Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Shellease Cottage, located in the cool shade of beautiful oak trees, is the ideal place for your next family vacation. Our screened in porch with an ocean view is so calming for your morning cup of coffee. Our home has 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths and a enormous outside shower. All linens are included. The kitchen is completely supplied and includes an air fryer, crockpot and Keurig! Our home is brand new to the rental market and all linens, furnishings and decor is new as of June 2023.

Our central location is ideal! We are walking distance to all of your favorite spots in Oak Island:

4 min. walk to the beach
3 min. walk to Publix
3 min. walk to Paul’s of Oak Island
5 min. walk to Bar-B-Que House
2 min. golf cart ride to Lil and John’s Sweetreat
3 min. golf cart ride to Pepperoni Grille
2 min. golf cart ride to Sunset Slush
2 min. golf cart ride to Little Bit’s Grille
5 min. golf cart ride to KoKo Cabana
3 min. golf cart ride to Food lion

There is a 6-seater golf cart available for rent which has a residents parking pass that will save you an additional $20 a day in parking costs that the city of Oak Island has implemented this summer.

Primary bedroom has a king-sized bed, ceiling fan, dresser, intelligent TV, and a jack and jill bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower.

2nd bedroom: this bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, intelligent TV and 2 bags holders in the closet.

3rd bedroom: this room has Queen over Queen bunk beds, a dresser, intelligent TV and containers under the bed with linens for a queen air bed.

Living room: shared open space with the kitchen and dining area with an ocean view from the kitchen table! It has a ceiling fan and intelligent TV. The wicker chest holds the queen air bed.

Kitchen: the kitchen is entirely outfitted including a microwave, Keurig, crock pot, air fryer, toaster and hand mixer. Along with dishes and silverware, there are grille accessories, s’mores sticks and cookware. Basic spices are in the spice rack.

Laundry: washer and dryer are available for use.

Outside: our screened in front porch has an ocean view with a swing, couch & 2 chairs conversation set and a high table with 2 chairs that are ideal for appreciating the ocean view with your morning coffee. Under the home, you will find another seating area with comfortable string lights overhead, a fan and a grille. We have a roomy backyard with a fire pit (with wood supplied), 6 chairs around the fire pit, corn hole and other games and 2 hammocks. In the golf cart storage area, there are beach chairs, beach toys, wagon and umbrellas for your use.
Other things to note
For use of the golf cart you will need to show proof of car insurance and must sign the golf cart liability form prior to check in.

Coming Fall of 2023: outdoor stainless steel sink with fish cleaning station!

About the Area

Located near the beach, this cottage 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. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect rental home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Cape Fear area area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Summertime is high season in the Cape Fear area area. To get the best value, shift your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer pleasant weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Cape Fear area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Select a group leader, select your vacation week, and choose a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Shellease Cottage-\n4 minute walk to the beach!\nGolf Cart available! has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is almost always accessible online. If not, email or call the host before booking the property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or costs applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental

More considerations:

• Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of concerns.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are out, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the rental manager right away to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. 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.
• Did you have a terrific stay? Many rental managers make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was wonderful, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.