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 outfitted kitchen to prepare your favorite meals.
Private, second-floor master suite with ocean view deck and skylight in bath. Two cavernous bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Grand 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

How to find the best Oak Island vacation home experience:

When to book & When to go:

• To find the largest vacation home for your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers frequently offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many management companies supply Southport area visitor guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking a perfectvacation home:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your trip dates, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. 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 rentals search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the property manager before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• If there's a specific Southport beach you long to visit, browse properties that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the host about your furry family members before booking.

Know before you go:

• Put the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• At Check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental while you are away. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected everything. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on great ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.