Pet-friendly, fully-fenced yard, minutes to beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1157 square feet

First floor roomy master bedroom with a king bed and with a full bathroom. Dog friendly, fenced in backyard and screened in back porch.

Oak Island is 9 miles of a family-friendly beach vacation hideaway making it the ideal place for your Family to escape “City Woes” and trade them for “Sandy Toes”.
Conveniently located between the intercostal waterway and the beach, “City Woes to Sandy Toes” is 0.8 mile to the beach on foot using a very breathtaking walkway. Those who prefer to drive can use NE 40th street for a convenient, direct route to one of our favorite beach accesses. Whether walking, cycling or driving the most direct routes from the home lead to one of the most charming beach strands on the island. A plethora of eateries and shopping are just 2 miles away on E Oak Island Dr.
Plenty of tourist attractions include Southport, Bald Head Island by ferry, Fort Fisher by ferry and Wilmington. The area is rich in history and educational opportunities such as Fort Fisher Aquarium, the USS North Carolina Battleship, the Oak Island light home and Fort Caswell.

Floor plan:
“City Woes to Sandy Toes” is a two-story home with a driveway and fenced-in backyard. The first floor has the master bedroom suite with one king bed and an attached bathroom: full tub w/shower, toilet and sink. The living room has a half bathroom. There are two bedrooms on the second floor. One has a queen bed and connects to a full bathroom with a toilet, a sink and a tub w/shower. The other has a daybed with a twin bed and a twin trundle that pulls out from below it. In all there are in total of 4 beds that accommodate up to 6 guests.

The entirely equipped kitchen has most common household appliances, equipment and silverware as well as laundry nook with stacked washer and dryer. The screened-in porch off the back of the kitchen has a dining table and chairs plus a propane grille and the fenced-in backyard has a hammock!

Family Animals:
We allow up to two well-trained dogs (please ask if weight exceeds 40 lbs or if more than two dogs). Please inform us of your dogs at booking. The non-returnable one-time pet fee of $30 ($50 for bigger dogs) for EACH dog will be charged. Pet fee for the second dog will be charged after the reservation is confirmed. Guests are responsible for supervision and removing any traces of your family pets including picking up after them outside. Any additional cleaning needed will result in additional cleaning costs.

Conveniences:
Linens supplied, Internet, TV, Central Air Conditioning and a Full kitchen with Microwave, Electric Stove, Fridge, Cooking Utensils, and Keurig-style coffee maker. Washer and Dryer are in the kitchen’s rear door. We cannot monitor the amount of propane in the tanks. We encourage guests to bring a tank or refill the tanks onsite if they are empty. Our cleaning company does not clean the grille, and guests are expected to be respectful of each other and clean it after each use.

Restrictions:
No smoking ANYWHERE on the property
No events and no guests

Security camera:
We have ring camera at the front door for security reasons only.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Our top Vacation rental booking tips and tricks:

Finding your best deal:

• The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• To get the best vacation home for your budget, we strongly suggest booking in Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Wilmington, NC restaurants, tours, and activities. 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, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers typically offer guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Choosing the perfect rental home:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Pet-friendly, fully-fenced yard, minutes to beach has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available online. Otherwise, call the host before reserving the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC beach you crave, keep an eye out for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.

Know before you go:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of difficulties.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors disrupting your peace. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can typically help. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to propel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.