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Descanso Oaks: 4BR Oak Island Escape with Private Pool & Game-Ready Pool House
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathrooms110 sq m
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Oak Island, NC
- Caswell BeachPlace, Caswell Beach16 min walk
- Oak Island LighthousePlace, Oak Island Lighthouse9 min drive
- Holden BeachPlace, Holden Beach36 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)49 min drive
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About the area
Oak Island
With a stay at this vacation home in Oak Island (Tranquil Harbour), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. .This vacation home is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Holden Beach and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Ocean Crest Pier.
What's nearby
- Caswell Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
- Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 50.3 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 51 min drive - 70.1 km
- Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 85.4 km
Getting around
- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Koko Cabana - 5 min drive
- Salt64 - 12 min walk
- Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Paul's of Oak Island - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Descanso Oaks: 4BR Oak Island Escape with Private Pool & Game-Ready Pool House
Consider Descanso Oaks your home away from home while you visit Oak Island. This lovely property boasts 4 bedrooms and a private pool with pool house.
Beds include a king, queen, 2 twin XLs, and double bunks. It's perfect for two small families, extended families, or groups of friends. With 2 full bathrooms, guests will have all the comforts they need.
Your quiet get-away includes a private unheated pool, pool house, lanai, outdoor eating area, front porch gathering place, deck loungers, and the comfort of AC. The pool house has AC, TV, Bluetooth speakers, comfortable seating, a game table, arcade and air hockey.
Browse the main house guest kiosk at the kitchen peninsula to see local beaches, favorite tv channels, and even current radar. Turn on the main room's full-room Bluetooth speakers and a faux fireplace to create an awesome escape.
Located five blocks from the beach for a 15 minute stroll to the surf to spend your day, while you spend the rest of your time poolside. Or take a two-minute walk to see the ICW and a walk along water-lined Yacht Drive. This cozy cottage paradise is in the middle of all that is truly the tranquility of Oak Island.
Other notables:
See the amenities page for a list and description of all that the property offers!
* All linens are included
* For Monday night stays please roll out the trash bin and pull them in on Tuesday. Host will indicate the bi-weekly recycling pick up.
* Trip insurance suggestions
-- Consider cancellation insurance to cover the time between your refund expiration and arrival date.
-- Since the refund policy does not cover weather events, we recommend travel insurance to cover the cost of disruptions during hurricane season: June to November, but especially August through mid-October.
Beds include a king, queen, 2 twin XLs, and double bunks. It's perfect for two small families, extended families, or groups of friends. With 2 full bathrooms, guests will have all the comforts they need.
Your quiet get-away includes a private unheated pool, pool house, lanai, outdoor eating area, front porch gathering place, deck loungers, and the comfort of AC. The pool house has AC, TV, Bluetooth speakers, comfortable seating, a game table, arcade and air hockey.
Browse the main house guest kiosk at the kitchen peninsula to see local beaches, favorite tv channels, and even current radar. Turn on the main room's full-room Bluetooth speakers and a faux fireplace to create an awesome escape.
Located five blocks from the beach for a 15 minute stroll to the surf to spend your day, while you spend the rest of your time poolside. Or take a two-minute walk to see the ICW and a walk along water-lined Yacht Drive. This cozy cottage paradise is in the middle of all that is truly the tranquility of Oak Island.
Other notables:
See the amenities page for a list and description of all that the property offers!
* All linens are included
* For Monday night stays please roll out the trash bin and pull them in on Tuesday. Host will indicate the bi-weekly recycling pick up.
* Trip insurance suggestions
-- Consider cancellation insurance to cover the time between your refund expiration and arrival date.
-- Since the refund policy does not cover weather events, we recommend travel insurance to cover the cost of disruptions during hurricane season: June to November, but especially August through mid-October.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 5 steps to reach entrance
- No lift
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,180 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Roll out the trash barrel on Mondays and the recycling every other Monday (host will notify).
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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