Wonderful Island Cottage Just Minutes From the Beach! Sleeps 8 - w\/ Private Bungalow - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1100 square feet

The chronicles of the "Old Lighthouse Cottage"-

..........Oh, the stories this home could tell… It was originally located beside the Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach for many years, overseeing the comings & goings of the Coast Guard Station and Lighthouse keepers. Just as the famed light was a beacon for incoming ships, this bungalow is also beckoning you with its welcoming spirit.

The surprise to this bungalow is the impressive private bungalow downstairs. Enter to find a full sized washer & dryer to launder all the guests’ vacation attire. The walls are a natural pine giving you the feel of the nature that surrounds you. Lie on the queen-sized bed and gaze up at a most interesting and gorgeous light/fan combination operated with a remote. Choose from 3 colors of white light to wake you up or create a relaxing ambiance in the evening. The bathroom has a shower and plenty of towels.

Also beckoning you on the bottom floor is a wooden swing and chairs for conversation in the fresh salt air. Carrying on the theme of the natural wood is an outdoor shower for washing off the sandy fun of the day. A huge parking area is great for all your guests to visit.

Head upstairs and gather on the screened front porch to sip your morning coffee or favorite evening drink. Giant windows give the open living area tons of light. The décor immediately bespeaks of your proximity to the sandy shore. Unwind on the comfortable seating and choose from a wide variety of games and puzzles. There’re even toys for the younger set. Perhaps you want to catch up on your favorite show on the enormous screened intelligent tv. Seating for 6 at the dining table and 4 at the bar for overseeing the creation of the next meal. The well-supplied kitchen is sizable enough for the prepare and a helper.

The bathroom with tub and shower is positioned between the two bedrooms upstairs. The front bedroom has a king bed, another tv, a bags rack and additional seating. The back bedroom is where all the kids will want to spend the evenings streaming movies, playing games, or swapping stories late into the nighttime. It features a bunk bed with a twin bed on top and a full-sized bed on the bottom & another full bed flanks the opposite wall.

This light and airy Old Lighthouse bungalow pays homage to its roots when it sat beside one of three lighthouses in our area welcoming ships from the Atlantic into the mouth of the Cape Fear River.


Sleeping Arrangements:
- Primary: King Bed
- Guest 1: Full next to Twin/ Full bunk combo
- Bungalow: Queen bed


House Conveniences:

-Screened porch

-Bathroom: tub, outdoor shower, hot water

-Bedroom & Laundry: washer, dryer, Intelligent TV's, essentials (towels, soap, TP), hangers, linens

-HVAC: heating, air conditioning, ceiling fan

-Home Safety: smoke alarm, first aid kit, fire extinguisher

-Internet: Private wireless internet access (WiFi)

-Kitchen & Dining: kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, dishes & silverware, freezer, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, wine glasses, toaster, baking sheet, & cooking silverware, toaster

-Private Bungalow sleeps 2, bathroom and shower.

*On January 10th, 2023 the Oak Island Town Council voted to approve paid parking on the island. The paid parking will be in effect from April 1 through September 30th and the hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The cost will be $5 per hour, $20 per day and $80 per week.

House Rules:

-Check-in: After 4pm (strict, unless approved)

-Checkout: By 10am (strict, unless approved)

-Keyless check-in

-NO Family Animals

-NO SMOKING

-NO PARTIES or EVENTS

-Must be 25 years or older to rent property, failure to follow this rule will end in tenant(s) removal from property and forfeiture of rent money

Please read:
**Linens & bath towels are included for complimentary in the reservation**

Eateries:

-Island Way

-Shagger Jacks

-Swain's Seafood

-Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery

-Bob's Hot Dogs

-Koko Cabana

-Lazy Turtle Bar & Grille

-BBQ House

-Jones Seafood House

-Oak Island Sandwich Shop

-Dairy Queen

-Sweet Treats Homemade Ice Cream


Stores & Shopping:

-Publix (grocery)

-Lowes Food, just off the bridge on mainland (grocery)

-Food Lion (grocery)

-ABC Liquor Store (liquor)

-Haag & Sons Seafood Market (seafood)

-Strands Outfitters (clothing)


Local Activities:

-Sky Diving

-Helicopter Tours

-Single Prop Plane Tours

-Deep Sea Fishing

-Fishing Piers

-Boat Units

-Mini Golf

-Oak Island Golf Course (Public 18 Hole Course w/ Driving Range and Restaurant)

-Wild Life Observation Dock


Rental Equipment:

-Mr. Beach Units offers: Beach gear, bicycles, paddle boards, surf boards and kayaks


Surrounding Destinations:

-Southport, NC (15 min. drive)

-Wilmington, NC (45 min. drive)

-Myrtle Beach, SC (1 hour drive)


Local Public Services:

-Oak Island Police Department (Dial 911)

-Oak Island Fire Department (Dial 911)


Island Rules:

-DO NOT climb or walk on dunes

-DO NOT interfere with sea turtle beds on beach

-Please respect your neighbors!


Contact your iTrip Property Manager for further questions or comments: James Fosbury

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, sailing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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

Tips and Tricks for getting the best Oak Island rental home experience:

Get the most from your budget:

• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Summer months are high season in Oak Island. Reserve your Southport vacation in the Fall or Spring to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Look for your local Southport area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides have deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning and picking yourrental:

• Select a group leader, choose your trip dates, and select a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration you need. Wonderful Island Cottage Just Minutes From the Beach! Sleeps 8 - w\/ Private Bungalow has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property management company before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine what bed configuration is right for your vacation family.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Southport beach you are enamored with, look for homes that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental

Considerations for your stay:

• Store the owner's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many issues.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Upon check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a fantastic source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the manager is not available, take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on great feedback to stimulate future bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.