Entire home

123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach

Photo gallery for 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach

A backyard with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a patio table.
A living room with a yellow brick wall, a brown sofa, a white coffee table, and a large potted plant.
A patio area with a table and chairs, a wooden bench, and a white brick house in the background.
A backyard with artificial grass, a patio with outdoor furniture, a wooden shed, and a white fence.
A backyard with a white fence, a covered fire pit area, and three Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Oak Island Beach
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

View in a map
Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Half

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach

5 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 1 Half Bath
2 Kings | 2 Queens | 1 Double

Located less than half a mile from the beach and even closer to several local restaurants, this attractively decorated home sleeping ten is ready to welcome your whole family including one dog!

A curved sectional provides comfortable seating in the living area. The modern and fully stocked kitchen provides plenty of space to prepare favorite recipes. Thanks to the open living space, those preparing the meal can still chat with family and friends watching the big game on the smart TV that allows you to log in to your personal streaming services. A dining table seats eight, with room for another four at the kitchen counter.

Five spacious bedrooms wait to welcome you after a long day of activity. There are two shared full baths with hall access, plus one half bath directly accessible from one of the king bedrooms. The half bath also contains the laundry area.

Beach equipment is provided to help save space when packing, A charcoal grill is available for your family's grill master, and an enclosed outdoor shower makes rinsing off after a day in the sand a breeze! The grassy backyard also features a fire pit and outdoor dining set.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Private kitchen
Sleeps 18, Pet-friendly, 1 Block to Beach Access, GAMEROOM Firepit, Dbl. Master
Yaupon Beach
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
Sleeps 18, Pet-friendly, 1 Block to Beach Access, GAMEROOM Firepit, Dbl. Master

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3389858
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
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 Tranquil Harbour, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
View more Vacation Homes in Oak IslandOpens in a new window
Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caswell Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach on Oct 22, 2026 start from $488, 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 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 123 By the Sea: Bold, Artsy, Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Beach located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oak Island Beach and Caswell Beach. Oak Island Golf Club is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place, modern, plenty of room

We really enjoyed our stay, very clean, modern, fully equiped kitchen, plenty of room for a family, plenty of bathrooms - very beautiful decor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great for pets kids and elderly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach break

Good location Great appliances Good rooms Great fenced yard Close to shops and eateries Easy stroll to beach
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We stayed at this property over Memorial Day weekend. It was nice to have the 5 bedrooms for our group. This property is not super close to the beach, but it's definitely walkable (10 min walk). We rented a golf cart and that made getting to the beach super simple and it was fun to explore around the island on the golf cart too. The location is great for activities and restaurants. The place was spotless when we checked in. The outdoor shower is great - very clean and big. I usually don't like outdoor showers (I usually find them creepy) but I used this one every day - very clean and open. Overall it was a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Oak Island Accommodations

Host profile image

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback