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Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, a staircase, and a fenced patio area with lounge chairs.
A swimming pool with a surrounding fence, a chair, and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with white lounge chairs, a two-story building with a balcony, and a black fence.
A covered porch with rocking chairs, large windows, and a view of houses and greenery.
A covered deck with chairs, a view of houses, and a clear sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Caswell Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms
3 Queens | 1 Double-over-double Bunk Bed

Cool down in the private pool, new for 2026!

This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs under 40 pounds per reservation year-round and for off-season monthly rentals.

Five TV's with extended cable (42-inch in living room, 22-inch in bedrooms; 40-inch in master bedroom), two DVD players (one in living room and one in bunkroom) and wireless internet. Enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water, park grill, one block from beach access. Create lifetime memories in this beautiful home! Private pool with roomy pool deck and plenty of outdoor funriture. Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, electric griddle and a countertop ice maker. Porcelain and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Tall wainscoting provides an excellent accent to the colorful, beachy decor. A Pack 'n Play. Nightly rentals are available with a three-night minimum. This rental is also available for off season monthly rentals.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1389350
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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 44 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thai And Vine - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access?

As of Jun 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access on Oct 19, 2026 start from $684, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access located?

This family-friendly Oak Island vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

Awesome house and great location. Easy walk to beach. Would book again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Will be booking again next year!

We had a great stay! Probably the cleanest rental property we’ve come across in all the years we’ve been staying at OKI. Exactly as described in the original posting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2022
Hi, Ashley. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home! It was cozy, nicely decorated and just as wonderful as the photos. We loved being able to bring our dog, too. There were 2 baby gates which we used to gate the stairs and the front porch. The house was spotless, the kitchen was well stocked and the ocean view from the deck was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

loved this house! had everything we wanted. Very easy check in. We have stayed in Oak Island many times, and this house was everything it said. We had 2 dogs, had a great yard and area to walk them. Also Oak Island is making people pay to park on the access roads, at his house you can walk!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Mother's Day & B'day Getaway!!

My wife and I along w our shih tzu Remie so enjoyed our stay at Kathy's Dream, Oak Island. We so loved sitting on the porch upstairs, feeling the ocean breeze w a drink and relaxing which was much needed. Remie enjoyed watching the people go by riding their bikes or walking their dogs. So cute to watch. This year was my wife's first Mother's Day w/out her Mama, who she lost this Jan 30th. Her mother loved the beach as much as my wife does so when I seen this place I knew she would love it and she did!!! We also enjoyed some of the wonderful restaurants close by, our fav was Island Way, the dinners was awesome esp the crab legs & the crab dip.(which we did takeout each night and everything was still hot when we got back) My wife and I hope to return for another weekend getaway at Kathy's Dream and the Oak Island area, not sure when that will be but hope it will be again this year. The decorations was so pretty, my wife took pics esp so she can find some like them for when we find our own place near the beach one day which we hope will be very soon! If you're looking at renting Kathy's Dream don't hesitate, it was a very nice and comfortable place so close to the beach you won't be disappointed. Everything u need is there!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check in and out times

Check in time is a little later than customary at 4pm, and check out is a little earlier than customary at 9am.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kathy’s Dream

Thank you Kathy for a perfect Christmas week with my family and fur babies! I knew you were a cook and appreciated all the kitchen and entertaining pieces that you have at this property. Weather was amazing! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kathy's Dream is wonderful!

The house and the neighborhood are wonderful. It was a quick jaunt to the beach where are dogs were allowed to romp off lead this time of the year. The beds were quite comfortable, the MBR shower has great water pressure, and the kitchen was very user friendly. We are planning to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oak Island

We enjoyed the week with family and our furry family. Weather turned out nice and the house was one of the best we rented. We had issues with the the local foxes as they had a den in the neighbors bushes and had puppies. We gave them their due respect. They were just a little protective and that scared my family a bit. Still a nice vacay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generous and inviting

Kathy's Dream is a place of generous hospitality. The minute I opened up the cabinets and saw the shelves teeming with Fiestaware, I realized Kathy is a lady who invites her guests to share in the plenty. And we're lucky for the chance. If you've been renting places as long as we have, you know what to expect to some degree. You anticipate that things might not be "as pictured." Kathy's Dream is exactly what you see but even better. And having the chance to bring our furry pal and have him run on the beach (off season) made the memories we made even sweeter. Thank you, Kathy, and thank you Oak Island rentals for giving us the opportunity to recharge during this time of isolation. Isolating at Kathy's Dream is the way to go for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, excellent stay!

The house was beautiful inside and out, only a short 2-3 minute walk to the ocean, and great ocean views from upstairs open loving room. Excellent option for families or friend groups, we loved that it was dog friendly, and we will certainly be staying again soon! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Kathy’s dream is on row 3 but it is a straight shot to the beach...very close. It is a quiet street and the ocean is viewable from all decks. The house is very nice!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Wayne K.

Kathy's Dream is a MUST STAY!!!

Beautiful home, minutes walk to the ocean, pet friendly, the perfect deck to hear the ocean waves and the ocean views! Close to Southport!! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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