Luxury Lodging by Laura

lf was stunning—beautifully maintained, spacious, and designed for both comfort and celebration. A huge thank you to Liz, the property manager, who went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. She was incredibly responsive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Luxury Lodging by Laura made our wedding weekend truly unforgettable, and we can’t recommend them highly enough for anyone looking for a beautiful property and exceptional service.

family and friends visiting. We booked Once Upon A Tide for our wedding week/weekend and everything about our experience exceeded expectations. We definitely plan to return here in the future for an anniversary!

for everything reduced the stress for her and the guests. The house was spectacular and all the amenities needed for a wonderful weekend . Liz was amazing from beginning to end- great communication and attention to detail

h access. I would recommend to anyone looking to host many people comfortably and in style!

ted to. We stayed and got married at “Once Upon a Tide” in October of 2024. The house is set up perfectly for the ceremony and reception; I absolutely loved the bridal suite. Since the house has so many rooms, we were able to invite our family and friends to stay with us, and to be honest it didn’t feel like 30 people were staying there due to the set up; everyone had their own space. Regarding set up for the wedding, we got married on the beach…for the reception, we did our first dance on the raised deck. Food and Drinks were set up under the house: We used the single lane for the caterer and the side with double lanes was where we set up tables to eat. Definitely hire Kenny (Event Excellence) for the lights, he made it so magical. TJ Drechsel Photography did our engagement and wedding photos, A Cunning Bloom did our flowers, Mission BBQ for food, Imaginary Cakes did our cake, and finally Atlantic Premier for DJ services (Nate was amazing)

d an issue cooking delicious meals for dinner in the spacious kitchen. The dining area held all of us (and our food) without a problem. And the lower level decorated beautifully come wedding day, with the lovely pool in the background that was put to good use by everyone! I can’t imagine our trip anywhere else and this house was a huge part of the memories created. Would recommend to anyone!

rew for the week. The location was perfect! We were all able to hit the beach, pool, mingle around town, or just enjoy the views (from every floor of the property). We cannot wait to come back again, thank you!!

ng feeling the rooms are. very spacious and for large gatherings the kitchen area is more than awesome. The accommodations and staff made our week in Ocean Isles Beach North Carolina a wonderful time HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this property by luxury. lodging by Laura

y exceeded our expectations!!! It was a dream come true, and they had the absolute wedding of their dreams thanks to this wonderful venue by Luxury Lodging by Laura. There was plenty of space for our whole group, with incredible views of Ocean Isle Beach. The house was beyond clean and tidy, decorated beautifully, and just absolutely picture perfect. The wedding was on the beach, and the reception followed in the garage area underneath the house, which worked out well because there is a full bar area down there. The pool was stunning, and our crew had so much fun hanging out in it throughout the week. Not to mention, it was a beautiful backdrop for photos. The sundeck was absolutely perfect for lounging! We even did a sunrise yoga and mimosa session on it one morning, which was a highlight of our week. The balconies on each floor offered breathtaking views of the beach, which also made for an awesome photo op! Each room was incredibly spacious and well kept. The kitchen was beautiful and stocked full of cooking utensils/plates/glassware etc. and high quality appliances. All in all, I seriously cannot say enough good things about Once Upon a Tide!! It was the perfect venue for a beach wedding. Do yourself a favor and rent it out now!! You will NOT regret it!

ious and decorated so beautifully. The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms and showers were clean and a great size. There were plenty of things to do while we stayed like swimming in the pool or going to the beach just steps away. I highly recommend this property for your wedding.

ayout worked perfectly for our ceremony on the beach and the reception on the patio. The kitchen was well-equipped for large meals and for our caterer to prep food, and the bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. The hosts were responsive and were very accommodating for everything we needed for the wedding. The game room upstairs was the perfect place for me and my groomsman to get ready, and the large patio by the pool was the perfect space for the reception. Our guests loved the location, and so did we. Highly recommend for anyone planning a beach wedding. Would recommend booking to anyone!

nd to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly.

s and rooms for everyone! The oceanfront beach access is also hard to beat. Would recommend for anyone who is planning a Beach wedding.

ts, including bathrooms and outdoor facilities. The bedrooms were separated enough that you could enjoy privacy if needed. This house easily converted from our “vacation” home to a beautiful venue. Front row oceanfront home along a long extended beach gave a private feel even on more crowded beach days. We were planning a return stay before we even left!

t and the elevated deck made a great dance floor. I really like how we could have our wedding party stay with us and separate the groom and bride side. Side note, the Sonos speaker system for the house was a nice plus! I did not expect having to supply additional hand soaps, dish soap, trash bags, paper towels, etc given how many nights we booked, with the number of people they can sleep, and price. Overall would recommend!

elped us create incredible memories. We had enough room for everyone to comfortably stay in the house and it was so convenient to have our wedding on site. We were in contact with Liz, and she was fantastic!! She was always so kind, so helpful, accommodating, and very responsive from the first contact through our entire stay. From the first time we saw this house, it exceeded any expectations from the photos online. It has absolutely stunning views!!!! Honestly you cant go wrong with any of the properties through Luxury Lodging by Laura, they all offer something unique but I am so happy that we were able to get Once Upon A Tide. Would love to work with them again!

lly get used to how awesome it is from that main floor view. The decks, the views, the pool, the KITCHEN…. Holy smokes. Pulling out on the last day all we kept saying is we need to do that again! Thank you to Luxury By Laura, you made it possible for us to have the most amazing weekend wedding we could have possibly imagined, can’t thank you enough. If you are looking for a beach wedding and have 50 people, you don’t have to keep looking. We looked at venues from Charleston to Wilmington and we are so glad we decide on Once Upon A Tide. Their recommended vendors were also all 5 stars! Great job. Thanks again.

r service was top notch. The property was beautiful and provided an amazing backdrop for our special week. We had plenty of room for all of our guests and the beds were super comfy. OIB is not commercialized which helped give our event the secluded, private feel we were looking for. We will definitely use Luxury Lodging by Laura again for future family gatherings.

t is an amazing location and we saved a ton of money compared to what we would have spent for a single day event here. Having most of our guests staying in the house and others at the hotel just down the street made it perfect for us. They were quick to answer questions and eased our minds about planning a wedding from several states away. We would do it all over again, without hesitation!

ing space and views this house provides. From the moment you enter the house, your breathe is taken away by the amazing view and beautiful decor. Your staff, Liz, Joanna and Kyle went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Liz was responsive through the whole process and provided home information and answered all our questions before arriving. Joanna and Kyle were on the spot to take care of the property during our stay. This home is an event planners dream location for beach weddings and was designed with events in mind. Many of our event vendors said it was the best vacation event house on Ocean Isle Beach. The 12 private bedrooms with their own bathrooms and large kitchen and social areas accommodated our large group nicely. We stayed towards the end of October and it was like having our own private beach. Weather was perfect. Being off season many shops and restaurants in the area had limited hours, which was to be expected. Highly recommend this property for family reunions, holidays, weddings and events. So glad we chose your home. One Happy Family

rty is fabulous, breathtaking views and immaculate and professionally decorated interior. Perfect setting for an intimate wedding! It was the weekend of the hurricane and we were hosting my son and daughter-in-law‘s wedding . Their compassion and quick responses to our continuous requests and concerns was absolutely amazing. Liz also offered great customer service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

y Lodging By Laura who manages this home especially, Liz. They were so quick to respond. We booked the home only five months before the wedding and we live in Ohio so we were a little nervous at first about having enough time but they referred awesome vendors (all of our vendors came from their preferred list and that made it so easy to plan because all of the vendors were familiar with the home). The home had 10 bedrooms so we had our family and wedding party stay at the house. Everyone paid for a portion of their bedroom making the cost of our venue so much more affordable than a traditional wedding. I have to say my only regret is that we only rented the house for four nights and I really wish we would have stayed longer. Our friends and family spent countless hours just hanging at the beach, pool and tiki bar…we really never needed to leave the house Other than eating out one night and hitting the bars a couple nights. We fell in love with Ocean Isle Beach. My favorite people from high school, college and out of town family all got to know each other which was so special. The day after the wedding we hung out at the house and beach and it was so fun to bond and hear everyone’s stories about the wedding night. It was truly the greatest experience of my life.. We were married in April and the weather was amazing. I also have to add that the vendors were so reasonably priced. We had a really nice meal for under $30 a person and that same meal would’ve been over $100 in Ohio. If you’re thinking about a beach wedding, just go ahead and call Liz and Laura You will never regret staying at The Dream Maker and I’m sure all of the other Luxury Lodging By Laura wedding homes are just as nice.

with the Luxury lodging team. When we arrived there were a few issues such as the cleanliness of the house, our feet were black as soon as we walked in, bathrooms still had hair in and around them, the towels the house had us rent had several stains on them, the microwave did not work on one side of the house, the power went out on half of the house and the trash bins were completely full from the previous guests. Due to the several issues I had to manage when we arrived I will give this a four star rating. Everything turned out well for our wedding, the house does give a vendor recommended list, however I found some of those vendors to not have the expectations needed for the wedding while having discussions with them and we utilized our wedding planner for better vendor options. We recommend having the pool heated, we stayed May 12-16th and it was perfect temperature for that time of the year. We enjoyed having the beach right there and also being able to sit on the balcony and just enjoy the view. We were able to fit 12 cars in the drive way for all of our guests staying at the house. Overall we would recommend this for future guests.

fect. When we opened the door for the first time, we were blown away by the flawless architectural & interior design, high-end appliances, and unparalleled cleanliness. However, as we began our stay in this home, we realized that it was truly so much more. EVERY item in the house was of the highest quality and in mint condition. I had the best sleep in this home than I have had in a very long time. The bed sheets were crisp and cozy, the mattresses had the perfect amount of give, and the pillows were pristine. Each time I slid into bed, I would instantly enter the most peaceful sleep. There was a pleasant aroma that filled the home, contributing to the truly enlightening environment. This home could also not have been more perfect for accommodating large amounts of people. The design of the house gave everyone plenty of privacy and personal space but also attracted people to fun communal areas where we would watch television, play games, or just laugh the night away. It really pulled people together, deepening the bonds of our group. The games upstairs were a great way to entertain and often fostered some pretty serious competition. There was more than enough room for us all, and every single room was luxurious, spaceouse, and comfortable. Each bathroom was well designed, with high-pressure showers, lots of room, and many aesthetically pleasing qualities. The complimentary soap that the owners provided us with was also phenomenal. It smelled nice and was restorative for my hair and skin. The towels at the house were very fluffy and luscious. The pool area was one of my favorite places at the house. The pool was perfect for frolicking and was kept extraordinary clean by the amazing crew. The setup was perfect for a combination of hanging out at the beach, hanging out by the pool, cooking, and eating. It made for the most incredible beach days and eccentric evenings. Moreover, the sense of tranquility, happiness, and joy fostered one of the greatest weekends of my life. I will never forget waking up and looking out the window at the breathtaking beach-front view or sitting on the porch late at night listening to the waves and watching the stars. I wish I could give this home more stars, but sadly five is all I am able to give. I am eternally grateful for whoever owns it and the obvious care and love they put into it.

seeing it in person will blow you away. The house was HUGE! And the perfect venue for a wedding. We had a small wedding of only 44 so it was nice that all of the guests had the option to stay there. I never really thought of having my wedding at a beach house but after seeing this venue I knew it was the one. We wanted the beach but didn't even think this was an option. Not only was the wedding perfect but our entire stay was just as beautiful. We stayed for 8 days so it was like our honeymoon included. The best part was having family and friends there for more then one day. I will absolutely be going back to the house just for the views! Thanks again to Laura and her team!!

d a beach venue and Southern Comfort was steps from the beach and ocean and the home and accommodations were spacious and perfect for all of our family and friends who stayed at the home. The gorgeous deck overlooking the beach and ocean was a spectacular backdrop for the ceremony and reception dancing and the reception on the pool deck was more than we could have asked for. Everyone at Luxury Lodging By Laura were always very responsive if we had any questions or concerns. If we are ever back in Ocean Isle, we would not hesitate to stay at Southern Comfort or any of the other homes by Luxury Lodging By Laura.

THE BEST GEM OF A FIND. Due to COVID, the number of people changed but she was able to accommodate 80 people for the day of the wedding. It was an absolute DREAM. Laura helped us with having tables, chairs, extra towels,corn-hole boards, beach chairs/umbrellas, backlighting, etc. This team was a pleasure to work with and not to mention how gorgeous the homes are. We can't recommend it enough!

ur entire family felt like royalty during our stay. It was perfect for a weeklong beach getaway, but also for our wedding reception. We'd recommend Luxury Lodging by Laura to ANYONE in a heartbeat and are already looking forward to our next stay.

ly manner and very professionally!! My original wedding date was May 16 but due to Covid I had to postpone. Laura and her crew did an amazing job with opening up dates for me and were beyond supportive! Both my family and my husbands family stayed in the house for 5 nights and enjoyed everything so much, they want to do a reunion next year!! By far the best Venue!! My dream wedding was a dream come true!!

e beginning of the life’s together surrounded by all their loved ones. Each house is spacious and offers everything they need for their wedding day and family vacation all in one place. Laura Ann EvCo highly recommends anyone who wants to put their toes in the sand and say I DO!

stunning. Having family all across the country and having the ability to allow all of our family of 40 - 50 people to be able to stay in one place, was truly memorable. Laura and her team know how to make you feel comfortable and at ease, as wedding planning can be difficult. Laura Ann was always available with any questions or concerns that we had. No matter what the situation was, they were always willing to work with us! And as for the property and the wedding itself, I had promised my wife that i would give her the wedding of her dreams and without Laura that would not have been possible. We were able to have every single thing done at the house and not have to worry about any additional needs for anything. The views are stunning, having your own private pool and deck and walkway to the beach were awesome. We literally created memories that will last a lifetime and it has been a month since we got married and I still cannot believe that Laura and her team were able to make our dreams come true. I would recommend Laura and her team to anyone and I know that we will be going back and having a family reunion at the property again!! Laura and Laura Ann I cannot thank you enough for everything you did for Rose and I and we will be back soon!!!

ntire wedding party with great amenities! We also held the dinner reception and dancing in the beautiful back yard area that also includes a pool. The house is decorated so beautiful and is arranged so perfect which made everything so easy and provided a great setting for pictures. Of course I have to mention Laura Fisher for her kindness and concern when trying to find the perfect house for our daughter’s wedding and our wedding planner Laura Ann Scinto for her expertise and knowledge to make our daughter’s wedding definitely a “Dream Maker”.

ommodated 32 of us. The two kitchens, porches, pool, oceanfront access, proximity to the pier and restaurants made for a great vacation for our guests in the days leading up to the wedding. The house is simply gorgeous and our needs were thoughtfully considered with all plans executed flawlessly! Getting married on the beach was an unforgettable moment. The oceanfront deck was perfect for dancing at the reception. We also highly recommend the house manager, Laura Ann, as a wedding planner. She went above and beyond to make our day special. We couldn't have done it without her! She listened to our vision and guided us every step of the way! Southern Comfort holds a special place in our hearts. We wouldn't change a thing! Hope to book it again one day for an anniversary or family reunion!

in the house and we had more than enough room. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, and well stocked. We also would HIGHLY recommend using Laura Ann (the house manager) as a wedding planner. We had a destination wedding, so we had no clue on who to use as vendors. Laura Ann set everything up, every vendor she suggested was amazing and she kept us organized and on task during the planning and our wedding day. If you choose to have your wedding here you and your guests will be very happy! It is the PERFECT location!

bly helpful throughout the planning process, from her list of vendors even to calming kind phone calls helping through the planning. She is one of the most compassionate people I have ever gotten the chance to meet. My family, friends and I were all able to stay at The Memory Maker, and what a dream come true. My family and my husband's family were not only able to meet, but form an amazing lifelong bond while enjoying the beautiful beachfront home. The event was almost a year ago and the relationships that were formed during that week are still going strong today. We will be visiting The Memory Maker again, and look forward to working with Laura. If you are looking for an event to remember, and a laid back vacation along with your wedding at a gorgeous venue, this is the place for you.

ra, and Laura Ann could not have been more sensitive to our needs!! They made sure everything was exactly as it is represented and more!! I searched the whole east coast and gulf coast for the right place to have our ceremony, and it just so happened after going to book another venue and it falling through, that I was referred to Laura! I don’t believe in “chance”! Truly, the House was beautiful!! The inside decor provided so many great photo opportunities!! Of course, the outside did as well!! We spent time with our friends and family, which is what we wanted the most! The house made that possible! We will stay here again for sure, not just to walk down memory lane, but because, I like doing business with people of integrity!! Now, I feel like I have made a great friend in Laura and Laura Ann! Thank you for all that you do!! Audra and Jonathan

house is pure luxury--the appliances, the bedding, the furniture--everything top notch! Everything was very clean and well maintained, and the location at the end of a dead-end road was great! The house was perfect for us and the 5 families we had staying with us--the perfect combination of large bedrooms, each with its own bathroom plus large common areas to accommodate all of us hanging out together. Laura was so nice to work with! She even sent me a text the morning of my wedding, wishing me a beautiful wedding day--such a sweet, personal gesture from the owner of this amazing house! We certainly hope to return someday!

wedding!! Laura was attentive and super helpful, and the home was exactly what we were told it would be. We will absolutely be back to luxury lodging for all anniversaries going forward!

ut the years we had to find a way that we could gather all our family and closet friends in one area that was affordable and feasible to travel to. My father came up with the idea to rent a house in the Carolina's and from there we started our search. Immediately into our search on Weddingwire.com we found Luxury Lodging by Laura and the Memory Maker, finding out that they had a few more homes to choose from and that was when we found love at first look online. We stopped looking after we found the homes we were envisioning for our wedding week. Laura & Laura Ann were phenomenal to work with from day one. We choose the Southern Comfort home and booked site unseen so this was a big step for us in wedding process. However we were in great hands, Both Laura's were quick with their email responses to my million and one questions, they provided me with extra pictures so I could see the layout of the miscellaneous items I had inquired about. Upon arrival on 4/29 the house was gorgeous, very luxurious and the location right on the beach was incredible. These homes are not your ordinary homes, they are top of the line from the high end kitchen appliances to the decor was top notch. We loved the 2 kitchens which came in hands for cooking and eating. The first porch was at perfect height to watch the sunrise and sunsets on the balcony. The second balcony was perfect for getting away to read a book or have some alone time. The layout of the house was perfect, bedrooms were very roomy and convenient to have every room with their own shower and bathroom. We paid for the pool to be heated which was a great choice during April/May time frame, allowed everyone to swim throughout the evening when the sun went down and cooled down. The outdoor showers were great to hose off from beach and pool and the outside bathroom was a smart idea. The wedding day was perfect area for our 51 guest (including vendors) plenty of room to host. The location of the house was near 2 hotels in walking distances (2 houses away). We were able to set up our tables and chairs under the porch to avoid rain without it being overly crowded. The local vendors were also accommodating. Our photographer was able to capture such beautiful photos, can't wait to share the rest of our photos with the Laura's. If you are contemplating a family reunion, wedding or gathering and need a destination this would be your spot! Southern Comfort has everything you need, and I can't wait to return to OIB again! OIB has everything within 10 min drive or 2 min walk from the Southern Comfort home, great shops, arcades, ice cream, restaurants and mini golf. Great place to keep the kids busy and hang out and catch up on relaxation and family/friends.

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or 1-2 more. We had 50 guests. Had our ceremony on the beach using our private beach access. Everyone raved about how beautiful the house was and said it was the best wedding they've ever been to! They usually rent the home by the week during them summer months, a little pricey but worth it since it's a week long celebration instead of one day.