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, freshly 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 breathtaking 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 completely covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your entirely 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)

Strategies to get the perfect Southport rental experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• To get the best value, try changing your family's Southport vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Southport area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose a perfect Southport rental home:

• Begin by selecting trip dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. 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 Southport vacation rental search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is almost always available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the property owner before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds. You will need to work out what bed configuration is suitable for your vacation.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Get the host's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Make a record of any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Most rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.