Old North State of Mind: Cozy Cottage, Dog Friendly Home with Fenced Yard - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1 King, 1 Queen, twin bunk beds, and Queen air bed

If you’re looking for a family and pet-friendly escape with the best of both worlds, you’ll adore our comfortable home by the ICW! Take a short 2-min. drive to the beach or a fast walk to the boat pier. The storage shed has two single kayaks available for use and there is a boat ramp within walking distance.

Upon entering the home you’ll be greeted with an open living/dining area with a intelligent TV so that you can access any streaming service. WiFi is available throughout the home. The kitchen has room for up to 8 with a table and barstools, granite countertops, and a entirely equipped kitchen (Keurig, blender, pots and pans, crockpot, and even sippy cups). Both the master and queen bedrooms have intelligent tvs with access to login to your favorite streaming services. The master bathroom has a enormous shower and the hall bathroom has a bathtub/shower combo.

Head into the backyard to savor the fire pit on cool nights, while the kids play in the fenced-in yard, or appreciate time grilling on the charcoal grille on the deck. Rinse off from a sandy beach day in the shower in the backyard.

The front porch is ideal for sipping your morning coffee or sharing a meal together. There are two ceiling fans to keep cool in the shade.

Oak Island has spectacular local eateries, coffee stores, shopping, and a sizable local park with a splash ground, full-court basketball, tennis, community center, and play area. Take a drive to the Oak Island Lighthouse, or to close by Southport for shopping, and seafood, or to take the ferry to Kure Beach and the Fort Fisher Aquarium.

You will appreciate all that Old North State of Mind and Oak Island have to offer!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

How to book the best Wilmington, NC vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer months are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the best value, change your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier your group can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property managers often offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have deals for local shops and restaurants.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• First, have your group decide on trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Old North State of Mind: Cozy Cottage, Dog Friendly Home with Fenced Yard has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you reserve the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• Is your group looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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 host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or may be applied to your agreement.

More considerations for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• At Check-in, document any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be respectful. Often, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep the property locked while you're out! Don't let crooks spoil your trip.
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great time? Many rental websites make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.