Feels Like Home: Great Views and Easy Beach Access - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 15
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bath
1 King | 2 Queens | 2 Doubles | 1 Twin-over-double Bunk Bed | 1 Twin | 1 Twin Couch Bed

Settle into a vacation that Feels Like Home with a stay at this coastal-chic third row beach bungalow. The open-concept common living space is bright and airy. An overstuffed sectional and pair of swivel armchairs invite the whole family to gather and watch a favorite show on the flatscreen TV. The wooden bench provides a convenient perch to take shoes on and off or hang damp beach towels.

Tucked along a window, the modest kitchen table seats four, with an additional eight seats available at the adjacent breakfast bar. The gleaming silver and white kitchen is completely equipped with stainless steel appliances and tons of storage space. This room offers broad counters with room to both prep the catch of the day and prepare it up for the family. Just off the kitchen, you'll find the laundry room as well as a half bathroom for your convenience. Tucked away under the stairs, a modest study nook provides a desk and chair.

The master suite is also located on this level, complete with a king bed, flat screen TV and direct access to a modest private porch. The ensuite bathroom offers his and her sinks along with a step-in tile shower.

At the top of the stairs on the second level, you'll find two nearly identical bedroom suites. Each has a bedroom with a queen bed along with a sleeping nook with a double bed for additional sleeping space. Each of these rooms has a flat screen TV for personal entertainment. The ocean side ensuite bathroom has a step-in tile shower, while the street side ensuite bathroom has a standard tub/shower combo with a sliding glass door. The final bedroom is furnished with a twin-over-double bunk bed, twin loft bed and a twin sleeper couch.

Outside, the covered front porch is furnished with plenty of seating for calming or dining. An enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes cleaning up after you hit the beach a breeze, and included beach chairs and an umbrella help you save space when packing. Finest of all, beach access is fast and simple via the 26th Place East foot access path. Conveniently located between the Middleton Park area and the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, you'll have your choice of close by dining, live music and entertainment when you need a break from the sun and surf. Exploring the island is especially painless if you choose to include the optional golf cart for an additional $600 per week. Ensure your next vacation rental Feels Like Home and book your stay now!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal Wilmington, NC vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Reserve your Wilmington, NC vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guides contain discounts for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

How to choose the perfect rental home:

• Select your vacation week and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Feels Like Home: Great Views and Easy Beach Access has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, reach out to the property management company before reserving the home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Request details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

More tips for your visit:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone.
• Record any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if a dispute arises.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are away, just like you would at home.
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at check-out. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to stimulate new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.