Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2760 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
4 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed

This vacation rental welcomes up to 2 dogs per reservation year-round.

The BLUE FISH SHACK is waterfront and centrally located on the intercoastal Waterway, so you are close to everything. Freshly modernized inside and out including a bigger floating day dock. Entirely equipped charming open kitchen/dining room with seating for 83 intelligent HDTV's (2 with the addition of basic cable). Also supplied is wireless high-speed internet. Totally equipped handsome open kitchen/dining room with seating for eight. Efficiency apartment downstairs with one queen and one twin bed plus a kitchenette, no inside access (separate entrance). Covered porch and deck with rockers, lounge chairs, and vistas of the ICW. Porch is equipped with a removable infant and pet gate too. Outside shower with hot and cold water, entirely fenced backyard, gated boat dock (lifts are not for guest use), extended floating day dock, and fish cleaning station and gas grille. Internet access and cable TV included.

BLUE FISH SHACK offers use of the dock for boats or use the floating dock to launch the two kayaks supplied to discover the Intracoastal waterway. Throw your crab basket or fishing line in from the dock to catch your dinner. Appreciate evenings by the water under the stars.

Put your boat in the water at Dutchman Creek at NE 55th street only a couple blocks away. Regardless of your activities while here, savor the BLUE FISH SHACK on the Intracoastal and it's must see sunrises and sunsets.

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the very best vacation home experience:

Get the most from your vacation rental budget:

• June, July, and August are high season in Oak Island. To book the most suitable rental for your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Southport restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Winter holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides have discounts for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Choosing the perfect vacation rental in the Southport area:

• Begin by selecting your vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport vacation rental search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed types is normally available online. If not, email the property manager before reserving your home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what is best for your trip.
• Visiting for a single attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the owner about pets before booking.

During your stay:

• Add the owner's contact information to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during check in. Get in touch with the property manager immediately to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to make sure you've collected everything. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to propel future reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.