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 beautiful 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 huge 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 suitcases 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 outfitted 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 supplied), 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

Tips and Tricks to get the best Oak Island vacation property experience:

Get the best value:

• The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Wilmington, NC area. To get the largest rental home within budget, we strongly suggest booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Wilmington, NC attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Some owners offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines have deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking the right Wilmington, NC rental:

• First, have your family agree to vacation dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. If not, email or call the property management company before booking the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what configuration is right for your trip.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a rental that allows animals. Request details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of problems.
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To make sure no damages are linked to your stay, inspect the property for any problem areas when you arrive. Get in touch with the host immediately to document your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• On check-out day, complete a final walk-through to confirm you didn't forget anything. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a great stay? Many rental managers make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.