General Features[>
- Books
- Games
- 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
- 2 total pets
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Basketball nearby
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Blender
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Coffee/tea maker
- Deadbolt lock
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Fire extinguisher
- Firepit
- Fireplace
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Hair dryer
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Heating
- Highchair
- Hot tub
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Kayaking nearby
- Kitchen island
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Microwave
- Near a hospital
- Near the sea
- No elevators
- Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Playground
- Refrigerator
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Shower
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Stair gate
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Stovetop
- Stroller
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Travel crib
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Washing machine and dryer
- Welcoming dogs only
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Sleeps 14
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
Beach Access: 3 min drive/15 min walk
**OPTIONAL GOLF CART RENTAL PRICING**
PLEASE NOTE THE GOLF CART MUST BE RENTED FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF YOUR STAY
May 1- Aug 31: $600/week
Sep 1-Apr 30: $65/nighttime or $400/week
Golf Cart Details: 2025 Bintelli Beyond 6-seater
• RESIDENT BEACH PARKING PROVIDED with rental of golf cart!
• Valid driver license required w/ liability waiver
• Cooler compartment
• Apple CarPlay Stereo/Bluetooth, phone charging dock
• Street legal: seatbelts, turn signals, long-range lithium battery
PET FRIENDLY ($175 pet fee for up to 2 family pets; additional pets may be allowed for an additional fee - inquire with the owner)
Bedrooms (Sleeps 14)
• Primary Suite: King bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bunk Room: 2 twin-over-twin bunk beds (4 beds)
• Bedroom 4: Queen bed
• Extra: Queen sleeper couch + full sleeper couch (linens included)
Kitchen & Dining
• Entirely outfitted: air fryer, blender, waffle maker, popcorn maker, spice set
• Stainless cookware, serving dishes, wine glasses
• Keurig Duo (drip + K-Cups)
• Slushy & popcorn makers
• Dining table seats 6
• Island seats 4
Family-Friendly
• Pack & Play, BOB running stroller, infant bath, high chair, booster seat
• Changing table, infant gates, toys, books, plastic dinnerware
Outdoor Living
• Screened porch with TV + fan
• Fenced backyard- safe for kids & dogs
• BBQ electric grille
• Hot/cold outdoor shower
• Hot tub: Cal Spa Pacifica Plus 6 seat spa features 52 Stainless Steel Jets, including exclusive Serenity Shoulder Blade Massage Jets™
• Solo stove: Summit 27” fire pit for 6+ people
Beach Gear
• 14 beach chairs
• 12 beach towels
• 2 CoolCabana tents
• Umbrella
• California Beach Co. Pop N' Go Playpen
• Beach wagon, cooler, sand toys, body boards
Entertainment
• Puzzles, family games, poker set, mini-library
• Outdoor games (corn hole, horseshoes, bocce and two pickleball paddles)
Guest Extras
• Starter pack: paper goods, soaps, detergents, coffee pods
• Fast WiFi (up to 1GB speed) + loft lounge area
• Pet-friendly amenities (dog bowls, nook w/ dog bed, collapsible soft crate, cooling mat)
• Shop vac
• Air compressor pump for inflating beach gear, floats or tires
House Rules
No events or huge events
Must be 21+ to book
No smoking inside or on the screened porch. Failure to comply will result in forfeit of the security deposit.
We’ve poured appreciate and care into every corner of The Salty Ace, and we genuinely want your stay to be extraordinary. If anything’s not rather right, give us a chance to make it better. We also really appreciate thoughtful reviews — they mean the world to us and help other families discover their own beachside memories.
Thank you for respecting our home and helping us provide a clean, peaceful space for all guests.
About the Area
Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Clubs at St. James are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. With kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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
2 total pets
Nearby Restaurants
- Bar-B-Que House - 0.4 miles
- Pepperoni Grill - 0.6 miles
- Russell’s Place Restaurant - 0.6 miles
- Oak Island Subs and Salads - 0.7 miles
- Little Bit’s Grill - 0.7 miles
- Beana’s Kitchen - 0.8 miles
- The Pirates Deck - 0.8 miles
- Tommy Thompson’s Grille - 0.8 miles
Nearby Activities
- Ocean Crest Fishing Pier - 2.4 miles
- Oak Island Pier - 2.2 miles
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 4.9 miles
- Southport Marina - 5.0 miles
- Long Beach Paddle Company - 0.3 miles
- Environmental Overlook Trail - 0.9 miles
- Jungle Golf - 1.0 miles
- May Moore Park - 1.9 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Eagles Beachwear - 0.7 miles
- Haag & Sons Seafood - 1.8 miles
- Mr. Beach Rentals - 2.6 miles
- 8 A Fine Art Gallery - 4.4 miles
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