Stuck in Parrotdise: Neighborhood Coastal Retreat with Amazing Outdoor Spaces - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 1 Twin-over-double Bunk Bed

Get the neighborhood feel of Oak Island at Stuck in Parrotdise! This rental is located in the woodlands, less than a mile from the beach and Intracoastal Waterway. The Oak Island Rec Center is a five-min. walk away, and the public kayak launch is an eight-min. walk. Grocery stores and local eateries are about a five-min. drive.

Walking in, you'll encounter the living room. Painted in neutrals, it's the ideal place to relax after a long day at the beach! There's a sizable T.V., books and family games for your enjoyment. Wander over to the dining room, with a table that sits six. A granite countertop bar with two barstools overlooks the kitchen, which is supplied with cooking basics and essentials.

Open the double doors to find an additional room tucked away. Tons of windows fill this room with natural light. It contains a wet bar and an additional table with four high-top chairs. There is a TV to put on your favorite show as you sip on some beverages.

The main bedroom is equipped with a king bed, an en suite bathroom along with a walk-in closet. On the other side of the home are two other bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed and the other with a twin-over-double bunk bed, which has a TV. There is a shared full bath between them.

On the ground level is a covered area for you and your family to swing in a hammock, sit back in comfortable chairs and prepare a meal using the grille. There is a fenced-in yard for your kids to run around and play in, and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water to rinse off after swimming.

Brightly colored patio furnishings on the upstairs covered porch provides the ideal summer feel on your vacation. This home supplies you with beach chairs, umbrellas, toys and even a beach cart to carry it all! There are also bicycles if you'd prefer a calming ride in the neighborhood. Have it all in Parrotdise!

About the Area

Located near the beach, 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 Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Getting the best rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Summer time is high season in the Wilmington, NC area. Reserve your Wilmington, NC rental in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wilmington, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Wilmington, NC area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers usually offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed 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 stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Wilmington, NC area visitor guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Wilmington, NC visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Start by choosing your vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. Stuck in Parrotdise: Neighborhood Coastal Retreat with Amazing Outdoor Spaces has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Wilmington, NC rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking websites. If not, email or call the property manager before booking your rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is right for your vacation group.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking
• Some rentals allow pets, and others do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Record any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great reviews to propel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.