4BR\/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Pastime- 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2nd Row with Ocean Vistas, Sleeps 8

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Entirely equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Located on the highly sought after west end of Oak Island
- Spectacular sunrise & sunset vistas
- Public beach access across the street and 3 homes to the left
- Convenient to Bluewater Point Marina/Boat Ramp, The Fish House Restaurant, Beach Pantry Store, great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, fishing, 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
- Beds: 2Q, 1D, 2T
- Entertainment: Flat screen TVs. Basic cable. DVD Player with DVDs. Games.
- Kitchen: Stainless-steel appliances. Blender. Crockpot. Toaster. Toaster Oven. Keurig Coffee Maker. Dishwasher. Microwave. Range with Cooktop. Breakfast Bar.
- Open Concept Living, Dining & Kitchen Area
- Ceiling Fans
- Luxury Plank Flooring Throughout (Except Tile in Bathrooms)
- Desk Space in Twin Bedroom
- Oceanside Covered Porch with Rocking Chairs
- Sun Deck on Back of Home
- Plenty of Outdoor Seating
- Keyless Entry
- Stairway Entrance
- Outdoor Double-Seater Swing Under House
- Laundry Area Under House with Separate Keyless Entry
- Hot/Cold Outside Shower
- Park-style Charcoal Grille
- Fire Pit in Back Yard
- Private/Covered Parking
- No Family Animals Accepted

Pastime- Perfectly named, this cozy and comfortable 2nd row beach bungalow will have you appreciating simpler times while making new memories during your stay at Oak Island, where the pace of life is already slow and calm. This gorgeous home adds greatly to that slow and calm feeling, offering you a chance to step back in time, but also has the modern amenities you are used to enjoying. Full of character and well maintained by caring owners, this beautiful home uniquely joins some antique styles with some modern styles, giving a nostalgic feel of the good times in days gone by. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel right at home. There are 2 bedrooms on each side of the central, open concept living/dining/kitchen area, with a shared bathroom between each of the 2 bedrooms. It's the ideal layout for two separate families, but can also be great for a group of friends getting together. Plenty of space in the common areas accepts for everybody to gather together and be part of the conversation. Outside, you can savor listening to the waves roll onto the shore in one of the rocking chairs on the covered oceanside porch, lounge out by the fire pit in the back yard catching up on old times, or curl up with a good book in the outdoor swing. This home is near everything you want and need from necessities to fun! If you are ready to get away from the stresses of every day life and get back to a simpler place and time, Pastime is the ideal place. This beautiful bungalow just reels you in and will have you coming back to this favorite spot year after year!

** This property can fit 6 cars **

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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

Strategies to get the perfect Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is the most expensive season in Oak Island. Reserve your rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Make a plan and choose your prefectrental:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. 4BR\/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before you book the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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! Extra fees or might be applied to your invoice.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Some things to know before you go:

• Store the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• During arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a terrific time? Most rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss 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 feedback.