This beach cottage situated in the western end of Ocean Isle & in the desired community of Island Park is all about location & upgrades. This four bedroom home has a large deck with expansive views overlooking a lagoon with a fountain, the perfect place for outdoor enjoyment & viewing wonderful sunsets & wildlife. Front of house has an extended porch for enjoying the ocean breezes. Expansive ground level area with patio seating, under the house parking & an exceptional storage area including outdoor shower & dressing area (35 ft by 9.5ft.) adds to the enjoyment of being at the beach. What a collection of ''toys'' one can store! This home is second row in Island Park so a quick walk to the beach access. Minimal exterior maintenance with vinyl siding & vinyl deck railings front and back. Upgrades in this home include a gas fireplace surrounded by built in bookcases, wood flooring in all four bedrooms with the balance of the home tiled. Did I mention that two of the four bedrooms have wonderful lagoon views? Two bedrooms offer king size beds & a third bedroom perfect for the family with a trapeze bunk. A double tiled walk in shower graces the second floor bath. Stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counter tops in a kitchen highlighted by a ceramic tile backsplash & nice bright white cabinetry. Two HVAC units in 2023, washer is 2023, deck furniture in 2022; stove in 2022, living room sofas in 2022, & all bedrooms & baths freshly painted in 2022. In the last approx five years new windows were installed, new decking, & plantation blinds, This home with vaulted ceilings in living & dining areas & numerous windows is an open floor plan with plenty of light. Your beach getaway feels ''so new''. Additionally the HOA takes care of the landscaping so no worries..just come to the beach and enjoy. Two outdoor swimming pools & two Soundside day docks to access the ICW for additional fun in the sun!. Beautiful white beaches & plenty of things to do nearby.