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Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7

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Snapper Cottage Oak Island NC. Jasmine blooms on front porch late April-mid May
Close up of front door at the cottage and the Jasmine vines in bloom
Front yard at the cottage with established gardens
Front yard platform deck under the live Oak tree
View of the Intracoastal Waterway at the end of our street

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caswell Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Captain Bedroom

1 King Bed

Skipper Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper Sofa in living room

1 Queen Bed

twin cot

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7

Our vintage 1980's cottage is nestled in the quiet woods on Oak Island and within street view of the Intracoastal Waterway. Snapper Cottage offers a spacious layout to make your visit as easy, comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Relax on the platform deck under the Oak tree draped in Spanish Moss, or take an afternoon nap on the screened-in back porch. At night, when it's quiet on the island, you can hear the ocean waves in the distance and see millions of stars in the darkness.
The living room, dining area and kitchen have an open floor plan. We have a large Smart TV with a DVD player, which allows streaming. Just bring your passcodes! We also have with several family friendly movies in our DVD library. If you need to work, there's also a small desk for your use.
The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare, cook and serve meals. Included in the kitchen: Refrigerator, glass top cooking stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, food processor, and blender. We have stainless steel pots and pans, pyrex baking and serving dishes, serving utensils, knives and cutting boards, a knife sharpener, whisks, spatulas, stirring spoons, spatulas, a colander, salad spinner, corkscrew and a bottle cap opener. There are plenty of plates, bowls, cups, glasses, wine glasses, and silverware.
There are two bedrooms, both with memory foam mattresses. We provide sheets, pillows, and quilts. The two beds in the bedrooms will be made up when you get here. Both bedrooms have king sized beds.
The sleeper sofa in the living room opens up to a queen size bed, and the cot is twin sized. Sheets, blankets and extra pillows for the sofa bed and twin cot are stored in the Captain's bedroom closet.
Both bathrooms are full baths, with a shower and a tub. There is a HE washing machine and dryer in the closet in the hallway. We also provide a set of bath towels and a beach towel for each guest. There are also extra towels in the hall closet for your dog.
Your dogs will love our fenced in backyard, and you'll love the ease of letting them out. We kindly ask that you to clean up your dog's solid waste, along with a $50 pet fee for each dog.
We strive to keep the cottage clean and fresh for everyone who visits-including for our guests without dogs.
We provide a small supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent for your stay. We also offer a high chair, booster seat, and step stool for the little ones, along with plenty of games and books.
We are located less than a quarter mile from the 14th St NE Veteran's Park on Yacht Drive, which is a great place to have a picnic or to go fishing. There is a small gazebo where you and several others can get out of the sun and relax on the benches. From spring to fall you'll love watching the ships, sailboats, and fishing boats go by. If you're lucky you might spot the occasional dolphin swimming, or possibly one of the smaller cruise ships.
Of course, there's the beach. It's a 0.9 mile walk through the nature trail to reach the closest beach access on foot, or a 1.4 mile drive to the closest beach access by car.
Don't overlook going through the nature trail over the marshes and Davis Canal. It may be your favorite walk ever! This area has one of the most scenic nature spots on the island, and you can only see it on foot or by small boat. Davis Canal is a fantastic place for watching sunrises and sunsets, along with spotting birds such as pelicans, hawks, cranes and great blue Herons. The water bridge trail cuts straight through and over the marshes of the brackish Davis Canal, between two rows of beach houses and ending at the 9th Place beach access.
Finally, our cottage is family owned and operated. We live in Southport and can be easily reached for assistance. We also recommend visiting our associated Facebook page to learn all about what our area offers and the things to do and see here. You can find us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OakIslandCommunity We hope to see you soon, and look forward to having you as guests.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Please be mindful and clean up after children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We accept up to two dogs, $50 fee per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outdoors only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please clean and return kitchen to order in which it was found. Make sure dishes are properly washed and put away, counters cleaned and free of debris.
Outside: If you smoked, please empty outside ashtrays. If you used the grill, please remove the ashes for the next guest. If you brought a pet or pets, please clean up any pet droppings in the yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 833176
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 in Tranquil Harbour, a neighborhood in Oak Island, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 60 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thai And Vine - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7 on Oct 6, 2026 start from $198, 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 Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7 located?

This family-friendly Oak Island cottage 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and Pet friendly, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2026
Guests were clean and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and perfect for 4 adult guests and our 2 dogs. It was in a perfect area. Close enough to the beach and to town!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2026
Thank you, Grace for being our guests. It was our family's pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect!! Very comfortable and fenced in yard for the pups!! Great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Amenities were good. Didn’t lack for anything!
Great for biking
Fun for the whole family
Amazing sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C. A. D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were in good condition. Enjoyed the fenced yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great little Pet-Friendly Property. It was clean and the beds slept great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, and quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! Host was very quick to respond to all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2025
Thank you Cassie! We enjoyed having you as our guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Walk to beach was not at all what was implied. We needed to drive and pay for parking. No outdoor furniture was usable, very dirty. Captain bed was not comfortable even for 2. Every kitchen cabinet was disorganized with everything just thrown in. Some type of bug larva was near the back door, so we had to scrub upon check-in. Might be an okay place for a group of younger adults but would not recommend for seniors like us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach cottage. Had everything we needed. Had a great week celebrating our anniversary
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Family Vacation

A great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Clean and family friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and the house was perfect as always. Hosts are wonderful to work with. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the peaceful setting. Walked to park on inter coastal and to the ocean. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie a.

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

Cozy cottage

Everything was excellent from the check in to the departure. So clean and close enough to walk to beach. So much to discover still.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Another fantastic trip

Great location and property! We have stayed here multiple times and each time has been wonderful. Easily accessible and wonderful property host. Responds to questions quickly. A great place for a getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Addison S.

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

Great Location!

This house was the perfect place to stay with our dogs. The location was great for short walks to the park or long walks to the beach. The fenced in backyard made things easy, and the house was the perfect size for us. We would love to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 10, 2025
Addison and his family were perfect guests. Great communication and cleanliness. Thank you so much for taking such great care of our cottage while you visited. We hope to have you as our guests again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly! Everything was very clean, no clutter for pets to maneuver around. The host provied all the necessarily information upfront. Available information on site as well with local restaurants, stores and best/safest route to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Cozy & Quiet Cottage

Nice location and convenient to explore the island. Easy checkin and responsive property owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2024
Thank you Seth! You were amazing guests and my family greatly appreciates it. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved staying here! The house was clean and well kept. The owner was super helpful and friendly and always responded within a timely manner. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2025
Thank you Sarah. Our family looks forward to having your as our guest again at Snapper Cottage!
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna A.

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

Great place

Very clean & NO BUGS!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

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

Perfect respite

It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Miriam!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Snapper Cottage doesn’t disappoint

Loved the fenced yard, location and charming decor. This was our second visit and we forward to a return trip next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2024
Thank you Gretchen! It's always been a pleasure to have you as our guests. We look forward to hosting you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha R.

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

Great beach cottage!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. It was close to the beach. We loved having the bikes to ride around the town. Beautiful area! The hosts were also great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Tabetha. We hope to have you as our guest again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Melonie Dappie

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After a life of moving up and down the east coast, my husband and I finally decided to settle in Brunswick County. Having spent our summer vacations along most of NC's shore, we chose Oak Island for it's laid back atmosphere, the natural beauty and wilderness, along with a close proximity to a larger city (Wilmington), located just 45 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

We chose not to live right on the beach for several reasons. We enjoy quiet and privacy and didn't want to be in the middle of everything during the vacation rush, while also aware being aware of the potential catastrophes that a hurricane could bring. We settled roughly right in the middle of the island, perched on a slight hill near the IntraCoastal Waterway. It's close enough to walk or ride bikes to the beach, and you can't beat the 9th St SE scenic nature trail bridge over Davis Canal and the marshes to get to the beach.. There's also the Veterans park, located along the Intracoastal Waterway, less than a quarter mile away. There you can fish (with a license) have a picnic, or take your dog for a walk around the park.

What makes this property unique

Even though the cottage is not located right on the ocean, it's still within earshot of it when southern winds are blowing in our direction. There is something almost magical about sitting on the platform deck, under the huge Oak tree draped in Spanish moss, while you hear the waves crashing and the birds singing among themselves on the island. There's a peace and tranquility that can overcome you as you experience relaxation here. We've put our heart and souls into turning Snapper Cottage to what it is today. Special attention has been given to the important details, comfort, convenience and beauty. As a plus, and a rarity on the island, our cottage has only a few steps outside to gain access inside. There's no flights of stairs to have to drag all your luggage or groceries inside. This makes it easier for people with limited mobility and saves your back in the process. Finally, it's no secret that staying right on the beach is wildly expensive. If you don't mind a walk or bike ride, you can save a substantial amount on your vacation costs by staying further back from the beach. Of course, if you're not able to walk or ride, it's only a 1.2 mile drive to the nearest beach access where there is paid parking.

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