4BR\/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Pastime- 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2nd Row with Ocean Vistas, Sleeps 8

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

Notable & Unique Features:
- Located on the highly sought after west end of Oak Island
- Spectacular sunrise & sunset vistas
- Public beach access across the street and 3 homes to the left
- Convenient to Bluewater Point Marina/Boat Ramp, The Fish House Restaurant, Beach Pantry Store, great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, fishing, and other fun activities
- 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: 2Q, 1D, 2T
- Entertainment: Flat screen TVs. Basic cable. DVD Player with DVDs. Games.
- Kitchen: Stainless-steel appliances. Blender. Crockpot. Toaster. Toaster Oven. Keurig Coffee Maker. Dishwasher. Microwave. Range with Cooktop. Breakfast Bar.
- Open Concept Living, Dining & Kitchen Area
- Ceiling Fans
- Luxury Plank Flooring Throughout (Except Tile in Bathrooms)
- Desk Space in Twin Bedroom
- Oceanside Covered Porch with Rocking Chairs
- Sun Deck on Back of Home
- Plenty of Outdoor Seating
- Keyless Entry
- Stairway Entrance
- Outdoor Double-Seater Swing Under House
- Laundry Area Under House with Separate Keyless Entry
- Hot/Cold Outside Shower
- Park-style Charcoal Grille
- Fire Pit in Back Yard
- Private/Covered Parking
- No Family Animals Accepted

Pastime- Perfectly named, this cozy and comfortable 2nd row beach bungalow will have you appreciating simpler times while making new memories during your stay at Oak Island, where the pace of life is already slow and calm. This striking home adds greatly to that slow and calm feeling, offering you a chance to step back in time, but also has the modern amenities you are used to enjoying. Full of character and well maintained by caring owners, this charming home uniquely joins some antique styles with some modern styles, giving a nostalgic feel of the good times in days gone by. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel right at home. There are 2 bedrooms on each side of the central, open concept living/dining/kitchen area, with a shared bathroom between each of the 2 bedrooms. It's the ideal layout for two separate families, but can also be great for a group of friends getting together. Plenty of space in the common areas accepts for everybody to gather together and be part of the conversation. Outside, you can savor listening to the waves roll onto the shore in one of the rocking chairs on the covered oceanside porch, lounge out by the fire pit in the back yard catching up on old times, or curl up with a good book in the outdoor swing. This home is near everything you want and need from necessities to fun! If you are ready to get away from the stresses of every day life and get back to a simpler place and time, Pastime is the ideal place. This gorgeous bungalow just reels you in and will have you coming back to this favorite spot year after year!

** This property can fit 6 cars **

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

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

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Oak Island vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Reserve your Carolina Beach rental property in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines have deals for local tours and attractions.

How to pick the perfect vacation rental:

• First and foremost, have your group decide on dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. 4BR\/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property management company before booking the property. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some properties allow pets, but some do not. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask your host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• To make certain no damages are linked to your family's stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during check in. Contact the rental manager immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and look for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to propel new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please 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 expeditiously to remedy it.