About this Property

Sleeps 7
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Double | 1 Twin

Escape by the oceanside with this adorable vacation rental! Located in the peaceful neighborhoods of Oak Island, you're bound to feel casual by the end of your stay.

This home has a covered walk-around porch, with a screened-in section for you to savor the fresh air of Oak Island. Have your breakfast in the morning sunshine! In the screened-in area, there is a table and chairs that seats six, a comfortable couch (coming around mid-April 2024) 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 four chairs live in the covered area next to the outdoor shower. This home includes a shed with tons of beach gear including beach umbrellas, toys, games like Bocce and paddle, multiple chairs, body boards and even a beach cart to effortlessly pull it all in. There is also a washer and dryer so sand is not taking any additional space in the car!

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. 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 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! Sit back and relax with some good ol' TV after a long day at the beach, where you can sign in to your streaming account and hit resume on that show you were watching.

All bedrooms have a T.V. for your convenience. 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 bathroom. Continue down the hall to find the primary bedroom, which has a king bed. The en-suite bathroom to the primary bedroom has a glass door shower, and a freestanding tub taking center stage, making this bathroom feel like your very own spa. There is also a pack 'n play and high chair available for your little ones, no need to lug those items in the car!

This rental is only a five-min. walk to grocery stores, eateries, coffee, ice cream and retail stores all conveniently located at the end of the street. It is an eight-min. walk to the beach or two-min. drive to painless beach access parking. A two-min. drive to Middleton Park, which has a splash pad for your kids, tennis and pickle ball courts and Friday nighttime concerts with food trucks in the summertime! Book now to experience your island escape!

About the Area

Located near the beach, Seaside Escape: Quiet Neighborhood Escape Close to Beach 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 attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the best Wilmington, NC vacation home experience:

Sticking to your rental home budget:

Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
Reserve your Wilmington, NC vacation home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your family qualifies for a discount.
Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides have offers and deals for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Make a plan and choose the best Wilmington, NC rental:

Choose your vacation week and max budget.
Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Seaside Escape: Quiet Neighborhood Escape Close to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before booking your rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
If your group is bringing pets, search for a rental that allows animals. Get information on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property managers charge additional pet fees.
If there's an individual Wilmington, NC destination you simply love, keep an eye out for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your visit:

Put the host's information in your smartphone.
Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would back home.
Record any damages to the property at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute is filed.
Be a good neighbor. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
Go through the property one final time and scan for damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to compel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.