Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1300 square feet

Cheeky Tiki is a destination within your ideal beach vacation. This striking beach bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a wrap around porch, and a fenced backyard with a bespoke tiki bar for post-beach leisure and entertaining. Our home is a great hideaway for family, friends, and your dog(s).

Located in the heart of OKI, freshly named North Carolina’s best-kept secret by Travel + Leisure, it is a 10-min. walk to the beach and a mins. drive to eateries, bars and grocery stores.

The space
The Cheeky Tiki is located on 9th street, with beach access directly over the spectacular intercoastal walkway.

Our Bungalow features 4 queen beds and 1 king bed across 3 rooms, including bespoke constructed in bunk beds the kids (and adults) will be sure to adore. Our open concept living room, dining and kitchen accepts for seamless entertaining and family time. Our kitchen is entirely outfitted with cookware, dishware and serving platters to make meals-in simple and convenient.

Appreciate coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A completely covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your completely fenced backyard.

Savor coffee on our wraparound front porch, equipped with a gate for ease of mind with dogs and young kids. A fully covered screened porch towards the back of the home leads you out to your fully fenced backyard.

The backyard features covered outdoor seating with a fire pit, a grille area, outdoor games including corn hole and a bespoke horse shoe pit, and a bespoke tiki bar––with a suspended TV, pool table, and exercise equipment.

Kayaks, beach towels, and beach chairs are also available.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire home minus an owner’s closet.

Other things to note
We have left a manual with home rules inside, and to help make your stay additional special, we have curated notes from our experiences on OKI. Please read through it and let us know if you have any questions.

Be sure to stay up-to-date on the weather for your stay. We require all guests to leave our bungalow if the county declares an evacuation, such as for a hurricane. Also, please be aware of rip current conditions before swimming in the ocean. Our bungalow is located in a tropical environment.

Please let us know if you have any questions about our home rules or environment. Accidents happen - if something breaks during your stay, let us know immediately.

About the Area

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this vacation home. 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. 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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tricks and tips to get the best vacation property experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. To get the best value, shift your family's Cape Fear area trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warmer weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Cape Fear area area visitor guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Cape Fear area visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing and booking a perfect Cape Fear area vacation home:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Pet-friendly cottage with tiki bar 15-min walk from beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before booking your home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or might be applied to your agreement.
• If there's an individual Cape Fear area attraction you are enamored with, keep an eye out for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents a lot of issues.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your visit, make a record of any problem areas upon check in. Speak to the property manager immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you didn't forget any personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did you have a terrific vacation? Many rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.