Your Perfect Fall Getaway Checklist:
✓ Beautifully mild weather
✓ Peaceful, spacious, dog-friendly beaches
✓ Outdoor spaces galore- FULLY Fenced yard, fire pit, screened porch
NO PET FEES! Island in this Dream is ready to host you! Relax outdoors in the huge screened porch with tv or at the fire pit. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 9 and is less than a mile to the beach! Fully stocked, updated granite & stainless kitchen. Linens included & arrive made beds!
The space
Less than a mile to Oak Island’s south-facing beaches, Island in this Dream is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500 sq. ft. home located on the west end. Sleeping 9, steps from the intracoastal waterway, & less than a mile from the shore, our home is situated a block off Middleton and Oak Island Drive. The west end of the island is quiet and peaceful, away from the hustle of the local business district. Minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping.
Plenty of parking (up to 8 cars) in the front of the house. Ample space under the home to store canoes, kayaks, and all your beach gear. We offer a selection of beach chairs and toys for a day on the sand. When you come home, rinse off and rejuvenate in the outdoor shower. Plenty of places to relax outdoors. Cozy up with good book and a cup of coffee on the upper deck. Have dinner outdoors or play games around the big patio table inside the HUGE screened porch. Enjoy an evening under the stars as you toast marshmallows and unwind around the custom stone the firepit. The backyard also has a 6’ fence, perfect for the dogs.
Inside, you’ll find a fully-equipped cook’s kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a farmhouse sink and plenty of counter and storage space to spread out. A reverse osmosis water filtration system gives you the freshest and cleanest drinking water during your stay. A 14-cup coffee maker, French press, espresso maker, bean grinder and plenty of mugs will make sure you are well-caffeinated for the day. A 4 slice toaster, blender, microwave and charcoal Weber grill are also available. Extra cookware, silverware, and dinnerware, and glassware fill the cabinets so you are not constantly washing dishes.
The kitchen leads into the open concept living and dining room where the whole family can spread out. A 65” Smart Roku TV has local channels and is wifi-equipped, ready for your streaming service subscriptions. The dining room has a bar area with plenty of tumblers and stemware to enjoy your favorite adult beverages while you play your favorite tunes on the Bluetooth stereo. The dining room table can seat up to 10 (extra chairs provided). A wide selection of books, magazines, and board games can be found to pass the time. The home’s wifi is 1gb Fiberoptic and that can power all of your devices.
When its time for bed, pick your favorite spot to retire. The master bedroom or “Captain’s Quarters” has an en-suite bathroom, a king bed with extra large pillows and extra soft sheets, a 50” Smart TV, and desk with office chair, and plenty of storage in the dresser and closet. The “Mermaid’s Quarters” is the 2nd large bedroom with 2 queen beds, a 39” Smart TV and plenty of storage for suitcases. The third bedroom or “Crew’s Quarters” is perfect for the kids with a queen and additional twin bed, a desk, a 42” Smart TV, and plenty of space to spread out. The main bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer and updated with a new shower and granite vanity.
Things to know.
- Minimum age requirement to rent is 25 years old.
- This house is up on stilts, 15 steps up.
- The home does not have a bath tub, but each shower has a detachable nozzle.
- Up to 3 dogs are welcome, but no cats or other pets accepted.
- Although this home sleeps 10, it cannot sleep 10 adults. Rather 6-7 adults or 4 adults with children.
- The top bunk weight limit is 100lbs.
- Washer and dryer is available for use during your stay.
- Hand soap and dish soap are provided.
- Shampoo/bath soap and laundry detergent are not provided.
- Some paper towels, garbage bags, dishwasher detergent/packs and toilet paper provided to get you started, but you may need more during your stay.
- The Middleton bridge is close by, so you may hear the occasional truck or trailer. White noise machines are provided to make your sleep more peaceful.
- The Beach Pantry is a convenience store less than a mile from the house for any last-minute needs.
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property.
Other things to note
- Minimum age requirement to rent is 25 years old.
- Positively NO SMOKING in/around the house, up on the deck, under the house, or in the screened porch. All smoking must be kept to the driveway or the backyard.
- This house is up on stilts, 15 steps up.
- No climbing or sitting on the railings.
- The home does not have a bath tub, but each shower has a detachable nozzle.
- Up to 3 dogs are welcome, but no cats or other pets accepted.
- Although this home sleeps 10, it cannot sleep 10 adults. Rather 6-7 adults or 4 adults with children.
- The top bunk weight limit is 100lbs.
- Washer and dryer is available for use during your stay.
- Hand soap and dish soap are provided.
- Shampoo/bath soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher detergent/packs are NOT PROVIDED
- Some paper towels, garbage bags, and toilet paper provided to get you started, but you may need more during your stay.
- Please bring your own beach towels. The white bath towels are for at-home use only - do not bring them to the beach.
- The Middleton bridge is close by, so you may hear the occasional truck or trailer. A white noise machine has been provided to make your sleep more peaceful.
- The Beach Pantry is a convenience store less than a mile from the house for any last-minute needs.
