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: Sizable 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 Supplied by Caring Owners: High chair.
- Open floor plan
- Ceiling fans
- Cavernous 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 charming 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 included 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 fabulous 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 best Carolina Beach rental experience:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To find the largest rental home within your budget, we recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at popular Carolina Beach attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your family qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Carolina Beach visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Planning and picking your prefect Carolina Beach vacation home:

• First, have your family decide on the best dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Amazing Views-Sleeps 12 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking pages. If not, call the property management company before booking the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property managers charge additional pet fees.

More considerations:

• Get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental.
• To ensure that damages are not attributed to your family's visit, inspect for any problem areas when you arrive. Contact the rental manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an incredible resource to find the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect your property!
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to inspire future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.