The Inkwell - A Cozy and Spacious Beach Cottage - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Bring the whole family to The Inkwell…a great beach bungalow with tons of room for fun. The Inkwell is charmingly decorated, clean, well maintained and supplied with everything you need to make your beach trip worry-complimentary. Beach access is at SE 40th Street…a short walk away. The Inkwell features a freshly refreshed covered porch with rocking chairs. You can also savor a nice evening out on the screened in deck. Or appreciate an outdoor fire at the firepit.

A $100 deposit will be requested through Vacation Rental By Owner once a booking is made. It will be refunded through Vacation Rental By Owner within 24hrs of check out supplied there aren’t any damages.

The golf cart stored on the property is NOT accessible to guests. Please do not touch it or attempt to use.

About the Area

This cottage is located in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Bay Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

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

Get the best rental home value:

• The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are booked very early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. Reserve your Southport vacation home in the Fall or Spring to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Hosts sometimes offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guides contain discounts for local accommodations and attractions.

Make a plan and choose the right Southport rental home:

• Begin by selecting a vacation week and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. The Inkwell - A Cozy and Spacious Beach Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the host before booking the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You'll need to determine which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation family.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a certain Southport destination you love, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let thieves spoil your trip.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected everything. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on excellent reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.