The Bee's Knees - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1217 square feet

THE BEE'S KNEES is a comfortable and appealing dog-friendly, one-level beach bungalow that is only a 15 min. walk to the ocean and less than a 2 min. drive (0.7 miles). This 3-bdr/2-bath one-story home is completely refreshed and generously decorated. The back screened in patio opens to a shaded backyard with impressive live oak trees and surrounded by a 6-foot fence.

3 Bedroom | 2 Full Bathrooms

1 Queen | 1 Queen | 2 twin bunk beds | All beds have new memory foam beds

Monthly Discount- 21+ nights, 40%, September-April

Cleaning fee includes linens.

This is our second home that we visit regularly, and have made it cozy & fun for you to appreciate as well. The home is 0.7 miles from the beach via the SE 9th footbridge(4 blocks over), or about the same distance via the Middleton Rd beach access.

The home has fast 400 mbps Wifi, with complementary streaming Spectrum(cable), and access to your Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu accounts via the Intelligent TVs. The following has been supplied to make your stay as comfortable and simple as possible:

* Outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a dog wash sprayer
* Washer & Dryer
* Beach towels
* Beach wagon
* Beach chairs
* Beach totes
* Boogie and skim boards
* Bicycles (bring your own helmets)
* High chair
* Pack 'n play (bring your own linens)
* Stroller
* Board games
* 22" Weber charcoal kettle grille (charcoal NOT included)
* Weber Spirit 3 burner propane grille (propane IS supplied)
* Fire pit with Adirondack Chairs (wood not included, but all local grocery stores sell firewood)
* Wireless and multiport cell phone/device chargers

The home also has 2 dog beds and 3 dog bowls. There is a shop vac in the garage so you can vacuum out all that beach sand before you return home.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, desk, full bath with sizable walk in shower, vanity with granite top, huge walk-in closet, and a 42" Intelligent TV.

Bedroom #2 has a queen sized bed, two nighttime stands, 32" Intelligent TV, and a closet.

Bedroom #3 sleeps up to 4 people with two sets of twin bunk beds(upper bunk beds have pocket organizers to hold cell phones, eyeglasses, etc) and a nightstand.

The living room has a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, a microfiber couch, matching adore seat, two swivel chairs, a 50" intelligent tv, and a gas log fireplace.

The entirely outfitted kitchen features:

* Stainless steel appliances(microwave, smooth top stove, dishwasher, enormous refrigerator/freezer)
* KitchenAid mixer
* Pizza pans
* Cookie sheets
* Muffin pans
* Casserole dish
* Turkey roasting pan
*12 cup coffee maker
* Keurig coffee maker
* 2 qt and 5 qt crock pot
* Ninja blender
* Toaster
* Mixing bowls
* Measuring cups
* Drinkware, Dinnerware, Flatware, Wine Glasses
* Pots & pans
* Spice rack with spices, salt, pepper.

The dining area has seating for 7 people, while the screened in porch can accommodate an additional 8 people (6 person dining set and a 2 person bistro set).

Bed linens and bath towels are supplied and beds will be made. Owners supply a STARTER PACK ONLY of shampoo,body wash,dish soap,dishwasher pod,laundry detergent,paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags. Additional supplies may be purchased from the grocery store.

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Dogs must be booked in advance with a $150 pet fee paid at booking.

HOME RULES-
NO SMOKING/vaping on the property
Only 8 people are allowed to stay overnight-STRICTLY ENFORCED
No Parties or Events
Copy of license and signed rental agreement required.
Guests must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking
A $500 security deposit hold will be applied to guest's credit card 2 days before arrival then released 4 days after departure
Please be respectful of the neighbors as most of them are full time residents. Town of OKI peaceful hours are 11pm-7am

Did you know that we offer a golf cart rental?

It is SO much fun to cruise to the beach on our 2023 six passenger Bintelli electric (lithium battery) street legal golf cart. It has a beach chair rack on the back and constructed in bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favorite music!

The cost is $75 per nighttime (April 1-Sept 30) and $45 a nighttime in the off season (Oct 1-March 31) and is rented for the duration of your stay. Golf cart is $25 for stays longer than 21+ nights (Oct-March). Golf cart rental fee is non-returnable due to operator error or poor weather conditions.

We will need a copy of you driver's license, auto insurance, and a signed copy our golf cart waiver and usage guidelines. Must be at least 25 years old to rent golf cart.

Month long stays (28+nights) may be subject to an additional mid-stay cleaning and linen swap out charge of $275.00.

Garage is not available for guest's car use, this is where we store our golf cart . There is room for 3 cars in the driveway.

Restricted thermostat- no lower than 68 for AC and no higher than 75 for heat.

Please read the binder located inside the home for more important information about the property and the island.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

4 total pets

Finding the best Oak Island vacation property experience:

Getting the most from your vacation rental budget:

• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Carolina Beach area. To find the best vacation home for your budget, we recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Carolina Beach restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Hosts sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Property managers often offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Many property management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitor guides which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to choose the perfect rental in the Carolina Beach area:

• Select vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. The Bee's Knees has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property owner before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must book a rental that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Advice for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents many problems.
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would back home.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your family's stay, record any problem areas upon check in. Speak to the host right away to report any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to drive new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.