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: Giant 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 gorgeous 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 savor being together in the open concept living room, dining and kitchen area, while taking in the elegant expansive ocean vistas. Sit out on one of 2 oceanfront covered porches sipping your morning coffee or your afternoon glass of exhilarating 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 appreciate 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 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

Booking the best Carolina Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are high season in the Carolina Beach area. To get the best value, consider changing your family's Carolina Beach vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Carolina Beach area travel guides which often include special offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by choosing trip dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Beautiful Oceanfront Home with Amazing Views-Sleeps 12 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Carolina Beach rentals search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the host before booking your home. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to determine what configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• If your group is bringing pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Often, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's an individual Carolina Beach beach you are enamored with, look for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

During your stay:

• Get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• Upon arrival, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, remember to take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on good reviews to propel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will be thankful you shared your experience 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 solve it.