Fountain's Folly: Coastal Retreat with Floating Pier and Crab Dock on Waterway

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Walkway Over Marsh to Floating Pier/Crab Dock

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Oak Island, NC

Caswell Beach2 min walk
Ocean Crest Pier8 min drive
Holden Beach38 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)80 min drive

The home was as advertised and we greatly appreciated having linens included unlike some other listings. Looking forward...

Shawyn C.

Jan 12, 2022

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths
3 Kings | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed | 1 Twin-over-double Bunk Bed

Revel in the quieter pace of life on Oak Island's west end at Fountain's Folly. This fourth row home sits along the Davis Canal and features a floating dock with the potential for tying up two boats so you can hit the backwater to go fishing, crabbing or putt over to cruise the Intracoastal Waterway! Welcoming up to two dogs per reservation year-round, this comfortable home provides space for your entire family.

Inside, you'll find an open-concept living space where you can enjoy a favorite movie together or gather around the sturdy dining table for a meal or board game night. Luxury laminate flooring and ceiling fans throughout and to your comfort. The well equipped kitchen has everything you'll need to prepare your favorite recipes and even includes a stand-alone ice maker, along with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Each bedroom features its own flat screen TV for personal entertainment. You'll find two bedrooms furnished with a king bed and attached private bath, one with a standard tub/shower combo and one with a walk-in shower. On the other side of the home, a third king bedroom is connected via a Jack and Jill bath to the bunk room, with has a twin-over-double bunk bed and a twin-over-twin bunk bed.

There's plenty of room to enjoy the natural beauty outside as well, with a partially shades street side deck and a marsh side screened in porch with furniture. After a long day at the beach, rinse off in the enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water. Hang out on the floating pier to watch the boats go by or catch your own dinner from the crab dock. Guests may tie up a boat or kayak using the cleats on the floating dock (please note that the tides in the area are variable. On average there is approximately three to four feet of water at low tide). A gas grill is also provided. and you'll find covered parking for two or three cars with additional two spots in the driveway.

So for your next Oak Island vacation, dock your crew at Fountain's Folly- where the only regret is having to leave when it's time to go home!

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Oak Island Accommodations

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 2 min walk
Ocean Crest Pier - 8 min drive
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 16 min drive
Oak Island Golf Club - 17 min drive
Holden Beach - 38 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
‪Surfers Cafe - ‬35 min drive
‪Provision Company - ‬36 min drive
‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fountain's Folly: Coastal Retreat with Floating Pier and Crab Dock on Waterway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fountain's Folly: Coastal Retreat with Floating Pier and Crab Dock on Waterway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fountain's Folly: Coastal Retreat with Floating Pier and Crab Dock on Waterway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fountain's Folly: Coastal Retreat with Floating Pier and Crab Dock on Waterway located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shawyn C.

12 Jan 2022

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

Great house, great vacation

The home was as advertised and we greatly appreciated having linens included unlike some other listings. Looking forward to returning next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

James C.

1 Nov 2021

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

Great Location and House- Watch the fees.....

House and location were great; just as described. Crab dock right on the water that we fished from and launched kayaks from every day. Short walk to the beach. House was good, spacious. There were several little things like cabinet doors, fridge doors, shower doors that were too long, backwards, weird lengths and were annoying, but nothing too terrible. Seems like a lot more thought could have been put into that kind of thing, but not a big deal. Fees: be aware this house is owned and operated by Oak Island Accommodations, and they are just using VRBO as a portal. This is not run by an individual homeowner, which is fine. However, all the extra fees are not fine. So just be aware you’re going to end up with the nightly rental, a VRBO fee, and all the OIA fees, so this house was expensive. We would probably stay here again, but there are better options for the money.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J., Mint Hill

30 Aug 2021

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

Fountains Folly

It was a beautiful home. Clean and nice to have a crab dock. Ice maker did not work. But they did have ice trays. Beds slept good and had nice quilts on them. Yard was not mowed and could use some blowing off under home. Views were beautiful and a nice shirt walk to beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021