Ocean Front Getaway-Yaupon Beach, Oak Island, NC - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This cavernous 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is ocean front with direct beach access. Features a covered porch to appreciate a little shade, a sizable deck for sunbathing and a private deck off the master suite all with ample furnishings including rockers and a picnic table. The kitchen is completely equipped including blender, coffee maker, waffle maker. refrigerator with ice maker, toaster and stock pots. There are 5 LCD TV's with integrated DVD players including a digital LCD 50 in flat screen in family room. There is also a Yamaha Bluetooth sound bar to play your favorite beach tunes. Firestick and internet available. Outside shower with hot/cold water, two tandem kayaks with life vests in multiple sizes, gas charcoal grille, fishing poles, beach chairs, body boards, beach toys and even a horseshoe pit.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with 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 not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Southport vacation rental experience:

How to get the best value:

• Summertime is high season in the Southport area. To get the largest rental within your budget, we suggest reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at Southport restaurants, tours, and activities.
• Reserve your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides have money saving offers on local tours, shops, and attractions.

Planning and choosing your prefectrental home:

• Start by choosing potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Ocean Front Getaway-Yaupon Beach, Oak Island, NC has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking websites. Otherwise, email the property owner before reserving your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• If there's a specific Southport beach you are enamored with, look for homes that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your group is vacationing with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly property. Get information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Tips for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Note any issues with the property at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, remember to take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.