Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1300 square feet

Cheeky Tiki is a destination within your ideal beach vacation. This striking beach bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a wrap around porch, and a fenced backyard with a bespoke tiki bar for post-beach leisure and entertaining. Our home is a great hideaway for family, friends, and your dog(s).

Located in the heart of OKI, newly named North Carolina’s best-kept secret by Travel + Leisure, it is a 10-min. walk to the beach and a mins. drive to eateries, bars and grocery stores.

The space
The Cheeky Tiki is located on 9th street, with beach access directly over the spectacular intercoastal walkway.

Our Bungalow features 4 queen beds and 1 king bed across 3 rooms, including bespoke constructed in bunk beds the kids (and adults) will be sure to appreciate. Our open concept living room, dining and kitchen accepts for seamless entertaining and family time. Our kitchen is completely supplied with cookware, dishware and serving platters to make meals-in simple and convenient.

Appreciate coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A entirely covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your completely fenced backyard.

Savor coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A fully covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your fully fenced backyard.

The backyard features covered outdoor seating with a fire pit, a grille area, outdoor games including corn hole and a bespoke horse shoe pit, and a bespoke tiki bar––with a suspended TV, pool table, and exercise equipment.

Kayaks, beach towels, and beach chairs are also available.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire home minus an owner’s closet.

Other things to note
We have left a manual with home rules inside, and to help make your stay additional special, we have curated notes from our experiences on OKI. Please read through it and let us know if you have any questions.

Be sure to stay up-to-date on the weather for your stay. We require all guests to leave our bungalow if the county declares an evacuation, such as for a hurricane. Also, please be aware of rip current conditions before swimming in the ocean. Our bungalow is located in a tropical environment.

Please let us know if you have any questions about our home rules or environment. Accidents happen - if something breaks during your stay, let us know immediately.

About the Area

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this vacation home. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf 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 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Booking the best Southport vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Booking your rental home six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Summertime is high season in the Southport area. Reserve your rental property in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply Southport area visitors guide magazines which often include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the property manager before booking your rental. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly rental. Ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents many issues.
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your family's stay, record any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the property manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! 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 BBQ?
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on great ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.