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Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!

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A two-story house with a wooden deck and a covered porch.
Exterior
Property grounds
A wooden dock extending over a calm water body with grassy banks and trees in the background.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with blue cushions, and a decorative console table.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Caswell Beach
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom THREE

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom TWO

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!


Welcome to your perfect getaway at Oak Island! This beautifully remodeled and updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house is a short 2-minute walk (just 2 blocks!) from the sand, making it the ideal spot for your next beach vacation.

Tucked into an incredible private setting with stunning marsh views, this home is ideal for relaxing and enjoying nature. Sip your morning coffee on the screened porch, unwind on the spacious deck at sunset, and watch coastal birds in their natural habitat.

Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout the main living area, a fully updated kitchen with granite countertops and modern cabinetry, plus all the essentials needed for easy vacation living. With 4 flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and four comfortable queen beds, there’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax.

The lower-level bedroom features its own private entrance, durable LVT flooring, and a separate Mitsubishi ductless HVAC system, offering added comfort and privacy for guests.

Outdoor living is just as inviting, with two gas grills, an outdoor shower, and multiple seating areas designed for soaking in the peaceful surroundings after a day at the beach.

Perfectly located in one of the island’s most desirable areas, you’re only a 5-minute walk to Ocean Crest Pier and the popular Island Way restaurant for dining, drinks, and waterfront views.

Whether you're planning a relaxing beach escape, a fishing trip, or a fun-filled family vacation, this Oak Island gem is the perfect place to make lasting memories. Check out the glowing reviews and book your stay today!


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 291562vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Caswell Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on the marsh for viewing wildlife and also a short walk to the beach! We loved the screened in porch looking out at the marsh with the big table and comfortable chairs. Thanks for a great stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly one of the best rental properties on Oak Island! The house is always clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. The view of the canal from the large back deck is spectacular, and the beach is a three-minute walk away. The communication with the host is excellent. We've rented here multiple times and wouldn't want to stay anywhere else on OKI.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tod H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here. Great location and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and a quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The host communicated well. Hopefully will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The host was very responsive and even accommodated an early checkin. The property itself is beautiful, and it's also steps away from the beach. The host provided plenty of beach chairs. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here, had everything we needed and property is well maintained and so clean on arrival. Great communication with Bill. Great location, quiet, enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the birds and the marsh views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alisha m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful time. Bill was great from the booking to checking in he was very prompt to answer questions. The house was clean and just beautiful we most definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

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

Excellent place to relax you don’t have to leave the property

Peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great stay as always!

We love this property. It’s the perfect size for our small family and it’s proximity to the beach is great. Thanks for helping to make yet another memorable vacation with our family and pup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana B.

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

Great stay for 6-8 people!

Easy walk to the beach. Dog friendly was a plus for us! The downstairs (disconnected from upstairs) had two queen beds with a divider wall, which was perfect for our group. A big thanks to Bill for being communicative and kind! Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawson A.

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

Marsh views!

The Pelican House was perfect in every way. It has a well stocked kitchen and most comfortable beds. The location is great! We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden S.

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

A very fun beach house

This house is only a very short walk from the beach and pier. It has a good amount of beds and is setup perfectly for a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great house with great location!

We really enjoyed the house; lots of room and the screened in back porch was awesome! The house is conveniently located near the beach and in a quiet spot. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS Y.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, about a 5 minute walk to the beach. The teenagers enjoyed having their own room with the two beds and their own entrance. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Wonderful Property

Great location. Very clean. Nicely decorated. Everything we needed. Hope we can return again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great beach house! A bit basic, but the location was great, with an easy walk to the beach, and we absolutely loved the screened back porch and deck… the view of the creek was wonderfully relaxing… so much better than just staring at someone else’s house! We did find the light/fan switches to be quite confusing… a notecard or labels would have been quite helpful! All in all it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great occasion and very quiet.

The property was well appointed and quiet. Couple minute walk to the beach. Very accommodating owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Loved the house!

The pics actually don't do it justice. Its a beautiful house in a fabulous location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great spot near beach & on the marsh

Very easy layout for our family to be comfortable. The house was in a great location, with beautiful views. We loved the screened porch & kayaked in the marsh behind the house. Short 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Spacious, clean quiet and the most relaxing vacation in a long time.

The home is lovely and spacious and everything you need to just sit back and enjoy yourself. The location was a lovely surprise because the back yard is what we described as a wild life sanctuary. What a treat! We loved every minute of the short week we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Quiet, Beautiful, Convenient!

We wouldn't stay anywhere else on Oak Island! House is well-equipped and comfortable. Beautiful views of Davis Canal and its wildlife from the big back deck or screened-in porch and only a two-block walk to the beach. Restaurants and shops just a few minutes away by car. Plus, the owner is responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Definitely coming back!

Amazing beach house. Very quiet, peaceful location. So relaxing sitting on the screened in porch or on the deck and watching the Egrets visit! Beautiful view of the marsh. Just what we needed, and our dog loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Sewell

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Why they chose this property

The location is great! short walk to beach with pier 1/4 mile away. Spectacular view of the marsh. Completely updated and clean!

What makes this property unique

Short walk to pier and restaurant. Easy public beach access. GREAT house for birding.

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