The Sand Ranch: Dog-Friendly Home Close to Fishing Pier - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1536 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds

The Sand Ranch is an spectacular home base for a quintessential coastal hideaway. This open-concept living space is ideal for spending quality time together and accepts for conversation to flow.

The modern kitchen has everything you need, so don't worry about bringing any pots and pans from home. Walk over to the covered, screened-in porch outside and take a sip of your morning brew as you listen to the birds and the breeze off the ocean.

Down the hall, you'll find the bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with a bedroom including two twin-over-twin bunk beds. Farther down the hall is the main bedroom, with a king bed and an en-suite bathroom. Each bedroom has a T.V. for your entertainment.

Outside, guests will find a picnic table on the ground level. There is also an outdoor shower with both hot and cold water so you can rinse off those sandy feet. This rental even provides a washer and dryer for you to leave the sand in Oak Island and not take it home! Spend lazy evenings gathered around the backyard firepit, an ideal location for an outdoor oyster roast.

This vacation rental welcomes one dog per reservation year-round.

This home is within walking distance of the Ocean Crest Pier, which has a convenience store and bar. The nearest beach access is about a five-min. walk away and is located just to the west of Island Way, a fine dining restaurant.

Nearby is Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, where you can take a tour and see the staff and selfless volunteers that help rehabilitate injured coastal birds. A short drive from multiple local stores and eateries, you're in the heart of Oak Island when you book The Sand Ranch!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Wilmington, NC vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to a budget:

• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in Oak Island. To find the best value, try changing your family's Wilmington, NC vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area travel guides which include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Filter your rental search:

• Select dates and budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. The Sand Ranch: Dog-Friendly Home Close to Fishing Pier has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the host before booking the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or might be applied to your invoice.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• 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.

Tips for a fantastic stay:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many problems.
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect your property!
• During check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• On check-out day, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget anything. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.