Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 16 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Salty Owl - 5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths

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Beds:  2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 2 Bunk Beds Twin/Twin, 1 Double Futon

This elegant 2nd row home with ocean vistas offers a calming getaway for your beach getaway and is even dog friendly! With a sleeping capacity of 14 total, you will have plenty of room to comfortably spend time together with family and friends or slip away for some privacy if desired. This home has three levels with the main living area on the middle floor and the master bedroom on the top floor.

Located on the highly sought-after and calming west end of Oak Island, you will savor spectacular vistas over the ocean. The Point is just a short walk to the end of the street for even more striking vistas. Lonerider Restaurant and Bluewater Point Boat Ramp are only a few blocks away for you to appreciate casual local seafood dining with Intracoastal Waterway vistas or to launch your boat for a fun-filled day out on the water. You will also be only a few mins. drive away to great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, and other fun activities. Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island are also very close by. There is something for everybody!

Ground Level:  Outdoor Space and Entrance

Outside, you will be able to relax in the nice-sized open backyard, grilling out your fresh catch on the charcoal grille from a day of fishing, as the kids and dog run and play. Savor the evening approaching with warm ocean breezes and that delicious meal at the picnic area under the home. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower to wash off all the sand when you come back from the beach, as well as a clothesline to hang those wet towels and bathing suits to dry for another day.  

As you enter the home on the ground level, you will come into a sitting area with TV, which makes a great hang-out for the kids or a nice place to cool off and still be close to everybody who is outside.  There is also a laundry closet.

Middle Level:  Main Living Area and Sleep Area

Up one flight of stairs and you are welcomed with the huge open concept main living, dining, and kitchen that offer a calming yet bright and airy ambiance, featuring very a high vaulted ceiling in the comfortable and cozy living area with a sizable flat-screen TV on a shiplap accent wall; a huge dining table for making memories at meal time; a very cavernous kitchen with enormous breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances, including 2 fridges. This level offers sizable floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize ocean vistas and leads out to an broad sun deck where you can further enjoy those vistas with your morning coffee and listen to the waves roll onto shore. This middle level also features a stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, as well as one bedroom with 2 bunk beds twin/twin, and another bedroom with 2 double beds.

Top Level:  Sleep Area

As you enter the entryway at the top of the 2nd flight of stairs, you will find tons of fun games and books to entertain. No boring days here if a rainstorm rolls through! There is also another stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, a guest bedroom with 1 queen bed, and another guest bedroom with 1 king bed. This top floor also features the large private master suite with a king bed, work desk space, and unique barn-style door leading to a nice bathroom with double vanity and a walk-in bespoke tile shower. The master suite also features its own private balcony with ocean vistas.

Exterior Video & Audio Monitoring on Premises 

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. 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 allowed

Finding the best rental experience:

When to go & When to book:

• To book the best vacation home within budget, we highly recommend booking in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• In the Southport area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days 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 gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Often, rental management companies supply Southport area travel guides which will include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Finding the perfect vacation home in the Southport area:

• Choose your vacation week and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 16 has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking pages. If not, email the property management company before you book the vacation property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Does your family require particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rentals allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

Additional considerations:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• At Check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families 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 property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.