Cozy Vintage Bungalow; Quick 2 Block Walk to the Beach; Wraparound Porch with Rockers; Sleeps 5 in 2 Bedrooms: Primary (Queen, TV, Dresser), Bedroom 2 Bunkbed with Twin on Top/Full on Bottom, (TV, Dresser/Closet); Shared Bath (Tub/Shower); Comfortable Seating in the Living Area with 2 Upholstered Chairs & Leather Sofa, TV; (All TVs have Extended Cable); Outdoor Shower; Large Side/Backyard for your Outdoor Games; Short Drive to Restaurants / Shopping / Grocery, Gym (Daily/Weekly drop-ins); Seasonal: Outdoor Concert Venue/Food Trucks; Splash Pad; Farmer’s/Craft Markets; Short drive to Iconic Landmark OKI Lighthouse (Schedule Tour Ahead Online); 15 minutes to Laundromat/Wash & Fold Services; 20 minutes to the Quaint Town of Southport.
Cottage By The Sea is a Brief 2 Block Walk to the Sandy Beaches of the Sea. This Cozy Vintage Bungalow is the Choice for those that Seek Serenity in its Simplicity. Be a Southerner. Sit in the Rockers on the Wraparound Porch, (this may become your favorite spot). Drink some Sweet Tea. Smell that Fresh Salt Air & Feel the Ocean Breezes. Relive the Fun of the Day or Make Plans for the Adventures the Next Day Holds. Bring your Favorite Outdoor Games to Play in the Large Side & Back Yard.
As you enter, the Danish term Hygge comes to mind. A Quality of Coziness & Comfortability that Creates Feelings of Contentment & Well-Being. In the Living Area, 2 Navy Starfish Print Upholstered Chairs bring a Nautical Vibe into the Room. The Comfy Sofa reminds you of Silky Golden Sands & the Pillow, Pigments of Coral. Relax while you watch your Favorite Shows on the TV with Extended Cable. The Proximity of the Living, Dining & Kitchen Areas makes it possible to be Together while Engaged in your Own Activity. The Kitchen has all the Essentials including Drip Coffee Maker, Blender, 2 Slot Bagel-Sized Toaster, Cast Iron Pan & Crockpot. The Cottage-Style White Dining Table Seats 4 on Matching Stools. Service & Cleanup for Meals is Quick & Easy. Although there is No Automatic Dishwasher, You can Gaze out the Window above the Sink while you Wash the Dishes. Ella Fitzgerald Sang that View as, “Blue skies, Smiling at me, Nothing but blue skies, Do I see”.
This Cottage Sleeps 5 in 2 Bedrooms. The 1st Bedroom has a Queen Bed, TV & a Dresser. The 2nd Bedroom has a Twin over Full Bunkbed, TV, Dresser & Small Closet. They Share a Hall Bath with a Tub/Shower Combination. Outside, at the back of the home, is an Outdoor Shower with Hot & Cold Water. Rinse Off the Salt & Sand, but Not the Fun! Although there is No Washer/Dryer, there are Local Wash & Fold Services & Laundromats.
Please note: Linens are included with your reservations and your beds will be made prior to your arrival. Also a Welcome Bag will be waiting for you upon your arrival with starter supplies which includes 2 trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher powder, no washing machine on site, dish sponge, small shampoo and conditioner with bar of soap, make up remover, and 2 bottles of water.
Oak Island is a Family-Oriented Beach with a Large Variety of Activities to Choose from. Not only can you Play in the Sand & Sun, but there are 2 Piers (Ocean Crest Pier & Island Way Restaurant are a Short Drive Away), Museums, Nature Parks & a Skateboard Park. Seasonally, Choose from an Outdoor Concert Venue/Food Trucks, Splash Pad, & Farmer’s/Craft Markets. The Iconic Landmark, the OKI Lighthouse is in Caswell Beach. You can Schedule a Tour Ahead of time Online. It’s a Short Drive to a Large Variety of Restaurants & Shopping opportunities. There are 2 Grocery Stores on the Island. If you don’t want to miss Leg Day, there is a Gym here with Daily & Weekly Drop-in Rates. Conveniently, there is a Laundromat & Wash/Fold Service, just a Short Distance away over the Barbee Bridge on the Mainland. They may have Pickup/Drop Off Services.
Nearby Southport is a walking town. Park & within a Short Stroll are Eateries from Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee & a Muffin to Seafood with a View & Upscale Dinner. In the Heart of Southport, you can Visit Various Beautiful Parks, Art Galleries, Museums, the Visitor Center & Charming Shops. One could Spend an Entire Day Browsing all the Unique Little Gift Stores & Boutiques. Sit in the Swings on the Waterfront. Watch as the Cargo Ships Enter the Mouth of the Cape Fear River, headed to the Port of Wilmington. Feel the Healing Salubrious Breezes Southport is known for. Walk the River Beach. Southport & Oak Island host Several Fishing Tournaments, Festivals & Parades throughout the year. Within 20 minutes of Southport, you can Stroll the Picturesque Colonial Streets of Old Brunswick Town. The Hundred-Year-Old Live Oaks are just Dripping with Spanish Moss. It's All Photo-Worthy. Imagine Yourself in this Bygone Era. The Cape Fear River Made this Town a Port Long Before Wilmington became one. It’s all a part of the Cottage By The Sea experience.
