Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Amazing Views-Sleeps 12 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Pilot House - 5 Bedroom 3 Bath House, Oceanfront, Sleeps 12

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:
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Beach access directly in front of home
- Short distance to Ocean Crest Pier, Island Way Restaurant, Beach Pantry Store, trails, and fishing
- Convenient to Bluewater Point Marina, great stores, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, 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: 1K, 3Q, 2T, 1QSS
- Entertainment: Flat screen TVs equipped with streaming via Roku. Bluetooth external speaker to play music from your phone. DVD player and DVDs. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games, books, puzzles.
- Kitchen: Generous kitchen island breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge with ice maker. Electric range with flat surface cooktop. Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Garbage disposal.
- Infant Supplies Included by Caring Owners: High chair.
- Open floor plan
- Ceiling fans
- Roomy carpeted bedrooms
- Private master suite
- 2 oceanfront bedrooms
- Panoramic ocean vistas from the living room
- 2 oceanfront covered porches
- Plenty of outdoor seating
- Keyless entry
- Stairway entrance
- Picnic table
- Park-style charcoal grille
- 2 outdoor showers (one is enclosed with a dressing area and hot/cold water)
- Private/covered parking
- Boat parking
- No family pets allowed

Pilot House - This impressive oceanfront home offers the ideal place to sit back, relax, and let time just slow down. You will lack for nothing here, as everything you could need or want will be right where you are! Gorgeously decorated with your ultimate relaxation in mind, you will be able to fall asleep comfortably at nighttime to the gentle sound of the ocean waves rolling onto the shore...and 2 of the bedrooms are oceanfront! Everyone can appreciate being together in the open concept living room, dining and kitchen area, while taking in the striking expansive ocean vistas. Sit out on one of 2 oceanfront covered porches sipping your morning coffee or your afternoon glass of invigorating sweet tea as the pelicans fly overhead in formation and the seagulls call. Feel like getting a little sand between your toes? A short walk down to the public beach access and you are ready for that fun-filled day in the sun or take an oceanfront walk down to the pier and see what they are catching. Do some fishing yourself and then savor that fresh catch on the charcoal grille in the evening. 2 outdoor showers (one enclosed with a dressing area and hot/cold water) offer plenty of options for everybody to wash off before coming inside off the beach. If there is rain, no worries here! Caring owners have supplied board games, books, and DVDs so everybody will be entertained. Or, just sit out on one of those covered porches and enjoy the show as a summer thunderstorm rolls over the ocean. It is a sight to behold! You will be close to everything from fun to necessities, so what are you waiting for?! Come and let Pilot House guide you through a outstanding and memorable beach vacation! See you soon!

About the Area

Located on the beach, 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 Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. 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

Strategies to get the perfect Carolina Beach vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• To find the best value, shift your family's Carolina Beach vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the 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 your favorite beach.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation property six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of 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 visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain deals for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Filter your rental search:

• First, have your group commit to the best dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Amazing Views-Sleeps 12 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible online. If not, call the host before booking your home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to work out which bed configuration is suitable for your group.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or could be applied to your agreement.

Additional considerations:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• At Check-in, note any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you haven't forget anything. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful time? Most rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.