5BR/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, POOL, Gazebo with Swing, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Pier Pressure - 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, Oceanfront, EVENT HOME, DOG FRIENDLY, Sleeps 12

Pier Pressure - Private pool! This charming 5 bdrm/3.5 bath home offers your family everything for a fun and calming vacation at the beach. Complete REMODEL in 2020. New floors, furnishings, refreshed kitchen with huge pantry, new windows, freshly painted inside and out. Complete with an open floor plan to allow all the family to be in the conversation—a sizeable oceanfront deck to sit and take in the ocean breezes and warm sunshine. The oceanfront gazebo with swing and bench seating is a additional for a closer look at the ocean vistas from a porch that is covered and for those who want to be out of the sun but still all in the fun. Appreciate the marvelous pool and charcoal grille to enhance your outdoor living experience. Only a short distance from the Ocean Crest Pier, you can appreciate your favorite fishing spot or walk over the water to see what's being caught. Ocean Crest Pier is also home to a spectacular local restaurant, Island Way. This restaurant is famed for its fine dining oceanfront experience and completely supplied lounge area. No "pier pressure" is needed to convince you this is the ideal home for a beach getaway!

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

Notable & Unique Features:
- Event Home (for an additional fee - Please call the Better Beach Units office for details.)
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Centrally located in the heart of Oak Island
- Beach access just steps away
- Within walking distance to Ocean Crest Pier
- Convenient to local park with basketball hoops and splash pad water park, many great stores, eateries, grocery stores, 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
- Beds: 3K, 1Q, 2D
- Double vanities in some bathrooms
- Giant windows to maximize ocean vistas
- Oceanfront gazebo with outdoor swing and constructed-in bench seating
- Private swimming pool (12 x 20)
- Charcoal grille
- Boat parking
- Private/covered parking
- Dog friendly

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with 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 allowed

Tips to get the very best Southport rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. Reserve your Southport rental property in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have money saving offers on nearby shops and restaurants.

Choosing the best rental home in the Southport area:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. 5BR/3.5BA Home - Oceanfront, POOL, Gazebo with Swing, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the host before booking the home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is right for your group.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some don't. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the host about pet restrictions before booking.

More considerations for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• To make certain no damages are attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas when you arrive. Make contact with the property manager immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all of your things. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to drive future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation rental. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.