A Great Place to Stay: Cozy, Dog-Friendly Cottage with Private Pool - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twins

All of the best vacations begin with A Great Place to Stay, and you’ve just found it! Located on a peaceful neighborhood street just over half a mile from the nearest public beach access and conveniently close to Swain’s Cut Bridge, this comfortable home offers a private pool and accepts up to two dogs per reservation.

New for 2024! Appreciate a warm soak on a cool evening with an expanded deck and privacy fence featuring a Dreammaker Comfort 2300L hot tub. This five to six-person hot tub has 23 adjustable jets that target shoulders, back muscles and feet for a massaging hydrotherapy experience. Also, a handy foot wash by the tub steps helps to keep it clean and comfortable for all guests.

Unwind on the front porch as you sip your morning coffee and appreciate the island breeze or take your dog for a leisurely walk on the shaded streets. Just inside the front door, the nautical-themed living room is a cozy place to recoup after a long day on the beach. Two armchairs and a chaise couch provide plenty of seating space to gather around the huge flat screen TV to cheer on your favorite team or watch a movie together.

The completely outfitted eat-in kitchen features a sturdy dining table that seats six and everything you need to prepare the catch of the day. There’s even enough counterspace for more than one chef to work if your haul was particularly impressive!

The master bedroom has a king bed and its own wall-mounted flat screen TV with a DVD player for your entertainment. A recliner and lamp create a peaceful nook for reading or napping. The attached private bath has a cavernous walk-in closet with plenty of storage space and a tub/shower combo.

The second bedroom has a queen bed and is just across from the final bedroom, which has two twin beds. Between these rooms is a full bath with shared hall access and a standard tub/shower combo.

The backyard provides ample outdoor living space and amenities. Entirely fenced, kids and dogs can play worry-complimentary while your group gathers around the fire pit for conversation. Cool off in the above-ground pool, conveniently accessible from the raised decking just outside your back door. A canopy ensures shaded deck space at any time of day, complete with optional screen walls and a ceiling fan to reinforce the sea breeze. There are lounge chairs for sunbathing and additional dining seating for six if you prefer eating al fresco.

When it’s time to hit the sand, you’re only a short three-min. drive from the nearest public beach access, which can also be reached in less than 15 mins. by foot. And once you’ve returned from the beach, an enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water makes cleaning up to discover island dining options or close by Southport painless and convenient.

Soak in the slower pace of island life and savor time with friends and family. Float beneath Carolina blue skies as you listen to the music of rustling oak leaves. Make memories that last a lifetime during an idyllic vacation at A Great Place to Stay!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home 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 landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. 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

Vacation rental home tips:

When to reserve a Carolina Beach rental home & When to go:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in Oak Island. To find the best value, try changing your family's Carolina Beach vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer great weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved early. Booking your rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Often, rental management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitor guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning and picking the perfectrental:

• First and foremost, have your family select dates and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. A Great Place to Stay: Cozy, Dog-Friendly Cottage with Private Pool has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Carolina Beach rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is regularly available online. If they are not listed, email the host before booking the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish which bed configuration is right for your group.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking
• Some properties allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

During your stay:

• Add the host's information to your smartphone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain damages aren't linked to your visit, inspect for any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the property manager right away to report any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, elevator or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your peace and quiet. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental home while you are out and about. Protect your property!
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good ratings to compel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. 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.