5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Big Tuna - 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13

****New to the Rental Market in 2024****

This handsome coastal home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a private saltwater pool, is pet friendly with a huge fenced yard, and can sleep up to 13 people. The decks and pool area have plenty of seating/dining/lounge options, including elegant Polywood furnishings.
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This home has an inverted floor plan to maximize vistas. All bedrooms have intelligent TVs, ceiling fans, and blinds. On the bottom floor, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a second living area/den. The top floor features a master suite with a enormous private bath, along with the living/kitchen/dining areas and impressive ocean vistas.
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Bedroom 1 (master suite) - King bed with private bath
Bedroom 2 - King bed - shares bath with 2 Twins room
Bedroom 3 - King bed - shares bath with Bunk room
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds - shares bath with King room
Bedroom 5 - Twin bed, plus a Twin over Full Bunk bed - shares bath with King room
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The entirely equipped kitchen has a generous peninsula with a sink, granite countertops, and upgraded appliances and lighting. The living room overlooks the ocean and has plenty of books and games for the whole family to appreciate. There's an elevator to access all floors, an outside storage for beach accessories, along with an outdoor shower. There is plenty of parking underneath, along with a park-style (charcoal) grille for outdoor grilling if you want. There is also enough parking for a boat underneath the home.
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The backyard features a saltwater pool with plenty of seating for your family and friends and a sizable fenced in yard for your family pets. The pool deck is covered with Kool Deck, which is a heat reducing surface product, keeping it cool even during the hot summer months - so it's safe for bare feet.
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The home is on a peaceful street off the main road through town and is walking distance to the Oak Island Pier. Convenient to shopping, eateries, grocery stores, golf, boating, fishing, water sports, nature trails, mini-golf, ice cream, and it's just a short drive into Southport, Wilmington or Myrtle Beach.

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) included 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:
- New to the Rental Market in 2024
- Event home (additional fee) - Telephone the Better Beach Units office for details
- Approx. 2250 sq. feet
- Located on a peaceful street off the main roads
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Direct beach access one lot over
- Convenient to local parks, many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, 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: 3K, 3T, 1BB T/F, 1TSS (twin sleeper couch located in 2nd living area)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Books.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Keurig coffee maker in addition to standard drip coffee maker. Ninja blender. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster.
- Elderly friendly (elevator to all floors)
- Private master suite
- Double vanities in some bathrooms
- 2nd living area
- Oceanfront covered porch and sun deck
- Enclosed, hot/cold outdoor shower
- Private in-ground saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24) with Kool Deck (designed to stay cool when the temps are hot)
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Charcoal grille
- Fenced backyard
- Boat parking
- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)
- Dog friendly

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 Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. 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

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the perfect rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking in Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides have deals for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Selecting and booking a perfect Wrightsville Beach rental:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. 5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking websites. If not, contact the property management company before you reserve the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Keep the property locked while you're out! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• During check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to propel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.