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Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!

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A covered deck with chairs overlooking a beach at sunset.
A beachfront property with multiple buildings, including a large house with a balcony and a smaller structure.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A bright, white interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. There are wicker baskets, a white sofa, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caswell Beach
Sleeps 9•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!

Welcome to Salt Life at Oak Island brought to you by My Carolina Stay! This classic ocean front bungalow has been refreshed to enjoy a new chapter of beach front living. Pull up, unpack your bags and welcome to the beach! Enjoy serene ocean front views of sunsets, sunrises and hear the waves crashing as you sip your morning coffee. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach bungalow that will meet all your needs at the beach to truly enjoy Salt Life living sleeping 9 comfortably. Primary bedroom has its own ensuite full bathroom and the guest bedroom and bunk room (sleeping 5) share a hall bathroom with walk in shower. If you have to do laundry, it is located on the ground level. Outside dining for 8 means you can eat al fresco while soaking in the gorgeous Oak Island sunsets. Salt Life living is the best living when you stay with us. Relax, refresh, unwind... it's easy to do here with easy beach access and a clean, updated interior. * We do not provide beach chairs as this amenity can quickly deteriorate and we always want to provide 5 star items. We can guide you to beach gear rentals on the island. *we do ask to sign a rental agreement and we utilize a security deposit hold before all stays to prevent blatant disregard for house rules ** If your dates are booked check out our sister property The Pink Flamingo at Litchfield Beach, SC - 1 block away from SC's top beach! 6 bedrooms and sleeps 15
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Might be allowed in the off season on a case by ca
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be 25 to book, Rental Agreement must be signed and paid in full
No unapproved guests or parties
No smoking inside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3928173
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, parasailing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! on Oct 26, 2026 start from $546, 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 Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park, and Horse Island. Ocean Crest Pier is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Home was so clean and the host communicated so well and quick with us. Was in a great quiet area with a beautiful view of the beach. We would definitely come back to this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had all the quiet beach bungalow charm we were looking for. We visited as extended family, so wanted to stay in and cook together, and the kitchen was well-appointed for this. The furnishings were lovely and comfortable -- just perfect. Lots of shelling and beach walks. I wouldn't change a thing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with great spaces. Clean. Easy communication, access and check in/out process. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Great place.

Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connies V.

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

Great vacation

Our stay was awesome! Had plenty of room for the family. Great location and comfy accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home on a great property - loved being able to hear the ocean from the back porch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

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

Wonderful Location

Great time and we will book again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Family Trip

Communication with the property owner was superb!! Wonder house for our family and location was great! Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, easy, easy! No fuss the entire time - from check-in to check-out.Beautiful house with all necessary amenities.Perfectly situated to enjoy the beach without huge crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Adorable beach cottage

Rental is spotless with terrific seating on the deck facing the beach. There is a beach access directly next to the home which is great for getting to/from the ocean quickly. There was a bit of foot traffic during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

Last minute weekend getaway

The Salt Life was great for my last-minute weekend getaway. The house was clean and the renovation was exactly as the pictures showed. I loved the location since I was looking for a quiet weekend away but if you are interested in being closer into town and where the restaurants are then this may be a little too far for you. The beach was quiet and it was amazing to be able to walk right over the dune to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

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

Modern Beach Bungalow

Cute, old school beach cottage that has been remodeled and is well furnished and decorated. House is light, bright and cheerful. FYI to potential renters…sand rinse off hose on deck is connected to hot water…scalding hot if on for more than 10 seconds, W/D located below house in outdoor closet with sand floor. The master bedroom had major floor unleveling with a section of the floor that was tented with planks coming loose across the entire room. We made owners aware of the issue and they said they had plans to fix following our departure. I would make sure this is addressed as we tripped every time we walked through the room. Lovely section of the beach, easiest access ever and would definitely rent again if floor issues were fixed. No toiletries or K cups are provided so bring your own!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2024
Thank you! We had the new floors fixed and unfortunately it appeared to be due to a roof leak from Debby tropical storm... all has been addressed and corrected but we are sorry not before your stay. That is a first we have heard about the water hose but will make sure to have someone check that out immediately. Thank you for mentioning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Fun with friends

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gwynne Wharton

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We are a family run vacation rental business and your stay is our business to make sure it's great!

Why they chose this property

This renovated interior classic beachfront bungalow ensures your stay is just as comfortable inside while you enjoy the beauty of ocean front living.

What makes this property unique

Salt Life has comfort, design, style all mixed in to focus on our guests' experience to ensure a quality and comfortable stay. Ocean front access makes it easy for guests to enjoy dining al fresco with ocean front views or hopping back and forth to the beach.

Languages:

English

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