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
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 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 beautiful beach getaway located in Oak Island's calming "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 marvelous 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 Carolina Beach and Caswell 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 for getting the best vacation property experience:

Getting the best value:

• To get the best rental home for your budget, we recommend booking in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at Southport restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your family qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Many management companies supply Southport area visitor guide magazines which include special offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the bestrental home:

• Select your vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Beautiful 3BR,1Full BA, 2 Half BA - Hot tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Sleeps has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is often accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before reserving your home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to determine what bed configuration is suitable for your vacation.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the owner about your furry family members before booking.

Tips for a great stay:

• Get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• During arrival, note any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good ratings to compel new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.