Seaside Escape-3 bedroom,dog friendly,walk to beach,fenced yard,screened porch. - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Escape by the oceanside with this adorable vacation rental. Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Oak Island, you are bound to feel casual by the end of your stay. Dog Friendly with a fenced in yard, this rental welcomes up to one dog under 50 lbs per reservation year-round. More than one dog will need owner approval. Spectacular, peaceful and safe neighborhood that is great for walks with your dogs and kids.

This home has a covered walk-around porch with brand new adirondack chairs in the front providing great vistas while you sip morning coffee or afternoon/evening beverages. There is a enormous screened in section for you to savor the fresh air and have your breakfast in the morning on the dining size table that seats six. The screened porch also has a loveseat and chairs for calming over morning coffee or sunset drinks. Further down the porch are stairs leading to the fenced in yard, a ideal place for the kids or your dog to run around. Sit around the fire pit and prepare s'mores, swing in the hammock with your current reading material or play spike ball with your adored ones. An additional table and 4 chairs live in the covered area next to the outdoor shower. This underneath area is also fenced in to allow the dogs or guests a shady area to relax. The home includes a utility shed under the home with tons of beach gear including chairs, umbrellas, boogey boards, beach toys, games and there is even a beach cart and a red wagon to pull everything in!

The kitchen has granite countertops and is completely supplied with stainless steel pots and pans, a knife set, a Ninja blender as well as a Keurig. It also has tupperware for storing leftovers and plenty of plates and glasses of all types and sizes. Make supper for the whole family as you appreciate quality time together in the open-concept living space. The dining table seats six to eight people, with four additional seats at the countertop bar. Board games for all ages and plenty of books for beach reading are supplied for additional fun, and there's enough seating in the living room for everybody to join in. Sit back and relax with some good ol' T.V. after a long day at the beach, where you can sign into your streaming account and hit resume on that show you were watching. There is also a washer and dryer by the kitchen, so you can wash your clothes and towels during your stay.

All three bedrooms have a TV, sizable closet and a dresser for clothing. The first bedroom to the right of the front door contains a queen bed. Next to it, is another bedroom with a double and a twin sized bed, and between the two bedrooms is a full size bathroom with a tub/shower. Continue down the hall to find the master bedroom, which has a king size bed with cushioned headboard. The en-suite bathroom to the master has a glass door walk-in shower and a freestanding tub taking center stage along with double sinks, making this bathroom feel like your very own spa. All 3 bedrooms, the living room and the screened porch have ceiling fans and great lighting.

This rental is only a five min. walk to grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), coffee and ice cream stores, beach stores and eateries...all at the end of the street. It is an ten min. walk to the beach or two-min. drive for simple access public parking. It's also a three min. drive to Middleton Park, which has a splash pad for the kids, tennis and pickle ball courts and Friday nighttime concerts with food trucks during the summertime!

Book now to experience your oceanside escape!

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Caswell Beach, while Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Kayaking, water skiing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips and Tricks to get the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• Summer time is high season in Oak Island. Book your Wilmington, NC rental property in the Spring or Fall to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers often offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Make a plan and pick your prefect Wilmington, NC vacation home:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Seaside Escape-3 bedroom,dog friendly,walk to beach,fenced yard,screened porch. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish what is best for your group.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you will need a property that allows animals. Request specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property owners charge additional pet fees.

Tips for your stay:

• Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Upon check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate future reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. 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 remedy it.