Picayne: 4 Bedrooms \/ 4 Baths Home with a Spacious Floor Plan and Views from Oce - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3336 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
2 Queens | 4 Twins | 2 Double Sleeper Sofas

The Picayne is not your typical beach home. it is a well-appointed, modren home with an open and airy feel. The opulent comfort is just one reason the Picayne has so many return guests.

This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs per reservation year-round and for off-season monthly units.

With only two rows of homes, our end of Oak Island has spectacular wide-open vistas in a casual, peaceful surround. The Picayne is a family home geared towards cooking, sharing meals, appreciating the beautiful vistas, and spending time on the uncrowded beach. The Oak Island Lighthouse gently sweeps the nighttime sky as it has done since the 1950s. The close by town of Southport is nationally recognized for its appeal. The Fort Fisher Aquarium is a short, fun ferry ride away. The public Oak Island Golf Club is just down the road. Caswell Beach has laid-back beach town charm with amenities and activities reflecting today's lifestyles. If you're lucky enough to see Loggerhead turtle hatch it will be an experience, you'll never forget.

The details: Cavernous open reverse floor plan w/ enormous up & downstairs living areas. New wood floors throughout. Totally modernized well-equipped chef's kitchen with refreshed appliances including microwave drawer and separate drink cooler. Ice maker downstairs. Two dining areas plus counter with bar chairs. Enclosed, carpeted elevator from the carport to the upper floors.

Four bedrooms, each with private bath: two queens; four twins; two full couch beds in the cavernous downstairs den with sizable picture windows and great vistas, pull-down shades for room darkening. Available folding crib. 4 flat-screen TVs: 55", 46", 32" and 27", DVD player, wireless Internet.

Upstairs master with limited ocean vistas, French doors to covered porch, walk-in tile shower with dual heads and seat. Downstairs master with semi-private covered balcony and broad vistas.

Front upper-level covered balcony with rocking chairs and partial ocean vistas; open upper back deck with wide vistas of wetlands, summer sunset, Southport, and stargazing. Ground-level carport with play area and picnic table. Painless beach access. Rinse off with two lighted, private hot and cold outdoor showers with dressing benches and clothes hooks. Beach chairs, umbrellas, body boards and games included. If you've had to leave your four-legged family member at the kennel on previous vacations, we are now dog-friendly.

The Picayne is ideal for two families or grandparents with the up and down-stairs masters and elevator. Our home is noted for its tasteful decor, extensive original artwork, roomy living areas, and well-equipped kitchen. It always gets a big "WOW" for pretty vistas. Many locals say it's the best view on Caswell Beach. We invite you to savor the unique charm of Caswell Beach in the Picayne, a home graciously accommodating for you and your family and friends.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider 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 allowed

Finding the best Oak Island rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer time is high season in the Carolina Beach area. Reserve your rental property in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Reserving your rental property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your family qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Often, management companies supply Carolina Beach area travel guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to select the perfect vacation rental:

• Choose your vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Picayne: 4 Bedrooms \/ 4 Baths Home with a Spacious Floor Plan and Views from Oce has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available online. Otherwise, email the property management company before booking the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is best for your trip.
• Is your family looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or charges could be applied to your invoice.

Have a great stay:

• Get the host's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• Make a record of any issues with the property during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of concerns.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific resource to find the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves ruin your holiday.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.