Aw Shucks: Spacious Oceanfront Home w\/Covered Porch and Dune Top Deck - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1536 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
2 Queens | 2 Doubles | 2 Twins

Escape to Oak Island with broad oceanfront vistas and a comfortable beach bungalow. Take a walk down the beach to close by Oceancrest Pier or the Island Way Restaurant for a local's favorite dinner!

This home was refreshed in 2021 to include vinyl floor throughout, coastal themed painted interior, and an oceanfront back deck where you can watch the waves crash along the shoreline.

Enter into the open style floor plan that includes a huge sectional and two accent chairs centered around the flat screen Intelligent TV with DVD player and looking out over the dunes and onto the beach. The kitchen and dining area flow off the living room. You will find an island ideal for prepping your next meal along with a stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. The dining area offers a table with seating for seven to go along with three additional seats at the bar.

Past the kitchen the hallway leads to a pair of bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Both bedrooms are equipped with a queen bed and ample closet space. The shared full bathroom provides a modern vanity and walk-in shower.

The the stairs you will find the final two bedrooms and another shared bathroom. One room is finished with a pair of double beds while the latter offers a pair of twin beds. The full bathroom is finished with a tub and vanity as well. The twin bedroom also offers a TV equipped with a DVD player. Guests may bring their own streaming device to allow for more varied entertainment if they would like.

Centrally located on Oak Island, Aw Shucks is convenient to local activities, stores, and eateries, as well as the bridge leading to historic Southport and its many stores and historic points of interest. So whether your idea of a vacation is taking long naps in the island breeze, exploring local landmarks, or teeing up for 18 holes at one of the area's playable but challenging golf courses, you will find your island home at Aw Shucks!

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the optimal vacation rental experience:

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

• Summer is high season in Oak Island. To get the best value, try shifting your family's Wilmington, NC vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic.
• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides have discounts for local tours, shops, and attractions.

How to pick the perfect vacation rental:

• Choose a group leader, choose your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Aw Shucks: Spacious Oceanfront Home w\/Covered Porch and Dune Top Deck has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is commonly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the property owner before booking the property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or applied to your invoice.

Some things to know before you go:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• At Check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are away, just like you would back home.
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a excellent vacation? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your property and/or host was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.