Picayne: 4 Bedrooms \/ 4 Baths Home with a Spacious Floor Plan and Views from Oce - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3336 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
2 Queens | 4 Twins | 2 Double Sleeper Sofas

The Picayne is not your typical beach home. it is a well-appointed, fresh home with an open and airy feel. The extravagant comfort is just one reason the Picayne has so many return guests.

This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round and for off-season monthly units.

With only two rows of homes, our end of Oak Island has spectacular wide-open vistas in a casual, peaceful surround. The Picayne is a family home geared towards cooking, sharing meals, appreciating the elegant vistas, and spending time on the uncrowded beach. The Oak Island Lighthouse gently sweeps the nighttime sky as it has done since the 1950s. The close by town of Southport is nationally recognized for its appeal. The Fort Fisher Aquarium is a short, fun ferry ride away. The public Oak Island Golf Club is just down the road. Caswell Beach has laid-back beach town charm with amenities and activities reflecting today's lifestyles. If you're lucky enough to see Loggerhead turtle hatch it will be an experience, you'll never forget.

The details: Roomy open reverse floor plan w/ sizable up & downstairs living areas. New wood floors throughout. Totally modernized well-equipped chef's kitchen with refreshed appliances including microwave drawer and separate drink cooler. Ice maker downstairs. Two dining areas plus counter with bar chairs. Enclosed, carpeted elevator from the carport to the upper floors.

Four bedrooms, each with private bath: two queens; four twins; two full couch beds in the cavernous downstairs den with huge picture windows and great vistas, pull-down shades for room darkening. Available folding crib. 4 flat-screen TVs: 55", 46", 32" and 27", DVD player, wireless Internet.

Upstairs master with limited ocean vistas, French doors to covered porch, walk-in tile shower with dual heads and seat. Downstairs master with semi-private covered balcony and broad vistas.

Front upper-level covered balcony with rocking chairs and partial ocean vistas; open upper back deck with wide vistas of wetlands, summer sunset, Southport, and stargazing. Ground-level carport with play area and picnic table. Painless beach access. Rinse off with two lighted, private hot and cold outdoor showers with dressing benches and clothes hooks. Beach chairs, umbrellas, body boards and games supplied. If you've had to leave your four-legged family member at the kennel on previous vacations, we are now dog-friendly.

The Picayne is ideal for two families or grandparents with the up and down-stairs masters and elevator. Our home is noted for its tasteful decor, extensive original artwork, roomy living areas, and well-equipped kitchen. It always gets a big "WOW" for striking vistas. Many locals say it's the best view on Caswell Beach. We invite you to appreciate the unique charm of Caswell Beach in the Picayne, a home graciously accommodating for you and your family and friends.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders 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 Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Booking the best vacation rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Book your Wilmington, NC rental property in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, management companies supply Wilmington, NC area visitors guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation week, and select a budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Picayne: 4 Bedrooms \/ 4 Baths Home with a Spacious Floor Plan and Views from Oce has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property owner before you reserve the rental. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly property. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of problems.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Note any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.