Charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beach Cottage Near Intercoastal Waterways - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Welcome to "Lost Shaker of Salt"! Unwind in our peaceful neighborhood on the front porch rockers or roomy fenced in backyard. Our home has 2 bedrooms with queen beds plus a living room with a queen sleeper couch and 2 full bathrooms. All inside linens will be included. Appreciate coffee in the morning with the Keurig or tea with the electric kettle. A entirely equipped kitchen, with family size refrigerator, stove oven, pots & pans, cutlery and dishes are supplied. Washer and dryer are available during your stay. After a long day at the beach, fishing or boating savor the hot and cold outside shower. Grille your favorite steak or seafood on the gas grille supplied in the back yard. For your entertainment, WIFI is supplied, Alexa will play your favorite tunes, the TV's stream Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime (using your account) or access local TV channels. On rainy days, board games are available in the living room. The bungalow is a 2 min. walk to the intercoastal water way; 6 blocks from Veteran's Park, a few blocks from the boat drop, 5-8 min. drive to multiple beach accesses, 5 mins. drive to Publix grocery store, 5-10 mins. from eateries, bars and ice cream stores.

About the Area

Located on a river, 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 activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Note from host: No Pets allowed

Tricks and tips for getting the best Southport vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in Oak Island. To find the best value, change your family's Southport vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warm weather, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Some property management companies offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites often offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides contain money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Choosing the perfect rental:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Beach Cottage Near Intercoastal Waterways has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property owner before booking your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a rental that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Are you visiting for a single event? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• To make sure no damages are attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas during check in. Call the host immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a great time? Most rental websites make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.