Blu-By-U: Welcoming Home with Firepit Tucked Among Live Oak Trees - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

3 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bathroom | 1 Half Bathroom
2 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin Trundle

Just a three min. drive from multiple public beach accesses, Blu-By-U is surrounded by live oak trees that provide guests with a peaceful, coastal hideaway!

Start your day appreciating the coastal breeze on the front porch swing before you head out to discover all the island has the offer!

The open floor plan opens into the living room, which is furnished with a comfortable couch and a pair of accent chairs circled around a flat screen TV and electric fireplace.

The dining room provides seating for six with an additional three seats surrounding the kitchen island.

The well-supplied kitchen is finished with stainless steel appliances, plenty of prep space and grey cabinets that offer plenty of storage.

The hallway leads to all three bedrooms, with the master suite tucked away in the back right corner. This cavernous suite welcomes you with a queen bed, closet space and a mounted flat screen TV to go along with a private half bathroom.

Across the hall, the second bedroom is finished with a queen bed, dresser and closet space while the final bedroom provides a twin bed with a twin trundle.

A shared full bathroom sits across the hall and features a modern vanity and tub.

Start planning your next beach hideaway at Blu-By-U!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. 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 not allowed

Tips to get the best Carolina Beach rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer is high season in Oak Island. To get the best value, try shifting your vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have coupons for local tours and attractions.

How to pick the best rental in Oak Island:

• Begin by selecting your vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Blu-By-U: Welcoming Home with Firepit Tucked Among Live Oak Trees has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If not, contact the property manager before reserving the vacation property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Is your group looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or might be applied to your contract.

More tips for your visit:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental.
• At Check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent quite a few problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect your property!
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to stimulate new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.