7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 23
• 8 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Sally's Sandcastle - 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath House with Ocean Vistas, Event Home, Sleeps 23

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) supplied 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:
- Event home (For an additional fee - Please call the Better Beach Units office for details)
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Ocean vistas from front and rear of the home
- Located in the peaceful Old Yaupon area of Oak Island on a short dead-end street with little to no traffic
- Beach access approx. 100 yards from home at end of the street
- Within walking distance to great stores, eateries, Oak Island Fishing Pier, putt-putt and arcade, ice cream stores, trails, fishing, and Intracoastal Waterway
- Convenient to Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, sky diving, helicopter rides, zip lining, 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: 5K, 1BB T/T/D, 1BB T/D/Q, 2QSS (sleeper couches in great room and 2nd family room)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Extended cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Cavernous gourmet kitchen. Enormous kitchen island breakfast bar. Quartz countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. 2 Refrigerators with ice makers. Electric range with cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Crockpot. Blender. Toaster. Stock pot.
- LVP floor throughout
- 2nd family area with wet bar
- Custom tile showers
- Double vanity in some bathrooms
- Supplied by owner: Hair dryer
- High capacity hot water heater
- 4 Covered porches (2 front, 2 back of home)
- Elevator
- Keyless entry
- Charcoal grille
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Private elevated in-deck, saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24). Pool heating available for an additional fee ($50/day 3-day minimum or $350/week. Please call the Better Beach Units office to set-up at least one week prior to arrival to allow for prep time.)
- Private parking (8 spaces total - 4 covered, 4 uncovered)
- EV car charging station
- Boat parking
- No family pets allowed

Sally's Sandcastle - This gorgeous home is the vacation "castle" of your dreams! With 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, plus a 2nd family room with wet bar in addition to the main great room, there is plenty of room for all your family and friends to come and experience a taste of the good life. Absolutely delightful inside and out, you will want for nothing here. You can choose any one of 4 covered porches to sit back, relax, and soak in the impressive ocean vistas that can be seen from both sides of the home. Opportunities are limitless, as you can lounge in your own private swimming pool (pool heating for an additional fee) or take a short walk to the end of the peaceful street to dip your toes into the Oak Island sandy shore. Take a leisurely walk down to the pier or to close by stores. There is even more fun to be had just a short drive away in Oak Island and surrounding towns. Come on over and make Sally's Sandcastle your new vacation sweet spot! You are sure to want to return year after year! We'll see you when you get here!

About the Area

Located on a river, 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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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 to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

How to get the best value:

• To find the best value, try shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer vacation rentals during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area travel guides which include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Finding the best rental in the Carolina Beach area:

• Select your dates and maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. 7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 has 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If they are not listed, email the property manager before you book the home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what configuration is right for your family.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or applied to your invoice.

Considerations for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Record any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would at home.
• On check-out day, complete a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Did your group have a fantastic vacation? Many rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.