189 E Second St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

This canal-front Ocean Isle Beach home delivers waterfront lifestyle and genuine rental upside in a single package. Located on E Second Street with direct Intracoastal Waterway access from your backyard, the house sits just blocks from the Leland Street public beach access — the rare property that lets you trade sand for sailing in minutes.

Step into the well-proportioned main living level where an eat-in kitchen and a casual breakfast nook open to a generous living area designed for gatherings. Every bedroom on the main level functions as a private suite with its own bathroom, giving groups privacy and flexibility; a convenient half-bath on the main floor serves guests. Upstairs you'll find two large additional bedrooms that offer separation and comfort for family or rental guests. Outside, the main-level deck overlooks the canal — the perfect place for evening cocktails, watching boats pass, or launching kayaks.

The lower level houses a one-car garage and two versatile rooms for storing surfboards, bikes, and fishing gear, or converting into a workshop or additional guest space. An enclosed outdoor shower makes rinsing off after a beach day effortless. The house’s coastal bones are solid and ready for cosmetic updating to match your taste — whether you’re seeking a turnkey vacation home or a high-performing short-term rental.

Practical benefits include direct water access for boating and fishing, close proximity to the Ocean Isle Pier and local dining, and an adjacent vacant lot offered separately for buyers seeking more land or development options. With four full suites and 4.5 baths across 2,110 square feet, this property is configured to maximize both leisure and rental returns. Schedule a showing with the listing agent to see how easily the beach and the ICW become part of everyday life here.

Ocean Isle Beach is a small, family-friendly barrier island community known for beaches, fishing, and boating. The built environment mixes older coastal cottages with renovated second homes and newer constructions. Local dining, a pier, and small shops serve residents and visitors; larger shopping and services are a short drive inland in Shallotte or Calabash.