The Bee's Knees - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1217 square feet

THE BEE'S KNEES is a comfortable and gorgeous dog-friendly, one-level beach bungalow that is only a 15 min. walk to the ocean and less than a 2 min. drive (0.7 miles). This 3-bdr/2-bath one-story home is entirely refreshed and gorgeously decorated. The back screened in patio opens to a shaded backyard with handsome live oak trees and surrounded by a 6-foot fence.

3 Bedroom | 2 Full Bathrooms

1 Queen | 1 Queen | 2 twin bunk beds | All beds have new memory foam beds

Weekly Discount-7 nights- 7%
Long Stay Discount- 21 nights- 35%
Monthly Discount- 22+ nights- 40%
Available monthly from October to April.

Cleaning fee includes linens.

This is our second home that we visit regularly, and have made it cozy & fun for you to savor as well. The home is 0.7 miles from the beach via the SE 9th footbridge(4 blocks over), or about the same distance via the Middleton Rd beach access.

The home has fast 400 mbps Wifi, with complementary streaming Spectrum(cable), and access to your Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu accounts via the Intelligent TVs. The following has been supplied to make your stay as comfortable and simple as possible:

* Outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a dog wash sprayer
* Washer & Dryer
* Beach towels
* Beach wagon
* Beach chairs
* Beach umbrella
* Beach totes
* Boogie and skim boards
* Bicycles (bring your own helmets)
* High chair
* Pack 'n play (bring your own linens)
* Stroller
* Board games
* 22" Weber charcoal kettle grille (charcoal NOT included)
* Weber Spirit 3 burner propane grille (propane IS included)
* Fire pit with Adirondack Chairs (wood not supplied, but all local grocery stores sell firewood)
* Wireless and multiport cell phone/device chargers

The home also has 2 dog beds and 3 dog bowls. There is a shop vac in the garage so you can vacuum out all that beach sand before you return home.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, desk, full bath with huge walk in shower, vanity with granite top, enormous walk-in closet, and a 42" Intelligent TV.

Bedroom #2 has a queen sized bed, two nighttime stands, 32" Intelligent TV, and a closet.

Bedroom #3 sleeps up to 4 people with two sets of twin bunk beds(upper bunk beds have pocket organizers to hold cell phones, eyeglasses, etc) and a nightstand.

The living room has a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, a microfiber couch, matching appreciate seat, two swivel chairs, a 50" intelligent tv, and a gas log fireplace.

The completely outfitted kitchen features:

* Stainless steel appliances(microwave, smooth top stove, dishwasher, sizable refrigerator/freezer)
* KitchenAid mixer
* Pizza pans
* Cookie sheets
* Muffin pans
* Casserole dish
* Turkey roasting pan
*12 cup coffee maker
* Keurig coffee maker
* 2 & 5 qt crock pot
* Ninja blender
* Toaster
* Mixing bowls
* Measuring cups
* Drinkware, Dinnerware, Flatware, Wine Glasses
* Pots & pans
* Spice rack with spices, salt, pepper.

The dining area has seating for 7 people, while the screened in porch can accommodate an additional 8 people (6 person dining set and a 2 person bistro set).

Bed linens and bath towels are supplied and will be shrink wrapped on upon arrival. Owners supply a STARTER PACK ONLY of shampoo,body wash,dish soap,dishwasher pod,laundry detergent,paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags. Additional supplies may be purchased from the following stores located on the island-Dollar General,Publix and Food Lion,etc.

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Dogs must be booked in advance with a $100 pet fee paid at booking.

HOME RULES-
No smoking/vaping on the property
Only 8 people are allowed to stay overnight-STRICTLY ENFORCED
No Parties or Events
Copy of license and signed rental agreement required.
Guests must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking
A $500 security deposit hold will be applied to guest's credit card 2 days before arrival then released 4 days after departure
Please be respectful of the neighbors as most of them are full time residents. Town of OKI peaceful hours are 11pm-7am

Did you know that we offer a golf cart rental?

It is SO much fun to cruise to the beach on our 2023 six passenger Bintelli electric street legal golf cart. It has a beach chair rack on the back and constructed in bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favorite music!

The cost is $65 per nighttime (April 1-Oct 31) and $45 a nighttime in the off season (Nov 1-March 31) and is rented for the duration of your stay. Golf cart rental fee is non-returnable due to operator error or poor weather conditions.

We will need a copy of you driver's license, auto insurance, and a signed copy our golf cart waiver and usage guidelines. Must be at least 25 years old to rent golf cart.

Long stays (21+nights) are subject to an additional mid-stay cleaning and linen swap out charge of $250.00.

Garage is not available for guest's car use, this is where we store our golf cart . There is room for 3 cars in the driveway. Additional parking is available on the side of the home in the right-of-way. Make sure all 4 tires are off the street so you don't get a ticket!

Restricted thermostat- no lower than 68 for AC and no higher than 75 for heat.

Please read the binder located inside the home for more important information about the property and the island.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

4 total pets

How to book the best Oak Island vacation rental experience:

Get the best rental value:

• The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Summer is the most expensive season in the Carolina Beach area. To book the best rental within budget, we highly recommend booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some property management companies offer rate reductions for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines contain deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Make a plan and pick yourrental:

• Select your vacation dates and budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. The Bee's Knees has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed types is normally accessible on booking websites. If not, email or call the host before you reserve the property. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Some rentals allow pets, and some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental

Tips for a smooth stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of issues.
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let thieves spoil your vacation.
• Record any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed everything at check-out. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a terrific time? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.