The Bee's Knees - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1217 square feet

THE BEE'S KNEES is a comfortable and striking dog-friendly, one-level beach bungalow that is only a 15 min. walk to the ocean and less than a 2 min. drive (0.7 miles). This 3-bdr/2-bath one-story home is entirely refreshed and gorgeously decorated. The back screened in patio opens to a shaded backyard with handsome live oak trees and surrounded by a 6-foot fence.

3 Bedroom | 2 Full Bathrooms

1 Queen | 1 Queen | 2 twin bunk beds | All beds have new memory foam beds

Monthly Discount- 21+ nights, 40%, September-April

Cleaning fee includes linens.

This is our second home that we visit regularly, and have made it cozy & fun for you to savor as well. The home is 0.7 miles from the beach via the SE 9th footbridge(4 blocks over), or about the same distance via the Middleton Rd beach access.

The home has fast 400 mbps Wifi, with complementary streaming Spectrum(cable), and access to your Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu accounts via the Intelligent TVs. The following has been supplied to make your stay as comfortable and painless as possible:

* Outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a dog wash sprayer
* Washer & Dryer
* Beach towels
* Beach wagon
* Beach chairs
* Beach totes
* Boogie and skim boards
* Bicycles (bring your own helmets)
* High chair
* Pack 'n play (bring your own linens)
* Stroller
* Board games
* 22" Weber charcoal kettle grille (charcoal NOT included)
* Weber Spirit 3 burner propane grille (propane IS supplied)
* Fire pit with Adirondack Chairs (wood not supplied, but all local grocery stores sell firewood)
* Wireless and multiport cell phone/device chargers

The home also has 2 dog beds and 3 dog bowls. There is a shop vac in the garage so you can vacuum out all that beach sand before you return home.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, desk, full bath with enormous walk in shower, vanity with granite top, sizable walk-in closet, and a 42" Intelligent TV.

Bedroom #2 has a queen sized bed, two nighttime stands, 32" Intelligent TV, and a closet.

Bedroom #3 sleeps up to 4 people with two sets of twin bunk beds(upper bunk beds have pocket organizers to hold cell phones, eyeglasses, etc) and a nightstand.

The living room has a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, a microfiber couch, matching adore seat, two swivel chairs, a 50" intelligent tv, and a gas log fireplace.

The completely outfitted kitchen features:

* Stainless steel appliances(microwave, smooth top stove, dishwasher, huge refrigerator/freezer)
* KitchenAid mixer
* Pizza pans
* Cookie sheets
* Muffin pans
* Casserole dish
* Turkey roasting pan
*12 cup coffee maker
* Keurig coffee maker
* 2 qt and 5 qt crock pot
* Ninja blender
* Toaster
* Mixing bowls
* Measuring cups
* Drinkware, Dinnerware, Flatware, Wine Glasses
* Pots & pans
* Spice rack with spices, salt, pepper.

The dining area has seating for 7 people, while the screened in porch can accommodate an additional 8 people (6 person dining set and a 2 person bistro set).

Bed linens and bath towels are supplied and beds will be made. Owners supply a STARTER PACK ONLY of shampoo,body wash,dish soap,dishwasher pod,laundry detergent,paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags. Additional supplies may be purchased from the grocery store.

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Dogs must be booked in advance with a $150 pet fee paid at booking.

HOME RULES-
NO SMOKING/vaping on the property
Only 8 people are allowed to stay overnight-STRICTLY ENFORCED
No Parties or Events
Copy of license and signed rental agreement required within 48 hours of booking
A $500 security deposit hold will be applied to guest's credit card 2 days before arrival then released 4 days after departure
Please be respectful of the neighbors as most of them are full time residents. Town of OKI peaceful hours are 11pm-7am

Did you know that we offer a golf cart rental?

It is SO much fun to cruise to the beach on our 2023 six passenger Bintelli electric (lithium battery) street legal golf cart. It has a beach chair rack on the back and constructed in bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favorite music!

The cost is $75 per nighttime (April 1-Sept 30) and $45 a nighttime in the off season (Oct 1-March 31) and is rented for the duration of your stay. Golf cart is $25 for stays longer than 21+ nights (Oct-March). Golf cart rental fee is non-returnable due to operator error or poor weather conditions.

We will need a copy of you driver's license, auto insurance, and a signed copy our golf cart waiver and usage guidelines. Must be at least 25 years old to rent golf cart.

Month long stays (28+nights) may be subject to an additional mid-stay cleaning and linen swap out charge of $275.00.

Garage is not available for guest's car use, this is where we store our golf cart . There is room for 3 cars in the driveway.

Restricted thermostat- no lower than 68 for AC and no higher than 75 for heat.

Please read the binder located inside the home for more important information about the property and the island.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

4 total pets

Getting the best Southport vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer is high season in the Southport area. Book your rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines contain discounts for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Choosing the perfect rental home in the Southport area:

• Start by selecting vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. The Bee's Knees has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly accessible online. Otherwise, email or call the property manager before you book your rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Some properties allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about pets before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental property. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Upon check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent quite a few difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible resource to find the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• At departure, complete a final walk-through to make sure you haven't leave anything behind. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a fantastic time? Most rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.