Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage
• Approximately 1031 square feet

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Baths: 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Bunk bed (Single over Double Bunk) and additional twin bed. Intelligent TVs in living room and all bedrooms (Roku/Netflix/YouTube), DVD player, high-speed internet. Well outfitted kitchen to prepare your favorite meals.
Private, second-floor master suite with ocean view deck and skylight in bath. Two cavernous bedrooms and a full bath on the first floor. Giant front porch and a furnished screened porch to watch sunsets. Brand new rails on deck. Brand new steps with rails leading to the entryway. Protected under-home parking. Extensive enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water, ceiling fans, wood floors in living areas and bedrooms. Highchair, port-a-crib, games, and books.
Savor this two-level home with painless access to water fun in just a short walk to both the direct beach access (600 ft.) and the canal boat/kayak launch (1 block). This home is ideal for family or friends to relax after long days of shell-hunting, beach volleyball, kayaking, and fishing. Whether fun in the sun or sight-seeing around the island, at day's end you can lounge on the screened porch or open deck where ocean breezes blow.

About the Area

Located in Oak Island, this cottage is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.

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

Pets not allowed

Oak Island rental home booking tips:

Finding your best deal:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are high season in Oak Island. To get the best value, consider shifting your family's Brunswick area vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Brunswick area area travel guides which often include special deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your Search:

• To start, have your group decide on trip dates and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Blue Dolphin Beach Cottage - Short Walk to Beach and Many New Updates has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available on booking pages. If not, call the property management company before reserving the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs applied to your agreement.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Tips for a great stay:

• Take a copy of the host's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• To make sure that damages are not attributed to your family's stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon check in. Contact the property manager right away to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be useful.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Just before checking out, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't forget anything. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property one final time and scan for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a excellent time? Many rental managers make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.