Two Buoys And A Gull: Private Pier, Floating Dock Ideal for Fishing or Kayaking - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
2 Kings | 1 Queen | 2 Singles | 1 Queen Couch Bed

Fishing pier and floating dock. Guests are welcome to tie a boat (max of 18 feet in length) or kayaks to the two cleats on the floating dock. Ideal vacation rental for backwater fishing. Only a five-min. walk to the beach. Up to two dogs allowed per reservation. Cavernous screened porch with furnishings on waterway side boasting pretty vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway. TV with basic cable, stereo and wireless internet access. Extra refrigerator in the laundry room for storage. Grand roomy home with plenty of room for a enormous family. Two dining sets (one seats six, one seats four) plus four at the bar in the kitchen. Enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water and gas grille. Boat lift is not for guest use.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Magic Mountain Fun Park and Planet Fun are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Southport vacation rental experience:

When to go & When to reserve a Southport rental home:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Southport area. Book your Southport rental property in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the property 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.

How to pick the best rental home in the Southport area:

• Start by having your group commit to vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Two Buoys And A Gull: Private Pier, Floating Dock Ideal for Fishing or Kayaking has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking pages. If not, email the property management company before you reserve your home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds.
• Does your group require special amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

Additional considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Note any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if a dispute arises.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars ruin your vacation.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to stimulate new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.