5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Big Tuna - 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13

****New to the Rental Market in 2024****

This pretty coastal home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a private saltwater pool, is pet friendly with a sizable fenced yard, and can sleep up to 13 people. The decks and pool area have plenty of seating/dining/lounge options, including delightful Polywood furnishings.
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This home has an inverted floor plan to maximize vistas. All bedrooms have intelligent TVs, ceiling fans, and blinds. On the bottom floor, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a second living area/den. The top floor features a master suite with a huge private bath, along with the living/kitchen/dining areas and impressive ocean vistas.
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Bedroom 1 (master suite) - King bed with private bath
Bedroom 2 - King bed - shares bath with 2 Twins room
Bedroom 3 - King bed - shares bath with Bunk room
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds - shares bath with King room
Bedroom 5 - Twin bed, plus a Twin over Full Bunk bed - shares bath with King room
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The completely equipped kitchen has a generous peninsula with a sink, granite countertops, and upgraded appliances and lighting. The living room overlooks the ocean and has plenty of books and games for the whole family to appreciate. There's an elevator to access all floors, an outside storage for beach accessories, along with an outdoor shower. There is plenty of parking underneath, along with a park-style (charcoal) grille for outdoor grilling if you want. There is also enough parking for a boat underneath the home.
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The backyard features a saltwater pool with plenty of seating for your family and friends and a enormous fenced in yard for your family pets. The pool deck is covered with Kool Deck, which is a heat reducing surface product, keeping it cool even during the hot summer months - so it's safe for bare feet.
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The home is on a peaceful street off the main road through town and is walking distance to the Oak Island Pier. Convenient to shopping, eateries, grocery stores, golf, boating, fishing, water sports, nature trails, mini-golf, ice cream, and it's just a short drive into Southport, Wilmington or Myrtle Beach.

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- New to the Rental Market in 2024
- Event home (additional fee) - Telephone the Better Beach Units office for details
- Approx. 2250 sq. feet
- Located on a peaceful street off the main roads
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Direct beach access one lot over
- Convenient to local parks, many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds: 3K, 3T, 1BB T/F, 1TSS (twin sleeper couch located in 2nd living area)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Books.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Keurig coffee maker in addition to standard drip coffee maker. Ninja blender. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster.
- Elderly friendly (elevator to all floors)
- Private master suite
- Double vanities in some bathrooms
- 2nd living area
- Oceanfront covered porch and sun deck
- Enclosed, hot/cold outdoor shower
- Private in-ground saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24) with Kool Deck (designed to stay cool when the temps are hot)
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Charcoal grille
- Fenced backyard
- Boat parking
- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)
- Dog friendly

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect Southport vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• To find the most suitable vacation home for your budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at local restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Some property managers offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guides have money saving offers on nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

How to select the best rental home in Oak Island:

• Begin by selecting your trip dates and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. 5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property management company before reserving your home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what bed configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• If your group is bringing pets, you must book a property that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• Make a record of any issues with the property at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if there is a dispute.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to compel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.