Ocean Breezes: Vintage Oceanfront Home on Oak Island's Coveted West End - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
1 King | 3 Doubles | 3 Twins

If your beach vacation is all about the BEACH, this is an ideal place for you. A generous covered porch leads to a deck with stairs leading directly onto beachfront. Unfinished wooden rocking chairs and a constructed-in bench on the dune-top deck carry out the natural, beachy theme. An open shower and faucet are located on the wooden pathway for convenience. Inside, all walls are wood paneled. The long kitchen counter seats six, with an additional six chairs at the wooden dining area table. The carpeted living room provides wide-open vistas of the ocean.

It is comfortably furnished with overstuffed, comfortable couch, loveseat and chair and a flat screen TV. There are two levels to this home. The first has two bedrooms, a king size bed in one room and double bed and a single bed in an oceanfront room. These rooms share a full bathroom. Up the carpeted stairs is a second level, on which there are a double and single bed in one room and a double bed and single bed in the oceanfront room. Rooms are furnished in wicker, rattan and white wood and have ceiling fans. There is a second full bathroom on this floor. Other features include an enclosed hot and cold-water shower on the ground level, a washer and dryer, and a garage for the exclusive storage of beach equipment only. Within roughly 1.50 miles are the Fish House Restaurant, Blue Water Point Marina Municipal Ramp, and Carolina Watersports.

About the Area

Located on the beach, 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 attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the very best vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. To find the best value, change your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guide magazines contain coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking the bestrental home:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group needs. Ocean Breezes: Vintage Oceanfront Home on Oak Island's Coveted West End has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available online. Otherwise, email the property management company before booking the home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to book a property that allows animals. Ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, property owners charge pet deposits and fees.

During your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During arrival, note any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! 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 fine dining?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Re-check the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything at departure. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to compel new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.