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John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

Family-friendly vacation home in Oak Island

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Exterior
Exterior
Primary living room.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪30 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

Master

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

About this property

John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

This house is an absolute gem! Do not let the affordable price of John's Crab Shack fool you! 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!

John's Crab Shack is waiting to help you create a relaxing vacation full of cherished memories. Enjoy yourself under the shady oaks of the fenced-in backyard. Load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the beautiful beach or try your hand at surf fishing. Wash the sand from your feet in the private hot and cold outdoor shower. Put an umbrella in your drink and grab a book as you relax on the backyard deck. Whip up a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or grill out on the back-yard deck. For a rainy day, John's Crab Shack comes equipped with plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep the whole family entertained. If that is not enough, then take a short drive to historic Southport to visit museums, art galleries, historic homes and then dine in one of Southport's many excellent restaurant . For day trips, historic downtown Wilmington is only 40 minutes, Myrtle Beach is an easy 1 hour drive or take a scenic ferry ride to exclusive Bald Head Island. There is also a convenience store just one block away on the way to the beach. A public floating dock 5 streets away and a public fishing dock 6 streets away.

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 beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you. - Dog fee is $25 per night so please indicate if you are bringing a dog🐾

Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed


Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Boards, skim boards, toys twin beds, high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Two dogs max for additional fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$65 rebooking fee on all cancellations.
$25 per night pet fee applies. Absolutely no cats! (sorry - allergies!) For extended stays contact owner about pet pricing. See rental agreement.
Trash and recycling must be taken to curb Sunday night. No exceptions. Used charcoal should be disposed in trash container. See rental agreement.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 30 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk located?

This family-friendly Oak Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maggi A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location - easy walk to beach! Fully fenced yard, spacious home decorated with "beachy" decor. TONS of amenities (games, kayaks, ping pong, bicycles). Fully equipped kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, love the back fenced in yard! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed here with our adult kids. The house was just as advertised and Timothy was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mom’s P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for kids and dog. All 5 kids loved the space. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Comfortable and relaxing

John's Crab Shack is a great beach house, with plenty of room for the family, all of the essentials and amenities you need (like fully stocked kitchen, nice TVs, beach supplies including Shibumi and beach wagon, etc.). We have stayed here many times and always enjoy it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Polly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Communication was good and the location was good. However the house is in need of a deep clean and declutter. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Very relaxing stay

We had a great stay at John’s Crab Shack! We found the home to be clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The home is older but felt like home so this was not a problem for us. The fenced back yard was great for our dog. We also loved the outdoor shower on the back deck. The neighborhood is quiet and the trees and greenery made the home feel private to us. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Beach Getaway weekend with the dogs

The house has so many charming details and decor- and has all the amenities you can think of! No joke- the 5 minute walk to the beach prime location. Good backyard for the dogs and it truly felt like a home away from home. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kevin b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but not great

This house has lots of room for your family. We had a great time watching some of the available vhs movies and playing some of the many many board games. There were a couple downsides: there were a handful of cockroaches around the property with at least one being in the kitchen. The sheets were not on the beds when we arrived due to a "covid response". All in all we would stay here again if the roaches were handled.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keven K.

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

Great stay with easy beach access.

Our family of 4 stayed at Johns Crab Shack for the week and enjoyed our Oak Island vacation. 8-minute walk to beach door to dune. 2 minute bike ride to the beach.The house is well-stocked both in kitchen supplies, games, linens, towels, and also beach needs: wagon, bikes (we used 2), shibumi shade, etc. The ping pong table was a hit with our kids. We did not take advantage of the kayaks provided (2 adult and one child).OKI is very laid back and was a nice experience. Recommend a day trip to Southport and Wilmington.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Home Away from Home

We're repeat visitors- it truly feels like our home away from home. The new shower in the primary suite is fantastic. Great communication as always!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

A great place to stay!

We had a great time with family and friends. The two living rooms and the fenced in back yard was perfect. House had everything we needed and the hosts were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great place

This was in a excellent location very comfortable - loved the setting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great family getaway!

Another great stay! This is the perfect set up for our family- we hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa R.

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

Tons of space, dog friendly, walking distance to the beach!

We had an amazing vacation at this property. We were able to bring our 2 dogs who enjoyed the fenced in back yard and we didn’t have to worry about our chug slipping through the fence. The 2 living rooms were perfect for the boys and both their PS5’s. There were plenty of towels, tons of pillows, 2 fans (who can sleep without a fan?) and all the kitchen items a family could need. The garage had all the beach items you could think of, bikes, a wagon, a kite, sand toys and more. This host is easy to get ahold of and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. The beach is a quick walk over the bridge to beach access and only 4 miles from The Point which is a must see!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Fun visit in Oak Island

Nice home in quiet neighborhood not far from the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Charlotte

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

Relaxing, pup friendly get away close to the beach

3rd time staying there- pup loves the fenced yard and we love the quick walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Two blocks from the beach.

Great location in a little side street neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha B., Charlotte

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

Great location, comfortable, and every comfort of home provided - we would definitely consider a repeat stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Charlotte

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

5th time here! Great pup friendly place close to the beach

Nice deck and backyard- relaxing spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great visit- Again!

This is our third stay- we love the house, the location, and the space for our dogs!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

John’s Crab Shack is the best

We love to stay here every year. Thanks for wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful house with lots of room and great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

John’s Crab Shack

Love this house 💓
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tim Bush

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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 public dock on the Davis Canal. Two living areas for large families to spread out.

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