Giveaway: Vacation at Ocean Isle Inn Beach Resort!
July 16, 2009 by Sarah
Filed under Read These!
I am really excited to be able to share with you the awesome experience our family had this summer at the Ocean Isle Inn, in beautiful North Carolina!
We stayed at the Ocean Isle Inn for three nights. Let me tell you, it was fabulous! Peaceful, family-friendly, clean, beautiful, we had a wonderful time and the staff was really friendly and helpful! I like the tile floors in the rooms, which really cut out the mildewy smell with beach carpet. It would be a good idea to bring house shoes or slippers to wear inside the room, with the tile, and keep your outside shoes near the door. Here is a picture of the room we had:
The extended continental breakfast was the perfect start to our day, with waffles, bagels, fruit, you name it! There is a microwave and a refrigerator in the room, so you can save restaurant leftovers or store your own food. You can also bring a small grill and cook on the grassy area. We bought stuff for sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and Easy Mac to fix in the micro-wave for lunches. You will need to bring silverware (plastic or from home), if needed, and I recommend paper plates, and bottled water for the room!
I love that the pool starts at 2 feet deep, my three-year old was ecstatic that she could swim without her life preserver! The beach in front of the hotel was pristine, and not too crowded.
It’s been a while since we have taken a vacation purely with my husband, me and the girls, and it was a sweet time of bonding for us. The kids were happy the whole time, and we were so relaxed!
Now, if you are one who likes noisy action at the beach, you can just drive a few minutes down the road to Myrtle, then come back and sleep in peace at Ocean Isle Inn!
One thing I loved about the Ocean Isle Inn is that it is strictly non-smoking! You cannot even smoke on your balcony, since others will be on the balcony next to you, and the smoke drifts into the rooms. There are designated smoking areas outside. In fact, there is a $200 fine for smoking in the room/balcony. As a non-smoker, I love that, because it means I can sit out on the balcony with fresh air!
The general manager, Lee Shapiro, is the nicest guy, who loves his pets, and he will try to help you with anything you might need. There is really something for everyone, including:
You can check out the gazebo by the pool with the Beach Cam online! And here’s my video, showing you around!
Now for the exciting part! I get to give away a 2-night stay at the Ocean Isle Inn, so you can see for yourself how nice it is! The prize includes:
- 2-Nights at Ocean Isle Inn, based on availability
- Restrictions on holidays and special events.
- Once the winner is chosen and contacted, details must be finalized by the OII and winner.
Here is how to enter (leave a separate comment for each one):
- Watch the video above, and leave a comment, saying what you think you would love about Ocean Isle Inn. (required) Be sure to leave a FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS, so I can get in touch with you
Optional extra entries:
- Subscribe to Real Life- only if you really like me! (Click here if you would like to subscribe by RSS)
- Follow @OceanIsleInn on Twitter (active twitter users)
- Follow @reallifesarah on Twitter (active Twitter users)- warning: I tweet a LOT!
- If you think this is an awesome giveaway, Stumble or Digg this post.
Contest open through Sunday, July 26, winner will be contacted by email and on our winners page. Winner will be chosen by Random Drawing. US Residents 18 or older are eligible to win. Winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim prize.
Disclosure: In the interest of full disclosure, Ocean Isle Inn is a Real Life/High Country Mom Squad Sponsor. Most of you know me and trust me, and I wholeheartedly recommend this resort. (It’s the Mushu Pork analogy, ya know)
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My kids love a pool- they'd live in the outdoor pool but personally, I prefer an indoor one- either way, we'd have a blast.
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That was a really great video! You're getting really good at that!!! I think that my family would love everything about that beach property! I would mostly love the cleanliness and the fact that it didn't look tooooo crowded! Thanks, Sarah, for this opportunity!!
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I just subscribed to Real Life on the RSS Feed thingy!!! YAY!!
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I want to sit under the gazebo with a book and jump into the pool too! I'd love to win a stay at OII!
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I follow Ocean Isle Inn already!
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I already follow you on Twitter as well!
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I just figured out how to follow the Ocean Isle Inn on Twitter!!!!! (I'm determined!!) Thanks, Sarah!!
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I already follow Real Life Sarah on Twitter!!! Yippee!!!!
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I just posted a link to the giveaway on Digg.com!! (We REALLY need a little get-away! Can you tell????)
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I love that the beach does not have a million people on it. Looks great for relaxing which is one of my favorite summer time activities!
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I love the fact that Ocean Isle is not as crowded and I love the fact that the Ocean Isle Inn looks very clean!!
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I already was a subscriber…thanks
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I follow Ocean Isle Inn on twitter as sleatham1
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Already following you on twitter as sleatham1
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Stumbled for you as allysmama
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Great post- Thank you! I was just saying last week how we need to get a place to stay on Ocean Isle before the summer is over.
Melanie
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Looks quiet and relaxing… We could use some relaxation and quiet!
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Whats not to love about this place? It looks incredibly relaxing! The quiet beach is where I would spend all of my time!
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Being able to grill out by the pool would be the perfect end to a perfect day on the beach.
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I follow Ocean Isle Inn on Twitter – NCBelle36
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I follow reallifesarah on Twitter – NCBelle36
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I am subscribed to your RSS via Google Reader.
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We need a vacation. I think the whole thing sounds lovely.
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Loved seeing your family having fun in the video. I would love to be sitting on that beautiful beach watching Myk and the kids building sand castles!
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Subscriber following you via RSS
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Following Real Life on Twitter
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Following Ocean Isle Inn on Twitter
Twitter ID – karenhaury
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I just Dugg your post!
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Im a subscriber to real life sarah
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I follow OII on Twitter
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I follow real life sarah on twitter
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The beach looks so relaxing and I love that the pool starts at 2 feet! I have a one year old and a two year old so that would be so much fun!
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I would love to go!
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I follow you!
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I follow Ocean Isle on Twitter too!
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We just love the beach vacation and we have never stayed at Ocean Isle. Sitting in the gazebo reading a book or sitting by the pool while my daughter played in the water would be awesome! This is the best give away ever. Thanks Sarah for all that you do.
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I am now a subscriber to Real Life. Yeah!
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I am now following ocean Isle on Twitter.
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I already follow you on Twitter. By the way i just posted the 2 posts that are from anonymous.
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I like the little grassy area next to the pool, but what I really like is what you said about the non-smoking… even on the balconies!!! Hallelujah!
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I subscribed! (Love your Diet Coke w/ social media buttons, but love your love for Jesus even more.)
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I follow Ocean Isle Inn on Twitter (HSBSuzanne).
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I follow you on Twitter, too. (Username: HSBSuzanne)
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I would love the no smoking policy! mistymeadow2@yahoo.com
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I follow Sarah on Twitter!
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I follow Ocean Isle on Twitter!
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Subscriber!
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I follow OII on Twitter already
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I follow you Sarah on Twitter already too
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I'm subscribing to your feed though I rarely use my feed reader any more – Twitter is how I go read posts
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