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Descanso Oaks: 4BR Oak Island Escape with Private Pool & Game-Ready Pool House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101180 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oak Island, NC
- Place, Caswell Beach16 min walk
- Place, Oak Island Lighthouse9 min drive
- Place, Holden Beach36 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
2 Twin XLs Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Double Bunk Bedroom
2 Single Bunk Beds
King Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Shower Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Tub and Shower Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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 a game-ready 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 guest kiosk at the breakfast bar to see local beaches, 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. Head out to the pool house and stream audio to the speaker system to create an awesome game room memory!
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 bed linens, towels and pool/beach towels are included. All beds will be made upon your arrival except the top bunks.
* For safety, children must be 6 or older to sleep in the top bunks and there may be no horseplay on the bunk beds.
* 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.
* Property has 24-hour exterior-only video-only monitoring of the front porch and side gates.
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 guest kiosk at the breakfast bar to see local beaches, 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. Head out to the pool house and stream audio to the speaker system to create an awesome game room memory!
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 bed linens, towels and pool/beach towels are included. All beds will be made upon your arrival except the top bunks.
* For safety, children must be 6 or older to sleep in the top bunks and there may be no horseplay on the bunk beds.
* 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.
* Property has 24-hour exterior-only video-only monitoring of the front porch and side gates.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Roll out the trash barrel on Mondays and the recycling every other Monday (host will notify).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Oak Island
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Oak Island, NC
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
- Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 63.3 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 51 min drive - 70.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Koko Cabana - 5 min drive
- Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Salt64 - 12 min walk
- Old Bridge Diner - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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About the host
Hosted by Tom Barker
Languages:
English
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