Oak Island Cottage: Minutes to Long Beach! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1040 square feet

Soak up coastal beach life when you stay at this 2-bedroom, 2-bath Oak Island vacation rental. Take a short walk down the boardwalk to get to the beach where you can spend the day calming in the sand with the sound of crashing waves in the background. The Intercoastal Waterway also offers boat and kayak access so that you can reel in your own catch of the day! Once you’ve had your fill of sand and sunshine, head home and grille up some dinner on the deck while catching a sunset over the ocean.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Yard | Keyless Entry | Free WiFi

Breathe in salty coastal air, catch a tan at the beach, and spend sunny days at the boardwalk when you stay at this North Carolina bungalow!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 XL Twin Beds | Living Room: Full Futon

OUTDOOR SPACE: Screened porch, dining table, outdoor shower, gas grille, furnished deck, hammock
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Intelligent TVs w/ Roku, dining table, ceiling fans, roll-in shower, books, MP3 dock, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Totally equipped w/ cooking basics, breakfast bar, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, blender, toaster oven
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heat, towels/linens, laundry detergent
FAQ: 1 step required to access
PARKING: Driveway (1 car), complimentary street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE PARKS: Middleton Park (1.7 miles), Oak Island Pier (3.9 miles), Dutchman Creek Park (6.1 miles), Waterfront Park (11.3 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Oak Island Golf Club (4.7 miles), Oak Island Par 3 Golf Course At South Harbour (5.9 miles), Carolina National Golf Club (13.3 miles)
MUSEUMS + HISTORY: North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport (11.5 miles), Fort Apache (19.4 miles), Fort Fisher State Historic Site (50.5 miles)
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Oak Island Lighthouse (6.7 miles), Magic Mountain Fun Park (21.9 miles), The Swamp Park Zip Line and ATV Center (27.1 miles), Museum of Bizarre (31.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Wilmington International Airport (35.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it simple to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No family pets allowed
- No events, events, or enormous gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional costs and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

About the Area

This cottage is located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the best value, consider changing your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Booking your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Hosts sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Choose your vacation week and budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Oak Island Cottage: Minutes to Long Beach! has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before booking your rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• Visiting for a specific event? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges could be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Put the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make sure that no damages are attributed to your family's visit, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. Contact the property manager right away to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent quite a few concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers bothering your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let thieves ruin your trip.
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from 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 any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to compel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your review find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.