The Surf Shack: Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway Views. - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1356 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths:
2 Queens | 1 Double | 1 Single with Single trundle.

Four Intelligent TV's with basic cable, wireless internet access and telescope. The Surf Shack is a comfortable 2nd row home in West Beach that is a short walk to both the beach and Intracoastal Waterway. A sizable front deck is great for calming after a day at the beach. You can also savor great ocean vistas and sunsets on top of the crow's nest. Cooking will be a breeze in the huge, newly remodeled and well-equipped kitchen. Dining has seating for six plus four additional at the bar. A screened back porch accepts you to sit and appreciate your morning coffee while admiring the vistas of the Intracoastal. Outside, there is also a enormous back yard where kids can play and run as well as a hot/cold shower and garage (10x10x35) access for boats/cars. For boaters, Blue Water Marina Point is just around the corner where you can dock your boat in the Intracoastal.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the best Southport vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summertime is high season in the Southport area. To get the largest rental home for your budget, we strongly suggest booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, warm weather and the absence of giant crowds at the beach and popular attractions. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Some owners offer promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Often, management companies supply Southport area travel guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Southport visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Selecting the perfect rental home in Oak Island:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. The Surf Shack: Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway Views. has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property management company before booking the property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a certain Southport destination you long to visit, browse properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• If your group is bringing pets, you must book a property that allows animals. Get details on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.

Have a great stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the property manager immediately to document any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often an incredible source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Re-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.