Seaside Escape-3 bedroom,dog friendly,walk to beach,fenced yard,screened porch. - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Escape by the oceanside with this adorable vacation rental. Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Oak Island, you are bound to feel casual by the end of your stay. Dog Friendly with a fenced in yard, this rental welcomes up to one dog under 50 lbs per reservation year-round. More than one dog will need owner approval. Enchanting, peaceful and safe neighborhood that is great for walks with your dogs and kids.

This home has a covered walk-around porch with brand new adirondack chairs in the front providing great vistas while you sip morning coffee or afternoon/evening beverages. There is a enormous screened in section for you to savor the fresh air and have your breakfast in the morning on the dining size table that seats six. The screened porch also has a loveseat and chairs for calming over morning coffee or sunset drinks. Further down the porch are stairs leading to the fenced in yard, a ideal place for the kids or your dog to run around. Sit around the fire pit and prepare s'mores, swing in the hammock with your current reading material or play spike ball with your appreciated ones. An additional table and 4 chairs live in the covered area next to the outdoor shower. This underneath area is also fenced in to allow the dogs or guests a shady area to relax. The home includes a utility shed under the home with tons of beach gear including chairs, umbrellas, boogey boards, beach toys, games and there is even a beach cart and a red wagon to pull everything in!

The kitchen has granite countertops and is completely supplied with stainless steel pots and pans, a knife set, a Ninja blender as well as a Keurig. It also has tupperware for storing leftovers and plenty of plates and glasses of all types and sizes. Make supper for the whole family as you appreciate quality time together in the open-concept living space. The dining table seats six to eight people, with four additional seats at the countertop bar. Board games for all ages and plenty of books for beach reading are included for additional fun, and there's enough seating in the living room for everybody to join in. Sit back and relax with some good ol' TV after a long day at the beach, where you can sign into your streaming account and hit resume on that show you were watching. There is also a washer and dryer by the kitchen, so you can wash your clothes and towels during your stay.

All three bedrooms have a T.V., sizable closet and a dresser for clothing. The first bedroom to the right of the front door contains a queen bed. Next to it, is another bedroom with a double and a twin sized bed, and between the two bedrooms is a full size bathroom with a tub/shower. Continue down the hall to find the master bedroom, which has a king size bed with cushioned headboard. The en-suite bathroom to the master has a glass door walk-in shower and a freestanding tub taking center stage along with double sinks, making this bathroom feel like your very own spa. All 3 bedrooms, the living room and the screened porch have ceiling fans and great lighting.

This rental is only a five min. walk to grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), coffee and ice cream stores, beach stores and eateries...all at the end of the street. It is an ten min. walk to the beach or two-min. drive for simple access public parking. It's also a three min. drive to Middleton Park, which has a splash pad for the kids, tennis and pickle ball courts and Friday nighttime concerts with food trucks during the summertime!

Book now to experience your oceanside escape!

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 Kure Beach and Caswell Beach, while Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Kayaking, water skiing, and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips to get the best Oak Island rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. Booking in Fall or Spring months is a good way to save on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable properties.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area travel guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your rental Search:

• First and foremost, have your family choose dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Seaside Escape-3 bedroom,dog friendly,walk to beach,fenced yard,screened porch. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is often available on booking websites. If not, email the host before you book the property. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your invoice.
• Visiting for a single event? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Have a great stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your smartphone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you are out and about. Protect your property!
• Document any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Re-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience 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 expeditiously to remedy it.