Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 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

This beautiful 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 relaxing 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 sizable open concept main living, dining, and kitchen that offer a calming 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 enormous 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 huge 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. 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 allowed

How to find the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• To find the best value, consider changing your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides have money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Make a plan and choose the perfect Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Start by selecting your vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is often available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or charges could be applied to your contract.

More tips for your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• At Check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items at departure. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a wonderful time? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was defective and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.