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Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

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Screen Porch
Fence Gate

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

🐾 Welcome to Sandy Paws where boat and dog lovers find their perfect retreat! Our charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental is designed with your furry friends and maritime adventures in mind. Unwind in a recently renovated home that combines comfort, convenience, and coastal vibes. Sandy Paws is privately owned and managed.

🏠 Property Highlights:
• Dog-Friendly: We understand that pets are family too! Sandy Paws features a fenced backyard, providing a safe and playful space for your furry companions.
• Outdoor Delights: Enjoy our outdoor space on the screened porch, deck, or around the picnic table in the fenced backyard. Rinse off the salt and sand in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
• Ready for Relaxation: Arrive to find your beds made, bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels provided – making your vacation truly stress-free.
• Convenient Location: Located on Oak Island, Sandy Paws is just 0.7 miles from the nearest beach access, 1.1 miles from Publix for groceries, 1.8 miles from the nearest boat ramp, and 1.7 miles from Oak Island Park.
• Boat Parking: Bring your boat along! Our property offers a driveway with ample space for your boat, making it easy for you to embark on aquatic adventures.

🏖️ Beach Access: A 15-minute walk to the beach via the 31st street walkover or a quick 3-minute car ride allows you to soak up the sun and waves.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
• Master Bedroom: King-sized bed
• Bedroom 2: Two full-sized beds
• Additional: Twin rollaway bed for flexible sleeping arrangements

🚿 Bathrooms:
• Main Bathroom: Shower-tub combo
• Half Bath: Conveniently located off the master bedroom

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is ready for your culinary adventures, fully equipped with modern appliances. Enjoy your favorite coffee at our coffee bar with a choice between a Keurig machine or a traditional coffee pot.

🛥️ Explore Brunswick County Beaches: Nestled 45 minutes from Wilmington and 1 hour from Myrtle Beach, Oak Island is a dog-friendly beach community offering a perfect blend of relaxation and coastal activities.
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About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood 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 North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place everything was well kept and clean really close to the beach and all the food places downtown would definitely recommend and hope to come back again!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very pet friendly and is perfect in every way. We love staying here with our dogs and enjoying the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Paws was in a perfect location, enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the neighborhood as well.It had all the essentials needed for a week’s stay.Bed was very comfortable, place was exceptionally clean.Thank you Emily for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything in the listing was as described
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Paws is great! The home is clean with good amenities. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for our family; two young sons and two dogs! The home was stocked with all kitchen tools, spices, and a coffee station. Every bathroom had all toiletries; toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, and makeup cleaner. The back yard was great for our dogs with the privacy fence. The owner was very responsive to our comfort and easy to communicate with. This was easily the best place our family could have stayed at for a first time bringing our dogs to Oak Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as described and was perfect for us and our pups. We would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Paws house was very welcoming. Very clean and had everything we needed plus many extras. Comfortable and close to restaurants and shopping. We walked to the beach and around the neighborhood with our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy our stay at Sandy Paws. It is a very nice place with everything you could need. My husband and myself and our three dogs were very comfortable there. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

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

A wonderful Get Away

This was an amazing place to book. Clean, great location and plenty of space for our little family. The kids enjoyed the yard and the adults enjoyed the patio would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! Perfect house for us and our furry friends! Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandy Paws was perfect for our long weekend stay. The extra touches like the stocked coffee bar and the toiletries bags were great and very much appreciated. Our Golden loved the backyard and the location is convenient to the 31st walkover to the beach. Emily was great to work with. The home was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We enjoyed hosting you and would definitely love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place well stocked large fenced backyard for our dogHope to be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway for Family with Pets

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beach rental! The home was spotless, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend this spot for families or anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful beach escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was welcoming and exactly what we wanted. Our dog Capt. Hook loved the fenced yard and squirrels.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Sandy Paws. Our dogs loved it especially the fenced in back yard. Emily was so quick to answer questions. Comfortable beds and nice home all the way around. Thank you for letting us stay. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Perfect quick getaway

The house was very well stocked and perfect when traveling with pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa with an amazing pool and stunning scenery!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Sandy Paws. Beautiful walks to the beach and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

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

Return Visit

We have definitely found our home away from home here. Always easy check in and Emily is very responsive if we need anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Nice, comfy stay and close to the beach!

Very cute home that’s super close to the beach! Has all you need for a comfortable stay! My son and I enjoyed our weekend here and would totally stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock F.

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

Great place for family and pets

Perfect house and property for kids and dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian E.

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

Great place to stay with pets

Fenced in back yard was a real plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

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

First time at Oak Island

Our family booked this house somewhat last minute, and we were so pleased with everything. The house was perfect for our needs - great fenced in yard for our dog, beds were comfortable, everything we needed for a great vacation. Location was great! Oak Island in the summer is amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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