Pet-friendly, fully-fenced yard, minutes to beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1157 square feet

First floor cavernous master bedroom with a king bed and with a full bathroom. Dog friendly, fenced in backyard and screened in back porch.

Oak Island is 9 miles of a family-friendly beach vacation hideaway making it the ideal place for your Family to escape “City Woes” and trade them for “Sandy Toes”.
Conveniently located between the intercostal waterway and the beach, “City Woes to Sandy Toes” is 0.8 mile to the beach on foot using a very breathtaking walkway. Those who prefer to drive can use NE 40th street for a convenient, direct route to one of our favorite beach accesses. Whether walking, cycling or driving the most direct routes from the home lead to one of the most beautiful beach strands on the island. A plethora of eateries and shopping are just 2 miles away on E Oak Island Dr.
Plenty of tourist attractions include Southport, Bald Head Island by ferry, Fort Fisher by ferry and Wilmington. The area is rich in history and educational opportunities such as Fort Fisher Aquarium, the USS North Carolina Battleship, the Oak Island light home and Fort Caswell.

Floor plan:
“City Woes to Sandy Toes” is a two-story home with a driveway and fenced-in backyard. The first floor has the master bedroom suite with one king bed and an attached bathroom: full tub w/shower, toilet and sink. The living room has a half bathroom. There are two bedrooms on the second floor. One has a queen bed and connects to a full bathroom with a toilet, a sink and a tub w/shower. The other has a daybed with a twin bed and a twin trundle that pulls out from below it. In all there are in total of 4 beds that accommodate up to 6 guests.

The entirely equipped kitchen has most common household appliances, equipment and silverware as well as laundry nook with stacked washer and dryer. The screened-in porch off the back of the kitchen has a dining table and chairs plus a propane grille and the fenced-in backyard has a hammock!

Animals:
We allow up to two well-trained dogs (please ask if weight exceeds 40 lbs or if more than two dogs). Please inform us of your dogs at booking. The non-returnable one-time pet fee of $30 for EACH dog will be charged. Pet fee for the second dog will be charged after the reservation is confirmed. Guests are responsible for supervision and removing any traces of your family pets including picking up after them outside. Any additional cleaning needed will result in additional cleaning costs.

Conveniences:
Linens supplied, Internet, TV, Central Air Conditioning and a Full kitchen with Microwave, Electric Stove, Fridge, Cooking Utensils, and Keurig-style coffee maker. Washer and Dryer are in the kitchen’s rear door. We cannot monitor the amount of propane in the tanks. We encourage guests to bring a tank or refill the tanks onsite if they are empty. Our cleaning company does not clean the grille, and guests are expected to be respectful of each other and clean it after each use.

Restrictions:
No smoking ANYWHERE on the property
No events and no guests

Security camera:
We have ring camera at the front door for security reasons only.

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 landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

How to book the best Wilmington, NC rental experience:

Get the best value:

• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. To find the best value, try shifting your vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant weather, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning and choosing the perfectrental:

• First and foremost, have your group commit to date ranges and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Pet-friendly, fully-fenced yard, minutes to beach has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking pages. If not, contact the property management company before you reserve the rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If there's a specific Wilmington, NC destination you are enamored with, browse rentals that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about allowable breeds and types before booking.

Some things to know before you go:

• Get the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make certain no damages are attributed to your stay, inspect for any problem areas upon check in. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent a lot of difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• When it's time to leave, take a walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.