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Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach.

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A sunroom with a ceiling fan, a sofa with cushions, a glass coffee table, and a television on a stand.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a rustic chandelier.
A house with a brick chimney, a wooden deck, and a concrete driveway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A sunroom with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a glass coffee table, a sofa with cushions, a TV, and a pink chair.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caswell Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach.

Two story home in the heart of Oak Island. Minutes to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Large shaded front deck, covered porches and a spacious yard. The kitchen is fully stocked for in house cooking. There are three tvs with cable, Wi-fi and high speed internet.
Located on Middleton Ave., "Good Life" is right off of the bridge. You can see the ocean from the front yard. The house is close enough that town parking passes won't be necessary.
With three bedrooms and a pull out queen sofa bed in the Carolina Room, the sleeping arrangements are flexible. There is a king bed on the first floor. Linens are provided, along with a welcome package with the basics to get your beach vacation off to a good start.
While there are a lot of great dining options in OKI the kitchen is fully stocked if you want to cook and eat in. With 2 shrimp pots, pots and pans, and bake ware you can build a feast right in the comfort of your own home!
The two bathrooms are newly remodeled, along with most of the rest of the house.










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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
In the winter months set the heat to 60, At other times cool to 74. Thank you!
Please be sure that all water faucets are turned off, don't forget the outside spigot.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2727537vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Clubs at St. James are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 80's style 3 br. beach house just a 5 min. walk to the beach. located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hope Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We had a really great stay. In the living room needs some blind where the sliding glass door is. The place was cleaned and we'll maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
Very disappointing is all I can say.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eli K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location very close to the beach! It was an awesome experience and a great house with great neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience! Well-appointed home and very comfortable for myself, my mother, and 4 children. Convenient to walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

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

Family Vacation

Everything about the property was as expected and beyond. The host was exceptional with communication. Very close to the beach with a short walk, very clean, the kitchen was stocked with everything needed for cooking. The family enjoyed the stay and highly recommends.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali K.

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

Cute place! :)

Really nice place for a group of friends or family!! the place was a short walk away from the beach and very clean! Property management answered quickly the first time we had a minor issue & she was very helpful. We loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures for this listing do not do this adorable quaint beach house justice. Much bigger than expected. We stayed upstairs and found the steps to be a tad bit steep but not hard for most people. The bathroom was roomier than I expected. Shower pressure great and water stayed hot. We brought our own towels, sheets and anything else that you would need linen wise. We started out in the room to the left of the stairs but our queen size sheets were too big so moved to the other room. The ceiling fans were a god send. We had our own fan and that helped tremendously. Downstairs temp was perfect. Fridge was big and held everything we needed it too. Loved the sunroom and its cozy atmosphere. You will need to cross the street to walk on the sidewalk to get to the beach. But it’s a 6 minute walk and the public beach access is easy to push a beach cart over. Was delighted to see a pantry market and ice machine on the way. We feel blessed beyond words to have found this house and will stay here again!!! The owners were very quick to respond to the few questions we had. Recommend this house for couples vacationing together or a family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sally S.

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

Close to the beach

Okay stay for the money we paid, biggest pto close to the beach so easy access with that in mind. Not enough household items left for use for the week which we then had to buy. Owners are nice, more bugs than we would have liked and a bit dated. Amenities were good. Would recommend but for a cheaper price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
We had a welcome package for Sally that contained the basics. We do not provide a weeks worth of supplies. There are grocery stores for that. Sally brought three extra guests that we did not know about, exceeding the number of guest limit, violating our rental agreement. Those people then plugged in their electric car to our electricity. (don't know what that will cost). The downstairs furniture was moved around and left that way and the bathrooms were left filthy. We responded very quickly to any of her inquiries, having some trouble contacting her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Almost perfect beach stay

The house was great for our family of 5. Plenty of space to spread out. The kitchen was well stocked. Linens were waiting on us inside the door. Washer and dryer were very handy. Beds were comfortable. Not a bad walk to the beach, but a walk that may be more than some would like.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

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

Great Getaway

Perfect house for a beach vacation. Able to walk to the beach everyday, close to grocery stores, shops & restaurants. Neighborhood was nice & quiet. This is an ideal place for a family or friends vacation. My only complaint has everything to do with a personal situation…the first couple days I unfortunately suffered a horrible migraine & was bedridden. Even then though at least the rest of my family was able to stay busy enjoying themselves & the bed was really nice to rest comfortably in till I was back on my feet. I would definitely stay here again & would recommend it. My grandson loved the swing & thought the house was the coolest so it’s kid approved too. Great host!! Great house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Very pleased with our stay!

The house was the perfect size for our family- 2 adults & 2 kids. There was plenty of room for the kids to play. It was a short walk to the beach, maybe 5 minutes. The owner was very good with communication and answered all of our questions. The house was well stocked- we had everything we needed to cook & keep it tidy. Neighbors were lovely. Overall we were very happy and fortunate to book this property last minute. Also, the kids loved the swing in the front yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie H.

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

Home at the Beach

My family and I were extremely pleased with our stay in this lovely home. We always take turns cooking on vacation, and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. The walk to the beach was not far, so we were able to go multiple times each day. The view crossing the Slough on the way to the beach was lovely, and the home was close to the attractions in Oak Island such as Veterans Park and Salt64 but was also a short drive to The Point. One of our favorite places to spend time together was in the air-conditioned sunroom where we put together puzzles off and on throughout the week.The homeowners were attentive during our stay. There was a problem with one of the breakers soon after we arrived, and the homeowners drove in from out of state right away to make sure the breaker was replaced. We couldn't have asked for better communication and service!
Puzzles in the sunroom
Long Beach
Beside the Montgomery Slough crossing on Middleton
Veterans Park
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

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

Quaint, comfortable, and convenient cottage to put your toes in the water

We had a very nice stay at “The Good Life”. The property was amazingly convenient to the beach at Oak Island, our family favorite. We walked every morning to the beach, a short 5 minutes away. The property was cozy and perfect for our family of 4. Our teens each had their own room upstairs, and we (parents) had private space downstairs. We needed to cook, to accommodate a health condition in our family, and we found the kitchen to be well appointed for our needs. Everything was impeccably clean upon our arrival. This property is right on Middleton Avenue, which is an access road for Oak Island, but all was quiet and peaceful at the house. Except for the weekly rental turnaround time of 3-5pm on Saturday afternoon, the traffic was minimal…and completely unnoticed. There was a quiet and cozy office, and perfect WIFI, that would make for a great work from home getaway. Sign us up! Our host Steve was helpful, kind, and generous. We would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Very clean, exactly as described, and just a short walk to the beach. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook meals. Host was extremely helpful and made check-in and check-out a breeze. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ellen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean,comfortable, and a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great Place

The house was immaculate and well-cared for. It was very affordable and close to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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