Out Of Office: Dog-friendly, Oceanfront Home on West Beach with Corn Hole and Ho - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1796 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 2 Queens | 2 Doubles

Welcome! Spend five mins. looking out over the shining Atlantic from the covered oceanfront porch and you'll know why "Out of Office" has been a fashionable spot for visitors.

At "Out of Office" guests can expect all the amenities of home, including a supplied kitchen with pots sizable enough to prepare lobsters and a humongous dining area that can effortlessly seat 10. Spectacular beachfront vistas are the focal point of a dramatic open great room, cavernous dining area, and a granite and stainless steel kitchen. Primary and secondary refrigerator with ice maker. Living area floors and stairs are wood and laminate wood for ease of use. Ceiling fans throughout. Four TV's (one 65-inch, one 50-inch and two 43-inch TV's) with extended cable, DVD player, stereo with CD and tape player, internet access.

With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, there's plenty of space to create fond memories with family and friends. Both bathrooms also feature granite and have hair dryers.

Covered porch with rocking chairs, lounge chairs, horseshoes, corn hole, outside shower with hot and cold water, and even a telescope for star gazing! There is also a huge park-style grille for any meals you prefer to prepare outdoors. The home has plenty of toys for "fun in the sun"... don't forget to wash sandy feet at the beach side stairs or catch a rinse in the outdoor shower!

Located on the peaceful west end of Oak Island, search for shells and sharks' teeth or build a sandcastle. "Out of Office" is convenient to Middleton Avenue and the Swain's Cut Bridge for day excursions to Myrtle Beach, Southport and Wilmington. Not far from eateries, shopping and the Intracoastal Waterway. The property owners are excited to share their home with you. They know being "Out of Office" is vacation time that we all wait for...and they want your visit to be a ideal one! Cheers!

This vacation rental welcomes up to one dog under 50 pounds per reservation year-round.

About the Area

Located near the beach, 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. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Southport vacation rental experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. Reserve your Southport rental property in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Southport area travel guide magazines which often include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Choosing and booking the bestrental:

• Select a designated group leader, select your vacation dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration you need. Out Of Office: Dog-friendly, Oceanfront Home on West Beach with Corn Hole and Ho has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, call the property management company before reserving your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. Put the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Upon arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors disrupting your home life. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and places you would've never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, remember to take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to inspire more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review 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 could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.