Dog Friendly, only a 10 Min Walk To Beach, Fire Pit, Mins from Parks and Restaurants - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1598 square feet

Fire Pit; Bicycles; ½ mile to the Beach, 10 min. walk, via 42nd Street; Public Dog Park on NE 42nd; Screened Porch with a Dining Table (Alfresco); Sleeps 6 in 3 Bedrooms: #1 Primary – King, Dresser/Walk-In Closet, En Suite (Shower), #2 / #3 – Queen, Dresser/Closet; Share Hall Bath with Tub/Shower; Open Concept Living/Dining/Kitchen; Cozy Living area – Enormous Screen Intelligent TV (Extended Cable); Dining Table + 4 seats at the Kitchen Bar; Totally equipped Kitchen with Walk-in Pantry; Full Sized Washer/Dryer; Outdoor Shower; Scooter, Boogie Board, Beach Chairs, Sand Toys; Short Drive to Eateries / Shopping / Grocery, OKI Gym (Daily/Weekly drop-ins); Rent Bikes/Golf Cart; Seasonal: Outdoor Concert Venue/Food Trucks; Splash Pad; Farmer’s/Craft Markets; Short drive to Iconic Landmark OKI Lighthouse (Schedule Tour Ahead Online); 20 mins. to the Quaint Town of Southport.

In the peaceful wooded section of Oak Island, amongst the natural landscaping, you discover the Blue Heron sculptures which are the namesake of the Blue Heron Landing. Located about a ½ mile to the beach (10 min. walk), you can choose to use the included bicycles, drive, or locally rent a golf cart. If you peek in the shed in the backyard, you will discover 2 adult bicycles & a kid’s bicycle with training wheels. Additional bicycles can also be rented on the island. As you head to the beach, grab the beach chairs, body board, kid’s fishing pole, kid’s ball & bat & sand toys. There is also a Halo scooter to discover the area. When you walk up the front steps, you discover a welcoming screened-in porch. Plenty of comfortable seating & a dining table for alfresco dining. This can be a peaceful space to catch up on your beach read or gathering spot to plan the next day’s adventure.

Through the glass doors, you enter an open concept living/kitchen/dining area. The living room has more than enough seating to settle in & watch your favorite shows on the huge screen intelligent TV. There is extended cable service plus you can log in to your streaming services. The coffee table is an ample space to assemble puzzles or play games. The dining table seats 4 in chairs & has bench seating on one side. The kitchen island additionally seats 4. As noted, you may also choose to dine alfresco on the front screened-in porch. With an outlet in the side of the island, it can become a mobile work/school space as well. The proximity of the dining & kitchen area makes service & cleanup a breeze. A walk-in pantry accepts for simple arrangement of all your food & drink provisions. This completely equipped kitchen has numerous helpful modest appliances: Drip Coffee Maker, Tea Pot, Blender (island drinks anyone?), complete Bar Set (Make it & Shake it including a set of drink recipe cards for the adventurous), Hand Mixer & Dutch Oven for those who Brown, Braise & Simmer.

This bungalow sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms: #1 Primary – king, en suite (shower/double vanity), walk-in closet/dresser, bench, overlooks the front porch; #2 & #3 – queen, closet/dresser & bench; both overlook the fire pit in the backyard & share the hall bath with tub/shower combination. A full-sized washer & dryer makes keeping your bathing suits & towels always in the ready.

Oak Island, a Family-Oriented Beach with a Giant Variety of Activities. Choose from the Sand & Sun, 2 Piers, Museums, Nature Parks & a Skateboard Park. Seasonally: Outdoor Concerts/Food Trucks, Splash Pad, & Farmer’s/Craft Markets. The Iconic Landmark, the OKI Lighthouse is in Caswell Beach. You can Schedule a Tour Ahead of time Online. It’s a Short Drive to a Sizable Variety of Eateries & Shopping opportunities. There are 3 Grocery Stores a short drive away. If you don’t want to miss Leg Day, stop in at the OKI Gym with Daily & Weekly Drop-in Prices.

Nearby Southport is a walking town. Park & within a Short Stroll are Eateries from Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee & a Muffin to Seafood with a View & Upscale Dinner. In the Heart of Southport, you can Visit Various Sensational Parks, Art Galleries, Museums, Visitor Center & Charming Stores. One could Spend an Entire Day Browsing all the Unique Little Gift Stores & Boutiques. Sit in the Swings on the Waterfront. Watch as the Cargo Ships Enter the Mouth of the Cape Fear River, headed to the Port of Wilmington. Feel the Healing Salubrious Breezes Southport is known for. Walk the River Beach. Southport & Oak Island host Several Fishing Tournaments, Festivals & Parades throughout the year. Within 20 mins. of Southport, you can Stroll the Picturesque Colonial Streets of Old Brunswick Town. The Hundred-Year-Old Live Oaks are just Dripping with Spanish Moss. It's All Photo-Worthy. Imagine Yourself in this Bygone Era. The Cape Fear River Made this Town a Port Long Before Wilmington became one. It’s all a part of the Southport / Oak Island experience.

Please note: Linens are supplied with your reservations and your beds will be made prior to your arrival. Also a Welcome Bag will be waiting for you upon your arrival with starter supplies which includes 2 trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher powder, washing machine powder, dish sponge, modest shampoo and conditioner with bar of soap, make up remover, and 2 bottles of water.

If you are bringing a dog, the pet fee must be paid prior to your check-in. Limit of 1 dog - A non-returnable $200 pet fee will be added to the booking for bringing a dog. If you break home rules and bring more than 1 dog, a $500 pet remediation fee will be charged. If the reservation is marked as no family pets, and evidence of a pet being on the property is discovered from your stay, you will be charged the non-returnable $200 pet fee plus a $500 pet remediation fee. (Only dogs are allowed under this policy. No Cats, reptiles, etc)

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home 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 activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Clubs at St. James. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

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Finding your perfect rental:

• To find the best value, shift your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
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• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
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• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are out, just like you would back home.
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