Renovated 4BR 2.5BA Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Fishy Fishy Down - 4 Bedroom 2 Full Bath 1 Half Bath Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8

**Recently Renovated and New to the Rental Market**

**This property is a duplex which rents as individual units under separate listings Fishy Fishy Down and Fishy Fishy Up. You can also rent the entire home - See separate listing for Fishy Fishy Complete for details on renting the whole home.**

**Please Note: When rented as separate units, Fishy Fishy Down (lower unit) and Fishy Fishy Up (upper unit) guests share the outdoor shower and fish cleaning station. However, the backyard with fire pit, back deck and parking at the front of the home belong to Fishy Fishy Down guests only. The upper front deck, car charging station and parking in the driveway on the right side of the home belong to Fishy Fishy Up guests only.**

Bed Layout: 4Q Sleeps 8

Notable & Unique Features:
- Renovated in 2024
- Short walk to the beach access, Oak Island Pier and Koko Cabana Restaurant at the end of the street
- Approx. 1-2 blocks to Lazy Turtle Bar and Grille on the oceanfront
- Within walking distance to stores, dining and seafood market
- Convenient to even more great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Ocean Crest Pier, Oak Island Golf Course, 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
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Granite countertops. Substantial island breakfast bar. Stainless-steel appliances. Fridge. Electric range with flat-surface cooktop.
Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Crockpot. Griddle. Toaster oven. Toaster. Blender. Drip coffee maker. Stock pot.
- Keyless entry
- Elderly friendly (lower unit has only a few steps at entrance, walk-in showers)
- Luxury plank floor throughout
- Granite countertops in kitchen and bathrooms
- Custom tile showers
- Double vanity in some bathrooms
- Open deck on lower level back of home
- Backyard
- Fire pit
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Fish cleaning station
- Parking at front of home for lower unit guests only, where lower unit entrance is located (3 spaces total - uncovered)
- No family pets allowed

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

This elegantly remodeled duplex home is the ideal remedy for everybody to appreciate a phenomenal beach vacation! This lower unit offers 4 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bath. All beds are queens! The chef in the family will appreciate the roomy and modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and enormous kitchen island breakfast bar. If you want to grab take out or dine out some nights, you are conveniently within walking distance to numerous exceptional eateries, some are even oceanfront! Outside, everybody can be together calming by the fire pit in the inviting and shady backyard and open deck. Fishing lovers will really savor being within just a short walk from the Oak Island Pier and beach access, as well as having a fish cleaning station (shared with upper unit) right at the home when you return with your catch. Don't wait another min.! The beach is calling! Make your reservation today before this island treasure gets taken!

Exterior Video and Audio Monitoring on Premises

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. 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 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with 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

Finding the best Carolina Beach rental experience:

Getting the most from your spending budget:

• To find the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Carolina Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Reserve your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Carolina Beach visitors guide magazine 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 information, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking a perfect Carolina Beach rental home:

• Choose vacation week and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Renovated 4BR 2.5BA Duplex (lower unit), Walk to Beach, Sleeps 8 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property management company before you reserve the home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's an individual Carolina Beach attraction you simply love, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your contract.

Have a great stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• To make sure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas during arrival. Contact the rental manager right away to report your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all of your things. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to drive new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.