Blue Heron: Home with Pool, Elevator, Close to Canal - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bath
1 King | 2 Queens | 2 Twins | 1 Twin-Double Bunkbed | 1 Trundle

Blue Heron is a cavernous and freshly refreshed 2nd row home overlooking the ocean on Oak Island’s widest stretch of beach. Reverse floor plan with elevator and 2 covered decks with new Adirondack furnishings delivers optimum vistas while cooking and calming. Featuring a private heated swimming pool (heating available upon request), gas fireplace, complimentary Wi-Fi, five flat screen TVs with ROKU streaming, granite countertops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, and new wood floors throughout. Two-bedroom suites (each with a private bathroom) plus 3 additional bedrooms and 1.5 additional bathrooms. 100 steps to beach access, with a covered car port, enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, and park-style charcoal grille. Walking distance to the 35th Street boat launch.

Heated Pool: Available to be heated when outside temperatures are 55 degrees and higher upon request for $100 per day (minimum) with at least a one-day notice required.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

• Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the best rental experience:

When to visit Oak Island & When to book:

• The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Reserve your Wilmington, NC rental home in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Often, management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guides that include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, 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 gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by having your group agree to trip dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Blue Heron: Home with Pool, Elevator, Close to Canal has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your invoice.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .

Know before you go:

• Add the owner's contact info to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of concerns.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your visit, record any problem areas upon your arrival. Call the host immediately to record any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peace. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to compel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. 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 fix it.