Welcome to sandBAR cottaGe — a beautifully updated, dog-friendly semi-oceanfront retreat in Ocean Isle Beach featuring ocean views, a private pool, and beach access just a 1–2-minute walk away.
Designed for families and groups, this 4BR/3BA coastal home comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests and offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to relax, gather, and enjoy the beach lifestyle. Highlights include a renovated kitchen, poolside lounge and game room, fenced backyard, spacious decks, and NFL Sunday Ticket — perfect for football weekends at the beach.
LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT AREAS
The open-concept main living area features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and ocean views from nearly every window. Relax after the beach with comfortable seating and a 65-inch smart TV.
Downstairs, the fun continues in the newly created 500+ square-foot, pool-adjacent garage-level lounge and entertainment space, featuring:
Comfortable couches and seating areas
Big-screen TV with LED accent lighting
Full-size refrigerator
NFL Sunday Ticket during football season
Football fans, this is the place to be on Sundays. Spend the morning at the beach or by the pool, then settle into the downstairs lounge and catch the NFL action with Sunday Ticket. With plenty of room to spread out, a full-size refrigerator nearby, and the pool just steps away, it's an ideal setup for a fall football weekend with family and friends.
Guests are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the garage-level lounge and entertainment area throughout their stay; however, the garage is not available for vehicle parking. Ample parking is available in the driveway.
For guests mixing work with vacation, the home also includes a dedicated ocean-view workspace with dual monitors.
KITCHEN & DINING
The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything needed to prepare meals during your stay. The dining table seats six, with additional seating for four at the breakfast bar.
BEDROOMS & BATHS
Starfish Cottage comfortably sleeps up to 9 guests across four bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed + Twin bed
Each bedroom includes a smart TV for added comfort and convenience.
The home features three full bathrooms, including Jack-and-Jill access between bedrooms and an additional full bath near the laundry and workspace area.
OUTDOOR LIVING
The fully fenced backyard is designed for relaxing after long beach days, featuring a private lighted pool, hammock, lounge seating, gas grill, outdoor shower, and café-style string lighting for evenings outside.
Enjoy ocean breezes and beautiful views from the back deck, which offers both covered and uncovered seating areas for dining, morning coffee, or sunset cocktails.
Starfish Cottage is dog-friendly, making it easy to bring your four-legged family members along for the vacation.
EXTRA AMENITIES
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
NFL Sunday Ticket during NFL season
Private lighted pool
Poolside lounge and entertainment area
Washer & dryer
Board and card games
Driveway parking for 3+ vehicles
Dedicated ocean-view workspace with dual monitors
LOCATION
Public beach access is just steps away in either direction, placing you on the sand within minutes. Starfish Cottage is conveniently located near Ocean Isle Beach restaurants, shops, ice cream spots, golf courses, and local attractions.
NEW FOR 2027
Guests will enjoy even more entertainment options with an LED-lighted electronic dartboard, ping pong table, and foosball table. These additions will make the downstairs entertainment space an even better gathering spot for families and groups of all ages — whether you're winding down after the beach, enjoying a rainy day, or settling in for a full Sunday of NFL football.