Pet Friendly Home - On the Marsh - Short Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Ready to start planning your next Oak Island vacation? This quintessential pet-friendly 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has everything you need! Kick back, relax, and savor the sounds of the ocean in one of the rocking chairs on the cavernous front porch or on the dock setting on the marsh. Savor the handsome sights of the marsh from the enormous back porch, located directly off the kitchen and overlooking the sizable fenced-in back yard.

With beach access just a fast walk around the corner, the location is ideal for your family to appreciate a day at the beach. It's also mins. from all the trendy eateries, attractions, and shopping venues the island has to offer.

When you are ready to head inside, you will be welcomed into an open living space that delightfully blends traditional and coastal styles! There is plenty of comfortable seating for everybody in your family or group, equipped with two sizable ottomans to kick your feet up, an enormous couch, and a couple of cozy club chairs. The enormous flatscreen TV hangs above a cabinet outfitted with board games for the kiddos after a long day at the beach! The well-supplied kitchen will have you feeling right at home in no time, with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and all the supplies you'll need. For meals, you can gather around the huge table together in the separate dining space off the kitchen.

On the main floor, you will find one of the four bedrooms, featuring a king-size bed, a huge flatscreen TV, and an upgraded bathroom.

At the top of the stairs on the second floor is a great additional/bedroom, with 2 double beds and one sleeper couch! It also features a skylight and a flatscreen TV.

The amazing queen bedroom suite features a comfortable queen-size bed and a bathroom with a large vanity and tub-shower, and with a private balcony with ocean vistas. The fourth bedroom is a comfortable queen bedroom with gorgeous marsh vistas and painless access to the bathroom.

The outdoor area features multiple hammocks, a picnic area, a roomy outdoor shower, and a entirely fenced-in back yard.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear units during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this home, you are eligible for up to $245.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!

Please Note: Linens are supplied with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.

We know you want to relax without stopping at the store when you get to the island. To get you started, we provide a welcome kit that includes trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pod, washing machine pod, dishwashing soap, hand soap at every sink, bath soap, and shampoo/conditioner.

As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7-nighttime minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions!

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as jet skiing and other activities like golfing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Southport rental property booking tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Southport area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation property six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitor guide magazines which often include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking your prefectvacation home:

• Select a group leader, choose your dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Pet Friendly Home - On the Marsh - Short Walk to Beach has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. If not, contact the property owner before booking the property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Be aware that some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Know before you go:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect your property!
• Note any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be helpful if damages are assessed.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to confirm you've collected everything. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to stimulate future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback 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.