Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1031 square feet

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths: 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Bunk bed (Single over Double Bunk) and additional twin bed. Intelligent TVs in living room and all bedrooms (Roku/Netflix/YouTube), DVD player, high-speed internet. Well supplied kitchen to prepare your favorite meals.
Private, second-floor master suite with ocean view deck and skylight in bath. Two roomy bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Substantial front porch and a furnished screened porch to watch sunsets. Brand new rails on deck. Brand new steps with rails leading to the entryway. Protected under-home parking. Extensive enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water, ceiling fans, wood floors in living areas and bedrooms. Highchair, port-a-crib, games, and books.
Appreciate this two-level home with painless access to water fun in just a short walk to both the direct beach access (600 ft.) and the canal boat/kayak launch (1 block). This home is ideal for family or friends to relax after long days of shell-hunting, beach volleyball, kayaking, and fishing. Whether fun in the sun or sight-seeing around the island, at day's end you can lounge on the screened porch or open deck where ocean breezes blow.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this cottage is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

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

Pets not allowed

Southport rental home booking tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Southport area. To find the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we recommend reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your rental home six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Owners sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guides have discounts for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Choosing the best rental home in the Southport area:

• Start by choosing vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before you book the home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your group.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly rental. Get details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers charge additional pet fees.

Tips for your stay:

• Get the host's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Note any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many concerns.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific stay? Most rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.