Waterway Retreat, fishing pier, bikes, kayak, paddleboard! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2900 square feet

Welcome to the peaceful "West End" of Oak island. Here the traffic is slower, the streets are lined with opulent trees and the homes have cavernous backyards overlooking this calming undeveloped stretch of the Intercoastal Waterway.

Our home has 3 handsome bedrooms and is ideal for a huge family or two separate families to share. There are 2 full baths and an additional 2 half baths. The roomy home is roughly 2800 square ft and accepts for many areas to work, study, read or play games. There are 4 separate porches with the biggest being screened in and furnished with two huge couches ideal for outdoor napping!

The kitchen has an L-shaped bar that seats 4 and has a work island to accommodate multiple cooks in the kitchen. Since this has been a family home for many years the kitchen is completely supplied with all cooking necessities. The layout also works great for entertaining or hosting holiday meals. There is also a sizable desk that accepts for a great place remote work and we have a bluetooth linked printer you are welcome to use.

The dining area connects to the kitchen. It has a sizable dining table that seats up to 6 so a total of 10 people can be seated between the kitchen and dining area. This dining table over looks the beautiful azalea and palm tree filled backyard and has huge wall of glass windows and french doors.

Off the kitchen is the guest bedroom wing. 1st bedroom has two twin beds and a flip out chair bed appropriate for a kid. The 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed a flip out single bed for a kid and a platform twin blow up bed that can accommodate an adult or kid. This bedroom has a private porch overlooking the backyard and an en suite half bath. Between the two bedrooms is a full bathroom, freshly modernized with a gorgeous tile shower, sink and toilet.

The sizable open living room connects to the dining/kitchen area and has two separate seating areas. The main area over looks the backyard through the enormous screened in porch. This area has cable TV, a gas burning fireplace and a new x- large comfortable Pottery Barn sectional. There's plenty of room for the whole family to appreciate a movie together of play games by the fire.

The master bedroom suite is located on its own floor and reached by a staircase off of the living room. It has a spectacular view overlooking the backyard of the Intercoastal waterway. It is very spacious with a queen bed, double bed sleeper couch in the sitting area, desk and plenty of room for a blow up bed or two that can be included upon request. Ideal for a family! The master bath has a double sink vanity, toilet and bath tub/shower combo.

The backyard overlooks a rare undeveloped section of the Intercoastal waterway. The home is located on double lot which accepts for a large very private backyard. It is ideal afternoon games of badminton, paddleball, horseshoe.

Our pier provides a glorious place to savor a morning cup of coffee as the fog is clearing or a sunset beverage as you watch the fishing boats come in with their bounty. It is calming and a amazing spot to watch the beautiful NC coastal wildlife. This pier has been used for catching hundreds of fish and nearly as many crabs! There is a floating dock for launching kayaks, paddleboards, or just casting for minnows. The main pier has a 4 person constructed in bench, rod holders, crab basket and a cleaning station for fish. Its a fisherman ideal setting.

If you are a fisherman bring your boat and take advantage of the in-shore and off-shore fishing that Oak Island has to offer. The 55th street public boat launch is conveniently accessible. Our driveway has plenty of space to store your boat or trailer. **Note the pier is not avaible for docking a boat unattended, guest can be picked up from the floating dock.

Included with each rental: all linens, towels, beach chairs, gas grille and gas firepit.
Upon request: 4-6 bicycles, surf board, kayak, paddle
board, badminton set, women's and kids golf clubs.

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the perfect Southport rental home experience:

When to go & When to reserve a Southport rental home:

• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. Booking in Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable homes. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• In the Southport area, The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides have deals for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Choosing the perfect rental home in the Southport area:

• Start by choosing your the best vacation week and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration you need. Waterway Retreat, fishing pier, bikes, kayak, paddleboard! has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, call the host before you reserve your rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what configuration is best for your group.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must reserve a rental that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Usually, property owners charge additional pet fees.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Save the directions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• During arrival, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, elevator or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers bothering your peace. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.