Colorful escape near the beach with firepit, AC, balcony, & W/D - dog-friendly - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 976 square feet

The Flip Flop Inn

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Lined by beaches and fishing piers, Oak Island offers the quintessential coastal getaway. Your stay, located in a prime location, is only 600 feet away from the beach and features simple access to the Oak Island Pier, Oak Island Lighthouse, Old Baldy Lighthouse, Smith Island Museum, and multiple eateries and stores. Dine like a local when you indulge in close by seafood joints and family diners.

Inside your colorful and calming getaway, you will discover a gorgeous main living room furnished with soft seating, a enormous TV, and an impressive board game collection. From here, you can lounge and visit with your appreciated ones as the chef of your family cooks up something delicious in the well-equipped, full kitchen. With its stainless steel appliances and ample meal prep space, this kitchen is ready to host your culinary creations. Serve meals at the dining table - family style, or alfresco on the balcony.

The bedrooms have been charmingly decorated to maximize your comfort. Slip under the soft linens and tune the home's central air-conditioning to your liking. Additional interior perks include a private washer/dryer, a DVD player, a movie collection, and a space heater.

Outside, gather your family and friends for barbecues and fireside chats in the enclosed yard. The patio and balcony offer the ideal spots for calming evenings while offering sweeping vistas of North Carolina at its best.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the nightly pet fee is already supplied in your quote when selecting 'Yes' to family pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The $20 nightly fee will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: Parking for up to four cars stacked behind one another.

This rental is located on floor 2.

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 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Pet Policy

• Pets allowed
• Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Our top Rental home tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Oak Island. To get the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at Southport restaurants, tours, and activities.
• In the Southport area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved very early. Booking your rental property six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guide magazines which will include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Finding the best rental in Oak Island:

• Begin by selecting trip dates and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Colorful escape near the beach with firepit, AC, balcony, & W/D - dog-friendly has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property owner before reserving the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs could be applied to your agreement.

Tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home.
• Upon arrival, note any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let burglars spoil your vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.