Fishful Thinking by Brunswick Vacation Rentals: Canalfront w/ Dock, Kayak & More - Vacation rental home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Summary:

Located on one of the first canals after you cross the bridge, this 5 bedroom, 5 full and 2 half bathroom home is the ideal location! Just 2 blocks from the public beach access, Fishful Thinking also offers a boat dock, ocean vistas, canal access, paddle board and kayaks, a completely supplied kitchen, wet bar, and much more. This handsome home is within short walking distance to eateries, bars, stores, pier, putt putt, arcade, playground, the town museum, and more!



The Space:

*** New under-home bar now finished as well as newly designed landscaping with twice as much fenced yard area! ***



Located on one of the first canals after you cross the bridge, this 5 bedroom, 6 full and 2 half bathroom home is the ideal location! Just 2 blocks from the public beach access, Fishful Thinking also offers a boat dock, ocean vistas, canal access, paddle board and kayaks, a entirely supplied kitchen with wet bar, new outdoor bar, fenced yard, and much more. This impressive home is within short walking distance to eateries, bars, stores, pier, putt putt, arcade, playground, the town museum, and more! Avoid paying for parking by renting the closest home to the beach while being on the canal! The Ocean Isle community center, which has a public beach access with showers and bathrooms, is just a 3 min. walk away. During the summer months, this community center also offers a variety of kids's programs.



With 5 bedrooms, Fishful Thinking sleeps up to 18 people and each bedroom has its own private full bathroom! The first floor has a master bedroom suite with a king size bed and private bath, as well as a second bedroom which features two 2 queen beds and a private bath. There’s an additional master suite located on the second floor, also with a king size bed and private bath. The two other bedrooms, located on the second floor, have a queen and a full bed with private bath, as well as a bunk room with 2 sets of twin over full bunk beds with a private bath – ideal for kids! Each bedroom has its own TV with cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu and other TV apps to appreciate. For families with infants, we also provide a pack n’ play and highchair. This home is ideal for a multi-family vacation, with plenty of space for everybody!



The first floor open concept accepts renters to savor charming canal vistas from the roomy living room, kitchen, and dining room. Savor meals outside on the lower deck, at the under-home bar, or inside in the dining area which features a enormous table with seating for 10, as well as 4 additional seats at the bar. The TV in the living room is equipped with cable, Roku, Netflix, Hulu and other TV apps. Also located on the first floor is a pantry, coffee bar, wet bar and half bath.



Recently constructed in 2026, there is now a beautiful cavernous bar area under the home deck! Sensational and modern, you will have plenty of room with seating at the bar, a sitting area, a picnic table, and even more seats in the backyard. Complete with a TV, refrigerator, sink and new Blaze grille - you have all the ideal ingredients for families and friends to spread out and enjoy themselves! And even better - there is a full bathroom adjoining it too, offering convenience while calming as well as being able to conveniently rinse off from the beach.



Appreciate both canal and ocean vistas from the upper deck, adorned with lounge chairs and rocking chairs! The upper deck can also be accessed through the upstairs master suite. The second floor has an additional half bath, as well as a laundry room.



Feel complimentary to bring your own boat and dock it right outside! This dock can probably accommodate up to a 25-foot boat. Please be aware that at low tide the canal is typically only about 4 feet deep. If you don’t have a boat, don’t worry, there are 2 kayaks, a paddle board, and floats available for canal use. Fishful Thinking is everything you would want for the ultimate beach vacation, book today!



Have fur babies? They are welcome! We allow dogs, up to 2 dogs under 65 lbs each for $250 plus tax pet fee per dog. And new for 2026 - the backyard has been redesigned to allow for twice as much space for them to run around within the safely enclosed fenced area! Indoors, we kindly ask that guests use the infant gate to keep dogs in the downstairs area where the living room, kitchen and 2 bedrooms are located. We also ask that you keep the dogs crated or closed in a bedroom when they are left alone (we do provide one modest dog crate). Thank you for your cooperation! .



The kitchen is fully supplied with pots/pans, dishes, glassware and even spices. Additional amenities include a drip and Keurig coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, blender, crockpot, and mixer.



To help make your beach days even more fun, we provide a selection of beach gear for guest use, including beach chairs, body boards, and a beach wagon for comfortably transporting your items to and from the shore. Availability may vary, but we do our best to keep these items outfitted for your stay!



Recently installed UV light filters in air handlers that kill airborne pathogens and bacteria.



Guest Access:

Whole home



Getting Around:

ocean isle to left on second street, left on Fairmont, home is first on your left



Other Things to Note:

*We allow dogs, up to 2 dogs under 65 lbs each, $250 plus tax pet fee per dog.



Before You Arrive

We want your arrival to be as simple and seamless as possible. After booking, you’ll receive a short Rental Agreement from our local management team to review and sign electronically before your stay. This fast step helps us make sure everything is in place for your arrival while protecting you, the home, and the homeowners who make your stay possible.



Interaction with Guests:

Limited, keyless entry