Renovated 4BR 2.5BA Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Fishy Fishy Down - 4 Bedroom 2 Full Bath 1 Half Bath Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8

**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: 4Q Sleeps 8

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. Enormous island breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop.
Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster oven. Toaster. Blender. Drip coffee maker. Stock pot.
- Keyless entry
- Elderly friendly (lower unit has only a few steps at entrance, walk-in showers)
- Luxury plank floor throughout
- Granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms
- Custom tile showers
- Double vanity in some bathrooms
- Open deck on lower level back of home
- Backyard
- Fire pit
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Fish cleaning station
- Parking at front of home for lower unit guests only, where lower 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) supplied 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 appreciate a marvelous beach vacation! This lower unit offers 4 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath. All beds are queens! The chef in the family will appreciate the roomy and modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and enormous 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 by the fire pit in the inviting and shady backyard and open deck. Fishing lovers will really savor being within just a short walk from the Oak Island Pier and beach access, as well as having a fish cleaning station (shared with upper 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. 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 Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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

Rental property booking tips:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Southport area. To get the best vacation home within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Southport restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter 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 friends and family at the beach.
• Some property managers offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guide magazines which often include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Make a plan and choose yourrental:

• Begin by selecting your potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Renovated 4BR 2.5BA Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property manager before you book the property. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a particular Southport beach you long to visit, browse rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be respectful. Often, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, take video of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a terrific stay? Many rental websites make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.