Welcome to your cozy coastal retreat just steps from the Intracoastal Waterway! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage offers the perfect balance of vintage charm and modern updates. Inside, you'll appreciate the original solid tongue and groove pine boards on the walls and ceilings, an open great room ideal for gatherings, and a thoughtfully designed split floor plan that provides privacy for the spacious primary suite. Enjoy outdoor living year-round with both front and rear covered decks and a screened porch overlooking the peaceful surroundings.Recent updates include a new roof (2020), HVAC (2023), refrigerator (2024), washer and dryer (Frigidaire-not new), and kitchen renovation (2009). The septic system was pumped in 2024, and ductwork and hot water heater were replaced in 2008. Downstairs, a convenient oversized walk-in shower makes rinsing off after a day on the water a breeze. The home also comes with a transferable termite bond (Allied).Located in the desirable Marlee Acres community, residents who have a membership can enjoy the private access to the Intracoastal Waterway via community docks and boat ramp. The HOA is voluntary, and the current owners have already paid the membership fee for these amenities, which transfers to the new owner (a $500 transfer fee applies). Annual dues are approximately $350, and membership is only required for use of the pier and boat ramp. Vacation rentals are permitted (only owners allowed access to amenities), and while the community road is private, there is no formal road maintenance agreement in place.Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a coastal getaway, or an investment opportunity, this approx. 1196 sq. ft. on 0.2 acres captures the relaxed, coastal lifestyle Ocean Isle Beach is known for.