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John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Oak Island, NC
- Place, Caswell Beach6 min walk
- Place, Ocean Crest Pier3 min drive
- Place, Oak Island Lighthouse14 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom #2
1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #4
1 Double Bed
Primary
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk
John’s Crab Shack is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort or location for affordability. This hidden gem delivers the perfect blend of charm, space, and convenience. Nestled on a wooded corner lot, this four-bedroom home is just a quick five-minute scenic walk (paved sidewalk) to the beach. Guests do not have to cross over the busy street of Oak Island Drive to get to the beach like similar homes in this price range. With two living rooms both equipped with TVs, separate dining room and fenced in backyard, John's Crab Shack's owners have lovingly decorated with your perfect family vacation in mind!
Create lasting memories as you relax beneath the shady oaks in the private backyard, or load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the recently renourished shoreline for sunbathing, swimming, or surf fishing. Rinse off in the private hot and cold outdoor shower, then unwind on the backyard deck with a good book and your favorite drink. Prepare a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or fire up the grill for an evening cookout.
For rainy days, you’ll find plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep everyone entertained. When you’re ready to explore, take a short drive to charming nearby Southport, filled with historic sites, shops, galleries, and fantastic restaurants. From Southport, take the passenger ferry to Bald Head Island, where cars are replaced by golf carts and you’ll discover pristine beaches, maritime forests, and the iconic Old Baldy Lighthouse. You can also take the vehicle and passenger ferry from Southport to Fort Fisher to explore its beaches, trails, aquarium, and historic Civil War site. Easy day trips to Wilmington and other popular coastal destinations are also within reach. Public floating and fishing docks are only a few streets from the home, and a convenience store is conveniently located just one block away on your walk to the beach.
With plenty of room to spread out or get together for a family dinner, John's Crab Shack is truly a great family vacation home. The beautiful beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you—book your stay and start making memories. - Dog fee is $25 per night so please indicate if you are bringing a dog along with how many guest will accompany you.
Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed. Linens and bath towels included. Please plan to bring your own beach towels.
Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.
Create lasting memories as you relax beneath the shady oaks in the private backyard, or load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the recently renourished shoreline for sunbathing, swimming, or surf fishing. Rinse off in the private hot and cold outdoor shower, then unwind on the backyard deck with a good book and your favorite drink. Prepare a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or fire up the grill for an evening cookout.
For rainy days, you’ll find plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep everyone entertained. When you’re ready to explore, take a short drive to charming nearby Southport, filled with historic sites, shops, galleries, and fantastic restaurants. From Southport, take the passenger ferry to Bald Head Island, where cars are replaced by golf carts and you’ll discover pristine beaches, maritime forests, and the iconic Old Baldy Lighthouse. You can also take the vehicle and passenger ferry from Southport to Fort Fisher to explore its beaches, trails, aquarium, and historic Civil War site. Easy day trips to Wilmington and other popular coastal destinations are also within reach. Public floating and fishing docks are only a few streets from the home, and a convenience store is conveniently located just one block away on your walk to the beach.
With plenty of room to spread out or get together for a family dinner, John's Crab Shack is truly a great family vacation home. The beautiful beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you—book your stay and start making memories. - Dog fee is $25 per night so please indicate if you are bringing a dog along with how many guest will accompany you.
Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed. Linens and bath towels included. Please plan to bring your own beach towels.
Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Boards, skim boards, toys twin beds, high chair.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Two dogs max for additional fee
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Oak Island
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC
What's nearby
- Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
- Holden Beach - 30 min drive - 44.3 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 51 min drive - 65.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lonerider at Oak Island - 11 min drive
- Salt64 - 7 min drive
- oak island deli & pub - 6 min drive
- Pirates Deck - 6 min drive
- Thai And Vine - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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 window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Maggi A.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggi A.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mom’s P.
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom’s P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa L.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and relaxing
Lisa L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Traci S.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traci S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Polly S.
Aug 21, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Polly S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristen K.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway weekend with the dogs
Kristen K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren B.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing stay
Lauren B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim L.
Nov 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kim L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle J.
Mar 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
Michelle J.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
John L.
Dec 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
John L.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura F., Charlotte
Mar 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, pup friendly get away close to the beach
Laura F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sasha B., Charlotte
Nov 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway Spot
Sasha B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle J.
Apr 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
Michelle J.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura F., Charlotte
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5th time here! Great pup friendly place close to the beach
Laura F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle J.
Sep 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit- Again!
Michelle J.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two blocks from the beach.
Michael W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terri M.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun visit in Oak Island
Terri M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Traci S.
Jun 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John’s Crab Shack is the best
Traci S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deborah J.
Sep 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Deborah J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
kevin b.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good but not great
kevin b.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura F., Charlotte
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the Crab Shack!
Laura F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Traci S.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John’s Crab Shack
Traci S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keven K.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with easy beach access.
Keven K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Tim Bush
We have a huge family and love our family beach vacations. We are so happy to be able to provide a beach house for you to make your own vacation memories.
Why they chose this property
Surrounded by a green canopy of trees, it's hard to believe our house is just steps from the sand and water. Unlike other homes closer to the beach, our house has a user friendly fenced in yard instead of just sand and concrete. :)
What makes this property unique
Affordable, fenced in back yard, close to a beach access and an easy walk to the public fishing dock on the Davis Canal. Two living areas for large families to spread out.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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