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) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Recently modernized
- 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 Supplied by Owner: High chair. Pack-n-Play. Infant gates.
- Open floor plan
- Enormous 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 gorgeous, ocean view home is new to the rental market and the answer to your longing for a calming getaway from the chaos of everyday life. With two porches, you can relax and savor 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. Savor 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 cavernous 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/biking trails 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

Tricks and tips to get the very best vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Wrightsville Beach area. To get the largest vacation home for your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at popular Wrightsville Beach attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. 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 frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain deals for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Selecting the best vacation rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• First, have your family select date ranges and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. 5BR\/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is commonly available on booking websites. If not, contact the property owner before booking your rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out what is optimal for your group.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or could be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental.
• At Check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an incredible source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to confirm you have not forget anything. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on good reviews to drive more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review find their best rental home. 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 fix it.