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Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach.

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting above the bed, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A house with a porch, two turquoise Adirondack chairs, and a 'Welcome to the Beach House' sign.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A living room with two brown sofas, a wooden coffee table, a painting of a pier, and a 'BEACH' sign on the wall.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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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. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. 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

  • Oak Island Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Caswell Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sapphire Retreat: Pet Friendly - Walk to the Beach. located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. Ocean Crest Pier is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this home! Easy check in. Everything was clean, kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils, plenty of towels/linens, and the shed was well stocked with everything we needed for a beach day (chairs, toys, wagon, etc). Host was very responsive when we had questions prior to the stay. Excellent outdoor area. Quiet street, and plenty of parking in the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are so pleased to find this beautiful home. The house is exceptionally clean and well stocked. The owners go above and beyond to accommodate their guests and extremely easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time! The location was perfect and we enjoyed the fenced in backyard for the dog and just overall privacy feel. Very clean home, beds slept great, overall great stay! Would book here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in your lovely home. A short walk to the beach. The home was clean and well equipped with a fenced in back yard for pets. The beds were super comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Would definitely recommend staying here! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy checkin process
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected didn’t bring the dogs this time but would not have any problems with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property in a great location!

Sapphire Retreat is a beautiful location in a great area of Oak Island. The house had everything you would need for a vacation. The property manager was great to communicate with. We greatly enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying at this property again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway

We had an awesome week at Sapphire Retreat. It's in an awesome location where you can walk to the Intracoastal or the beach and is close to many restaurants, shops and other beaches and we were able to easily get to Wilmington and Sunset Beach as well. The dogs loved the big fenced yard and all the extras provided made our stay extra special. It was honestly better than I expected and I'd stay there again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed Sapphire Retreat

We enjoyed Oak Island and our stay at Sapphire Retreat! House was clean and everything was as listed. We rented a golf cart for our long weekend and glad we did to get around the island and to the beach. Loved that we were able to bring our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This property looks even better in person than the photos. It was very clean. The host got back to me immediately anytime I had a question. It was fully stocked with everything you would need. And if you're going there with small children there are tons of games and fun activities and puzzles there for them to do. Highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

It was a good experience, the house is in good condition and we had good communication with the owners
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at Oak Island, but our first in this lovely home. This home came with everything we needed and a lot more! The neighborhood was really peaceful and it was close to the beach which we were happy about. Highly recommend if you want something not too small or not too big and somewhere really comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy & clean!

This house had everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed relaxing in the backyard playing games, between our weekend wedding events. The neighborhood was perfect for walking and quiet at night. The hosts provided bathroom amenities which were a very nice touch. Very nice location to shops and the beach. It was a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time to Oak Island

We had a very nice stay at our rental. It was exactly like the pictures. It was nice to have 4 beach chairs and corn hole to use. The house had numerous items to help you with your stay- hand soap, dish soap, laundry soap, tissues, tp, etc. The owner was very accomodating to our needs. The dogs loved the fenced in backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Ocean Town for a Relaxing Get Away

The house was well stocked with supplies, including beach equipment (chairs, wagon, toys, etc). The house also included a dog bed and kennel which was a nice surprise because the kennel was larger than the travel kennel we brought with. The house was clean and worked great for our family. It's a short 5 or 10 minute drive to the beach access points throughout the island, and the same distance to get to multiple food and desert options.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful week! With the easy access to the beach, we could go for an hour or two, come back for lunch, and not feel like we had to spend a whole day to make it worth it. This is a beautiful home, very clean, and well laid out. Large open living/dining area with a table for six, made a great place to gather and play games in the evenings. The fenced yard was wonderful for Luna, my daughter’s dog. It was wonderful to have beach chairs and boogie boards there, and not have to drag those from home. Extra bonus—the outdoor shower to rinse the sand off! It was a very peaceful, family vacation. This house was the perfect space!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sapphire Retreat was one of the best vacation rentals we’ve stayed at—in many years of renting. The house was clean, simple, and well-planned. We each had a bedside light! Ample kitchen supplies and coffee options! Nothing overly complicated! Such an easy house to stay in. The layout is great, in that the laundry room and 2nd bath separate the master from the other 2 bedrooms. The house felt bigger than it was. We and our dog all enjoyed the fenced backyard. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful; walking in the evening was lovely. We are older (90 & 73), and drove to 3 beaches nearby, but the walk looks pleasant. Great, responsive, and helpful landlord. We had a wonderful time on Oak Island, and John’s home was a big part of that.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay and the whole process was pleasant and uncomplicated; John was very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at this beautiful vacation home. The home is well-maintained, with excellent, easy access for my handicapped mother, great parking, and a super-responsive host. We had plenty of space for my husband, myself, our 3 children and my mother. We sat and played games around the table in the evenings, and all had a wonderful time. All of the needed beach items were available (chairs, etc.) and there is a great outside shower for rinsing the sand off. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to stay near the beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is just as described. Easy access to everything on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly impressed with how clean the place was
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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