The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sleeper Couch

Finding a great vacation spot for your next journey can feel overwhelming, but you can ease your worries because the search stops here! The Marsh vacation home is just a three-min. walk to a public beach access and a five-min. walk to the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier. Stay here and become one with the island as you take in all it has to offer. Appreciate the vistas of the marsh while sitting on the deck. Why wait on relaxation when it awaits you at this gorgeous home?

The living room is furnished with enough seating for you and your family. Watch T.V. in this family-aligned room and spend quality time with the ones you appreciate. Choose from a selection of books and relax in this area as you read in solitude with no distractions. Charmingly decorated, this area is ideal for gathering everybody together and making memories. Plan your next excursion for the day here or partake in a friendly competition among the board games that are supplied for you.

The kitchen has all of the essentials you need for dining such as cookware, a Keurig and even a waffle maker. Show off your cooking skills in this area as you whip up your favorite dish for family and friends. The dining area has seating for all. Have a meal together while making memories and reminiscing on past times. Compliment the chef on the meal while you feast until you are content.

The charming landscape at this home will leave you in awe. Sit on the back porch and appreciate the greenery while you watch the kids frolic on the lawn. Read a book as you look out at the marsh and observe nature firsthand. Play a game of hide and seek with the little ones in this cavernous yard, all while making memories. One can’t go wrong when staying at The Marsh.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, 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 not allowed

Vacation rental tips and tricks:

How to get the best value:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Summer months are high season in Oak Island. Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring is our favorite way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the 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 family and friends at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• First and foremost, have your family agree to a vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family requires. The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the host before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to work out what configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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 host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or applied to your agreement.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

More tips for your visit:

• Get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your . Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Protect your property!
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to report your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and scan for damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a excellent vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.