Bring Your Dog to this Oceanfront Home and \"Linger Longer\"-Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Linger Longer - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Sleeps 8

**New to the Rental Market**

Bed Layout: 1K, 1Q, 2 BB T/T Sleeps 8
Bedroom 1 - 1 King
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 BB T/T

Notable & Unique Features:
- Direct beach access
- Spectacular ocean vistas with handsome sunrises and sunsets
- Centrally located in the heart of Oak Island
- Within walking distance to nature trails; fishing; Pepperoni Grille Restaurant; King's Beachwear; Oak Island Cabana; Middleton Park with basketball hoops, splash pad water park, multiple playgrounds, skateboard park, tennis court, baseball field, and Summer Concert Series
- Convenient to many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms.
- Kitchen: Quartz countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge. Electric range with cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave.
- LVP and tile floor throughout
- Expansive oceanfront porch (partially covered and partially a sun deck)
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Boat parking
- Private parking (4 spaces total - 2 covered, 2 uncovered)

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Washer/Dryer
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

This pretty home will definitely hit the sweet spot for your beach vacation! Centrally located in the heart of Oak Island and only mins. from everywhere you will want to be! This home also offers direct beach access if you feel like digging your toes in the sandy shore or taking a long walk on the beach. Painless to spend all day calming in the sun and building sand castles. Before going inside, you can rinse all the sand away in the enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower. You are sure to appreciate relaxing on the oceanfront porch appreciating the ocean vistas and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. You can choose the cool of the partially covered side of the porch or sunbathe on the sun deck while overlooking the waves as they roll onto shore. Warm salty breezes and the call of pelicans as they fly in formation overhead. Ideal for modest families or a group of friends looking for a hideaway trip to the beach. This sweet spot will have you wanting to extend your vacation and "linger longer." Make your reservation today before this island treasure gets taken! See you soon!

**Please Note: As of 11/9/24, this property no longer accepts family pets. However, guest reservations made prior to 11/9/24 with dogs will be honored**

About the Area

Located on 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 landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Strategies to get the very best Cape Fear area vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• Summer months are high season in Oak Island. Booking your Cape Fear area vacation rental in the Spring or Fall is a great way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Reserving your vacation property up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

How to choose the best vacation home in Oak Island:

• Select a group leader, select your vacation week, and select a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Bring Your Dog to this Oceanfront Home and \"Linger Longer\"-Sleeps 8 has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the property management company before booking your home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is suitable for your family.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, inspect for any problem areas during check in. text the rental manager immediately to report any damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many difficulties.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at departure. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will be thankful you shared your review find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.