Oak Island Trip Planning

Plan a trip with your dogs in tow with a stay in a pet-friendly Oak Island vacation rental! Enjoy beach time with your dog or bring them along to enjoy dining al fresco at a local restaurant!

Dive into your Oak Island vacation when you book any of our 15 vacation rentals with private pools! After a long day of sand and surf, imagine coming home to a cool, refreshing oasis right in your own backyard. Need a break from carrying everything to the beach? No problem! When your vacation rental has a private pool, you get the added convenience of always being just steps away from the fun! With properties throughout Oak Island, all ranging from four to six bedrooms, we have the perfect place for you and your family or group to call home during your stay. So, if you're dreaming of an Oak Island getaway that comes with that extra bit of luxury, look no further than these 15 incredible homes.

May 7th through the 13th will mark the 40th anniversary of NTTW. This year we celebrate how integral travel is to every industry and everything we do, especially in a popular travel destination like the Southport and Oak Island areas. Our recovery is the nation's recovery, and travel is essential to a future of growth and innovation.

Whether we earn personal time off at a rate determined by our employer or we’re granted a specific amount of days off each year, we consistently leave time on the table. Those who travel report being happier in all areas of their lives, with even the act of planning a vacation contributing to overall well-being. Join MRA as we celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day and encourage everyone to plan ahead this year.

Honor the women in your life this Valentine's Day with a Galentine's Day filled with good times, laughs, some bubbly and quality time around town in Southport and Oak Island. Check out this list of fantastic ideas for your own Galentine's Day celebration!

You know summer is winding down when Labor Day comes knocking at the door. It's a great time to squeeze in one last beach vacation. Labor Day weekend along the Oak Island beaches and Southport officially marks the end of the summer and the busiest...

The Oak Island and Southport area is a renowned seafood destination. For decades, visitors from around the world have blessed our shores in search of seabass, blue crab, trout, wahoo, flounder, yellowfin tuna, snapper, grouper, shrimp, king mackerel, oysters,...

Times are challenging, and it continues to be so as schools, teachers, parents, and students grapple with full- and part-time distance learning and, in some cases, shutdowns. We, at Margaret Rudd & Associates, truly feel for families with school-age children as...

Booking your Oak Island vacation through a reputable property management agency certainly helps avoid nightmares that guests have reported when using an OTA. Read through our suggestions for a few additional ways you may avoid any shocking or scary situations during your getaway.

National Travel and Tourism Week is a Time to Protect our Small Businesses

36 years ago, Congress passed a resolution that established National Travel and Tourism Week – a time when we can celebrate tourism’s contributions to the economy and local businesses. Margaret Rudd &...