Harbor Moon - 3 miles to Oak Island! - Vacation rental home in Southport, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1912 square feet

About this space

Cavernous private home in the striking community of St. James with no stairs to contend with! Southport is a historic town by the sea with movie-set appeal! Just four miles from the main St. James Plantation entrance, downtown Southport is alive and bustling with the modest town feel that just makes you feel at home. Walk under a canopy of live oak trees more than 200 years old, walk thru the cozy stores, spend the day at Oak Island beach or take a boat ride down the Intracoastal Waterway!

The space
Ground floor end unit condo in HarborWalk within the gated St. James Plantation Community!

As you enter the condo the additional high ceilings welcome you to a entry that leads one way to the kitchen/dining/living room/screened in porch and one primary bedroom with sizable attached bathroom including a separate shower, garden tub, private water closet and double sinks. As you enter the condo, if you bear the opposite direction you have access to the laundry room and the additional two bedrooms with their own full bathrooms with shower/tub combos (one of which has a door that leads to an outdoor open patio)! Bedrooms all have blackout cellular shades on windows.

This home is bright and handsome with a sea of windows letting in all the natural sunlight. Open, well outfitted full kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, adjoining breakfast area and roomy great room. Sizable flat screen TV, card table, and indoor shuffle board table are just some of amenities for your entertainment! Appreciate outdoor living in your screened-in sun porch located off the great room and master bedroom. All 3 bedrooms (2 King beds and 1 Queen) have private baths, enormous closets, and ceiling fans. Located at the entrance of the HarborWalk subdivision is a pool with outdoor kitchen and supplied fishing pond complete with gazebo.

Guest access
You have access to all areas in your space with exception to the locked owners closets.

HarborWalk HOA coordinates all operations of outdoor seasonal pool. They do have the ability to close pool at anytime and this is not to be a reflection of the Host.

Located poolside are outdoor grilles for a safe outdoor kitchen experience.
Beach chairs and beach towels available for your use.
Board games, puzzles, and shuffleboard table for your enjoyment!
Boat slip may be arranged separately by contacting the St. James Marina located across the street from the Condo!

Other things to note
Each person is supplied one beach towel, one bath towel, and one wash cloth.
There are two available parking spots.

About the Area

St. James is home to this vacation home. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Magic Mountain Fun Park and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal rental home experience:

Getting the best rental value:

• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. To find the best value, try changing your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Brunswick area vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Reserve your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines contain discounts for nearby tours, shops, and attractions.

Finding the best rental home:

• Select your dates and budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Harbor Moon - 3 miles to Oak Island! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the host before booking your rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Tips to have a fantastic stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Note any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, stereo or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents a lot of problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peace and quiet. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever possible. If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good ratings to propel future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.