The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

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

Welcome to the Turtle Shell, OKI’s best, offering one of the biggest private pools on the island (40X16)! Savor beautiful broad ocean vistas, direct beach access, as well as the Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant just steps away across the street. This property provides ample on-site parking so no need to pay additional to go to the beach. As many of our reviews attest, this location simply is the finest!

Please appreciate the private pool which includes a generous tanning ledge, also great for young kids to splash around on, a massive deep end with bench seating to savor drinks while calming in the pool and tons of space for lap swimming as well. Please inquire about the heating and cooling function for an additional fee.

The Turtle Shell offers outdoor space running the gamut from shaded decks to under-home picnic areas to sunshine by the pool with ample lounge seating for all. The covered front porch is a favorite spot to enjoy coffee in the morning and happy hours in the afternoon while watching the waves crash with handsome unobstructed vistas of the ocean and pier. The covered area under the home is the ideal place to have a shrimp boil on the two picnic tables or stay covered while cooking on the gas grille. The covered back porch overlooks the pool and offers respite from the sun and wind. There are many places to congregate and play games or watch striking sunsets.

This beautiful vacation rental features an open floor plan featuring an refreshed kitchen with ocean vistas and space for all the chefs in the family including stainless steel appliances and quartz counter tops next to an upsized dining table with ample bench seating to accommodate family. The kitchen and dining areas open into the enormous living room which includes ample seating and a huge screen TV with intelligent features and a DVD library all with the same gorgeous ocean vistas. The high-speed internet accepts streaming on all devices including HD Roku TVs in each room. The pocket doors on one side of the home are ideal for separate families or young kids to provide a peaceful space on one side of the home or while you wash a load of clothes.

The bedroom layout is ideal with two bedrooms separated by one bathroom on each side of the home. The two front bedrooms (king and queen) have spectacular ocean vistas. All bedrooms have generous light, clothing storage, ceiling fans, as well as blinds and curtains for those that enjoy dark sleeping quarters.

Off-season nightly units available with a two-nighttime minimum.

Guests should note that an additional pool heating or cooling fee is required for each day a guest requests these services. Guest must request the pool heating and pay the fee by calling the OIA office during normal business hours at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Pool heating is only available when temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit and warmer.

About the Area

Located near the beach, 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. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Wrightsville Beach vacation home experience:

Find your best deal:

• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The earlier you can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• Summer is the most expensive season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is a good way to save money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable homes.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property management companies frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies supply Wrightsville Beach area visitors guides which often include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Wrightsville Beach visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning and choosing the best Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• First, have your family choose trip dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking pages. If not, email or call the host before you reserve your home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly property. Get details on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many issues.
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To make certain damages are not attributed to your family's stay, note any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the rental manager immediately to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers disrupting your peace. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Just prior to departing, take a final walk-through to make sure you did not forget any personal items. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a great stay? Most rental managers make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your property and/or property management company was great, they would love to hear it. 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 a note as part of your feedback.