Modern Family Retreat: Hot Tub & Fire Pit - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1402 square feet

Summary:
BookSmart Properties presents: Cub's Cottage! This striking Oak Island home is only half a mile from the beach & is ideal for your family's vacation! The interior is completely refreshed, offering a shining & modern kitchen, a welcoming living room, & airy bedrooms tailored for coastal comfort. Don't miss out on a ideal evening in the freshly modernized fenced backyard, which stars a fire pit, hot tub, corn hole boards, and palm trees. Plan your stay in Oak Island with your family at Cub's Cottage!

The Space:
BookSmart Properties presents: Cub's Cottage! This Oak Island home is only half a mile from the beach and is ideally detailed from the outside in. The interior is entirely updated with modern appliances, decor, and furnishings. Step in the door of Cub's Cottage and you are greeted with a comfortable living room where your family will adore curling up with a good book, or watching a movie in the evenings.

The open concept flows seamlessly from the living room to the dining & kitchen area. The dining table seats 7, with 2 additional barstools behind it. Light streams in from the porch doors, through which you will find an outdoor dining table to savor al fresco meals on the deck! The kitchen is shining with modern appliances, and the chef in your family has plenty of space and equipment to prep delicious food throughout your stay.

The master king suite is located just off the kitchen & features a private full bath, equipped with a pretty shower and double vanities! The queen room and bunk room are found off the living room and share a full hall bath.

If the interior wasn't impressive enough, step outside and head down the steps to the backyard getaway. Freshly updated to include a firepit & seating, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, corn hole boards, and yard space, you won't want to skip an evening outdoors under the stars.

The home is also located within 5 mins. of a variety of Oak Island's stores, eateries, and other attractions. Plan your stay at Cub's Cottage and begin taking advantage of all Oak Island has to offer!

Main Level:
- Modern & fully outfitted kitchen
- Living area
- King bedroom full ensuite
- Queen bedroom
- Bunk bedroom w/ twin over double & twin
- Full hall bath
- Laundry
- Deck access & outdoor seating/dining

Exterior:
- Generous carport w/ picnic table
- Outdoor seating & dining from decks
- Hot tub
- Outdoor shower
- Fire pit
- Corn hole
- Fenced backyard

Guest Access:
Detailed check-in instructions and a unique access code will be included prior to arrival.

**Per HOA guidelines and local laws, the guests making the reservation must be at least 23 years old and be present during the entire duration of the stay. For non-family groups, all guests must be over the age of 23. If this rule or the home occupancy limit is breached, guests may be subject to fines or eviction.**

Up to 2 family pets are welcome for a fee of $150.

The Neighborhood:
- 10 min walk/3 min drive to beach access
- 3 min drive to Publix
- 2 min drive to Middleton Park
- 3 min drive to Oak Island Nature Center
- 4 min drive to coffee stores, ice cream stores, and other eateries

Getting Around:
The exact property address and home details will be sent to you with the check in instructions so you can conveniently plan your travels.

Other Things to Note:
Payment schedule: 50% at time of booking, 50% or remaining balance due 30 days before arrival.

The following violations may be subject to fines of up to $150: unregistered pets, late departure without approval by host, & home left excessively messy.

High speed Wifi is an amenities that is supplied at the property but we cannot guarantee functionality for issues that are beyond our control. Potential Wifi outages will always be handled in a timely manner and resolved to the best of our ability. Unfortunately it is not guaranteed that our solutions will fix the issue and refunds will not be given for Wifi malfunctions.

Interaction with Guests:
I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I’m only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kure Beach and Caswell Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Note from host: Charge may apply

Strategies to get the best vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental value:

• Summer months are the most expensive season in Oak Island. To get the best value, shift your trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often open a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Owners sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides contain coupons for nearby tours and attractions.

Selecting and booking the right Cape Fear area rental home:

• To start, have your family agree to date ranges and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. Modern Family Retreat: Hot Tub & Fire Pit has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking websites. If not, contact the property management company before you book the rental. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to determine what is optimal for your family.
• If there's a certain Cape Fear area destination you simply love, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs might be applied to your invoice.

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• Upon check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, television set or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a terrific resource to find the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property one final time and look for damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on great feedback to stimulate more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.