Beautiful 3BR,1Full BA, 2 Half BA - Hot tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Sleeps - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Just Like Heaven - 3 Bedrooms 1 Full Bath and 2 Half Baths, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Event Home, Sleeps 10
(Formerly known as Footprints in the Sand)

****Event Home (For an Additional Fee - Telephone Better Beach Units for details)****

Escape to Just Like Paradise, a impressive beach getaway located in Oak Island's peaceful "Old Yaupon" neighborhood. Formerly Footprints in the Sand, this bright and welcoming  3-bedroom home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, offering 1 full bath and 2 half baths — ideal for beach vacations, family gatherings, or special occasions. While just a short walk to the beach, stores, eateries, and the pier, the true highlight awaits just outside: a exceptional screened-in back porch, designed for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment.

Inside, discover a intelligent layout with comfortable, modern décor, creating a enchanting home-away-from-home. Sleeping arrangements include a primary king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a third bedroom with a queen, a triple twin bunk, and a twin sleeper couch. The entirely equipped kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, refrigerator with ice maker, flat-surface cooktop, constructed-in microwave, toaster oven, and dishwasher, makes meal prep simple. Standard amenities like Wi-Fi, Intelligent TVs, linens, and a washer/dryer ensure a cozy stay. 

The heart of this coastal haven extends outdoors to your private backyard getaway, where the screened-in back porch really shines. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee in this serene space or appreciating calming movie nights after a day at the beach. Beyond the porch, a hot tub promises ultimate relaxation, and an enclosed outdoor shower adds convenience. Evenings are ideal for gathering around the fire pit or grilling on the gas BBQ, with ample outdoor seating for everybody. The fenced backyard provides a safe haven for kids and furry friends (dogs welcome!), and private parking for up to 6 cars plus outdoor storage add to the ease of your stay.

Designed for all ages with its convenient ground-level layout, making it particularly elderly friendly and painless to navigate, Just Like Paradise also offers a constructed-in desk for remote work. It's an Event Home (additional fee applies) and welcomes off-season monthly units.

With its prime location near beaches, attractions, and, most notably, a really inviting and effortlessly accessible screened-in back porch for making lasting memories, Just Like Paradise lives up to its name. Book your memorable Oak Island hideaway today!

(Please note the decorative fireplace on the screened back porch is not for guest use.)

Bed Layout (1K, 2Q, 1 Triple Bunk T/T/T, 1TSS):
BR 1 - 1 King
BR 2 - 1 Queen
BR 3 - 1 Queen, 1 Triple Bunk Twin/Twin/Twin, 1 Twin Sleeper Couch

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) supplied 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 in the peaceful "Old Yaupon" area of Oak Island
- Public beach access just a short walk to the end of the street (roughly 0.2 miles, less than a block)
- Within walking distance to great stores, eateries, Oak Island Fishing Pier, trails and fishing
- Convenient to more great stores, eateries, Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, sky diving, helicopter rides, putt-putt and arcade 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
- Event Home (For an additional fee - Telephone Better Beach Units for details)
- Off-season monthly units welcome (Telephone Better Beach Units for details)
- Keyless entry
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Board games. Puzzles. Books.
- Kitchen: Breakfast bar. Fridge with ice maker. Electric flat-surface range/cooktop. Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Toaster oven.
- Elderly friendly (ground level)
- Desk space
- Screened back porch with TV
- Hot tub (capacity of 4)
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Gas grille
- Fire pit
- Outdoor storage
- Fenced backyard
- Dog friendly
- Private parking (6 spaces total)

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Carolina 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. 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 perfect vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Summer months are high season in the Southport area. Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties.
• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitor guides that include special offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Finding the best rental home in Oak Island:

• First, have your group select date ranges and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Beautiful 3BR,1Full BA, 2 Half BA - Hot tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Sleeps has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property management company before reserving your home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to determine what is suitable for your vacation group.
• Visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Some properties allow pets, but some do not. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.

Some things to know before you go:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Make a record of any damages to the property during check in, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, elevator or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Be respectful. Frequently, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to compel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.