The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Twin Loft Bed Over 2 Twins | 1 Double Sleeper Couch

Finding a great vacation spot for your next journey can feel overwhelming, but you can ease your worries because the search stops here! The Marsh vacation home is just a three-min. walk to a public beach access and a five-min. walk to the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier. Stay here and become one with the island as you take in all it has to offer. Appreciate the vistas of the marsh while sitting on the deck. Why wait on relaxation when it awaits you at this pretty home?

The living room is furnished with enough seating for you and your family. Watch T.V. in this family-aligned room and spend quality time with the ones you appreciate. Choose from a selection of books and relax in this area as you read in solitude with no distractions. Delightfully decorated, this area is ideal for gathering everybody together and making memories. Plan your next excursion for the day here or partake in a friendly competition among the board games that are supplied for you.

The kitchen has all of the essentials you need for dining such as cookware, a Keurig and even a waffle maker. Show off your cooking skills in this area as you whip up your favorite dish for family and friends. The dining area has seating for all. Have a meal together while making memories and reminiscing on past times. Compliment the chef on the meal while you feast until you are content.

The impressive landscape at this home will leave you in awe. Sit on the back porch and appreciate the greenery while you watch the kids frolic on the lawn. Read a book as you look out at the marsh and observe nature firsthand. Play a game of hide and seek with the little ones in this roomy yard, all while making memories. One can’t go wrong when staying at The Marsh.

About the Area

Located near 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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Southport vacation rental experience:

Getting the best rental value:

• In the Southport area, The earlier your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• To get the best value, try changing your family's Southport vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines have discounts for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to select the perfect rental:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation week, and select a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group requires. The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before reserving the home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You will need to determine what is suitable for your group.
• If your family is traveling with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly property. Ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Document any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are assessed.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a wonderful stay? Most rental management companies make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or host was terrific, they would love to hear about it. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.