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

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Bring the whole family to The Inkwell…a great beach bungalow with tons of room for fun. The Inkwell is delightfully decorated, clean, well maintained and outfitted 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

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park, 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summertime is high season in Oak Island. Book your vacation in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have coupons for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by choosing your the best vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. The Inkwell - A Cozy and Spacious Beach Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the property manager before you book the vacation home. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or applied to your invoice.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before reserving a rental

Tips for your stay:

• Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of concerns.
• Protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would back home.
• To make certain no damages are attributed to your family's visit, record any problem areas upon check in. Make contact with the property manager immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to drive more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation rental. 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 quickly to remedy it.