Yacht View: Serene, Dog-friendly Home on Intracoastal Waterway - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathrooms
1 King Bed | 1 Queen Bed | 2 Double Beds | 1 Double Futon

If your ideal vacation home features charming vistas in a peaceful and serene setting, then look no further than Yacht View. Located among trees on the Intracoastal Waterway, this rental, freshly added in spring of 2023, sits near the western tip of Oak Island, features a private dock and is dog-friendly to friendly dogs. Sit on the screened porch with your morning cup of coffee and appreciate the ideal hideaway spot to really rest; soak in the peaceful sounds of nature and relax in the salty breeze. Watch graceful egrets and herons as they feed in the shallows, marvel as prehistoric-looking pelicans soar overhead and even spot playful dolphins frolicking in the warm waters.

Keeping the original period of the building intact, this property has modern day features that blend with vintage appeal. Upstairs is the main living area, with additional-enormous wall-to-wall windows to showcase the natural landscape of the coastal Carolina environment. Parlor on the comfortable couch, adore seat and recliner with family to take in a favorite movie, or savor spectacular evening sunsets that paint the sky in vivid hues from orange to purple. Outside, the sizable wraparound trex deck has multiple seating areas.

There is plenty of seating for meal times, including a huge dining table that seats six and a smaller kitchen table seating four. The cavernous and well outfitted kitchen has everything you need to prepare fresh seafood, whether caught from your very own dock or purchased at one of the local markets.

The master bedroom is furnished with a king bed and a huge wall-mounted flat screen TV. There is an attached private half bath for your convenience. The main bath is shared and has a standard tub/shower combo with sliding door.

The second bedroom features a queen bed and a modest flat screen TV, and the final bedroom has two double beds and a sizable wall-mounted flat screen TV.

The ground floor provides plenty of additional space for entertaining with two separate seating areas, each with their own TV, and a wet bar. A double futon is available for additional sleeping space, and a full-sized bathroom adds to the convenience of this space. The laundry facilities are also located on this level.

On the back of the ground level is a screened patio area to be able to enjoy the coastal landscape and avoid pesky bugs. An additional dining table accepts for dining al fresco. Or let your dog roam in the three-sided fenced-in yard while you relax on the shaded upper deck watching boats coast by on the Intercoastal Waterway. There is an enclosed outdoor shower with a dressing area that makes rinsing sand off after a trip to the beach painless and convenient.

The private dock includes a fish cleaning station and additional seating, along with a floating dock for securing your boat or launching a kayak or paddle board. Please note that the boat lift is not available for guest use. The side yard has plenty of space for parking your boat trailer. Whether you enjoy fishing, floating, swimming or exploring the local waterways, this home is the place to be!

-Recently refreshed ICW (intracoastal waterway) property
-Viewing from large wrap around deck and open view living space
-Watch yachts, sailboats, barges, boat traffic move past
-Often see dolphins and fish swimming or birds and wildlife across the marshes
-Floating dock for your boat, canoe or kayak
-Fish from long dock or catch crabs
-Parking for your boat trailer in the yard
-Screened porch
-Fenced yard
-High speed broadband internet service
-Giant wall mounted Roku intelligent TV’s in living room, downstairs bar area and all bedrooms for streaming your favorites
-Simple beach access with multiple parking spaces
-Quiet safe neighborhood for running or cycling to the beach

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Getting the best Wilmington, NC rental home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Reserve your Wilmington, NC vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some owners offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines contain discounts for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Filter your search:

• To start, have your family agree to dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Yacht View: Serene, Dog-friendly Home on Intracoastal Waterway has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible online. If they are not listed, contact the property management company before you book the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you will need a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Does your family require particular amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.

More considerations:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
• During arrival, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected all of your things. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your group have a terrific vacation? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or host was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was defective and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.