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 gorgeous coastal home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a private saltwater pool, is pet friendly with a sizable fenced yard, and can sleep up to 13 people. The decks and pool area have plenty of seating/dining/lounge options, including splendid 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 huge 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 enormous 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 Kure Beach and Caswell 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

Rental home booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To book the best vacation home within your budget, we suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at your favorite Wrightsville Beach restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront 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 vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The sooner you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines that include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to select the best vacation rental in Oak Island:

• Start by choosing the best vacation week and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group needs. 5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is commonly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before reserving your rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is right for your family.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Often, property managers charge additional pet fees.

Know before you go:

• Add the host's phone number to your phone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• At Check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your experience 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 reasonably to fix it.