5BR\/2BA - Beautiful, Oceanview Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

BLUE DOLPHIN - 5 Bedroom 2 Bath House, Oceanview, Sleeps 12

STANDARD FEATURES:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) supplied per the capacity of the home
- Totally equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

NOTABLE & UNIQUE FEATURES:
- Recently refreshed
- New décor, linens, and furnishings
- Located on the highly sought-after west end of Oak Island
- Beach access 423 feet away or less than a 2 min. walk
- Stunning vistas of the ICW, ocean and marsh from nearly every room in the home
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Convenient to Beach Pantry Store, trails, fishing, great stores, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short 10-15 min. drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island
- Beds: 5Q, 1BB T/T
- Entertainment: Flat screen Intelligent TVs. Board games, puzzles, books. DVD player with DVDs.
- Kitchen: Cavernous kitchen with eat-in bar. Coffee maker. Electric range with flat surface cooktop. Constructed-in microwave. Fridge.
- Open floor plan
- Grand living and gathering space
- Luxury Vinyl Plank floor
- Ceiling fans
- Solid Surface countertops
- 2 oceanfront covered porches, 1 covered porch in back
- Plenty of outdoor seating
- Keyless entry
- Enclosed/Hot & Cold Outdoor Shower
- Private/covered parking
- No family pets allowed

BLUE DOLPHIN - This gorgeous 5BR/2BA, ocean view home is new to the rental market and the answer to your longing for a calming getaway from the chaos of everyday life. With two porches, you can relax and appreciate spectacular ocean and marsh vistas and warm salty ocean breezes, as time slows down and melts away. The home is decorated with you in mind offering a calming feel as soon as you walk in the door with its calming colors and beach theme. Appreciate watching a game or a great movie on the flat-screen TV in the living room. Everyone can be together and part of the conversation with the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. Any chef will appreciate the roomy kitchen. Take a short walk (423 feet or less than a 2-min. walk) and you're on the beach, ready to soak up the sun and dig your toes into the sand for a much-needed day of relaxation! Don't forget about all the other fun activities in Oak Island and Southport there are to experience - from sky diving for the thrill seekers to shopping the unique boutique stores and everything in between. BLUE DOLPHIN is the ideal home to come back to year after year, making traditions, and a lifetime full of memories with family and friends that you will always cherish.

** This property can fit 5 cars **

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the very best Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our favorite way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitors guides contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Start by having your family commit to date ranges and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. 5BR\/2BA - Beautiful, Oceanview Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If they are not listed, contact the property management company before booking the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is right for your trip.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges may be applied to your contract.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• At Check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents a lot of issues.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're gone! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Re-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and look for damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to drive future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will appreciate that you share 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 host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.