About this Property

Sleeps 8
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Private vacation home
Approximately 1570 square feet

Key Conveniences:
Heated private pool (optional heating for additional fee)
Pet-friendly with dog beds, bowls, and outdoor dog sprayer
3 bedrooms (2 King, 1 Queen + Twin Bunk Bed)
2 full bathrooms, 1 half bath
2 desks and wireless printer for remote work
Totally supplied kitchen with modest appliances (Instant Pot, Waffle Maker, Ninja Blender)
Outdoor shower (hot/cold) with dog sprayer
Ocean and marsh vistas from porches
Fenced-in backyard
Charcoal grille, picnic table, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach cart
Full-sized washer/dryer
Parking for 2 cars under the bungalow
2 blocks from the beach

Sandy Noses

Fantastic Private Heated Pool!! - Dog Friendly; Sleeps 8: 3 Bedrooms (Primary #1 - King with EnSuite; #2 King; #3 Queen & Twin Bunkbed; Shared Hall Bath); 2 desks for Mobile Working/School; Wireless Printer; Substantial Assortment of Modest Kitchen Appliances; Outdoor Shower (hot/cold) with Dog Sprayer; 2 Welcoming Porches; Ocean view; 2 blocks from the Beach; 2 Under the Cottage Parking Areas & additional parking on the concrete driveway; Lots of Windows for Natural Light; Extensive Charcoal Grille; Picnic Table; Lots of Games; Fenced-In Backyard; Dog Beds, Bowls, Gate, Couch Pet Covers; Beach Chairs, Umbrellas, Beach Cart. Whole home water filtration system for better tasting water and smoother feeling showers!

Sandy Noses’ motto could be Live, Bark, Walk. If your dogs adore the beach, bring them along! “How pet friendly is this bungalow?” you ask. It’s not just the typical Fenced-in Yard, but Dog Beds, Bowls, Gate, Couch Pet Covers, Dog Sprayer in the Outdoor Shower, Poop Bag Dispenser, Pooper Scooper & located on a secondary road, safer for those fast leg stretches. Now THAT’s Pet Friendly!

Contemporary open concept living area accepts for everybody being together even while engaged in different activities. Plenty of Cozy Seating; enormous screen TV for streaming your favorite shows; Grand Coffee Table for playing the Wide Variety of Games. The Sizable Island accepts room for keeping the prepare entertained, playing games & putting puzzles together or the ideal buffet for feeding your crowd. The Island also has electrical outlets & a Wireless Printer is supplied if you choose to bring a little work along. Entirely supplied Kitchen - tons of food storage & bonuses -Charcuterie Boards & accessories. Modest Appliances include Kitchen Aid Mixer, Kitchen Aid Chopper, Instant Pot, Waffle Maker, Hand Mixer, Bean Grinder - fresher coffee taste, Hot Water Kettle, & Ninja Blender. Dine & relax in an area flooded with Natural Light.

Leave room in your suitcase for souvenirs! Full-Sized Washer & Dryer & Divided Clothes Hamper make laundry day easier. Half Bath just off the Kitchen & Living area.

This bungalow sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms. The Primary has a King-Sized Bed, Desk, a sizable Closet, Dressers, a Intelligent TV & Marsh Vistas. The EnSuite features a Double Sink Vanity, Grand Glassed-In Shower with Rain Shower Head, Handheld Massaging Sprayer & Teak Stool. 2nd Bedroom (King) with Generous Closet, Dresser, Intelligent TV & Marsh Vistas. 3rd Bedroom has a Queen, Set of Twin Bunkbeds, Desk & Intelligent TV. Both have Enormous Closets & share a Hall Bath with Tub/Shower combination.

The Giant Front Porch has an Ocean View where you can watch both the sunrise & sunset. The Back Deck has Serene Marsh Vistas. Watch the Wildlife of the Marsh from this Back Porch View, ideal for a cup of morning Joe or glass of wine in the evening.

The back of the ground level has an In Ground heated Pool (must notify if heating is wanted for additional fee), a Outdoor Shower (hot/cold) with Bonus Dog Sprayer; Beach Cart, 4 Beach Chairs & 2 Umbrellas for fun beach days; Generous Charcoal Grille, Conversation Area & Picnic Table that folds into 2 Bench Seats; & 2 Hammock Chairs. Sandy Noses, of course, has a Backyard Dog Area complete with Pooper Scooper & Poop Waste Bag Dispenser.

Please note: Linens are supplied with your reservation and your beds will be made prior to your arrival. Also a Welcome Bag will be waiting for you upon your arrival with starter supplies which includes 2 trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher powder, washing machine powder, dish sponge, modest shampoo and conditioner with bar of soap, make up remover, and 2 bottles of water.

*Outdoor Cameras. Do Not Tamper*

Bring your family & your family pets to Sandy Noses where your pets are sure to get their noses sandy!

If you are bringing a pet, the pet fee must be paid prior to your check-in. Limit of 2 dogs. A non-returnable $200 pet fee will be added to the booking for bringing a dog. *No Dogs Accepted in Pool*

This pool has an optional heater that can be requested for use prior to arrival. Must know if heating will be needing +7 days from checkin. For use of pool heater there will be an additional $50/ nighttime charge to heat and to keep the pool heated to 85 degrees. Must heat for the entire length of the stay, can't pick and choose days. If the air temperature falls below 50 degrees, there is no option to heat the pool as this is a requirement by the heater to operate. Temperature is wirelessly controlled and the control panel is locked at the unit. Please Note the $50/ nighttime heating fee is not automatically added onto the booking. This will be paid separately from the primary booking.

*On January 10th, 2023 the Oak Island Town Council voted to approve paid parking on the island. The paid parking will be in effect from April 1 through September 30th and the hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The cost will be $5 per hour, $20 per day and $80 per week.

About the Area

Located near 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect Oak Island vacation home experience:

Get the most from your budget:

In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation rental up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
Summer time is high season in the Carolina Beach area. To book the most suitable rental home for your budget, we recommend reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. 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? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
Some property management companies offer promotional rates for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
Look for your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides have deals for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

How to select the best vacation rental in the Carolina Beach area:

Select a group lead, choose your vacation dates, and choose a budget.
Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Sandy Noses Oceanview Dog Friendly 2nd Row Home With Wonderful heated Pool and Fenced in Back Yard. has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you book your home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your invoice.
Looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

Some things to know before you go:

Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
Lock your rental while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
Make a record of any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are helpful if damages are assessed.
Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have not otherwise known!
Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all of your things. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
Leave a review! Hosts rely on great ratings to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.