Beach Happy: Kid-friendly Home Less Than a Mile From the Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1064 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
2 Kings | 1 Twin | 1 Twin Over Double Bunk Bed

Tucked away in the serene woodlands of Oak Island, Beach Happy is an ideal home base for your family hideaway.

Start your day with a cup of coffee and a book on the screened-in front porch furnished with outdoor seating, a dining table and a porch swing.

Only three quarters of a mile away from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers a calming, peaceful vacation spot in a largely residential section of the island.

Spend quality time with your group in the living room equipped with a 55-inch flat screen intelligent TV centered in front of a comfortable L-shaped couch suited to hold the whole family. Despite feeling disconnected from the world due to the peaceful surroundings, you won't be thanks to wireless internet access throughout the whole home.

Fire up the grille while the kids play in the fenced-in backyard or test your culinary skills in the kitchen, which is outfitted with formica countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

Retire for the nighttime in one of two king sized beds and tuck the kids into the bunk bed (single over a double). There is another single bed in the third sleeping quarters.

Other supplied amenities include a booster seat and pack-n-play.

Plan your family friendly hideaway today!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home 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 activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. 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 cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Finding the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

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

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Reserving your rental home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• June, July, and August are high season in Oak Island. Booking in the Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. 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, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Hosts sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guides contain coupons for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Choosing and booking a perfectrental home:

• Select vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Beach Happy: Kid-friendly Home Less Than a Mile From the Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly property. Ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Does your family require special amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking.

More considerations for your visit:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, elevator or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent quite a few problems.
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let crooks spoil your trip.
• During arrival, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a great source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often 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?
• At departure, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Most rental websites make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.