The Sand Ranch: Dog-Friendly Home Close to Fishing Pier - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1536 square feet

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds

The Sand Ranch is an extraordinary home base for a quintessential coastal hideaway. This open-concept living space is ideal for spending quality time together and accepts for conversation to flow.

The modern kitchen has everything you need, so don't worry about bringing any pots and pans from home. Walk over to the covered, screened-in porch outside and take a sip of your morning brew as you listen to the birds and the breeze off the ocean.

Down the hall, you'll find the bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with a bedroom including two twin-over-twin bunk beds. Farther down the hall is the main bedroom, with a king bed and an en-suite bathroom. Each bedroom has a T.V. for your entertainment.

Outside, guests will find a picnic table on the ground level. There is also an outdoor shower with both hot and cold water so you can rinse off those sandy feet. This rental even provides a washer and dryer for you to leave the sand in Oak Island and not take it home! Spend lazy evenings gathered around the backyard firepit, an ideal location for an outdoor oyster roast.

This vacation rental welcomes one dog per reservation year-round.

This home is within walking distance of the Ocean Crest Pier, which has a convenience store and bar. The nearest beach access is about a five-min. walk away and is located just to the west of Island Way, a fine dining restaurant.

Nearby is Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, where you can take a tour and see the staff and selfless volunteers that help rehabilitate injured coastal birds. A short drive from multiple local stores and eateries, you're in the heart of Oak Island when you book The Sand Ranch!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to book the best Southport vacation home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in the Southport area. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Southport vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• 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 families reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. 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 host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Look for your local Southport area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for local tours and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking the right Southport vacation home:

• To start, have your family select the best dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. The Sand Ranch: Dog-Friendly Home Close to Fishing Pier has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property owner before booking the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is right for your vacation.
• If there's a particular Southport beach you are enamored with, keep an eye out for homes that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Usually, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.

Some things to know before you go:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Note any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your peace. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, remember to take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great ratings to compel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.