This beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bath coastal home offers the perfect blend of comfort, function, and location. This home offers ocean views from the back porch and is just a short walk to the beach, Middleton Park, OKI splash pad, East 40th Street Heron Lookout Park for swinging, crabbing and fishing, multiple restaurants, and the beach gazebo. Inside, the home features LVP and stone tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, and an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The bathrooms have been stylishly updated, and storage abounds with custom Elfa closet systems in all bedrooms. Hunter Douglas blinds throughout, a tankless water heater, whole-house surge protection, and a new HVAC compressor (2024) with prepaid fall service add even more value. This home invites you to enjoy island living as the outside is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping, a screened-in porch that adjoins an open-air deck with custom built stairway leading you to enjoy a 2021 Viking Spa Model Regal ETS hot tub. The hot tub deck is a raised, permitted platform shaded by a custom triangle sail maximizing use of space and steps into the fenced back yard. In the backyard, entertain guests around the stone fire pit and built-in BBQ, or relax in the private under-home sizable hangout space. Built for peace of mind, the property features high-impact storm windows and doors, hurricane shutters operable from inside, and a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence. Additional upgrades include an irrigation system on a separate water line, ADT Security system, and motion-activated outdoor lighting. This move-in-ready home is packed with thoughtful details and upgrades—perfect as a full-time residence, second home, or income-producing vacation rental. Don't miss your chance to own this beachside gem in the heart of Oak Island.