Seaside Escape: Quiet Neighborhood Escape Close to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 1 Twin

Escape by the oceanside with this adorable vacation rental! Located in the peaceful neighborhoods of Oak Island, you're bound to feel casual by the end of your stay.

This home has a covered walk-around porch, with a screened-in section for you to savor the fresh air of Oak Island. Have your breakfast in the morning sunshine! In the screened-in area, there is a table and chairs that seats six, a comfortable couch (coming around mid-April 2024) and chairs for calming over morning coffee or sunset drinks. Further down the porch are stairs leading to the fenced-in yard, a ideal place for the kids or your dog to run around. Sit around the fire pit and prepare s'mores, swing in the hammock with your current reading material or play Spike ball with your appreciated ones. An additional table and four chairs live in the covered area next to the outdoor shower. This home includes a shed with tons of beach gear including beach umbrellas, toys, games like Bocce and paddle, multiple chairs, body boards and even a beach cart to effortlessly pull it all in. There is also a washer and dryer so sand is not taking any additional space in the car!

The kitchen has granite countertops and is completely supplied with stainless steel pots and pans, a knife set, a Ninja blender as well as a Keurig. Make supper for the whole family as you appreciate quality time together in the open-concept living space. The dining table seats six to eight people, with four additional seats at the bar. Board games for all ages and plenty of books for beach reading are included for additional fun, and there's enough seating in the living room for everybody to join! Sit back and relax with some good ol' TV after a long day at the beach, where you can sign in to your streaming account and hit resume on that show you were watching.

All bedrooms have a TV for your convenience. The first bedroom to the right of the front door contains a queen bed. Next to it is another bedroom with a double and a twin-sized bed, and between the two bedrooms is a bathroom. Continue down the hall to find the primary bedroom, which has a king bed. The en-suite bathroom to the primary bedroom has a glass door shower, and a freestanding tub taking center stage, making this bathroom feel like your very own spa. There is also a pack 'n play and high chair available for your little ones, no need to lug those items in the car!

This rental is only a five-min. walk to grocery stores, eateries, coffee, ice cream and retail stores all conveniently located at the end of the street. It is an eight-min. walk to the beach or two-min. drive to painless beach access parking. A two-min. drive to Middleton Park, which has a splash pad for your kids, tennis and pickle ball courts and Friday nighttime concerts with food trucks in the summertime! Book now to experience your island escape!

About the Area

Located near the beach, Seaside Escape: Quiet Neighborhood Escape Close to Beach 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 North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Cape Fear area rental experience:

How to get the best value:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Oak Island. Book your Cape Fear area rental home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies supply Cape Fear area area visitor guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the perfect vacation rental in the Cape Fear area area:

• Begin by selecting potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration you need. Seaside Escape: Quiet Neighborhood Escape Close to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before booking your rental. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish what is optimal for your trip.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or may be applied to your agreement.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Know before you go:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let thieves spoil your trip.
• During arrival, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your home life. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on good feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. 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.