General Features[>
- Books
- Games
- 2 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub or shower
- Beach sun loungers
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's dinnerware
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Golf nearby
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Horse riding nearby
- Internet access
- Iron/ironing board
- Kitchen island
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Local artist showcase
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near laundromat
- Near the beach
- Near the sea
- No pets allowed
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Porch or lanai
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Unit size: 1550 sq ft (144 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water skiing nearby
- Sleeps 8
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1550 square feet
**Snow Birds welcomed between November - April every year! PLEASE ASK ABOUT MONTHLY RENTALS! Oak Island is unique in the fact that our beach faces directly South, and in winter months the Sun sets in the OCEAN! Our sunsets are definitely beautiful!**
Welcome to **Practically Ideal**, a appealing and impeccably maintained beach home on Oak Island’s coveted West Beach. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom piling home comfortably sleeps 8 guests and offers the ideal blend of coastal appeal and modern comfort.
Step inside to an open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings, where the kitchen, dining, and living spaces flow seamlessly—ideal for gatherings. Thoughtfully decorated with priceless vintage pieces, this home exudes a timeless and inviting vibe that makes every stay feel special.
Savor handsome vistas from TWO cavernous porches—the front porch has vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, while the back porch offers Davis Canal vistas(a great shady getaway in the summer). The primary suite features a king bed, private bath, and access to the back porch, while the second guest room has a queen bed with porch access, and the third guest room offers two double beds—ideal for families or friends traveling together.
Located less than 200 steps from the beach, this home is in an spectacular West Beach location with painless access to the shoreline. Entirely supplied with kitchen essentials, bed and bath linens, a washer & dryer, comfortable seating, and beach toys, everything you need for a calming hideaway is at your fingertips.
Whether you're sipping coffee with a little ocean view, unwinding on the back porch, or making new memories by the shore, **Practically Ideal** is really a magical getaway. Book your stay today and experience the best of Oak Island!
About the Area
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. 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
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Fish House Restaurant at Blue Water Point Motel & Marina - 1.6 miles
- Island Way - 2.2 miles
- Tommy Thompson’s Grille - 3.5 miles
- Pepperoni Grill - 3.9 miles
- Bar-B-Que House - 4.2 miles
- Russell’s Place Restaurant - 4.5 miles
- Oak Island Subs and Salads - 4.5 miles
- Beana’s Kitchen - 4.6 miles
Nearby Activities
- Ocean Crest Fishing Pier - 1.7 miles
- Oak Island Fishing Charters - 1.3 miles
- Mr. Beach Rentals - 1.4 miles
- Fish House Restaurant at Blue Water Point Motel & Marina - 1.6 miles
- Fugitive Fishin Charters - 1.6 miles
- Lockwood Folly Country Club - 2.3 miles
- Environmental Overlook Trail - 3.1 miles
- Long Beach Paddle Company - 4.3 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Mr. Beach Rentals - 1.4 miles
- Eagles Beachwear - 4.6 miles
- Provision Company - 4.9 miles
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