Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 16 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Salty Owl - 5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths

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Beds:  2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 2 Bunk Beds Twin/Twin, 1 Double Futon

This alluring 2nd row home with ocean vistas offers a calming getaway for your beach getaway and is even dog friendly! With a sleeping capacity of 14 total, you will have plenty of room to comfortably spend time together with family and friends or slip away for some privacy if desired. This home has three levels with the main living area on the middle floor and the master bedroom on the top floor.

Located on the highly sought-after and calming west end of Oak Island, you will savor spectacular vistas over the ocean. The Point is just a short walk to the end of the street for even more striking vistas. Lonerider Restaurant and Bluewater Point Boat Ramp are only a few blocks away for you to appreciate casual local seafood dining with Intracoastal Waterway vistas or to launch your boat for a fun-filled day out on the water. You will also be only a few mins. drive away to great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, and other fun activities. Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island are also very close by. There is something for everybody!

Ground Level:  Outdoor Space and Entrance

Outside, you will be able to relax in the nice-sized open backyard, grilling out your fresh catch on the charcoal grille from a day of fishing, as the kids and dog run and play. Appreciate the evening approaching with warm ocean breezes and that delicious meal at the picnic area under the home. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower to wash off all the sand when you come back from the beach, as well as a clothesline to hang those wet towels and bathing suits to dry for another day.  

As you enter the home on the ground level, you will come into a sitting area with TV, which makes a great hang-out for the kids or a nice place to cool off and still be close to everybody who is outside.  There is also a laundry closet.

Middle Level:  Main Living Area and Sleep Area

Up one flight of stairs and you are welcomed with the huge open concept main living, dining, and kitchen that offer a relaxing yet bright and airy ambiance, featuring very a high vaulted ceiling in the comfortable and cozy living area with a huge flat-screen TV on a shiplap accent wall; a sizable dining table for making memories at meal time; a very cavernous kitchen with sizable breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances, including 2 fridges. This level offers enormous floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize ocean vistas and leads out to an broad sun deck where you can further enjoy those vistas with your morning coffee and listen to the waves roll onto shore. This middle level also features a stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, as well as one bedroom with 2 bunk beds twin/twin, and another bedroom with 2 double beds.

Top Level:  Sleep Area

As you enter the entryway at the top of the 2nd flight of stairs, you will find tons of fun games and books to entertain. No boring days here if a rainstorm rolls through! There is also another stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, a guest bedroom with 1 queen bed, and another guest bedroom with 1 king bed. This top floor also features the large private master suite with a king bed, work desk space, and unique barn-style door leading to a nice bathroom with double vanity and a walk-in bespoke tile shower. The master suite also features its own private balcony with ocean vistas.

Exterior Video & Audio Monitoring on Premises 

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park 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

Tricks and tips to get the perfect vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Booking your vacation home in Fall or Spring is a great way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers often offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many management companies supply Wilmington, NC area travel guides that include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to pick the perfect rental home in the Wilmington, NC area:

• First, have your group choose a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 16 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often available online. Otherwise, contact the property management company before you reserve the home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches. You will need to work out what is best for your vacation.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable breeds and types before booking.

During your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• Document any damages to the property at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, elevator or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of problems.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Protect your property!
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a fantastic vacation? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.