4BR\/3BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pool w\/ Heating, Sleeps 10 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Absolute Serenity - 4 Bedroom 3 Bath House, 2nd Row with Ocean Vistas, Event Home, Sleeps 10

Well-maintained by caring owners, this impressive beach bungalow offers the tranquility you've been desiring. You can soon find yourself slowly rocking in the outdoor swing on the covered front porch of this gorgeous home gazing at the spectacular ocean vistas. The warm, salty ocean breezes and the sound of the ocean will be your constant companions for the duration of your stay. Peace and serenity abound here! You will adore the comfortable and cozy interior of the home, the private pool out back, and the beach just steps away. This 2nd row home is so close to the ocean that you can fall asleep at nighttime to the gentle lullaby of the waves as they roll onto the shore and the faint cry of pelicans as they fly in formation overhead. The open floor plan of this home plan offers the ideal space for everybody to be together reminiscing on the old days while making new beach memories that will last a lifetime. The soothingly painted interior gives you a sense of calm, yet cheerfulness, as soon as you walk in the door that just seems to stay with you the longer you are here. The delightful screened back porch offers a comfortable and shady spot to curl up with a good book and your favorite cup of coffee. The private pool has heating capability (for an additional fee) so you can still savor the water on those cooler days and nights. This home is also an event home (for an additional fee), which makes it the ideal place to celebrate your family reunion, birthday or anniversary. No worries here if a summer thunderstorm rolls through, as these caring owners have supplied plenty of games and movies for your entertainment. This is your time to relax, be refreshed and rejuvenated, so take a break from the chaos of every day life. Come and experience Oak Island's beauty and stay in the midst of Absolute Serenity. You are sure to want to make this your vacation sweet spot year after year! See you soon!

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Entirely equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Event home (for an additional fee) - Great for get-togethers, birthdays, and anniversary celebrations. Telephone the Better Beach Units office for details.
- Approx. 1,580 sq. feet
- Public beach access approx. 40 feet from the home (to the left)
- Located on the highly sought-after and relaxing west end of Oak Island
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Convenient to great stores, eateries, Bluewater Point Boat Ramp and Lonerider Restaurant, Ocean Crest and Oak Island Piers, Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, Fort Caswell, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, zip-lining, and other fun activities
- Simple day trips to Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds: 1K, 2Q, 2D (the 2 doubles are in the same bedroom)
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. DVD player with DVD library. Stereo system. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Kitchen island. Granite countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Keurig coffee maker. Crockpot. Griddle. Blender. Toaster oven. Toaster. Stock pot.
- Blow dryer (supplied by owners)
- Carpet and tile floor
- High capacity hot water heater
- Screened porch and sun deck on back of home overlooking the pool
- Covered porch with outdoor swing on front of home with ocean vistas
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Private in-ground, saltwater swimming pool (28 x 16) with heating capability (Please contact us at least one week prior to arrival to allow for prep time.)
- Private/covered parking
- Boat parking
- No family pets allowed

Exterior Video Monitoring on Premises

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. 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. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing 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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Tricks and tips to get the perfect Carolina Beach rental home experience:

Find your best deal:

• The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Summer time is high season in the Carolina Beach area. To book the most suitable rental within your budget, we highly recommend booking in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular attractions. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide upon checking in. 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 articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Finding the perfect rental in the Carolina Beach area:

• First, have your family choose dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration you need. 4BR\/3BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pool w\/ Heating, Sleeps 10 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is commonly accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, call the property owner before reserving the rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what configuration is right for your vacation family.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or costs applied to your invoice.
• If there's a specific Carolina Beach destination you simply love, search for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.

Tips to have a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of issues.
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let burglars ruin your holiday.
• During arrival, note any damages to the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing 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 property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.