The Bee's Knees - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1217 square feet

THE BEE'S KNEES is a comfortable and impressive dog-friendly, one-level beach bungalow that is only a 15 min. walk to the ocean and less than a 2 min. drive (0.7 miles). This 3-bdr/2-bath one-story home is completely refreshed and gorgeously decorated. The back screened in patio opens to a shaded backyard with gorgeous live oak trees and surrounded by a 6-foot fence.

3 Bedroom | 2 Full Bathrooms

1 Queen | 1 Queen | 2 twin bunk beds | All beds have new memory foam beds

Weekly Discount-7 nights- 7%
Long Stay Discount- 21 nights- 35%
Monthly Discount- 22+ nights- 40%
Available monthly from October to April.

Cleaning fee includes linens.

This is our second home that we visit regularly, and have made it cozy & fun for you to appreciate as well. The home is 0.7 miles from the beach via the SE 9th footbridge(4 blocks over), or about the same distance via the Middleton Rd beach access.

The home has fast 400 mbps Wifi, with complementary streaming Spectrum(cable), and access to your Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu accounts via the Intelligent TVs. The following has been supplied to make your stay as comfortable and simple as possible:

* Outdoor shower with hot and cold water and a dog wash sprayer
* Washer & Dryer
* Beach towels
* Beach wagon
* Beach chairs
* Beach umbrella
* Beach totes
* Boogie and skim boards
* Bicycles (bring your own helmets)
* High chair
* Pack 'n play (bring your own linens)
* Stroller
* Board games
* 22" Weber charcoal kettle grille (charcoal NOT supplied)
* Weber Spirit 3 burner propane grille (propane IS included)
* Fire pit with Adirondack Chairs (wood not supplied, but all local grocery stores sell firewood)
* Wireless and multiport cell phone/device chargers

The home also has 2 dog beds and 3 dog bowls. There is a shop vac in the garage so you can vacuum out all that beach sand before you return home.

The master bedroom has a queen sized bed, dresser, desk, full bath with enormous walk in shower, vanity with granite top, sizable walk-in closet, and a 42" Intelligent TV.

Bedroom #2 has a queen sized bed, two nighttime stands, 32" Intelligent TV, and a closet.

Bedroom #3 sleeps up to 4 people with two sets of twin bunk beds(upper bunk beds have pocket organizers to hold cell phones, eyeglasses, etc) and a nightstand.

The living room has a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, a microfiber couch, matching adore seat, two swivel chairs, a 50" intelligent tv, and a gas log fireplace.

The entirely supplied kitchen features:

* Stainless steel appliances(microwave, smooth top stove, dishwasher, huge refrigerator/freezer)
* KitchenAid mixer
* Pizza pans
* Cookie sheets
* Muffin pans
* Casserole dish
* Turkey roasting pan
*12 cup coffee maker
* Keurig coffee maker
* 2 & 5 qt crock pot
* Ninja blender
* Toaster
* Mixing bowls
* Measuring cups
* Drinkware, Dinnerware, Flatware, Wine Glasses
* Pots & pans
* Spice rack with spices, salt, pepper.

The dining area has seating for 7 people, while the screened in porch can accommodate an additional 8 people (6 person dining set and a 2 person bistro set).

Bed linens and bath towels are supplied and will be shrink wrapped on upon arrival. Owners supply a STARTER PACK ONLY of shampoo,body wash,dish soap,dishwasher pod,laundry detergent,paper towels,toilet paper,trash bags. Additional supplies may be purchased from the following stores located on the island-Dollar General,Publix and Food Lion,etc.

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Dogs must be booked in advance with a $100 pet fee paid at booking.

HOME RULES-
No smoking/vaping on the property
Only 8 people are allowed to stay overnight-STRICTLY ENFORCED
No Parties or Events
Copy of license and signed rental agreement required.
Guests must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking
A $500 security deposit hold will be applied to guest's credit card 2 days before arrival then released 4 days after departure
Please be respectful of the neighbors as most of them are full time residents. Town of OKI peaceful hours are 11pm-7am

Did you know that we offer a golf cart rental?

It is SO much fun to cruise to the beach on our 2023 six passenger Bintelli electric street legal golf cart. It has a beach chair rack on the back and constructed in bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favorite music!

The cost is $65 per nighttime (April 1-Oct 31) and $45 a nighttime in the off season (Nov 1-March 31) and is rented for the duration of your stay. Golf cart rental fee is non-returnable due to operator error or poor weather conditions.

We will need a copy of you driver's license, auto insurance, and a signed copy our golf cart waiver and usage guidelines. Must be at least 25 years old to rent golf cart.

Long stays (21+nights) are subject to an additional mid-stay cleaning and linen swap out charge of $250.00.

Garage is not available for guest's car use, this is where we store our golf cart . There is room for 3 cars in the driveway. Additional parking is available on the side of the home in the right-of-way. Make sure all 4 tires are off the street so you don't get a ticket!

Restricted thermostat- no lower than 68 for AC and no higher than 75 for heat.

Please read the binder located inside the home for more important information about the property and the island.

About the Area

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, motor boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

4 total pets

Getting the best Wrightsville Beach vacation property experience:

When to visit Oak Island & When to book:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Summer months are high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our best tip for saving money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Wrightsville Beach vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Owners sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually 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 catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Look for your local Wrightsville Beach area magazine upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines contain offers and deals for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to pick the best vacation rental in the Wrightsville Beach area:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. The Bee's Knees has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email the host before booking the home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.

Tips to have a great stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, stereo or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Document any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be useful if there is a dispute.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.