Bill's Place: Dog-Friendly with Fenced Yard One Block from the Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
1 California King | 1 King | 1 Double | 1 Futon

This vacation rental welcomes up to 2 dogs per reservation weighing no more than 20lbs each year-round and for off-season monthly units.

TV with basic cable, DVD Player, internet access. Turn onto the red brick driveway, and turn into comfortable comfort. This three bedroom, two bathroom bungalow in an established neighborhood offers cool and calming summer days under the trees. The master bedroom is furnished with a California king bed and the other rooms with one king and one double bed. A futon offers an additional sleeping option in the living room. One block from the beach but off the beaten path, this property is also close to stores, eateries and everything Oak Island has to offer. Features include rocking chairs for the porch, an outside shower with hot and cold water, an infant booster seat, and wireless internet access. The additional feature for Bill’s Place is the chain-link fence-enclosed back yard offers added safety for young kids or a pet.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center. 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

Finding the best Southport vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• In the Southport area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. To find the most suitable rental home within your budget, we suggest booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular attractions.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations and attractions.

How to choose and book the rightvacation home:

• To start, have your group agree to a vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Bill's Place: Dog-Friendly with Fenced Yard One Block from the Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally accessible on booking pages. If not, contact the property management company before you book your home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

Tips to have a terrific stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent quite a few problems.
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Upon check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please 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.