Beach house surrounded by live Oaks. Walking distance to beach access! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

A required rental agreement will be supplied via SignNow and must be signed within 1 week to finalize your booking. Please notify the owner for prior approval before booking more than 2 weeks consecutive stay.

Come to Made in the Shade and savor the vistas from the 2nd and 3rd floor front porches tucked away in the live oak trees. The home is located on the Yaupon side of Oak Island and is just a short 5-min. walk to the beach and 15-min. drive to Southport. You will be walking distance from Grape and Ale and other great eateries on the island.

The master bedroom suite is located on the 2nd floor and comes equipped with a private porch, walk-in closet, jetted tub, shower and toilet closet. The home in total has 4 king bed rooms, 2 on the 3rd floor and the other on the first floor, each King room has its on private bathroom. The 3rd floor has an additional queen bed that shares a bathroom with the "bunk room". The bunk room is prefect for kids and has a double-twin bunk bed and pull-out couch. Feel complimentary to appreciate the living areas located on both the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 3rd floor also has a modest kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, sink and coffee station. To provide access to those with mobility issues our home also comes equipped with a modest 2-3 person elevator. When using the elevator please read the operating directions located on the outside of the door. Kids should be accompanied by an adult when using the elevator and it is recommend to have your phone on you when using the elevator in case of emergency. Our home has beds to accommodate 13 adults and comes equipped with a high chair.

Coronavirus Statement: We would like to assure you that the health and safety of our tenants and cleanliness of our home is of the utmost importance to us. We would also like to let you know that we will gladly cooperate with all current and potential renters concerning our cancellation policy if you are personally affected by the virus. We do highly encourage that you purchase travel insurance if possible. There are grocery stores in our area that deliver to our place by utilizing the InstaCart App. We usually use Publix and Food Lion.

Inclement Weather:

We are located at the end of Norton, and are fortunate to have a 2-car garage, modest compact cars only, and a private drive way that can accommodate 2-4 cars depending on the size. We recommend that you coordinate and plan to only have 4-5 cars on the prims for your stay. The lot to the left of the property is NOT available for overflow parking. The coast of North Carolina does experience Hurricanes and inclement weather during the late summer/ early fall. We reserve the right to cancel bookings if we feel that it is unsafe for travelers to attempt to get to our property due to inclement weather. We will make sure you get a full refund in these circumstances. We are sorry if this causes an inconvenience to our renters but we value your safety and our potential liability.

Recommended by the Insurance Co; we have freshly added 4 cameras to monitor weather conditions and security during vacancy. These are exterior cameras only and there is no interior monitoring onsite. Throughout the property we have owners closets to store our personal belonging. Tampering with these closest with result in a forfeiture of your deposit and assignment of additional costs.

About the Area

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this vacation home. Caswell Beach and Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Finding the best Oak Island vacation rental experience:

Get the best rental home value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To get the best value, change your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property management companies frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guides have discounts for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Select vacation week and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Beach house surrounded by live Oaks. Walking distance to beach access! has 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible on booking websites. If not, reach out to the property manager before booking the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC beach you are crazy about, search for homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or applied to your invoice.

More tips for your visit:

• Put the owner's information in your smartphone.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, note any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the host immediately to report any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent quite a few problems.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great reviews to inspire future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.