Ocean View\/Pool\/Dog Friendly\/Elevator\/Center of Town\/1PM Check-In\/East Beach\n - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

LOCATION! Dog Friendly! SALT WATER POOL! Elevator! AND...1PM Check-In! What more could you need!

STEPS AWAY GET AWAY 1 is the vacation rental home for you! It's on the 2nd Row, has an ocean view, saltwater pool, elevator, and will welcome 3 of your furry pups to join in the fun. This property is steps away from the beach, Middleton Park, Shopping and Dining.

All year this property is available for enormous groups of up to 18, BUT during the shoulder months of the summer season, the owners also offer one of the two units that make up this unique property available.

This listing is for the penthouse level (guest will have the whole home to themselves...no one will be occupying the lower level during your stay)
*Sleeps 8 *OceanView
*Salt Water Pool *Elevator
*Dog Friendly. *Family Room
*Dining Area *Laundry Room
*Totally Equipped Kitchen *Enclosed Porch Overlooking Middleton Park
*Master Bedroom - Ocean View, King Bed, Attached Bath, Oceanview Sitting Room
*Master Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Dual Sinks
*Secondary Bedroom - Ocean View, Queen Bed
*Third Bedroom - 2 Twin XL Beds
*Secondary Bathroom - Tub/Shower Combination
*Ocean View Deck
*4 Intelligent TV's

Check-In time is 1:00PM
Check-Out is at 8:00AM.

Dog Fee(s): One Dog $150, each additional dog, up to 3 total, is $99 per dog.

BOOK this property with confidence! Our property is clean and well maintained. The host and owners are local and are dedicated to providing their guests with the best experience possible. Check out our reviews!

Steps Away Get Away 2 (Vacation Rental By Owner # 22910345) - 6BR/4BA The whole home sleeps 18 and is available for year round. Check listing for availability.

The owners also have two ocean front properties with availability....Amazing GraySEA - Caswell Beach (Oceanfront Vacation Rental By Owner #2627052 on Caswell Beach) and Time In A Bottle (Oceanfront Vacation Rental By Owner #2665574 on West Beach near the Point) so check these properties out as well.

The details and amenities of our homes are as follows...

UPPER UNIT - Sleeps 8
*Master BR - King Size Bed, Oceanview, Attached Bath, Walk-in Closet, Sun Porch
with access to Ocean View Deck, 55-inch Intelligent TV
*Second BR - Ocean View, Queen Bed, Cavernous Closet, 44-inch Intelligent TV
*Third BR - 2 XL Twin Beds, Closet, 32-inch Intelligent TV
*Master Bath - Shower, dual vanity
*2nd Bath - Tub /Shower Combination
*Family Room/Dining Area - Queen Sleeper Couch, Ocean View, Access to Ocean Front
Deck, 65-inch Intelligent TV, Dining Table
*Kitchen - Bar Seating, Entirely Equipped
*Laundry Room - Stackable Unit, Laundry Room Sink, Extra Fridge
*Oceanview Deck - Rocking Chairs and Dining Table
*Oceanview Sunporch - Off Master Bedroom with Seating
*Rear Sunporch - Dining Table with a view of Middleton Park and Foosball Table

GROUND LEVEL
*Saltwater Pool
*Jumbo Ping-Pong Table
*Substantial Connect 4 Game
*Gas Grille
*Plenty of Parking
*Outdoor Lounging Area
*Outdoor Dining Area - 2 picnic tables
*Game Space - Corn hole, Spike Ball, Bocce Ball
*Outside Shower
*Bicycles

AMENITIES PROVIDED
*Cotton Bed Linens (beds will be newly made prior to guests arrival)
*Cotton Bath Towels
*Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel
*Laundry Detergent
*Paper Goods

BEACH AMENITIES PROVIDED
*2 Beach Carts (sizable & strong)
*8 Beach Chairs (low)
*2 Beach Chairs (high)
*2 Shibumi Shades
*2 Neso Beach Tents
*4 Beach Towels
*Sand Games - Spike Ball, Bocce Ball

ENTERTAINMENT AMENITIES PROVIDED
*Foosball Table
*Ping Pong Table
*Jumbo Connect 4 Game
*Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles and Books
*Outdoor Games - Corn hole, Spike Ball, Bocce Ball, Oversized Jenga
*Bicycles

Middleton Park is located directly behind the property. The park offers a playground, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts, soccer field, picnic shelter, softball field, kid's play structure, kid's splash pad and skateboard park. Middleton Park is also the location for weekly summer concerts. https://oak-islandnc.com/summer-concert-series/ and Live and Local Music and Market during October. https://www.oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/upcoming-events!

***DOG GUIDELINES AND FEES***
We are a dog friendly property. The owner will allow up to 3 dogs. Guests with dog(s) will be charge a $150 dog fee at time of booking. There is an additional dog fee of $99 for the second and third dog. The initial $150 should be charged at the time of booking. If the fee is not charged at the time of booking, the host will inform guests of the payment process for the initial dog fee and the additional dog fee, if it applies.

Guests who choose to bring dogs without registering them or bring more than 3 family pets may be escorted off the property and no refund will be given.

1. Please leash your dog at all times when outside of the home.

2. Pick-up all dog waste.

3. Protect the furnishings and linens with protective covers included.

4. Please be courteous to our neighbors and do not allow your dog to bark excessively while outside.

5. Do not leave your dog(s) unattended on the deck/porch.

6. Please do not leave your dog inside the home unattended. Please crate your dog(s) when it will be left alone. Even the most well adjusted and well behaved dog can become anxious in an unfamiliar place.

7. Dogs must be housebroken.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to get the best Cape Fear area rental experience:

Get the most from your vacation rental budget:

• Summer is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. Reserve your Cape Fear area vacation in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the 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 family and friends at the beach.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local Cape Fear area area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

Choosing and booking your prefect Cape Fear area rental home:

• Choose your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Ocean View\/Pool\/Dog Friendly\/Elevator\/Center of Town\/1PM Check-In\/East Beach\n has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is usually available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property manager before you reserve the home. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental
• If your family is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly property. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some property managers charge additional pet fees.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• At Check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a fantastic source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• Just prior to departing, complete a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a great time? Most rental websites make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.