Two Buoys And A Gull: Private Pier, Floating Dock Ideal for Fishing or Kayaking - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
2 Kings | 1 Queen | 2 Singles | 1 Queen Couch Bed

Fishing pier and floating dock. Guests are welcome to tie a boat (max of 18 feet in length) or kayaks to the two cleats on the floating dock. Ideal vacation rental for backwater fishing. Only a five-min. walk to the beach. Up to two dogs allowed per reservation. Cavernous screened porch with furnishings on waterway side boasting impressive vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway. TV with basic cable, stereo and wireless internet access. Extra refrigerator in the laundry room for storage. Substantial roomy home with plenty of room for a huge family. Two dining sets (one seats six, one seats four) plus four at the bar in the kitchen. Enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water and gas grille. Boat lift is not for guest use.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. 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 cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips for getting the best Wilmington, NC vacation home experience:

Finding your perfect rental home:

• In the Wilmington, NC area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Booking your vacation home six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Wilmington, NC area. To find the best value, consider changing your family's Wilmington, NC trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer great weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Some hosts offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Wilmington, NC area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Begin by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Two Buoys And A Gull: Private Pier, Floating Dock Ideal for Fishing or Kayaking has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available online. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before reserving the rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out which bed configuration is optimal for your group.
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• If there's a particular Wilmington, NC destination you crave, look for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

Tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's visit, make note of any problem areas during check in. Speak to the rental manager immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers bothering your home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all belongings. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good feedback to drive more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation 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 reasonably to remedy it.