\"El Capitan\" Pet Friendly Home - On the Marsh - Short Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Ready to start planning your next Oak Island vacation? This quintessential pet-friendly 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has everything you need! Kick back, relax, and savor the sounds of the ocean in one of the rocking chairs on the roomy front porch or on the dock setting on the marsh. Savor the handsome sights of the marsh from the enormous back porch, located directly off the kitchen and overlooking the huge fenced-in back yard.

With beach access just a fast walk around the corner, the location is ideal for your family to appreciate a day at the beach. It's also mins. from all the fashionable eateries, attractions, and shopping venues the island has to offer.

When you are ready to head inside, you will be welcomed into an open living space that elegantly blends traditional and coastal styles! There is plenty of comfortable seating for everybody in your family or group, equipped with two sizable ottomans to kick your feet up, an enormous couch, and a couple of cozy club chairs. The sizable flatscreen TV hangs above a cabinet outfitted with board games for the kiddos after a long day at the beach! The well-supplied kitchen will have you feeling right at home in no time, with stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, and all the supplies you'll need. For meals, you can gather around the enormous table together in the separate dining space off the kitchen.

On the main floor, you will find one of the four bedrooms, featuring a king-size bed, a huge flatscreen TV, and an upgraded bathroom.

At the top of the stairs on the second floor is a great additional/bedroom, with 2 double beds and one sleeper couch! It also features a skylight and a flatscreen TV.

The fantastic queen bedroom suite features a comfortable queen-size bed and a bathroom with a large vanity and tub-shower, and with a private balcony with ocean vistas. The fourth bedroom is a comfortable queen bedroom with impressive marsh vistas and simple access to the bathroom.

The outdoor area features multiple hammocks, a picnic area, a cavernous outdoor shower, and a entirely fenced-in back yard.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear units during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this home, you are eligible for up to $245.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!

Please Note: Linens are included with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.

We know you want to relax without stopping at the store when you get to the island. To get you started, we provide a welcome kit that includes trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher pod, washing machine pod, dishwashing soap, hand soap at every sink, bath soap, and shampoo/conditioner.

As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7-nighttime minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions!

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as jet skiing and other activities like golfing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best vacation property experience:

Find your perfect vacation home:

• To get the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Winter holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guides contain deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Choosing the best rental home:

• Select a group leader, select your dates, and select a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family requires. \"El Capitan\" Pet Friendly Home - On the Marsh - Short Walk to Beach has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, call the property manager before you book the home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your vacation family.
• If there's a certain Wilmington, NC attraction you crave, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some properties allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Advice for a smooth stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Upon check-in, make note of any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a fantastic source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all belongings. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.