Close to Everything & Dog Friendly- Sandy Paws Cottage on OKI! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Short walk to beach with direct access! Pet friendly roomy 2 bedroom bungalow! Sleeps 6 with 1 King, 1 queen and 1 sleeper couch.Covered front patio. Beach cart, chairs and towels included. Private parking on site. Walkability to beach, pier, multiple eateries, brewery, and coffee shop! Wooded area with tons of shade and cool breezes. *Up to 2 dogs allowed but MUST provide details before your stay*. Guests have use of front unit only. Separate building on back of property for owners only.

Well established wooded Yaupon district. 3 blocks/10 min. walk to beach and pier. Island Jo's coffee/sandwich shop on corner, Shagger Jacks restaurant 2 min. walk- pet friendly. Swains Seafood, Fixins breakfast/lunch, Chasers bar/grille, and Solar Brewery all within a .5 mile walk.
Haag & Son's, voted best seafood market in the county, just a block away with a farm stand next door.
Food Lion and Publix grocery stores & ABC Liquor Store 2 miles away.
Downtown Southport a short 7 mile drive.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Strategies for getting the perfect rental home experience:

Find your best deal:

• Reserve your vacation home in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous 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 near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts and property managers offer special rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine when you check-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 information, travel guide magazines have offers and deals for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

How to select the best vacation rental in Oak Island:

• Select vacation week and spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Close to Everything & Dog Friendly- Sandy Paws Cottage on OKI! has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to determine what configuration is suitable for your vacation family.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.

More considerations:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Upon arrival, note any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and attractions you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to compel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.