2BR\/2BA, Oceanfront Cottage, Amazing Views of Ocean, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 6 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

These Are The Days - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home, Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 6 

Renovated for 2025 - primary guest bath, have added an additional private bath to the master bedroom with a shower spa that has a "Rainfall" shower head

Perfectly named from a time when a beach vacation was calming.  Have a cookout on the charcoal grille with family and friends or sit out on the oceanfront deck and take in handsome ocean vistas, sounds of the waves rolling onto shore, and the healing salt sea air.  Watch the kids play or the surf fisherman bring in the day's catch on the sandy shore below.  "These Are The Days" offers great opportunity to slow down and appreciate unobstructed, expansive vistas of the beach, an outdoor shower, foot wash station, and the enormous windows on the ocean side of the home that maximize the ocean vistas as you relax and relax in the living and dining areas.  Watch the sunrise over breakfast or savor a charming sunset dinner.  These Are The Days is also dog friendly, so bring your furry family members and furry friends along (only dogs under 30 lbs) to have some time away too.  Close to all that Oak Island has to offer, These Are The Days will leave lasting memories year after year. 

Standard Features:
- Bed Linens & Towel Sets
- Free WIFI
- Entirely equipped Kitchen

Notable & Unique Features:
- Oceanfront
- Dog Friendly
- Board Games, Puzzles, Books & DVD's 
- Event Home (additional fee)
- Outdoor foot wash
- Outside shower
- Short distance to Ocean Crest Pier, Island Way Restaurant, Beach Pantry Store, trails, and fishing
- Convenient to great stores, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island

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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. 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

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Wrightsville Beach rental booking tips and tricks:

Getting the best value:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Summer is high season in Oak Island. Book your Wrightsville Beach rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides have money saving offers on nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to choose and book the bestrental:

• Select your vacation dates and budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. 2BR\/2BA, Oceanfront Cottage, Amazing Views of Ocean, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 6 has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the property manager before you book the home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Some properties allow pets, and some do not. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property manager about pets before booking.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach attraction you love, browse homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Additional considerations:

• Put the owner's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would at home.
• To make sure no damages are linked to your family's visit, inspect for any problem areas during check in. Call the rental manager right away to record any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property one final time and look for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a wonderful stay? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property management company was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.