Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Salty Owl-5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths

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Beds:  2 Kings | 1 Queen | 2 Doubles | 2 Bunk Beds Twin/Twin

This elegant 2nd row home with ocean vistas offers a calming getaway for your beach getaway and is even dog friendly! With a sleeping capacity of 14 total, you will have plenty of room to comfortably spend time together with family and friends or slip away for some privacy if desired. This home has three levels with the main living area on the middle floor and the master bedroom on the top floor.

Located on the highly sought-after and calming west end of Oak Island, you will appreciate spectacular vistas over the ocean. The Point is just a short walk to the end of the street for even more amazing vistas. Lonerider Restaurant and Bluewater Point Boat Ramp are only a few blocks away for you to savor casual local seafood dining with Intracoastal Waterway vistas or to launch your boat for a fun-filled day out on the water. You will also be only a few mins. drive away to great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, and other fun activities. Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island are also very close by. There is something for everybody!

Ground Level:  Outdoor Space and Entrance

Outside, you will be able to relax in the nice-sized open backyard, grilling out your fresh catch on the charcoal grille from a day of fishing, as the kids and dog run and play. Savor the evening approaching with warm ocean breezes and that delicious meal at the picnic area under the home. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower to wash off all the sand when you come back from the beach, as well as a clothesline to hang those wet towels and bathing suits to dry for another day.  

As you enter the home on the ground level, you will come into a sitting area with TV, which makes a great hang-out for the kids or a nice place to cool off and still be close to everybody who is outside.  There is also a laundry closet.

Middle Level:  Main Living Area and Sleep Area

Up one flight of stairs and you are welcomed with the enormous open concept main living, dining, and kitchen that offer a calming yet bright and airy ambiance, featuring very a high vaulted ceiling in the comfortable and cozy living area with a sizable flat-screen TV on a shiplap accent wall; a huge dining table for making memories at meal time; a very cavernous kitchen with sizable breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances, including 2 fridges. This level offers huge floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize ocean vistas and leads out to an broad sun deck where you can further enjoy those vistas with your morning coffee and listen to the waves roll onto shore. This middle level also features a stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, as well as one bedroom with 2 bunk beds twin/twin, and another bedroom with 2 double beds.

Top Level:  Sleep Area

As you enter the entry at the top of the 2nd flight of stairs, you will find tons of fun games and books to entertain. No boring days here if a rainstorm rolls through! There is also another stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, a guest bedroom with 1 queen bed, and another guest bedroom with 1 king bed. This top floor also features the large private master suite with a king bed, work desk space, and unique barn-style door leading to a nice bathroom with double vanity and a walk-in bespoke tile shower. The master suite also features its own private balcony with ocean vistas.

Exterior Video & Audio Monitoring on Premises 

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on a river. 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. 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

Our top Vacation rental home tips:

When to reserve a Wrightsville Beach rental & When to go:

• To find the best rental within budget, we strongly suggest booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Wrightsville Beach attractions and restaurants. 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 family and friends at the beach.
• The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are booked early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Some property managers offer promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, travel guides contain offers and deals for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking a perfectvacation home:

• First and foremost, have your group decide on dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. If not, call the property management company before you reserve your home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If there's a certain Wrightsville Beach destination you love, search for homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, search for a rental that allows animals. Get details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts charge additional pet fees.

Know before you go:

• Get the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental.
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon check in. Get in touch with the property manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local 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?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected everything. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great feedback to propel future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.