General Features[>
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- 2 bathrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 total pets
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Basketball nearby
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching nearby
- Blender
- Car not required
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's games
- Deadbolt lock
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- English
- Fenced yard
- Fire extinguisher
- Fireplace
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Golf privileges
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Local artist showcase
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near laundromat
- Near the beach
- Note from host: No smoking allowed on premises.
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor shower
- Oven
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Power boating nearby
- Recycling
- Refrigerator
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Sailing nearby
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1212 sq ft (113 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water skiing nearby
- Welcoming dogs only
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Cottage
- Approximately 1212 square feet
Our island bungalow is ideally placed under a canopy of lavish live oaks, just steps away from the ocean. Located on a peaceful beach access street, central to all the best attractions, shopping and eateries on Oak Island; close to close by Southport. Public sidewalks along E Oak Island Drive make it painless to walk or bicycle to your favorite spots.
Our classic bungalow has been freshly refreshed and cheerfully decorated. With 1212 square feet and an open floor plan, there is plenty of space for you to comfortably relax. There are two living/entertaining areas in the home, both centrally connected through the galley kitchen. Two bedrooms provide enough sleeping arrangements for 4 guests. The master bedroom offers a queen bed, T.V. and private en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom offers two twin beds (one is a trundle with an additional memory foam topper). Two full bathrooms with walk-in showers. Linens are included (sheets, towels/washcloths) along with shampoo and soap. A full-size washer and dryer is available just off the master bedroom.
If you decide to prepare in during your stay, the kitchen has all the essentials you’ll need - refrigerator, oven, microwave dishwasher, pots/pans, silverware, coffee pot, dishes. A roll of paper towels will be supplied, along with dish soap and detergent.
Cable TV, wi-fi, bluetooth speaker along with some games, books and puzzles are available for your enjoyment.
The roomy entirely-fenced backyard with hammock and outdoor seating offers the ideal place to relax while kids and family pets safely play. A deck off the side of the bungalow faces the ocean - an ideal spot to savor your morning coffee, appreciate dinner off the grille, or watch the sun set while listening to the calming sounds of the close by ocean. A private, outdoor shower is available. Driveway parking available.
The Whimsy Whale bungalow is family owned and operated. It is one of our favorite places to spend time together and we look forward to sharing it with you, your appreciated ones and friends.
About the Area
Located near the beach, this cottage is in Yaupon Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Kure 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 and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
2 total pets
Nearby Restaurants
- Haag & Sons Seafood - 0.2 miles
- Shagger Jacks - 0.3 miles
- Flying Fish Cafe Oak Island - 0.5 miles
- Chasers Bar & Grill - 0.6 miles
- Jones’ Seafood House - 0.7 miles
- Bob’s Dogs - 0.8 miles
- Old Bridge Diner - 0.9 miles
- The Pirates Deck - 0.9 miles
Nearby Activities
- Southport City Dock - 3.7 miles
- Ocean Crest Fishing Pier - 3.9 miles
- NC Maritime Museum Southport - 4.1 miles
- Oak Island Pier - 0.5 miles
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 3.2 miles
- Southport Marina - 3.6 miles
- Southport Marsh Walk - 3.7 miles
- Southport Pier and RIverwalk - 4.1 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Haag & Sons Seafood - 0.2 miles
- Eagles Beachwear - 1.0 miles
- 8 A Fine Art Gallery - 3.8 miles
- NC Plantation Antiques - 4.0 miles
- Magnolia's - 4.0 miles
- Boo and Roo's - 4.1 miles
- Cape Fear Jewelers - 4.1 miles
- Bullfrog Corner - 4.1 miles
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