4BR/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Pastime- 4 Bedroom 2 Bath, 2nd Row with Ocean Vistas, Sleeps 8

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
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Located on the highly sought after west end of Oak Island
- Spectacular sunrise & sunset vistas
- Public beach access across the street and 3 homes to the left
- Convenient to Bluewater Point Marina/Boat Ramp, The Fish House Restaurant, Beach Pantry Store, great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, fishing, 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
- Beds: 2Q, 1D, 2T
- Entertainment: Flat screen TVs. Basic cable. DVD Player with DVDs. Games.
- Kitchen: Stainless-steel appliances. Blender. Crockpot. Toaster. Toaster Oven. Keurig Coffee Maker. Dishwasher. Microwave. Range with Cooktop. Breakfast Bar.
- Open Concept Living, Dining & Kitchen Area
- Ceiling Fans
- Luxury Plank Flooring Throughout (Except Tile in Bathrooms)
- Desk Space in Twin Bedroom
- Oceanside Covered Porch with Rocking Chairs
- Sun Deck on Back of Home
- Plenty of Outdoor Seating
- Keyless Entry
- Stairway Entrance
- Outdoor Double-Seater Swing Under House
- Laundry Area Under House with Separate Keyless Entry
- Hot/Cold Outside Shower
- Park-style Charcoal Grille
- Fire Pit in Back Yard
- Private/Covered Parking
- No Animals Accepted

Pastime- Perfectly named, this cozy and comfortable 2nd row beach bungalow will have you appreciating simpler times while making new memories during your stay at Oak Island, where the pace of life is already slow and calm. This gorgeous home adds greatly to that slow and calm feeling, offering you a chance to step back in time, but also has the modern amenities you are used to enjoying. Full of character and well maintained by caring owners, this beautiful home uniquely joins some antique styles with some modern styles, giving a nostalgic feel of the good times in days gone by. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel right at home. There are 2 bedrooms on each side of the central, open concept living/dining/kitchen area, with a shared bathroom between each of the 2 bedrooms. It's the ideal layout for two separate families, but can also be great for a group of friends getting together. Plenty of space in the common areas accepts for everybody to gather together and be part of the conversation. Outside, you can savor listening to the waves roll onto the shore in one of the rocking chairs on the covered oceanside porch, lounge out by the fire pit in the back yard catching up on old times, or curl up with a good book in the outdoor swing. This home is near everything you want and need from necessities to fun! If you are ready to get away from the stresses of every day life and get back to a simpler place and time, Pastime is the ideal place. This appealing bungalow just reels you in and will have you coming back to this favorite spot year after year!

** This property can fit 6 cars **

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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

How to get the best Southport rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly 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 or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to select the perfect vacation home in the Southport area:

• First and foremost, have your family choose vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. 4BR/2BA Home - 2nd Row, Ocean Views, Walk to Beach, Firepit Sleeps 8 has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is often available online. If they are not listed, contact the host before booking the property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or may be applied to your agreement.
• If there's a particular Southport beach you long to visit, browse rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before booking

During your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of problems.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To make sure that damages aren't linked to your visit, make note of any problem areas during check in. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on great reviews to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.