Serenity by the Sea: Nostalgic Oceanfront Home with Room for the Whole Family - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

5 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathrooms
2 Kings | 1 Queen | 2 Twins | 1 BB Single/Single | 1 Double Sleeper Couch

Savor time spent with the whole family at this freshly modernized oceanfront property on the peaceful and private end of Caswell Beach. Serenity by the Sea is the only rental home on Caswell Beach that has a lawn area on the ocean side of the home – ideal for weddings and/or space for lawn games, while having the beauty of the beach as the backdrop. This marvelous home is equipped with intelligent TV's in the living room, master bedroom and lower recreational area. Additional luxuries available are fiberoptic wireless internet access and an elevator. Located only two homes down from the Oak Island Lighthouse and mere steps away from the water after you leave your private wooden walkway to the beach. The outdoor space of this home includes a covered porch with outdoor dining, as well as a dune-top deck with four Adirondack chairs and constructed-in bench seating to appreciate the ocean and unobstructed sunset vistas. Nostalgic and familiar, Serenity by the Sea is made for building memories with family to the soundtrack of crashing waves that will last for years to come.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best Carolina Beach rental home experience:

Find your perfect rental:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Carolina Beach area. To get the best value, try changing your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. 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 family and friends at the beach.
• In the Carolina Beach area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Some property management companies offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Often, rental management companies supply Carolina Beach area visitor guide magazines which often include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Carolina Beach area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose and book your prefect Carolina Beach rental home:

• Choose a group leader, select your dates, and select a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Serenity by the Sea: Nostalgic Oceanfront Home with Room for the Whole Family has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Carolina Beach rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible online. If they are not listed, call the property manager before booking the home. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine what is best for your family.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to find 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
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.

More considerations:

• Add the owner's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Upon check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers disrupting your life at home. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• When it's time to leave, take a walk-through to make sure you haven't leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good feedback to propel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.