Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Shellease Cottage, located in the cool shade of handsome oak trees, is the ideal place for your next family vacation. Our screened in porch with an ocean view is so peaceful for your morning cup of coffee. Our home has 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and a sizable outside shower. All linens are included. The kitchen is completely outfitted and includes an air fryer, crockpot and Keurig! Our home is brand new to the rental market and all linens, furnishings and decor is new as of June 2023.

Our central location is ideal! We are walking distance to all of your favorite spots in Oak Island:

4 min. walk to the beach
3 min. walk to Publix
3 min. walk to Paul’s of Oak Island
5 min. walk to Bar-B-Que House
2 min. golf cart ride to Lil and John’s Sweetreat
3 min. golf cart ride to Pepperoni Grille
2 min. golf cart ride to Sunset Slush
2 min. golf cart ride to Little Bit’s Grille
5 min. golf cart ride to KoKo Cabana
3 min. golf cart ride to Food lion

There is a 6-seater golf cart available for rent which has a residents parking pass that will save you an additional $20 a day in parking costs that the city of Oak Island has implemented this summer.

Primary bedroom has a king-sized bed, ceiling fan, dresser, intelligent TV, and a jack and jill bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower.

2nd bedroom: this bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, intelligent TV and 2 bags holders in the closet.

3rd bedroom: this room has Queen over Queen bunk beds, a dresser, intelligent TV and containers under the bed with linens for a queen air bed.

Living room: shared open space with the kitchen and dining area with an ocean view from the kitchen table! It has a ceiling fan and intelligent TV. The wicker chest holds the queen air bed.

Kitchen: the kitchen is entirely supplied including a microwave, Keurig, crock pot, air fryer, toaster and hand mixer. Along with dishes and silverware, there are grille accessories, s’mores sticks and cookware. Basic spices are in the spice rack.

Laundry: washer and dryer are available for use.

Outside: our screened in front porch has an ocean view with a swing, couch & 2 chairs conversation set and a high table with 2 chairs that are ideal for appreciating the ocean view with your morning coffee. Under the home, you will find another seating area with comfortable string lights overhead, a fan and a grille. We have a roomy backyard with a fire pit (with wood supplied), 6 chairs around the fire pit, corn hole and other games and 2 hammocks. In the golf cart storage area, there are beach chairs, beach toys, wagon and umbrellas for your use.
Other things to note
For use of the golf cart you will need to show proof of car insurance and must sign the golf cart liability form prior to check in.

Coming Fall of 2023: outdoor stainless steel sink with fish cleaning station!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this cottage 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 attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the best Oak Island rental home experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Southport area. Booking in Fall or Spring months is a great way to save on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• The sooner your group can book, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guides have coupons for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Narrow your rental Search:

• First and foremost, have your group choose vacation dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is regularly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what is best for your vacation.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Traveling with pets? 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 agreement! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your invoice.

During your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your family's stay, record any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the rental manager right away to document any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors bothering your peace and quiet. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you have not forget anything. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great ratings to propel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.