Waterway Retreat, fishing pier, bikes, kayak, paddleboard! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2900 square feet

Welcome to the peaceful "West End" of Oak island. Here the traffic is slower, the streets are lined with charming trees and the homes have cavernous backyards overlooking this calming undeveloped stretch of the Intercoastal Waterway.

Our home has 3 handsome bedrooms and is ideal for a huge family or two separate families to share. There are 2 full baths and an additional 2 half baths. The roomy home is roughly 2800 square ft and accepts for many areas to work, study, read or play games. There are 4 separate porches with the biggest being screened in and furnished with two huge couches ideal for outdoor napping!

The kitchen has an L-shaped bar that seats 4 and has a work island to accommodate multiple cooks in the kitchen. Since this has been a family home for many years the kitchen is entirely supplied with all cooking necessities. The layout also works great for entertaining or hosting holiday meals. There is also a sizable desk that accepts for a great place remote work and we have a bluetooth linked printer you are welcome to use.

The dining area connects to the kitchen. It has a sizable dining table that seats up to 6 so a total of 10 people can be seated between the kitchen and dining area. This dining table over looks the striking azalea and palm tree filled backyard and has huge wall of glass windows and french doors.

Off the kitchen is the guest bedroom wing. 1st bedroom has two twin beds and a flip out chair bed appropriate for a kid. The 2nd bedroom has a queen size bed a flip out single bed for a kid and a platform twin blow up bed that can accommodate an adult or kid. This bedroom has a private porch overlooking the backyard and an en suite half bath. Between the two bedrooms is a full bathroom, freshly remodeled with a elegant tile shower, sink and toilet.

The sizable open living room connects to the dining/kitchen area and has two separate seating areas. The main area over looks the backyard through the enormous screened in porch. This area has cable TV, a gas burning fireplace and a new x- large comfortable Pottery Barn sectional. There's plenty of room for the whole family to savor a movie together of play games by the fire.

The master bedroom suite is located on its own floor and reached by a staircase off of the living room. It has a spectacular view overlooking the backyard of the Intercoastal waterway. It is very spacious with a queen bed, double bed sleeper couch in the sitting area, desk and plenty of room for a blow up bed or two that can be included upon request. Ideal for a family! The master bath has a double sink vanity, toilet and bath tub/shower combo.

The backyard overlooks a rare undeveloped section of the Intercoastal waterway. The home is located on double lot which accepts for a large very private backyard. It is ideal afternoon games of badminton, paddleball, horseshoe.

Our pier provides a glorious place to appreciate a morning cup of coffee as the fog is clearing or a sunset beverage as you watch the fishing boats come in with their bounty. It is calming and a fabulous spot to watch the beautiful NC coastal wildlife. This pier has been used for catching hundreds of fish and nearly as many crabs! There is a floating dock for launching kayaks, paddleboards, or just casting for minnows. The main pier has a 4 person constructed in bench, rod holders, crab basket and a cleaning station for fish. Its a fisherman ideal setting.

If you are a fisherman bring your boat and take advantage of the in-shore and off-shore fishing that Oak Island has to offer. The 55th street public boat launch is effortlessly accessible. Our driveway has plenty of space to store your boat or trailer. **Note the pier is not avaible for docking a boat unattended, guest can be picked up from the floating dock.

Supplied with each rental: all linens, towels, beach chairs, gas grille and gas firepit.
Upon request: 4-6 bicycles, surf board, kayak, paddle
board, badminton set, women's and kids golf clubs.

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the best Brunswick area vacation property experience:

Getting the best rental value:

• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Brunswick area trip dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Many rental management companies supply Brunswick area area visitors guides which include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning, selecting, and booking the perfectrental:

• To start, have your family choose date ranges and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Waterway Retreat, fishing pier, bikes, kayak, paddleboard! has 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible on booking pages. If not, reach out to the host before you book the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Is your group looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

More tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Add a note with the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Record any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute arises.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific resource to find the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep the property locked while you are away! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a wonderful time? Many rental managers make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your property and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.