The Beach Fact Oar: Sunny Beach Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1222 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom
2 Queens | 1 Double | 2 Twins | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed

This bright beach bungalow, perched steps away from the water, features an open concept living area filled with natural light. Across the front of the bungalow, an oceanfront Carolina Room is the ideal spot to watch as the sky and water are painted with color while appreciating the glorious sunrises and sunsets. There are two TV's with basic cable and wireless internet access.

Outside, you’ll find an broad sundeck and an enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water off of this beach bungalow that features hardy board siding. Downstairs you’ll also find a porch swing located in the cool shadows of the home that provides a private respite to listen to the sound of the surf. Guests may park in the concrete driveway and utilize the parking area under the home.

This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the perfect vacation property experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• In the Southport area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To get the best value, shift your vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides contain offers and deals for local tours and attractions.

Choosing the best rental home in Oak Island:

• Start by having your group choose vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. The Beach Fact Oar: Sunny Beach Cottage with Expansive Ocean Views has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs could be applied to your contract.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Know before you go:

• Store the owner's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents a lot of problems.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, inspect for any problem areas during check in. Call the host immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a excellent time? Most rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.