10/10 Excellent
James L.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
James L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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Sandshakers is a Charming 3-bedroom Cottage on Oak Island. Enjoy your stay!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oak Island, NC
- Oak Island Golf Club6 min drive
- Ocean Crest Pier6 min drive
- Oak Island Lighthouse10 min drive
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Guest Room 2
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
En-suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Guest Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Half Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sandshakers is a Charming 3-bedroom Cottage on Oak Island. Enjoy your stay!
Discover this 3-bedroom gem in the middle of everything Oak Island as to offer! This welcoming dog friendly cottage home features 3 queen beds, 2.5 bathrooms, ceiling fans throughout, fully equipped kitchen, family room, dining/living room combo, heating, AC, WiFi, bottled water dispenser, televisions in guest rooms, large flat screen television in family room, washer/dryer combo machine. You and your family will enjoy our amenities like privacy fence, large composite deck, screened porch, private saltwater pool, hot tub, Weber Genesis II gas grill, outdoor shower, lounging and dining space for 8.
You're sure to have a relaxing and fun filled stay at our place where you will make fantastic memories!
You're sure to have a relaxing and fun filled stay at our place where you will make fantastic memories!
Property manager
Kathryn Dunkle
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and run the dishwasher on the appropriate
Leave dirty towels in the bathtub, shower or laundry room.
Remove any smelly garbage and place it in the black trash bin on the side of the house.
Ensure all windows and doors are closed and locked on your departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Oak Island
Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, is home to this holiday home. Kure Beach and Caswell Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Oak Island, NC
What's nearby
- Caswell Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Oak Island Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
- Members Club at St. James Plantation - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Koko Cabana - 4 min drive
- Old Bridge Diner - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- Bob's Dogs - 4 min drive
- Swain Seafood Shack - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kevin S.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Kevin S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
27 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best rental we have ever stayed at!!!
Sandra B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hannah B.
25 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay EVER!! Literal bliss! Wonderful!!
Hannah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kathryn Dunkle
We lived in the Raleigh area for 30+ years and relocated to this area 3 years ago after retiring. We knew we wanted to live near the coast and found the perfect relaxing retirement home on Oak Island. We enjoy caring for our home and yard, swimming, and spending time on the beach with our family, friends, and dogs, Mia, Willow, and Piper.
Why they chose this property
We love Tranquil Harbor because it is a quiet family neighborhood centrally located on the Island. You can walk, bike, or drive a golf cart to the beach, the intercoastal waterway, dining, shopping. Its a great neighborhood for dog walking too! Because it is centrally located, it is easy to access both the Swain Cut Bridge and the Barbee Bridge making it easy to get to other Brunswick County Beaches, Southport and Wilmington.
What makes this property unique
Vacation rentals are a popular choice for visitors looking for an authentic and affordable way to experience Oak Island and the surrounding areas. Sandshakers is different from most you will find here because, as an Owner-Managed property, we offer advantages that you may not find in properties managed by large companies.
Direct & Timely Communication: After booking your stay through VRBO, you will deal directly with us, the owners of the property. This means that you will receive a more personalized and responsive experience before, during, and after your stay. When you have questions or concerns you can reach out directly to us and get a timely response.
Clean & Well Maintained Property: In addition to more personalized communication, you will be staying in a property that is well cared for. We have a personal stake in ensuring that our property is clean, well-maintained, and comfortable for you. We take pride in our property and want you, our guests, to have a 5 Star experience!
Direct & Timely Communication: After booking your stay through VRBO, you will deal directly with us, the owners of the property. This means that you will receive a more personalized and responsive experience before, during, and after your stay. When you have questions or concerns you can reach out directly to us and get a timely response.
Clean & Well Maintained Property: In addition to more personalized communication, you will be staying in a property that is well cared for. We have a personal stake in ensuring that our property is clean, well-maintained, and comfortable for you. We take pride in our property and want you, our guests, to have a 5 Star experience!
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