Going to the beach is a tradition in our family we have been going just about every summer for the last 20 years or so. We usually go to Ocean City, MD, stay on the boardwalk, soak up some sun and spend lots of money!
This year we considered going to the Outer Banks, we even went so far as to look at houses on the beach that would fit the extended family for a great getaway. I couldn’t believe how much more space you can get in NC as opposed to the small condo we usually rent in OC. Just when we were ready to make all the plans, we found out my cousin was going to be having a baby in August, right when everyone was able to go. So, we pretty much axed the beach plans for this year. Needless to say my kids were pretty bummed (and so was I!).
Just when I had given up all hope of going to the beach this year I met Lee on Twitter. Lee is the general manager of the Ocean Isle Inn in North Carolina. We got to talking and Lee mentioned that he enjoys inviting bloggers to theOcean Isle Inn to experience the beauty and fun first hand. He offered me a weekend trip to NC with my family and we couldn’t be more excited! Up till now only bloggers from the area had made the trip to Ocean Isle I am pleased to be the first non-local blogger to be offered the opportunity to make the trip.
We will visiting Ocean Isle Inn in the middle of August and I am very excited to make some new family memories with my kids at the beach. To add to the excitement I found out Monica (MommyBrain) and her family will be there at the same time as us. After being in all the hustle bustle of Ocean City for so many years, I can’t wait to sit back and relax at Ocean Isle’s “Uncrowded, Unhurried, and Unforgettable” beach.
Here is a little bit of info on Ocean Isle Inn taken from their website:
Gaze at the beautiful Atlantic from your private balcony or experience an impressive view of the Intercoastal Waterway and scenic marshlands. The Ocean Isle Inn offers Oceanfront or Soundview rooms with a Polynesian flair.
All our rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, with either two queens or a single king bed with quilted-top plush mattresses. Tastefully decorated with hand-made teak wood furniture, our rooms also feature beautifully tiled floors, in-room coffee service, refrigerator, microwave, wetbar, hairdryer, color cable television, and data port phones with voice mail.
Daily housekeeping service, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, heated indoor pool and ocean side pool, Jacuzzi spa, and private beach access will make your stay relaxing. Ocean Isle Inn’s friendly, professional staff is available twenty-four hours to ensure our guests a vacation to remember.
If you don’t just want to hang out at the beach while you are at Ocean Isle Inn you can also go turtle watching, visit the Museum of Coastal Carolina, take a tour of the states oldest remaining lighthouse Old Baldy, visit the Orton Plantation, check out the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, or take short a drive south and visit Myrtle Beach. You can find out more about all these cool attractions here.
Now for the BEST PART!!!!!! Not only do I have the chance to visit Ocean Isle Inn but so do 2 of my readers!!! I will be giving away one 2 night weekend stay on Sunday, July 26th and another 2 night weekend stay on Sunday, August 16th while I am in Ocean Isle. (prize includes 2 nights hotel accommodations only, dates to be chosen by the winner)
Main Entry
~ Subscribe to my blog, visit the Ocean Isle Inn site then leave me a comment telling me why you want to visit Ocean Isle Inn .
Bonus Entries (lots of chances to enter here!)
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~10 bonus entries~ Blog about this contest and link back to CraftyMamaof4 and Ocean Isle Inn. Leave the post URL in your comment.
~daily entry~ Tweet about this contest by pasting this tweet “Win a family weekend stay @oceanisleinn in NC from @craftymamaof4. Two winners http://bit.ly/N5kYh” leave a link to your tweet in your comment.
Tags: beach, brunswick county, myrtle beach, north carolina, ocean isle, ocean isle inn, turtle watching, uss carolina 
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I visited the Ocean Isle In website and I would love to go!! We just moved to NC a little over a year ago and I have not explored that part of the state at all. I know my four kids would have a fabulous time on the beach and in the pool, as well as exploring the local sites.
I’m subscribing to your blog
http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3132823008 8/4 tweet
http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3135714176 tweet for 8/4
8/5 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3145457716
8/6 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3168353713
8/7 tweet Jon Favreau
oops can you delete my comment above – DOH this is the 8/7 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3180279364
August 7 tweet http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3186097838
8/8 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3192782408
http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3199134202 August 8 tweet
August 9 tweet http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3206469876
Hoping you are having a blessed weekend, CraftyMama!!
Sallie
8/9 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3207645608
tweet 4 today http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/3224479917
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1tweet 4 today http://twitter.com/shopannies/status/3224479917
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8/10 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3224407935
8/11 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3244924652
I subscribe to your feed. I would love to get away to Ocean Isle in NC because it is uncrowded and quiet. I am from NC but have lived in Texas for the last 25 years and I still love the beaches in NC. I still have family there in the central part of the state and we visit a least a couple of times a year.
I follow Ocean Isle Inn on twitter annedoggett
I follow you on twitter annedoggett
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3245064444
http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3247433150 8/11 tweet — pretty please with sugar on top?! LOL
Hope your week is blessed!
Sallie
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3264703377
8/12 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3264947843
http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3266561542 — Aug 12 tweet…
Enjoy your vacation this weekend, CraftyMama!!!
Be blessed,
Sallie
I have stayed at the Ocean Isle Inn and would love to go again! I am from Columbus county nearby and have not been “home” for almost a year! Pick me, pick me! Sandy from Whiteville
8/13 http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3285027311
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3286922815
http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3291159736 5/13 entry via twitter
http://twitter.com/zealandsmom/statuses/3301198948
8/14 http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3307492969
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3309675521
August 15 http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3327839970
8/15 tweet http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3327942783
tweeted http://twitter.com/annedoggett/statuses/3329090431
I tweeted again.
http://twitter.com/sumrthyme/status/3342657007
mj.coward[at]gmail.com
tweet for 08/16 http://twitter.com/SeasideTales/status/3343593797 Have a great day!!!
8/16 last entry http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/3344118067