Adorable guest suite ~ only half a mile straight down the street to BEACH - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Apartment
• Approximately 370 square feet

Come stay at our peaceful guest suite where you can walk to the beach in mins.! Our suite is only half a mile from the beach access on our street, as well as Publix, eateries, parks, and cafes. After a day calming at the beach or taking in local sites, you’ll appreciate appreciating our outdoor shower with hot and cold water. You’ll also savor sitting outside in our guest sitting area with your fav evening drink and taking in the peaceful.

Island Sense’s guest suite is a thoughtfully designed studio above our garage. We have a kitchenette with mini refrigerator & separate freezer… microwave… kuerig coffee maker… electric tea pot… plates & silverware etc are all supplied. We have a dining table and two chairs, adore seat, bags rack, queen sized bed (we include bed linens and hand & bath towels for all guests), 40” intelligent TV (Netflix included), 2 beach chairs, coolers for the beach, beach cart, charcoal grille, outdoor seating area and outdoor shower (with hot and cold water!).

Parking is painless and complimentary here (note from April 1st thru Sept 30 one needs to pay to park at the beach… but from our place you can conveniently walk and save that $$!)

All guests have a separate guest entrance and side yard nearly completely to themselves. Please note that we live in the main home on the property but rarely use the outdoor shower in the side yard.

We have a friendly outdoor cat named Tippy who might come to visit you. She believes anyone on our property has (obviously, lol) come here to see her. Feel complimentary to ignore her or appreciate on her.

We do not allow guests to bring family pets/service animals here because of Tippy and our elderly dog, Ellie, who is very scared of other dogs.

The owners have newly installed a pool but due to insurance and liability issues, pool access for all guests is NOT supplied. We apologize, but please when booking a stay here, do so with the understanding that all guests are prohibited from using the pool. Thank you for understanding.

Please no smoking of any kind indoors. If you smoke, please let us know so we can put an ashtray outside for you. Thank you.

If you would like to rent bicycles, a golf cart, shibumi shade etc, please message me and I can send you info on local businesses who rent these items.

We live in a peaceful neighborhood so we do not allow events and ask that guests peaceful down at 10pm.

We ask that all adult guests are 21+. If you’d like to bring an older kid or a third guest, please message us to see if it’s possible.

Thank you for considering our little slice of heaven for your next vacation! We hope to host you soon!

About the Area

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect vacation home experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Book your Wrightsville Beach rental home in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitor guides have discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Choosing the best vacation rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• Select a group lead, choose your dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Adorable guest suite ~ only half a mile straight down the street to BEACH has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property owner before you reserve your rental. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your group.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach beach you love, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a rental that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your . Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Note any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are helpful if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents many difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your life at home. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let burglars spoil your family vacation.
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards 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.
• Did your group have a excellent vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.