Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Shellease Cottage, located in the cool shade of handsome oak trees, is the ideal place for your next family vacation. Our screened in porch with an ocean view is so relaxing for your morning cup of coffee. Our home has 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and a sizable outside shower. All linens are supplied. The kitchen is completely supplied and includes an air fryer, crockpot and Keurig! Our home is brand new to the rental market and all linens, furnishings and decor is new as of June 2023.

Our central location is ideal! We are walking distance to all of your favorite spots in Oak Island:

4 min. walk to the beach
3 min. walk to Publix
3 min. walk to Paul’s of Oak Island
5 min. walk to Bar-B-Que House
2 min. golf cart ride to Lil and John’s Sweetreat
3 min. golf cart ride to Pepperoni Grille
2 min. golf cart ride to Sunset Slush
2 min. golf cart ride to Little Bit’s Grille
5 min. golf cart ride to KoKo Cabana
3 min. golf cart ride to Food lion

There is a 6-seater golf cart available for rent which has a residents parking pass that will save you an additional $20 a day in parking costs that the city of Oak Island has implemented this summer.

Primary bedroom has a king-sized bed, ceiling fan, dresser, intelligent TV, and a jack and jill bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower.

2nd bedroom: this bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, intelligent TV and 2 bags holders in the closet.

3rd bedroom: this room has Queen over Queen bunk beds, a dresser, intelligent TV and containers under the bed with linens for a queen air bed.

Living room: shared open space with the kitchen and dining area with an ocean view from the kitchen table! It has a ceiling fan and intelligent TV. The wicker chest holds the queen air bed.

Kitchen: the kitchen is entirely supplied including a microwave, Keurig, crock pot, air fryer, toaster and hand mixer. Along with dishes and silverware, there are grille accessories, s’mores sticks and cookware. Basic spices are in the spice rack.

Laundry: washer and dryer are available for use.

Outside: our screened in front porch has an ocean view with a swing, couch & 2 chairs conversation set and a high table with 2 chairs that are ideal for appreciating the ocean view with your morning coffee. Under the home, you will find another seating area with comfortable string lights overhead, a fan and a grille. We have a cavernous backyard with a fire pit (with wood included), 6 chairs around the fire pit, corn hole and other games and 2 hammocks. In the golf cart storage area, there are beach chairs, beach toys, wagon and umbrellas for your use.
Other things to note
For use of the golf cart you will need to show proof of car insurance and must sign the golf cart liability form prior to check in.

Coming Fall of 2023: outdoor stainless steel sink with fish cleaning station!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this cottage 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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Oak Island vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Summer is high season in Oak Island. Book your rental home in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book 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 property owner or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Wilmington, NC visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides have coupons for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose vacation week and max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration you need. Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking websites. Otherwise, email the host before reserving the home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is right for your trip.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your agreement.

Some things to know before you go:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your visit, inspect the property for any problem areas during check in. Call the rental manager right away to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of problems.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're gone! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• Just prior to departing, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on great ratings to stimulate new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.