5BR\/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Blue Dolphin - 5 Bedroom 3 Bath House, Ocean View, Sleeps 12

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

Notable & Unique Features:
- Recently refreshed
- New décor, linens, and furnishings
- Located on the highly sought-after west end of Oak Island
- Beach access 423 feet away or less than a 2 min. walk
- Stunning vistas of the ICW, ocean and marsh
- Spectacular sunrise and sunset vistas over the ocean
- Convenient to Beach Pantry Store, trails, fishing, great stores, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, 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: 1K, 4Q, 1BB T/T
- Entertainment: Flat screen Intelligent TVs. Board games, puzzles, books. DVD player with DVDs.
- Kitchen: Roomy kitchen with eat-in bar. Coffee maker. Electric range with flat surface cooktop. Constructed-in microwave. Fridge.
- Infant Supplies Included by Owner: High chair. Pack-n-Play. Infant gates.
- Open floor plan
- Sizable living and gathering space
- Luxury Vinyl Plank floor
- Ceiling fans
- Solid Surface countertops
- 2 oceanfront porches, 1 porch in back
- Plenty of outdoor seating
- Keyless entry
- Enclosed/Hot & Cold Outdoor Shower
- Private/covered parking
- No family pets allowed

Blue Dolphin - This impressive, ocean view home is new to the rental market and the answer to your longing for a peaceful getaway from the chaos of everyday life. With two porches, you can relax and appreciate spectacular ocean and marsh vistas and warm salty ocean breezes, as time slows down and melts away. The home is decorated with you in mind offering a calming feel as soon as you walk in the door with its relaxing colors and beach theme. Appreciate watching a game or a great movie on the flat-screen TV in the living room. Everyone can be together and part of the conversation with the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. Any chef will adore the roomy kitchen. Take a short walk (423 feet or less than a 2-min. walk) and you're on the beach, ready to soak up the sun and dig your toes into the sand for a much-needed day of relaxation! Don't forget about all the other fun activities in Oak Island and Southport there are to experience - from sky diving for the thrill seekers to shopping the unique boutique stores and everything in between. Blue Dolphin is the ideal home to come back to year after year, making traditions, and a lifetime full of memories with family and friends that you will always cherish.

** This property can fit 5 cars **

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. 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, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with 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

Tips and Tricks for getting the perfect Wrightsville Beach vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. Book your Wrightsville Beach vacation home in Spring or Fall to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. 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 friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines have coupons for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Finding the best vacation rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• To start, have your group commit to trip dates and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. 5BR\/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available online. If not, email the property manager before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds. You'll need to determine what bed configuration is best for your group.
• Visiting for a single event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Some rentals allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property manager about your furry family members before booking.

Advice for a great stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make sure damages are not attributed to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas during arrival. text the host right away to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great reviews to inspire future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.