Spacious Top-Floor Condo w\/ Pool, Elevator, Views; Walk to Beach and Town! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1275 square feet

Looking for a short or long-term vacation spot? Take a look at the Turtle Nest condo located in Oak Island's Ocean Walk community.
Make your way to this top-floor unit by elevator and step into a cavernous coastal getaway. The open-concept condo includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There are distant ocean vistas from the living area, street-side bedroom and covered balcony. The kitchen is completely supplied with everything you need for food prep and storage including all major appliances, microwave, coffee station, tea kettle, blender, mixer and toaster oven.
There is bar seating for three and table seating for four. Flat screen cable-ready TVs are in the living room and all bedrooms, as well as high-speed internet access (including secure network access). The condo comes with a stackable washer/dryer as well as detergent.
Access to the beach is one block away. Beach chairs, body boards, pool noodles and a few beach toys are stored in our personal container for your use. There is a modest rolling cart for taking toys to the beach. Appreciate the sizable pool with lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas, bathrooms with showers and grilling area (bring your own charcoal). Outdoor showers and hoses are located throughout the complex for rinsing off.
Linens and bath towels are supplied. Please bring your own beach towels. Starter paper products, dish/laundry detergent/sponge, dish towels, cleaning supplies, hand soap, washing machine detergent, shampoo/conditioner, body wash and coffee/filters will be in your condo upon arrival.
The complex is adjacent to the business district. So park your car and walk to great eateries, beach stores, stores, ice cream parlors, candy store/arcade and grocery stores. Within a short drive are two piers for fishing, dining and strolling; boat ramp; kayak access points; putt-putt and elegant marsh walkovers. Rent paddleboards, kayaks and bicycles through a number of rental companies. There is room to secure bicycles in your parking space. There are also electrical outlets in the parking area if you want to rent a golf cart. Middleton Park is nine blocks from the condo with outdoor summer and fall concerts, craft fairs, festivals, Farmer's Market, athletic events, tennis/pickleball courts, skateboard park, kiddy splash pad and playground. The Point at the island's west end offers great fishing, shelling and handsome sunsets. The island is also conveniently located to golf courses; appealing Southport with fabulous stores, eateries and water vistas; the Fort Fisher Ferry and the Fort Fisher Aquarium. Wilmington, with its impressive downtown river walk, is 45 mins. away, while North Myrtle Beach is a one-hour drive.

NO FAMILY PETS OR SMOKING ACCEPTED.
MUST BE AGE 26 OR OLDER TO RENT.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this condo is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the best value, change your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, , and reduced traffic.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines which will include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose the best rental:

• Choose vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Spacious Top-Floor Condo w\/ Pool, Elevator, Views; Walk to Beach and Town! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly property. Request information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Note any issues with the property during check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if damages are assessed.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to compel new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.