Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1031 square feet

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths: 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Bunk bed (Single over Double Bunk) and additional twin bed. Intelligent TVs in living room and all bedrooms (Roku/Netflix/YouTube), DVD player, high-speed internet. Well outfitted kitchen to prepare your favorite meals.
Private, second-floor master suite with ocean view deck and skylight in bath. Two cavernous bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Grand front porch and a furnished screened porch to watch sunsets. Brand new rails on deck. Brand new steps with rails leading to the entryway. Protected under-home parking. Extensive enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water, ceiling fans, wood floors in living areas and bedrooms. Highchair, port-a-crib, games, and books.
Appreciate this two-level home with simple access to water fun in just a short walk to both the direct beach access (600 ft.) and the canal boat/kayak launch (1 block). This home is ideal for family or friends to relax after long days of shell-hunting, beach volleyball, kayaking, and fishing. Whether fun in the sun or sight-seeing around the island, at day's end you can lounge on the screened porch or open deck where ocean breezes blow.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Kayaking, water tubing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the perfect rental home experience:

Get the best rental value:

• The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Summer is high season in Oak Island. Booking your vacation rental in the Spring or Fall is an excellent way to save on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Many rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

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• Choose your dates and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your vacation family.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

Some things to know before you go:

• Get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property. Store the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• At Check-in, document any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Re-check the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Many rental management companies make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.