5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Big Tuna - 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13

****New to the Rental Market in 2024 - Final Photos Coming Soon****

This pretty coastal home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a private saltwater pool, is pet friendly with a sizable fenced yard, and can sleep up to 13 people. The decks and pool area have plenty of seating/dining/lounge options, including handsome Polywood furnishings.
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This home has an inverted floor plan to maximize vistas. All bedrooms have intelligent TVs, ceiling fans, and blinds. On the bottom floor, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a second living area/den. The top floor features a master suite with a enormous private bath, along with the living/kitchen/dining areas and impressive ocean vistas.
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Bedroom 1 (master suite) - King bed with private bath
Bedroom 2 - King bed - shares bath with 2 Twins room
Bedroom 3 - King bed - shares bath with Bunk room
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds - shares bath with King room
Bedroom 5 - Twin bed, plus a Twin over Full Bunk bed - shares bath with King room
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The entirely equipped kitchen has a generous peninsula with a sink, granite countertops, and upgraded appliances and lighting. The living room overlooks the ocean and has plenty of books and games for the whole family to savor. There's an elevator to access all floors, an outside storage for beach accessories, along with an outdoor shower. There is plenty of parking underneath, along with a park-style (charcoal) grille for outdoor grilling if you want. There is also enough parking for a boat underneath the home.
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The backyard features a saltwater pool with plenty of seating for your family and friends and a huge fenced in yard for your family pets. The pool deck is covered with Kool Deck, which is a heat reducing surface product, keeping it cool even during the hot summer months - so it's safe for bare feet.
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The home is on a peaceful street off the main road through town and is walking distance to the Oak Island Pier. Convenient to shopping, eateries, grocery stores, golf, boating, fishing, water sports, nature trails, mini-golf, ice cream, and it's just a short drive into Southport, Wilmington or Myrtle Beach.

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Entirely equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- New to the Rental Market in 2024
- Event home (additional fee) - Telephone the Better Beach Units office for details
- Approx. 2250 sq. feet
- Located on a peaceful street off the main roads
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Direct beach access one lot over
- Convenient to local parks, many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, 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
- Beds: 3K, 3T, 1BB T/F, 1TSS (twin sleeper couch located in 2nd living area)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Books.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Keurig coffee maker in addition to standard drip coffee maker. Ninja blender. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster.
- Elderly friendly (elevator to all floors)
- Private master suite
- Double vanities in some bathrooms
- 2nd living area
- Oceanfront covered porch and sun deck
- Enclosed, hot/cold outdoor shower
- Private in-ground saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24) with Kool Deck (designed to stay cool when the temps are hot)
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Charcoal grille
- Fenced backyard
- Boat parking
- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)
- Dog friendly

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center 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 allowed

Getting the best rental experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Oak Island. To get the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines that include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select a designated group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your group requires. 5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is regularly available online. If not, contact the property owner before reserving the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to establish what bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? Use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is bringing pets, you will need a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, inspect the property for any problem areas during check in. Call the property manager immediately to document any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep the property locked while you are out! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• Double-check the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on great ratings to drive new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.