Family oasis beach retreat in quiet woodlands - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

Savor the sand between your toes, impressive sunsets, and pretty beaches of Oak Island while appreciating our cavernous, open floor-plan 5 bedroom home. 3 bedrooms are on first floor with 2 full baths, and a huge screened-in porch ideal for enjoying your morning coffee. Upstairs is another bedroom, full bath, and comfortable loft with 4 constructed-in bunkbeds and two humongous bean bag chairs - the ideal hang-out area for the kids! Sleeps 14 and pet friendly (dogs only).

The home is located on a calming, peaceful street, just 0.5 miles from the beach with tons of parking at the public beach access. It is a half a block from the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), with a public pier just 0.2 miles away, and a boat ramp just 0.3 miles away. Minutes from Publix, Food Lion, beach stores, and multiple eateries (including the famed BBQ House and Scoops ice cream and donut shop, which are within walking distance).

The entirely-supplied kitchen includes a Kitchen Aid mixer, enormous crockpot, electric griddle, waffle maker, tons of serving bowls, all the basic spices, and a coffee maker - making cooking a breeze! Other amenities include a sizable pantry, charcoal grille in the backyard, TV in every room, washer and dryer, central HVAC, a 2nd refrigerator/freezer, and additional coolers in the garage. Bikes, beach toys, a beach buggy, and cornhole are available for guest use. The outdoor shower is ideal for fast clean-ups after a day at the beach.

All beds have comforters, bed pads, and pillows. Bed linens are included in a clean packet on your bed along with a bath towel and washcloth for each guest. Please bring your own beach towels.

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 landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To book the largest rental home for your budget, we highly recommend booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at Wrightsville Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some owners 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.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides which include special offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the perfect vacation home in Oak Island:

• Choose your vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Family oasis beach retreat in quiet woodlands has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking pages. If not, email the property manager before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Put the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect your property!
• To make sure that damages are not attributed to your family's stay, make note of any problem areas upon check in. Get in touch with the rental manager right away to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on good ratings to stimulate future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.