The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
1 King | 1 Queen | 2 Twin-over-twin Bunk Beds | 1 Double Sleeper Couch

Finding a great vacation spot for your next journey can feel overwhelming, but you can ease your worries because the search stops here! The Marsh vacation home is just a three-min. walk to a public beach access and a five-min. walk to the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier. Stay here and become one with the island as you take in all it has to offer. Savor the vistas of the marsh while sitting on the deck. Why wait on relaxation when it awaits you at this gorgeous home?

The living room is furnished with enough seating for you and your family. Watch TV in this family-aligned room and spend quality time with the ones you appreciate. Choose from a selection of books and relax in this area as you read in solitude with no distractions. Gorgeously decorated, this area is ideal for gathering everybody together and making memories. Plan your next excursion for the day here or partake in a friendly competition among the board games that are included for you.

The kitchen has all of the essentials you need for dining such as cookware, a Keurig and even a waffle maker. Show off your cooking skills in this area as you whip up your favorite dish for family and friends. The dining area has seating for all. Have a meal together while making memories and reminiscing on past times. Compliment the chef on the meal while you feast until you are content.

The beautiful landscape at this home will leave you in awe. Sit on the back porch and savor the greenery while you watch the kids frolic on the lawn. Read a book as you look out at the marsh and observe nature firsthand. Play a game of hide and seek with the little ones in this roomy yard, all while making memories. One can’t go wrong when staying at The Marsh.

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. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the best vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• To get the best value, change your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic.
• In the Cape Fear area area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Cape Fear area visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guides have deals for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to choose and book the bestvacation home:

• Begin by selecting your a vacation week and a spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your group needs. The Marsh: Cozy Cottage with Beautiful Marsh Views, Short Walk to Beach has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Cape Fear area vacation rental search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property manager before reserving the home. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to determine what is optimal for your trip.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or could be applied to your contract.

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental home. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• During arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few problems.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to stimulate future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other 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 owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.