Blue Cottage: Newly Renovated, Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Private Fence - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Location:

The Blue Cottage is located in the photogenic coastal community of Oak Island, North Carolina. Located on a peaceful residential street, it’s just a short 10-min. walk to multiple public beach accesses, providing simple and convenient beach access for all guests.

Accommodations:

The bungalow comfortably accommodates up to 6 adults and welcomes up to two family pets with an additional $100 pet fee.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:

On the first floor, the master bedroom features a queen-sized zero gravity Tempur-Pedic bed, a dresser, a huge closet, and a intelligent TV for your entertainment. The adjacent 4-piece bathroom is outfitted with additional towels and linens. The second floor homes the second bedroom, which is equipped with two double beds, a dresser, and a intelligent TV. An adjacent 3-piece bathroom, also supplied with additional towels and linens, serves the second bedroom. An additional sleeping area is available by converting the living room couch into a queen-size bed.

Kitchen:

The entirely supplied kitchen is designed to make meal preparation painless and delightful. It includes new appliances, a diverse selection of cookware, tasteful beach-themed dinnerware, and a Keurig coffee machine for your morning brew.

Backyard:

The backyard is a cavernous double lot enclosed by a privacy fence, featuring a patio with a table and chairs for four adults, a gas grille for barbecuing, a fire pit for comfortable evenings, a pet sanitation station for your convenience, and a wash station to rinse off sand after a day at the beach.

Ownership and Management:

The home is owned and managed by a beach-loving family dedicated to providing a cozy and fun stay. Guests will receive a welcome packet upon booking, detailing a wide selection of amenities available on the island and in the surrounding areas. The family takes pride in their fast response to any questions or concerns during your stay.

Local Services:

Our cleaning service and yard management company are local, family-owned businesses committed to maintaining the home’s beauty and cleanliness for all guests.

We look forward to hosting you at the Blue Cottage and hope you savor all the amenities and conveniences it has to offer.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tricks and tips to get the very best Southport vacation home experience:

Sticking to a budget:

• Summer is high season in Oak Island. Book your rental in the Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter 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 family and friends at the beach.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Some hosts offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies often offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for 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 fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guides have coupons for local tours, shops, and attractions.

How to pick the perfect vacation rental:

• First and foremost, have your group commit to trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Blue Cottage: Newly Renovated, Walk to Beach, Pet Friendly, Private Fence has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is normally available online. If not, call the host before you book your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.

Tips for a smooth stay:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make sure that damages are not attributed to your visit, make note of any problem areas upon your arrival. Contact the host immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents a lot of issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Re-check the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on good reviews to compel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.