10% Off All Bookings Made by April 30 - Just Minutes From the Beach! Sleeps 8 - w\/ Private Bungalow - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1100 square feet

The chronicles of the "Old Lighthouse Cottage"-

..........Oh, the stories this home could tell… It was originally located beside the Oak Island Lighthouse in Caswell Beach for many years, overseeing the comings & goings of the Coast Guard Station and Lighthouse keepers. Just as the famed light was a beacon for incoming ships, this bungalow is also beckoning you with its welcoming spirit.

The surprise to this bungalow is the charming private bungalow downstairs. Enter to find a full sized washer & dryer to launder all the guests’ vacation attire. The walls are a natural pine giving you the feel of the nature that surrounds you. Lie on the queen-sized bed and gaze up at a most interesting and striking light/fan combination operated with a remote. Choose from 3 colors of white light to wake you up or create a calming ambiance in the evening. The bathroom has a shower and plenty of towels.

Also beckoning you on the bottom floor is a wooden swing and chairs for conversation in the fresh salt air. Carrying on the theme of the natural wood is an outdoor shower for washing off the sandy fun of the day. A sizable parking area is great for all your guests to visit.

Head upstairs and gather on the screened front porch to sip your morning coffee or favorite evening drink. Extensive windows give the open living area tons of light. The décor immediately bespeaks of your proximity to the sandy shore. Unwind on the comfortable seating and choose from a wide variety of games and puzzles. There’re even toys for the younger set. Perhaps you want to catch up on your favorite show on the huge screened intelligent tv. Seating for 6 at the dining table and 4 at the bar for overseeing the creation of the next meal. The well-outfitted kitchen is enormous enough for the prepare and a helper.

The bathroom with tub and shower is positioned between the two bedrooms upstairs. The front bedroom has a king bed, another tv, a suitcases rack and additional seating. The back bedroom is where all the kids will want to spend the evenings streaming movies, playing games, or swapping stories late into the nighttime. It features a bunk bed with a twin bed on top and a full-sized bed on the bottom & another full bed flanks the opposite wall.

This light and airy Old Lighthouse bungalow pays homage to its roots when it sat beside one of three lighthouses in our area welcoming ships from the Atlantic into the mouth of the Cape Fear River.


Sleeping Arrangements:
- Primary: King Bed
- Guest 1: Full next to Twin/ Full bunk combo
- Bungalow: Queen bed


House Conveniences:

-Screened porch

-Bathroom: tub, outdoor shower, hot water

-Bedroom & Laundry: washer, dryer, Intelligent TV's, essentials (towels, soap, TP), hangers, linens

-HVAC: heating, air conditioning, ceiling fan

-Home Safety: smoke alarm, first aid kit, fire extinguisher

-Internet: Private wireless internet access (WiFi)

-Kitchen & Dining: kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, dishes & silverware, freezer, dishwasher, stove, coffee maker, wine glasses, toaster, baking sheet, & cooking silverware, toaster

-Private Bungalow sleeps 2, bathroom and shower.

*On January 10th, 2023 the Oak Island Town Council voted to approve paid parking on the island. The paid parking will be in effect from April 1 through September 30th and the hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The cost will be $5 per hour, $20 per day and $80 per week.

House Rules:

-Check-in: After 4pm (strict, unless approved)

-Checkout: By 10am (strict, unless approved)

-Keyless check-in

-NO Family Animals

-NO SMOKING

-NO PARTIES or EVENTS

-Must be 25 years or older to rent property, failure to follow this rule will end in tenant(s) removal from property and forfeiture of rent money

Please read:
**Linens & bath towels are supplied for complimentary in the reservation**

Eateries:

-Island Way

-Shagger Jacks

-Swain's Seafood

-Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery

-Bob's Hot Dogs

-Koko Cabana

-Lazy Turtle Bar & Grille

-BBQ House

-Jones Seafood House

-Oak Island Sandwich Shop

-Dairy Queen

-Sweet Treats Homemade Ice Cream


Stores & Shopping:

-Publix (grocery)

-Lowes Food, just off the bridge on mainland (grocery)

-Food Lion (grocery)

-ABC Liquor Store (liquor)

-Haag & Sons Seafood Market (seafood)

-Strands Outfitters (clothing)


Local Activities:

-Sky Diving

-Helicopter Tours

-Single Prop Plane Tours

-Deep Sea Fishing

-Fishing Piers

-Boat Units

-Mini Golf

-Oak Island Golf Course (Public 18 Hole Course w/ Driving Range and Restaurant)

-Wild Life Observation Dock


Rental Equipment:

-Mr. Beach Units offers: Beach gear, bicycles, paddle boards, surf boards and kayaks


Surrounding Destinations:

-Southport, NC (15 min. drive)

-Wilmington, NC (45 min. drive)

-Myrtle Beach, SC (1 hour drive)


Local Public Services:

-Oak Island Police Department (Dial 911)

-Oak Island Fire Department (Dial 911)


Island Rules:

-DO NOT climb or walk on dunes

-DO NOT interfere with sea turtle beds on beach

-Please respect your neighbors!


Contact your iTrip Property Manager for further questions or comments: James Fosbury

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kure Beach and Caswell Beach. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, sailing, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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 perfect Southport rental home experience:

When to book a Southport rental & When to go:

• Summer time is high season in the Southport area. To find the best value, shift your family's Southport vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warm weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer renters an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose a group leader, select your dates, and choose a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. 10% Off All Bookings Made by April 30 - Just Minutes From the Beach! Sleeps 8 - w\/ Private Bungalow has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is commonly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve the home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your agreement.

Know before you go:

• Take a copy of the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your .
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your visit, note any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the rental manager right away to relay any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed everything on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take pictures of the rental 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 feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.