Paws Awhile: Slow down, pause awhile at Paws Awhile! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1032 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Twin Bunk Bed | 1 Double Sectional Sleeper Couch

TV's with basic cable in all rooms, DVD player, phone, videos, DVD library, high-speed internet access, books, board games, and puzzles. Two decks with great vistas, covered porch facing waterway, dog run, enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold, fenced-in pet area. Nightly units are available off-season only with a 2-nighttime minimum. Beach access 1- 1/2 blocks down SW 23rd Street.

This impressive three-bedroom home is less than a two-min. walk to the beach. Paws Awhile has a roomy king bed, a queen bed, and a set of bunk beds along with a queen-sized couch bed in the living room, so no matter who wants to sleep where you have space here. Cooling ceiling fans to circulate air throughout the home.

For indoor amusement, Paws Awhile has so many choices: TV's, a DVD player, and a DVD library. Whether taking a break from the sun and fun in the surf or calming in the evenings when you simply want to settle down with the family, this home offers games, books, and puzzles to keep everybody entertained.

The home has a cavernous front deck and a two-story rear deck, both with great vistas! From the front, look out to the ocean and watch for porpoises playing! From the back, check out the ever-changing scenery of Davis Canal. Additionally, the covered rear porch faces the waterway.

With so many activities at the beach, you will want to make sure that your pet is comfortable, safe, and entertained, so Paws Awhile includes a fenced-in area. After you have spent a busy day snorkeling or body-surfing, splash off the salt and sand in the enclosed outside shower featuring both hot and cold running water.

Paws Awhile will appeal your socks off, and shoes, so that you'll be in bare feet the entire time you are here. Unwind! Breathe that fresh air cleaned from its ocean journey. Slow down, pause awhile at Paws Awhile!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal vacation rental experience:

Find your perfect rental:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• To find the best value, consider shifting your family's Wrightsville Beach vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warm temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wrightsville Beach area visitor guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, picking, and booking yourrental:

• First, have your family commit to the best dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Paws Awhile: Slow down, pause awhile at Paws Awhile! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the property manager before you book your home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or might be applied to your invoice.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.

Advice for your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your stay, note any problem areas upon check in. message the rental manager immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and attractions you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• On check-out day, take a final walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take pictures of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to propel more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.