General Features[>
- 3 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching nearby
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Deadbolt lock
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Ecotours nearby
- Electric car charging station on site
- English
- Fenced yard
- Fire extinguisher
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Free WiFi
- Golfing on site
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Jet skiing nearby
- Limited housekeeping
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near laundromat
- Near the beach
- Near the sea
- No pets allowed
- On the river
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Patio
- Refrigerator
- Scuba diving nearby
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Tennis on site
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 1770 sq ft (164 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Sleeps 12
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1770 square feet
(formerly known as Red Roof Inn)
4 Bedroom 3 Bath House
Ocean Vistas | Walk to Beach, Pier, and Scenic Walkway | EV Charger | Sleeps 12
Please Note: Effective September 1, 2026, this home will become dog-friendly. Any reservations prior to September 1, 2026 are still no family pets allowed.
New Updates You Can Now Savor - Upgraded beds now sleeping 12 guests, luxury plank floor throughout the home, and an EV charger!
Start Planning Your for Stay Next Year - Exciting new outdoor amenities are coming soon, designed to add even more fun, relaxation, and enjoyment to your vacation experience. Start dreaming, start planning, and get ready for an even more memorable stay!
Highlights and Distinctive Features:
- 3rd Row back from the ocean
- Elegant ocean vistas, sunrises and sunsets
- All bedrooms on top level, enhancing your opportunity for striking ocean vistas
- Roomy bedrooms for your ultimate comfort
- Luxury plank floor throughout
- Desk space
- Open living, dining and kitchen, plus laundry room and full bathroom on bottom main level
- 2 Ocean-facing covered porches - Great spaces for outdoor dining!
- Sun deck on back of home
- Fenced backyard
- Gas grille
- Enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower
- EV charger
- Private parking (6 spaces total, some covered)
- No pets allowed
Conveniences at a Glance:
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming.
- Cavernous, Entirely-Equipped Kitchen: Breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge. Electric range with smooth cooktop. Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Crockpot. Griddle. Air fryer. Toaster. Keurig and drip coffee makers. Blender. Stock pot.
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel, and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Free Wi-Fi
- Washer and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking
- Keyless entry
Bed and Bath Layout: 3K, 1BB T/D, 1DSS (Sleeps 12)
Bottom Floor (with main living area):
Hallway - Full Guest Bath
Top Floor:
Primary Bedroom - 1 King with private bath featuring walk-in shower and access to private covered porch with ocean vistas
Bedroom 2 - 1 King
Bedroom 3 - 1 King
Bedroom 4 - 1 Bunk Bed Twin over Double
Living room - 1 Double Sleeper Couch
Hallway - Full Guest Bath
Location and Nearby Attractions:
- Centrally located in the heart of Oak Island
- Beach Access: Short walk to the end of 16th Place or the end of 19th Place
- Within Walking Distance to: Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant (next to 16th Place). Scenic Walkway over the Intracoastal Waterway (end of 19th Place).
- Close to: Middleton Park with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, splash pad water park, multiple playgrounds, skateboard park, summer concerts, fresh markets, and more!
- Convenient to: Great stores, more eateries, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, zip-lining, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short drive to: Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
Welcome to Salty Acorns - Where you can be immersed in impressive ocean vistas, glowing sunrises and sunsets, and salty sea breezes.
Feel Oak Island at its best at this handsome and roomy home, ideal for gathering with adored ones and making cherished beach memories. This home just seems to greet you with a smile as soon as you drive up - plenty of parking, space to hang out outdoors under the home, or take advantage of the enormous, fenced backyard where the kiddos and kids at heart can play safely.
Once inside, the main great room on the bottom level invites you into a comfortable and calming ambiance where you can appreciate precious time together in the open living, dining and kitchen. You will find the convenience of the constructed-in seating in the entry a great place to drop your shoes and feel right at home as you come in from a long day of adventures. Step out onto the broad covered porch and savor outdoor dining as warm breezes wash over you and the salty aroma of the ocean fills your senses...just a modest reminder of how close you are to the water.
Travel upstairs to find that all 4 bedrooms are located on the top floor, enhancing your chance to experience ocean vistas from some of the bedrooms. The primary suite will be ideal for one lucky couple who will adore having their own ensuite bath and private covered porch with ocean vistas. Imagine slow, peaceful mornings with your favorite cup of coffee as you gaze over the gorgeous sunrise and ocean vistas, or a private charming dinner at sunset. The remaining 3 bedrooms are also on this top level, some also featuring ocean vistas.
Adventure and relaxation await you within walking distance to the beach, Ocean Crest Pier, eateries, and the Scenic Walkway over the waterway. Centrally located, you will be close to everything you could need or want for an memorable vacation. Make your reservation today and experience Salty Acorns! It will be a beach experience you will want to return to year after year!
About the Area
Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Island Way - 0.2 miles
- Tommy Thompson’s Grille - 1.4 miles
- Pepperoni Grill - 1.5 miles
- Bar-B-Que House - 1.8 miles
- Russell’s Place Restaurant - 2.1 miles
- Oak Island Subs and Salads - 2.1 miles
- Beana’s Kitchen - 2.2 miles
- Little Bit’s Grill - 2.2 miles
Nearby Activities
- Ocean Crest Fishing Pier - 0.7 miles
- Oak Island Pier - 3.6 miles
- Environmental Overlook Trail - 0.8 miles
- Mr. Beach Rentals - 1.0 miles
- Oak Island Fishing Charters - 1.4 miles
- Long Beach Paddle Company - 1.9 miles
- Jungle Golf - 2.5 miles
- May Moore Park - 3.5 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Mr. Beach Rentals - 1.0 miles
- Eagles Beachwear - 2.2 miles
- Haag & Sons Seafood - 3.4 miles
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