4BR\/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

West with the Nighttime (formerly Miss Rumphius by the Sea) - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, 2nd Row with spectacular vistas including Intercoastal, Bald Head, Cape Fear River and Oak Island lighthouse. Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free Wifi
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- NEMA 14-50 car charging support
- Expansive vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Oak Island Lighthouse and more!
- Beach access only three homes away
- Oak Island Golf Course and Fort Caswell Civil War fort are just a short drive down the street 
- Convenient to great stores, eateries, grocery stores, Oak Island Fishing Pier, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, and other fun activities
- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds:  2K, 2Q, 1BB T/T/T 
- Entertainment:  Flat-screen Intelligent TVs.  Puzzles.  Books.
- Kitchen:  Granite countertops.  Breakfast bar.  Stainless-steel appliances.  Fridge with ice maker.  Gas cooktop.  Double oven (1 convection).  Dishwasher.  Constructed-in microwave.  Crockpot.  Griddle.  Toaster oven.  Toaster.  Keurig coffee maker. 
- Tile, wood and carpet floor
- Private master suite
- 2nd living area with mini-refrigerator and direct porch access  
- Elderly friendly (elevator, walk-in showers)
- Tankless water heater
- Gas grille
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Fenced backyard 
- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered)
- Boat parking
- Dog friendly

This impressive home will soon become your favorite getaway because the vistas here are astounding!  Located in the very relaxing and highly sought-after Caswell Beach area, you will be surrounded in natural beauty and wildlife.  From any of the comfortable covered porches, you an appreciate your morning coffee and experience the serenity of the Intracoastal Waterway from the back of the home or handsome Atlantic Ocean vistas on the front of the home.  Vistas to be appreciated from every direction, even a view of the Oak Island Lighthouse just down the street!  Not to mention, your beach access is only three homes away!  This home is one of the most charming on Oak Island and Caswell Beach, as during the filming of Boys of Summer, a certain lead actor was in residence here.

Inside, you will appreciate the reverse floor plan with an open concept great room, formal dining area, and kitchen on the top floor, boasting enormous windows to maximize those broad vistas.  The top floor also features a generous size master bedroom with bespoke constructed-in work desk and huge walk-in closet, cavernous en suite bathroom with double vanity and a no threshold bespoke tile walk-in shower with bench, a half bath just off the great room, and a laundry area with sink.  The chef in the family will appreciate the gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, convection oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher and more!

Downstairs, you will find a second and rather calming living area with a mini-refrigerator and direct access to one of many covered porches.  Also on this level are three guest bedrooms.  A king bedroom and a queen bedroom share a jack and jill bathroom, and the final bedroom is ideal for modest families or a group of kiddos featuring a triple twin bunk bed and a queen bed.  This final bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom.  

Outside , you can know the kids are safe playing in the sizable fenced backyard.  Feel complimentary to wash all the sand away from a fun-filled day at the beach in the enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower.  As evening approaches, you can grille out your fresh catch on the gas grille for the best local seafood you've ever tasted.  

In the spirit of Beryl Markham the great female aviator, whose memoir is West with the Nighttime, come and create your adventures at this exceptional beach home.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to book the best vacation home experience:

Getting the best rental home value:

• Summertime is high season in the Cape Fear area area. To find the best value, change your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warm weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• The earlier you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Cape Fear area area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain discounts for local tours and attractions.

Narrow your Search:

• To start, have your group agree to trip dates and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. 4BR\/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking websites. Otherwise, email or call the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• If there's an individual Cape Fear area destination you long to visit, browse homes that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly rental. Request information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts charge additional pet fees.

Considerations for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. Store the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Make a record of any issues with the property at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if damages are assessed.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to compel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.