Dog Friendly - Fully Remodeled - Coastal Cottage - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Knot so Crabby - Totally Redecorated Oak Island Beach Rental - Dogs Accepted 

Accepts Short Stays

3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom / Sleeps 8-9

Once you arrive in the treelined neighborhood - comfortably accessed by the Middleton bridge on the south end of Oak Island - you will definitely knot be feeling crabby at all! This comfortable island home was just lovingly redecorated and refurnished in modern farmhouse style.  The sweeping ceiling and openness of the great room are a ideal family gathering spot after a hot day at the beach. The efficient kitchen offers everything you need for cooking meals at home, including a roomy pantry for your groceries. The backyard is ready to welcome your furry friend and make him feel right at home. Savor a calming indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the screened-in porch in the backyard, where you can hear the birds and savor the gentle salt sea breezes of this delightful Oak Island beach rental. The back yard porch is sure to become your favorite room in the home; bring a book to curl up with!

Ground Level:

This is a one-story single-family home.
Private drive accommodates 4 cars, size dependent. No restrictions on boat trailers. 6 steps to enter the home at the front porch. Rocking chairs, solar yard lighting, outdoor hot shower, covered propane grille, back yard fire pit with 6 Adirondack polywood chairs, string lights, backyard sun deck with picnic table, back yard screened-in porch.
Screen Porch: all-weather rattan seating, ceiling fan.
Living Room: queen size couch sleeper, loveseat, soft side chair, credenza with wall mounted huge screen Intelligent TV, ceiling fan.
Dining Room: dining table seating 4, breakfast table seating 2, sliding doors to screened-in porch.
Kitchen: bar counter seating for 3, stainless refrigerator freezer, dishwasher, electric range with double oven, microwave.
Bedroom: Queen bed, traditional wood furnishings- chest of drawers, wall-mounted Intelligent TV, ceiling fan.
Shared Hallway Bath: Bathtub and shower with hand held spray wand faucet, toilet, single solid-surface vanity.
Bedroom: Full bed with full trundle, wall mount Intelligent TV, Papasan chair, nightstands with nightlight and phone chargers, ceiling fan.
Laundry Room: washer-dryer, lightweight vacuum.
Primary Bedroom Suite: queen bed with panel headboard, 2 chest of drawers, wall-mounted Intelligent TV, ceiling fan, ensuite bath.
Primary Ensuite Bath: garden tub, shower stall with rain faucet, single solid-surface vanity, makeup mirror

Parking: 4-6 cars, size dependent. Boat trailers are allowed.

Linens: Save money! Ask about a discount if you want to bring your sheets and towels. If linen service is selected, they will be wrapped in sanitary packaging and laid on the bedspread.

Rental Policies:
In response to the increased incidence of credit card fraud, a valid government photo ID will be required for every reservation. A signed rental agreement is required: accepting House Rules on any online travel agency requires reading and acceptance of our rental agreement.

Arrival/Departure:
Summer Check-Ins (June-August) begin at 4 pm and are guaranteed by 6 pm
Off-Season Check-Ins begin at 3 pm and are guaranteed by 5 pm
Check-out is by 10 am.
We adhere to this policy, so please do not arrive early or plan to delay your departure.

Guest Access
*Electronic entry. You will be included a code before check-in.

House Rules:
No events such as weddings, bachelor's/bachelorette events, sororities/fraternities
No Smoking

Pet Policy: Dogs Only allowed, no other family pets. Pet Fee for first dog is supplied. If you would like to bring a second dog, it is allowed with additional fee.

Cancellation Policy:
- Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking
- After 48 hours of booking and more than 60 days out from arrival, a full refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee
- After 48 hours of booking and within 60 days of arrival, there will be no refund processed unless the dates are re-rented. If premises are re-rented, a refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee.

Things To Do:
Oak Island is known for its golden sand beaches, calming blue waters, friendly community, and proximity to the cities of Southport, Wilmington, and Myrtle Beach. There are many cute island coffee stores, stores, breweries, and a park that showcases a splash pad for summer fun! With a pretty Golf Club open to summer travelers and over 100 public water access points, there is an abundance of all things adventurous to do on Oak Island! 

If you'd like to keep your exercise routine going while on vacation, you can get an out-of-town Gym pass at Oak Island Recreation Center. Utilize the Rec Center's ample parking, put in at the Kayak ramp, and spend hours kayaking our impressive marshes.  Sit on the lawn and appreciate a nighttime off cooking at our Weekly Friday nighttime "Summer Concert In The Park" with a couple of local food truck options at this family-centric Live Music event. Beach Day takes place in Oak Island on the Friday before July 4th and features all-day activities followed by fireworks on the island that evening.

Visit Historic Southport, a seafaring town just five miles from our island, for a bigger nightlife. Southport, at the confluence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean, features a variety of different eateries, bars, live music and shopping. It is one of our favorite places to walk around and check out different food and live music on the weekends. There are complimentary parking options all over town, and you can conveniently walk to dozens of places while appreciating the breeze from the riverfront and admiring historic homes and general store buildings that date back to the early 1800s. Southport's State Fourth of July Festival is a three-day street fair with artists from all over the state, vendors, and food. It is really like being in an Andy Griffith episode with the parade and enormous finale fireworks show over the riverfront in Southport.
We look forward to your visit!

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Note from host: Dogs Only unless otherwise detailed in listing.

Rental home tips:

When to visit & When to reserve a Cape Fear area rental home:

• To find the best value, consider changing your family's Cape Fear area vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Reserving your rental property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Cape Fear area visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain coupons for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

How to choose and book your prefectrental home:

• Begin by selecting trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Dog Friendly - Fully Remodeled - Coastal Cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, email the property manager before you reserve the home. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your trip.
• If there's a specific Cape Fear area destination you are enamored with, look for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Extra fees or charges might be applied to your contract.

Tips to have a smooth stay:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your family's visit, note any problem areas when you arrive. Call the rental manager immediately to record your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, ensure that you take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.