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, youll appreciate the warmth of original pine paneling, 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) and biannual HVAC maintenance plan with Sandpiper Heating & Air, making it truly move-in ready. Located in the desirable Marlee Acres community, residents enjoy private access to the Intracoastal Waterway via a community pier 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 (Contact Amy for fees), 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 youre looking for a full-time residence, a coastal getaway, or an investment opportunity, this approx. 1,196 sq. ft. single-level home on nearly 0.2 acres captures the relaxed, coastal lifestyle Ocean Isle Beach is known for.