Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1300 square feet

Cheeky Tiki is a destination within your ideal beach vacation. This striking beach bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a wrap around porch, and a fenced backyard with a bespoke tiki bar for post-beach leisure and entertaining. Our home is a great hideaway for family, friends, and your dog(s).

Located in the heart of OKI, freshly named North Carolina’s best-kept secret by Travel + Leisure, it is a 10-min. walk to the beach and a mins. drive to eateries, bars and grocery stores.

The space
The Cheeky Tiki is located on 9th street, with beach access directly over the spectacular intercoastal walkway.

Our Bungalow features 4 queen beds and 1 king bed across 3 rooms, including bespoke constructed in bunk beds the kids (and adults) will be sure to appreciate. Our open concept living room, dining and kitchen accepts for seamless entertaining and family time. Our kitchen is completely supplied with cookware, dishware and serving platters to make meals-in painless and convenient.

Appreciate coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A entirely covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your completely fenced backyard.

Savor coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A fully covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your fully fenced backyard.

The backyard features covered outdoor seating with a fire pit, a grille area, outdoor games including corn hole and a bespoke horse shoe pit, and a bespoke tiki bar––with a suspended TV, pool table, and exercise equipment.

Kayaks, beach towels, and beach chairs are also available.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire home minus an owner’s closet.

Other things to note
We have left a manual with home rules inside, and to help make your stay additional special, we have curated notes from our experiences on OKI. Please read through it and let us know if you have any questions.

Be sure to stay up-to-date on the weather for your stay. We require all guests to leave our bungalow if the county declares an evacuation, such as for a hurricane. Also, please be aware of rip current conditions before swimming in the ocean. Our bungalow is located in a tropical environment.

Please let us know if you have any questions about our home rules or environment. Accidents happen - if something breaks during your stay, let us know immediately.

About the Area

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this vacation home. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tricks and tips for getting the perfect vacation home experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• Booking your Wilmington, NC vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is a great way to save money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides have discounts for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning and picking yourrental:

• Begin by selecting your trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is generally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the property owner before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what bed configuration is best for your family.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Some properties allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.

Tips to have a great stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone.
• During check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves spoil your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all belongings. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.