5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 13
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Big Tuna - 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13

****New to the Rental Market in 2024****

This handsome coastal home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an elevator, a private saltwater pool, is pet friendly with a huge fenced yard, and can sleep up to 13 people. The decks and pool area have plenty of seating/dining/lounge options, including elegant Polywood furnishings.
_____________________ 

This home has an inverted floor plan to maximize vistas. All bedrooms have intelligent TVs, ceiling fans, and blinds. On the bottom floor, you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a second living area/den. The top floor features a master suite with a enormous private bath, along with the living/kitchen/dining areas and impressive ocean vistas.
_____________________ 

Bedroom 1 (master suite) - King bed with private bath
Bedroom 2 - King bed - shares bath with 2 Twins room
Bedroom 3 - King bed - shares bath with Bunk room
Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin beds - shares bath with King room
Bedroom 5 - Twin bed, plus a Twin over Full Bunk bed - shares bath with King room
_____________________ 

The entirely equipped kitchen has a generous peninsula with a sink, granite countertops, and upgraded appliances and lighting. The living room overlooks the ocean and has plenty of books and games for the whole family to appreciate. There's an elevator to access all floors, an outside storage for beach accessories, along with an outdoor shower. There is plenty of parking underneath, along with a park-style (charcoal) grille for outdoor grilling if you want. There is also enough parking for a boat underneath the home.
______________________ 

The backyard features a saltwater pool with plenty of seating for your family and friends and a sizable fenced in yard for your family pets. The pool deck is covered with Kool Deck, which is a heat reducing surface product, keeping it cool even during the hot summer months - so it's safe for bare feet.
______________________ 

The home is on a peaceful street off the main road through town and is walking distance to the Oak Island Pier. Convenient to shopping, eateries, grocery stores, golf, boating, fishing, water sports, nature trails, mini-golf, ice cream, and it's just a short drive into Southport, Wilmington or Myrtle Beach.

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Entirely equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- New to the Rental Market in 2024
- Event home (additional fee) - Telephone the Better Beach Units office for details
- Approx. 2250 sq. feet
- Located on a peaceful street off the main roads
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Direct beach access one lot over
- Convenient to local parks, many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds: 3K, 3T, 1BB T/F, 1TSS (twin sleeper couch located in 2nd living area)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Books.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Keurig coffee maker in addition to standard drip coffee maker. Ninja blender. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster.
- Elderly friendly (elevator to all floors)
- Private master suite
- Double vanities in some bathrooms
- 2nd living area
- Oceanfront covered porch and sun deck
- Enclosed, hot/cold outdoor shower
- Private in-ground saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24) with Kool Deck (designed to stay cool when the temps are hot)
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Charcoal grille
- Fenced backyard
- Boat parking
- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)
- Dog friendly

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect rental home experience:

When to go & When to reserve a Wilmington, NC rental home:

• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are reserved early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Book your Wilmington, NC rental home in the Spring or Fall to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Look for your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Selecting and booking the perfectvacation home:

• Start by having your group agree to the best dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. 5BR\/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, Event Home, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 13 has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before you book the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• 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 property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or could be applied to your agreement.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC destination you are enamored with, look for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking.

Additional considerations:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• During arrival, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors disrupting your peaceful home. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to propel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.