Renovated 3BR 1BA Duplex (upper unit), Walk to Beach, Ocean View, Sleeps 6 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 4 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Fishy Fishy Up - 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Duplex (upper unit), Walk to Beach, Ocean View, Sleeps 6

**Recently Renovated and New to the Rental Market**

**This property is a duplex which rents as individual units under separate listings Fishy Fishy Down and Fishy Fishy Up. You can also rent the entire home - See separate listing for Fishy Fishy Complete for details on renting the whole home.**

**Please Note: When rented as separate units, Fishy Fishy Down (lower unit) and Fishy Fishy Up (upper unit) guests share the outdoor shower and fish cleaning station. However, the backyard with fire pit, back deck and parking at the front of the home belong to Fishy Fishy Down guests only. The upper front deck, car charging station and parking in the driveway on the right side of the home belong to Fishy Fishy Up guests only.**

Bed Layout: 3Q Sleeps 6

Notable & Unique Features:
- Renovated in 2024
- Short walk to the beach access, Oak Island Pier and Koko Cabana Restaurant at the end of the street
- Approx. 1-2 blocks to Lazy Turtle Bar and Grille on the oceanfront
- Within walking distance to stores, dining and seafood market
- Convenient to even more great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Substantial island breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop.
Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster. Blender. Drip coffee maker. Stock pot.
- Keyless entry
- Luxury plank floor throughout
- Granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms
- Custom tile showers
- Partially covered deck on upper level front of home with picnic table and ocean view
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Fish cleaning station
- Car charging station at driveway
- Parking in driveway for upper unit guests only, where upper unit entrance is located (3 spaces total - uncovered)
- No family pets allowed

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

This handsomely remodeled duplex home is the ideal remedy for everybody to savor a amazing beach vacation! This upper unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. All beds are queens! The chef in the family will adore the roomy and modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and huge kitchen island breakfast bar. If you want to grab take out or dine out some nights, you are conveniently within walking distance to multiple fantastic eateries, some are even oceanfront! Outside, everybody can be together calming in the sun or having a picnic in the shade on the partially covered upper level deck and appreciate an ocean view. Fishing lovers will really enjoy being within just a short walk from the Oak Island Pier and beach access, as well as having a fish cleaning station (shared with lower unit) right at the home when you return with your catch. Don't wait another min.! The beach is calling! Make your reservation today before this island treasure gets taken!

Exterior Video and Audio Monitoring on Premises

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect Southport rental home experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• To get the best value, consider changing your vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic.
• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Renovated 3BR 1BA Duplex (upper unit), Walk to Beach, Ocean View, Sleeps 6 has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available on booking websites. If not, email or call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine what configuration is right for your trip.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .
• Some rentals allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the owner about pets before booking.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the host's phone number to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, make a record of any problem areas upon check in. message the rental manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to inspire future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.