Beautiful 3BR,1Full BA, 2 Half BA - Hot tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Sleeps - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Just Like Heaven - 3 Bedrooms 1 Full Bath and 2 Half Baths, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Event Home, Sleeps 10
(Formerly known as Footprints in the Sand)

****Event Home (For an Additional Fee - Telephone Better Beach Units for details)****

Escape to Just Like Paradise, a striking beach getaway located in Oak Island's peaceful "Old Yaupon" neighborhood. Formerly Footprints in the Sand, this bright and welcoming  3-bedroom home comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, offering 1 full bath and 2 half baths — ideal for beach vacations, family gatherings, or special occasions. While just a short walk to the beach, stores, eateries, and the pier, the true highlight awaits just outside: a exceptional screened-in back porch, designed for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment.

Inside, discover a intelligent layout with comfortable, modern décor, creating a enchanting home-away-from-home. Sleeping arrangements include a primary king bedroom, a queen bedroom, and a third bedroom with a queen, a triple twin bunk, and a twin sleeper couch. The entirely equipped kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, refrigerator with ice maker, flat-surface cooktop, constructed-in microwave, toaster oven, and dishwasher, makes meal prep painless. Standard amenities like Wi-Fi, Intelligent TVs, linens, and a washer/dryer ensure a cozy stay. 

The heart of this coastal haven extends outdoors to your private backyard getaway, where the screened-in back porch really shines. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee in this serene space or appreciating calming movie nights after a day at the beach. Beyond the porch, a hot tub promises ultimate relaxation, and an enclosed outdoor shower adds convenience. Evenings are ideal for gathering around the fire pit or grilling on the gas BBQ, with ample outdoor seating for everybody. The fenced backyard provides a safe haven for kids and furry friends (dogs welcome!), and private parking for up to 6 cars plus outdoor storage add to the ease of your stay.

Designed for all ages with its convenient ground-level layout, making it particularly elderly friendly and simple to navigate, Just Like Paradise also offers a constructed-in desk for remote work. It's an Event Home (additional fee applies) and welcomes off-season monthly units.

With its prime location near beaches, attractions, and, most notably, a really inviting and effortlessly accessible screened-in back porch for making lasting memories, Just Like Paradise lives up to its name. Book your memorable Oak Island hideaway today!

(Please note the decorative fireplace on the screened back porch is not for guest use.)

Bed Layout (1K, 2Q, 1 Triple Bunk T/T/T, 1TSS):
BR 1 - 1 King
BR 2 - 1 Queen
BR 3 - 1 Queen, 1 Triple Bunk Twin/Twin/Twin, 1 Twin Sleeper Couch

Standard Features:
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) included per the capacity of the home
- Entirely equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Located in the peaceful "Old Yaupon" area of Oak Island
- Public beach access just a short walk to the end of the street (roughly 0.2 miles, less than a block)
- Within walking distance to great stores, eateries, Oak Island Fishing Pier, trails and fishing
- Convenient to more great stores, eateries, Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, sky diving, helicopter rides, putt-putt and arcade 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
- Event Home (For an additional fee - Telephone Better Beach Units for details)
- Off-season monthly units welcome (Telephone Better Beach Units for details)
- Keyless entry
- Entertainment: Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Board games. Puzzles. Books.
- Kitchen: Breakfast bar. Fridge with ice maker. Electric flat-surface range/cooktop. Dishwasher. Constructed-in microwave. Toaster oven.
- Elderly friendly (ground level)
- Desk space
- Screened back porch with TV
- Hot tub (capacity of 4)
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Gas grille
- Fire pit
- Outdoor storage
- Fenced backyard
- Dog friendly
- Private parking (6 spaces total)

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 Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. 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 cycling 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 allowed

Our top Oak Island rental property booking tips:

Finding your best deal:

• The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Summer months are high season in Oak Island. Book your Wrightsville Beach rental in the Spring or Fall to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guide magazines have discounts for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Finding the best rental home in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• To start, have your family agree to date ranges and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Beautiful 3BR,1Full BA, 2 Half BA - Hot tub, Walk to Beach, Dog Friendly, Sleeps has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often available on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property owner before reserving the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.
• If there's an individual Wrightsville Beach beach you long to visit, search for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

More considerations:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, intercom or appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents many concerns.
• Lock your rental while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Make a record of any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget anything. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from 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.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to propel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.