7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 23
• 8 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Sally's Sandcastle - 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath House with Ocean Vistas, Event Home, Sleeps 23

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
- Iron/ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Notable & Unique Features:
- Event home (For an additional fee - Please call the Better Beach Units office for details)
- Spectacular sunrise AND sunset vistas over the ocean
- Ocean vistas from front and rear of the home
- Located in the peaceful Old Yaupon area of Oak Island on a short dead-end street with little to no traffic
- Beach access approx. 100 yards from home at end of the street
- Within walking distance to great stores, eateries, Oak Island Fishing Pier, putt-putt and arcade, ice cream stores, trails, fishing, and Intracoastal Waterway
- Convenient to Oak Island Golf Course, Oak Island Lighthouse, sky diving, helicopter rides, zip lining, 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: 5K, 1BB T/T/D, 1BB T/D/Q, 2QSS (sleeper couches in great room and 2nd family room)
- Entertainment: Flat-screen Intelligent TVs equipped with streaming. Extended cable. TVs in all bedrooms. Board games. Puzzles.
- Kitchen: Roomy gourmet kitchen. Grand kitchen island breakfast bar. Quartz countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. 2 Refrigerators with ice makers. Electric range with cooktop. Dishwasher. Microwave. Crockpot. Blender. Toaster. Stock pot.
- LVP floor throughout
- 2nd family area with wet bar
- Custom tile showers
- Double vanity in some bathrooms
- Included by owner: Hair dryer
- High capacity hot water heater
- 4 Covered porches (2 front, 2 back of home)
- Elevator
- Keyless entry
- Charcoal grille
- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower
- Outdoor foot wash station
- Private elevated in-deck, saltwater swimming pool (12 x 24). Pool heating available for an additional fee ($50/day 3-day minimum or $350/week. Please call the Better Beach Units office to set-up at least one week prior to arrival to allow for prep time.)
- Private parking (8 spaces total - 4 covered, 4 uncovered)
- EV car charging station
- Boat parking
- No family pets allowed

Sally's Sandcastle - This impressive home is the vacation "castle" of your dreams! With 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, plus a 2nd family room with wet bar in addition to the main great room, there is plenty of room for all your family and friends to come and experience a taste of the good life. Absolutely pretty inside and out, you will want for nothing here. You can choose any one of 4 covered porches to sit back, relax, and soak in the striking ocean vistas that can be seen from both sides of the home. Opportunities are limitless, as you can lounge in your own private swimming pool (pool heating for an additional fee) or take a short walk to the end of the peaceful street to dip your toes into the Oak Island sandy shore. Take a leisurely walk down to the pier or to close by stores. There is even more fun to be had just a short drive away in Oak Island and surrounding towns. Come on over and make Sally's Sandcastle your new vacation sweet spot! You are sure to want to return year after year! We'll see you when you get here!

About the Area

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and 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 not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Oak Island vacation property experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your vacation home six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• To find the best value, consider shifting your vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Selecting the best vacation rental:

• To start, have your family agree to trip dates and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. 7BR\/6.5BA Home - Event Home, Ocean Views, Pool, Elevator, Sleeps 22 has 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Brunswick area rental home search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property owner before you book the rental. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or applied to your contract.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property. Store the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many difficulties.
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect your property!
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your family's visit, make note of any problem areas during arrival. Get in touch with the rental manager right away to report any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night 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 usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Just before checking out, complete a walk-through to make sure you did not leave anything behind. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and scan for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a terrific time? Most rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.