Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

The Salty Owl - 5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths

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Beds:  2 Kings | 1 Queen | 2 Doubles | 2 Bunk Beds Twin/Twin

This pretty 2nd row home with ocean vistas offers a calming getaway for your beach getaway and is even dog friendly! With a sleeping capacity of 14 total, you will have plenty of room to comfortably spend time together with family and friends or slip away for some privacy if desired. This home has three levels with the main living area on the middle floor and the master bedroom on the top floor.

Located on the highly sought-after and relaxing west end of Oak Island, you will appreciate spectacular vistas over the ocean. The Point is just a short walk to the end of the street for even more striking vistas. Lonerider Restaurant and Bluewater Point Boat Ramp are only a few blocks away for you to savor casual local seafood dining with Intracoastal Waterway vistas or to launch your boat for a fun-filled day out on the water. You will also be only a few mins. drive away to great stores, more dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, trails, and other fun activities. Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island are also very close by. There is something for everybody!

Ground Level:  Outdoor Space and Entrance

Outside, you will be able to relax in the nice-sized open backyard, grilling out your fresh catch on the charcoal grille from a day of fishing, as the kids and dog run and play. Appreciate the evening approaching with warm ocean breezes and that delicious meal at the picnic area under the home. There is also an enclosed outdoor shower to wash off all the sand when you come back from the beach, as well as a clothesline to hang those wet towels and bathing suits to dry for another day.  

As you enter the home on the ground level, you will come into a sitting area with TV, which makes a great hang-out for the kids or a nice place to cool off and still be close to everybody who is outside.  There is also a laundry closet.

Middle Level:  Main Living Area and Sleep Area

Up one flight of stairs and you are welcomed with the huge open concept main living, dining, and kitchen that offer a relaxing yet bright and airy ambiance, featuring very a high vaulted ceiling in the comfortable and cozy living area with a sizable flat-screen TV on a shiplap accent wall; a huge dining table for making memories at meal time; a very cavernous kitchen with sizable breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances, including 2 fridges. This level offers enormous floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize ocean vistas and leads out to an broad sun deck where you can further enjoy those vistas with your morning coffee and listen to the waves roll onto shore. This middle level also features a stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, as well as one bedroom with 2 bunk beds twin/twin, and another bedroom with 2 double beds.

Top Level:  Sleep Area

As you enter the entryway at the top of the 2nd flight of stairs, you will find tons of fun games and books to entertain. No boring days here if a rainstorm rolls through! There is also another stand-alone full-size guest bathroom, a guest bedroom with 1 queen bed, and another guest bedroom with 1 king bed. This top floor also features the large private master suite with a king bed, work desk space, and unique barn-style door leading to a nice bathroom with double vanity and a walk-in bespoke tile shower. The master suite also features its own private balcony with ocean vistas.

Exterior Video & Audio Monitoring on Premises 

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this vacation home is on a river. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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 allowed

Tips to get the optimal Wrightsville Beach rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Booking in the Fall or Spring is an excellent way to save money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your family qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

How to choose and book the rightvacation home:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and choose a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Ocean views, Quiet West End, Dog Friendly-Sleeps 14 has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve the property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach beach you simply love, browse homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the host's information to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are out, just like you would back home.
• During check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peace and quiet. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property one final time and scan for damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Most rental managers make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.