Ocean View\/Pool\/Dog Friendly\/Elevator\/Center of Town\/1PM Check-In\/East Beach\n - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

LOCATION! Dog Friendly! SALT WATER POOL! Elevator! AND...1PM Check-In! What more could you need!

STEPS AWAY GET AWAY 1 is the vacation rental home for you! It's on the 2nd Row, has an ocean view, saltwater pool, elevator, and will welcome 3 of your furry pups to join in the fun. This property is steps away from the beach, Middleton Park, Shopping and Dining.

All year this property is available for enormous groups of up to 18, BUT during the shoulder months of the summer season, the owners also offer one of the two units that make up this unique property available.

This listing is for the penthouse level (guest will have the whole home to themselves...no one will be occupying the lower level during your stay)
*Sleeps 8 *OceanView
*Salt Water Pool *Elevator
*Dog Friendly. *Family Room
*Dining Area *Laundry Room
*Totally Equipped Kitchen *Enclosed Porch Overlooking Middleton Park
*Master Bedroom - Ocean View, King Bed, Attached Bath, Oceanview Sitting Room
*Master Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Dual Sinks
*Secondary Bedroom - Ocean View, Queen Bed
*Third Bedroom - 2 Twin XL Beds
*Secondary Bathroom - Tub/Shower Combination
*Ocean View Deck
*4 Intelligent TV's

Check-In time is 1:00PM
Check-Out is at 8:00AM.

Dog Fee(s): One Dog $150, each additional dog, up to 3 total, is $99 per dog.

BOOK this property with confidence! Our property is clean and well maintained. The host and owners are local and are dedicated to providing their guests with the best experience possible. Check out our reviews!

Steps Away Get Away 2 (Vacation Rental By Owner # 22910345) - 6BR/4BA The whole home sleeps 18 and is available for year round. Check listing for availability.

The owners also have two ocean front properties with availability....Amazing GraySEA - Caswell Beach (Oceanfront Vacation Rental By Owner #2627052 on Caswell Beach) and Time In A Bottle (Oceanfront Vacation Rental By Owner #2665574 on West Beach near the Point) so check these properties out as well.

The details and amenities of our homes are as follows...

UPPER UNIT - Sleeps 8
*Master BR - King Size Bed, Oceanview, Attached Bath, Walk-in Closet, Sun Porch
with access to Ocean View Deck, 55-inch Intelligent TV
*Second BR - Ocean View, Queen Bed, Roomy Closet, 44-inch Intelligent TV
*Third BR - 2 XL Twin Beds, Closet, 32-inch Intelligent TV
*Master Bath - Shower, dual vanity
*2nd Bath - Tub /Shower Combination
*Family Room/Dining Area - Queen Sleeper Couch, Ocean View, Access to Ocean Front
Deck, 65-inch Intelligent TV, Dining Table
*Kitchen - Bar Seating, Entirely Equipped
*Laundry Room - Stackable Unit, Laundry Room Sink, Extra Fridge
*Oceanview Deck - Rocking Chairs and Dining Table
*Oceanview Sunporch - Off Master Bedroom with Seating
*Rear Sunporch - Dining Table with a view of Middleton Park and Foosball Table

GROUND LEVEL
*Saltwater Pool
*Jumbo Ping-Pong Table
*Extensive Connect 4 Game
*Gas Grille
*Plenty of Parking
*Outdoor Lounging Area
*Outdoor Dining Area - 2 picnic tables
*Game Space - Corn hole, Spike Ball, Bocce Ball
*Outside Shower
*Bicycles

AMENITIES PROVIDED
*Cotton Bed Linens (beds will be newly made prior to guests arrival)
*Cotton Bath Towels
*Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel
*Laundry Detergent
*Paper Goods

BEACH AMENITIES PROVIDED
*2 Beach Carts (huge & strong)
*8 Beach Chairs (low)
*2 Beach Chairs (high)
*2 Shibumi Shades
*2 Neso Beach Tents
*4 Beach Towels
*Sand Games - Spike Ball, Bocce Ball

ENTERTAINMENT AMENITIES PROVIDED
*Foosball Table
*Ping Pong Table
*Jumbo Connect 4 Game
*Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles and Books
*Outdoor Games - Corn hole, Spike Ball, Bocce Ball, Oversized Jenga
*Bicycles

Middleton Park is located directly behind the property. The park offers a playground, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts, soccer field, picnic shelter, softball field, kid's play structure, kid's splash pad and skateboard park. Middleton Park is also the location for weekly summer concerts. https://oak-islandnc.com/summer-concert-series/ and Live and Local Music and Market during October. https://www.oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/upcoming-events!

***DOG GUIDELINES AND FEES***
We are a dog friendly property. The owner will allow up to 3 dogs. Guests with dog(s) will be charge a $150 dog fee at time of booking. There is an additional dog fee of $99 for the second and third dog. The initial $150 should be charged at the time of booking. If the fee is not charged at the time of booking, the host will inform guests of the payment process for the initial dog fee and the additional dog fee, if it applies.

Guests who choose to bring dogs without registering them or bring more than 3 family pets may be escorted off the property and no refund will be given.

1. Please leash your dog at all times when outside of the home.

2. Pick-up all dog waste.

3. Protect the furnishings and linens with protective covers included.

4. Please be courteous to our neighbors and do not allow your dog to bark excessively while outside.

5. Do not leave your dog(s) unattended on the deck/porch.

6. Please do not leave your dog inside the home unattended. Please crate your dog(s) when it will be left alone. Even the most well adjusted and well behaved dog can become anxious in an unfamiliar place.

7. Dogs must be housebroken.

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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the very best Wilmington, NC rental home experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Summer is the most expensive season in the Wilmington, NC area. Reserve your Wilmington, NC rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guides which often include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose a perfect Wilmington, NC rental home:

• Begin by choosing a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. Ocean View\/Pool\/Dog Friendly\/Elevator\/Center of Town\/1PM Check-In\/East Beach\n has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, call the property management company before booking the property. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your agreement.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC attraction you long to visit, look for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Know before you go:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent a lot of concerns.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would back home.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your stay, make note of any problem areas during check in. E-mail the property manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a great stay? Most rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.