Chic oceanfront cottage for cozy beach getaway - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Welcome to the Cottage at Sandy Bottoms, our oceanfront pet friendly coastal bungalow with extraordinary beach vistas. Located in Oak Island, one of North Carolina’s best beach towns. Appreciate the upstairs unit with 3BR/2BA, direct beach access (100 steps to water), gourmet kitchen, living room. Shared laundry room w/ washer & dryer. 1 covered & 1 uncovered parking spot. Downstairs suite available separately.

Come view the gorgeous sunrise & sunset from our wraparound deck!

UPSTAIRS UNIT

1st Bedroom - king bed, 2 nightstands with lamps, ceiling fan, intelligent TV, walk-in closet with additional blanket and pillow, en suite bathroom with hair dryer, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper.

2nd Bedroom - queen bed, 1 nightstand with lamp, 1 dresser, ceiling fan, TV with Roku, closet with additional blanket, vacuum cleaner, broom with dust pan and vacuum.

3rd Bedroom - king bed, 2 nightstands with lamp, 1 dresser, ceiling fan, intelligent TV, plastic storage bin under the bed with additional blanket and pillow.

Hall bathroom - hand soap, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toilet paper.

Kitchen - completely supplied gourmet kitchen with stainless steel electric stove, upper and lower(drawer) oven, microwave, dishwasher, drink center and refrigerator with Keurig coffee maker. Farm sink, drip coffee maker, toaster, 1 kitchen towel, 1 roll of paper towel, olive oil, salt and pepper. Trash and recycling cans in the peninsula. Cavernous banquette.

Living room - wall of windows for appreciating ocean vistas, huge “L” shaped couch, side table, coffee table, intelligent TV, fan, assorted games in living room cabinet.

Upper deck - outdoor dining table with 2 benches and 2 chairs, 4 rope chairs.

LAUNDRY ROOM

Shared with downstairs unit. Washer, dryer, drying rack, fan and cleaning towels in the cabinet over the dryer.

Guest will have access to the main unit and laundry room. Paved driveway, carport with 1 covered, and 1 uncovered space.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• To get the best value, consider shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation 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 on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Hosts sometimes offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Many management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area travel guides which often include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, 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 choose and book the rightvacation home:

• Begin by choosing a vacation week and a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your group needs. Chic oceanfront cottage for cozy beach getaway has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wrightsville Beach rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally available online. If not, email or call the property manager before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You will need to work out what bed configuration is optimal for your vacation group.
• Does your family require unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or costs applied to your contract.

Advice for your stay:

• Get the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental property.
• During arrival, note any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few problems.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.