Beach

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Property grounds
Interior
On the beach
Exterior
5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC
  • Place, Intracoastal Waterway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Coastal Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Ocean Isle Beach

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Ocean Isle Beach vacation home, you'll find Ocean Isle Beach and Intracoastal Waterway. Also, Museum of Coastal Carolina is within 2 miles (3 km) and Ingram Planetarium is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Intracoastal Waterway - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Museum of Coastal Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - 55 min drive - 72.1 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inlet View Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chubby Buddha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home

SHEETS PROVIDED ON FULL WEEK RENTALS ONLY. TOWELS provided on all rentals.
grill provided.
Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 bedroom 5 bath 3400 sq ft home with spectacular views
Private beach access
5 br each with private full bath. (2 doubles, 2 doubles, 2 doubles, 1 king, 1 double + 1 twin).
2 sleeper sofas.
Wifi and 2 wet bars.
2 bedrooms with private ocean front balconies.
Furnished deck space.
Private beach access.
Parking for 8 cars.
Outdoor shower.
Large open rooms.
5 cable TV's.


Located on the recently renourished east end of the island.
Ocean Isle Beach is a south facing barrier island with 7 miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean, located 12 miles south of the NC/SC border. Ocean Isle Beach is a much quieter and less crowded island than areas like Myrtle Beach, etc. The beach is spectacular and is very wide and clean with a nice gentle slope. The island has a fishing pier, arcade, surf shops, restaurants, museum, ice cream parlor, mini golf course, bicycle, jet ski, kayak, boat and golf cart rentals. The backside of the island has quiet protected water great for kayaking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Big M Casino Gaming Yacht (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home to downtown Ocean Isle Beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Ocean Isle Beach.

CottageVacations4u "Bray's Rays" Direct OCEAN FRONT 5 br 5 ba home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Great Family Vacation

Love staying at Brays Rays. Plenty of room for all.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Bray’s Rays

This was our 2nd time at Bray’s Rays. Both were great family vacations! You can’t book anything closer to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location and was clean. Loved that the kitchen was so well stocked. Cliff was very fast responding to texts and phone calls. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Bray’s Rays

Great location, great beach, and a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great location & cool layout

This house is in a great location right on the beach. The house has a great layout for extended family to vacation together - plenty of space for adults and kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Beach week

It was a great location and everyone enjoyed their stay. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Great property manager

Cliff was so responsive to any problems we encountered. He is very easy to work with.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family just returned from staying at Bray's Rays. It was perfect for us! We loved the space and the location. The house had everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation. The host did an excellent job communicating with us. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

Judy

This is our family vacation. We have rented the house several years and love it. Big enough for everyone and beach location is great. Close to shopping and restaurants. We have our reservations for next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

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

Golf Outing

Property was exactly as advertised. Plenty of space for the group and being on the beach was what our group wanted for the long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property would have been great aside from the fact that it was in the middle of construction so that the outside seating areas were far from ideal. The cleaners do not do a great job (mens shoes left under the sink in one of the bathrooms, mold in the small refrigerators, overall didn't seem to be cleaned very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Good house for a group

Will rent again next year for the space and beds. Easy access to the beach. Cliff was accessible immediately when problems arouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Restful

Property manager was quick to respond, helpful, gave information promptly. The view was fantastic, parking was great. The home is an older home, but was layed out well, functional for multiple familys, and had nice bedrooms. The kitchen is very well stocked for cooking in! We will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Long overdue Beach Vacation

Lovely beach front home. Very roomy and comfortable. A bedroom and bathroom for every couple. A very well stocked kitchen, could use a little updating. We really enjoyed the beach location, never crowded as between two public beach accesses. The week went by too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Great House for our family

This house was perfect for our family. It's not fancy but has lots of space and most of the bedrooms are large. It's a huge advantage that each bedroom has its own bathroom. We had a few things that needed to be addressed after we arrived, but Cliff was extremely prompt and took care of the issues. Our family loved this house and we are hopeful to rent it again next year. We all agreed it was the best house--for us--yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Thanksgiving destination

We thiroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was perfect layout for our family with plenty of space and plenty of comfortable beds. The kitchen was well stocked with anything and everything needed to prepare a meal. I have rented many houses through the years at OIB and this was by far the best layout. Cliff, the host, was also readily available for any concerns or questions. He was truly an asset. Have it on my bucket list to visit this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pamela S.

Vital repairs for a great house!

This is a great house that needs special attention . Tha layout is perfect for my family but it needs much needed repairs before I will rent again. I sincerely hope these are addressed before next Thanksgiving. Cliff is a good host and responds to any concerns promptly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

Beach Week

First time we tried taking our adult children and spouses along with grandkids to the beach for an entire week. It was better than expected. The house more than accommodated everyone. Easy access to the beach made the trek with a 5 year old and a 2 year old that much easier. Some issues popped up that the manager and home owner jumped on quickly. OIB is one of the best beaches for young kids and family’s Can’t wait to do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Priscilla R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023

The host was always prompt and accurate in all communication. The house is dated and needs major remodeling. House was clean on the surface but needed deep cleaning. Flooring in lower level uneven and questionable stability. Minimal landscaping done. Mold on shower curtain in bathroom. Issues with cockroaches and AC but as I said, the host was prompt with addressing theses issues. The house delivered what it promised: lots of space and ocean front and well stocked with what is needed for a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

K W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was nearly perfect for our group of 10 friends. We love cooking and the kitchen was stacked with anything you could need. Being right on the beach was not only beautiful, but extremely convenient. It was so nice to be able to go out at any time of the day and come right back without having to haul things for blocks or get into the car. They have multiple tables set up so you can play games or put a puzzle down without having to clean it up for everyone to eat. There is plenty of room for everyone and everyone had their own bathroom in space. It was extremely nice! We had a few issues, but the host was SUPER FAST to respond. A communication from the host. The bad: the rooms were nice, but the bed situation is NASTY. You have to bring you own linens if staying for less than a week. It warns you in the listing, but it doesn't warn you that you have to make the beds before you leave - meaning the toppers and bed spreads don't get cleaned. You really have to trust whoever was there before you. The people there before us were *disgusting*. There was a giant fresh urine spot at the head of the bed that had leaked through the mattress topper on to the protector. They had made the bed fully over it to try to hide it while it was still wet even. The host apologized, but I feel like he could save himself if he would just pay to have cleaners there for longer to change things out. There were also numerous GROSS pillows, and beds with hair and sand on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Bray's Rays...not so bright

The property has not been kept up. Kithen drawer fronts fell off in our hands, kitchen shelving fell out of the cupboards, electrical issues throughout the interior and exterior. Light bulbs left burned out and not replaced. Holes in window frames allowed bugs and rainwater into the home. Cockroaches and ants throughtout the house. Burner not working on stove, no space for groceries to be put. Dresser drawers broken and repairs attempted with duct tape. Beach accessories and charcol grill are rusted and unusable. Rusted nails protruding from deck and boardwalk to the beach. Hazardous to small children and to the rest of us. This property should be de-listed from VRBO until repairs or a complete rebuild is done. A complete waste of our time and money!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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

Great House

House was fantastic with lots of room and games. Kitchen had everything one would need to make a full Thanksgiving dinner for nine people, including pots/pans/crock pots/roasters/dinner ware. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and water pressure/heat handled everyone. Only opportunity for improvement would be making the upstairs bathrooms a little bigger.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

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

Family vacation

Very nice, perfect for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janell S.

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

Great house

The home was very clean and well equipped for a long stay. The beach access was good and location perfect. The property manager was helpful and quick to respond to questions. The drier took a long time to dry even an average load of clothing. Be prepared to wash and dry towels well in advance of leaving. I would rent this home again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family beach vacation

Our extended family has been going to the beach for most of my life. We love staying beach front, cooking family meals, playing games and spending time together. The location and layout of this home was perfect for that. We also appreciated the use of the kayaks and bikes - that was an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022