Relaxing Waterfront Retreat-very private, relax pier, bikes, kayaks, paddleboard - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2900 square feet

Welcome to the relaxing "West End" of Oak island. Here the traffic is slower, the streets are lined with handsome trees and the homes have cavernous backyards overlooking this calming undeveloped stretch of the Intercoastal Waterway.

Our home has 3 impressive bedrooms (7 bds) and is ideal for a huge family or couples getaway. There are 2 full baths and an additional 2 half baths. The roomy home is roughly 2800 square ft and accepts for many areas to work, study, read or play games. There are 4 separate porches with the biggest being screened in and furnished with two sizable couches ideal for outdoor napping!

The kitchen has an L-shaped bar that seats 4 and dinning table that seats 6. There is a work island to accommodate multiple cooks in the kitchen. Since this has been a family home for many years the kitchen is entirely outfitted with all cooking necessities. The layout also works great for entertaining or hosting holiday meals. There is also a sizable desk that accepts for a great place remote work.

The dining area connects to the kitchen. It has a huge dining table that seats up to 6 so a total of 10 people can be seated between the kitchen and dining area. This dining table over looks the handsome azalea and palm tree filled backyard and has a sizable wall of glass windows and french doors.

Off the kitchen is the guest bedroom wing. 1st bedroom has two twin beds and a flip out chair bed appropriate for a kid. The 2nd bedroom has a full size bed, pack and play and a twin bed. Ideal for a modest family. This bedroom has a private porch overlooking the backyard and an en suite half bath. Between the two bedrooms is a full bathroom, freshly modernized with a beautiful walk-in tile shower, sink and toilet.

The enormous open living room connects to the dining/kitchen area and has two separate seating areas. The main area over looks the backyard through the huge screened in porch. This area has cable TV, a gas burning fireplace and a new x- large comfortable Pottery Barn sectional. There's plenty of room for the whole family to savor a movie together of play games by the fire.

The master bedroom suite is located on its own floor and reached by a staircase off of the living room. It has a spectacular view overlooking the backyard of the Intercoastal waterway. It is very spacious with a queen bed, double bed sleeper couch and an electric blow up twin bed as well as a the sitting area, and desk for remote work. This bedroom is also ideal for a family with sleeping capacity of 5! The master bath has a double sink vanity, toilet and bath tub/shower combo.

The backyard overlooks a rare undeveloped section of the Intercoastal waterway. The home is located on double lot which accepts for a large very private backyard. It is ideal afternoon games of badminton, paddleball, horseshoe.

Our pier provides a glorious place to appreciate a morning cup of coffee as the fog is clearing or a sunset drink as you watch the fishing boats come in with their bounty. It is peaceful and a phenomenal spot to watch the beautiful NC coastal wildlife. This pier has been used for catching hundreds of fish and nearly as many crabs! There is a floating dock for launching kayaks, paddleboards, or just casting for minnows. The main pier has a 4 person constructed in bench, rod holders, crab basket and a cleaning station for fish. Its a fisherman ideal setting.

If you are a fisherman bring your boat and take advantage of the in-shore and off-shore fishing that Oak Island has to offer. The 55th street public boat launch is conveniently accessible. Our driveway has plenty of space to store your boat or trailer. **Note the pier is not avaible for docking a boat unattended, guest can be picked up from the floating dock.

Supplied with each rental: all linens, towels, beach chairs, gas grille, gas firepit, pack and play, and high chair.
Upon request: 5 bicycles, surf board, kayak, paddle
board, badminton set, 2 sets women's golf clubs.

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Our top Rental home booking tips and tricks:

When to reserve a Southport rental home & When to go:

• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To get the best value, change your vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

How to select the perfect rental home in the Southport area:

• First, have your family choose a vacation week and a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Relaxing Waterfront Retreat-very private, relax pier, bikes, kayaks, paddleboard has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is commonly available online. Otherwise, contact the property manager before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Does your group require unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges applied to your agreement.

Additional considerations:

• Add the property manager's phone number to your phone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that damages are not attributed to your visit, make a record of any problem areas during check in. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all belongings. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.