Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2760 square feet

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
4 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed

This vacation rental welcomes up to 2 dogs per reservation year-round.

The BLUE FISH SHACK is waterfront and centrally located on the intercoastal Waterway, so you are close to everything. Recently refreshed inside and out including a bigger floating day dock. Entirely equipped charming open kitchen/dining room with seating for 83 intelligent HDTV's (2 with the addition of basic cable). Also included is wireless high-speed internet. Totally equipped pretty open kitchen/dining room with seating for eight. Efficiency apartment downstairs with one queen and one twin bed plus a kitchenette, no inside access (separate entrance). Covered porch and deck with rockers, lounge chairs, and vistas of the ICW. Porch is equipped with a removable infant and pet gate too. Outside shower with hot and cold water, entirely fenced backyard, gated boat dock (lifts are not for guest use), extended floating day dock, and fish cleaning station and gas grille. Internet access and cable TV supplied.

BLUE FISH SHACK offers use of the dock for boats or use the floating dock to launch the two kayaks supplied to discover the Intracoastal waterway. Throw your crab basket or fishing line in from the dock to catch your dinner. Appreciate evenings by the water under the stars.

Put your boat in the water at Dutchman Creek at NE 55th street only a couple blocks away. Regardless of your activities while here, appreciate the BLUE FISH SHACK on the Intracoastal and it's must see sunrises and sunsets.

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, 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 activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders 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 cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to get the best Brunswick area vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open a year in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To get the largest vacation home within your budget, we suggest reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. 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, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Brunswick area visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, travel guides contain money saving offers on local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Selecting the perfect vacation rental in the Brunswick area area:

• Start by having your family decide on vacation dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the host before booking the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask your host about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? Try a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental

Additional considerations:

• Take a copy of the owner's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental property.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• During arrival, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great source for finding the best local beaches.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for damage. We advise 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.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to propel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.