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Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome.

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It is always a peaceful place to set and read a book or just listen to the surf
WELCOME TO DONKEYS INN
Great place to just talk with friends and family
A cup of coffee and good conversation as you plan your day
We hope you catch some fish while you are here, please share with the bear

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61232 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome.

We are just a short walk to the sand and surf. Check out our weekly and monthly rates so you can set on front porch swing with two more chairs where you can hear the roar of ocean waves breaking on the shore. In the back yard concrete table picnic area under with a charcoal grill. Walk to the park, walk to tennis court, soccer field, where the kids can enjoy a splash pad and walk to the beach all within 3 block from the house. Washer/dryer, appliances, WiFi, cable, three bedrooms have queen beds, and den area has a couch for a afternoon nap.

We have a 4.9 guest rating and our average response time to our guest is less than one hour.

Please note our cancellation policy which is set at firm.

We encourage you to purchase the trip cancellation protection from CSA insurance which is an option during your reservation purchase time.

Review CT:
The experience was great, the owners were great and easy to get in touch with. The property was even better than described, we felt at home and were so relaxed. The beach is so close and convenient as well as all of the wonderful shops and restaurants.

Review AC:
This is our second time staying at Donkeys Inn and it was just as great the second time! Everything was there that we needed for a home away from home. Also so close to beach, we were able to walk.

Review JG:
We had a great time. The owners were amazing and very helpful. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The little ones especially loved the short wagon ride to the beach. We will be back!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our home has a portable crib, little red wagon
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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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 60 min drive - 86.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. on 1 Aug 2026 start from £105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Caswell Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse 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 8 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Another great stay!

We love Donkeys Inn! The location is great, and we enjoyed not having to bring our linens this year. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Shawanna L.

Great

Was exactly has described really enjoyed our stay. Will stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dema C.

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

Joy

We loved our family vacation here. Very relaxing, felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2021
Dema, was a return guest. Thank you for the care of our home. It was a joy to have you guys back at Donkeys Inn. We hope you enjoy our improvements.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

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

Great stay for a great price

We loved the Donkey's Inn for our 4 day stay. The house is in a great location with everything you need for a small family or a friends getaway. Everything is very clean and you have all that you need to enioy the beach. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Carlos, was easy to work with and friendly.. He was flexible on working out details for his visit to our home. We would love to have him back anytime. Thanks you Carlos for your care of our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dema C.

Home away from home. Can not wait to come back again.

I am absolutely in love. Great place, awesome location. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS, you are always welcome at our home on Oak Island. We hope to see you soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Relaxing, convenient, beautiful

The experience was great, the owners were great and easy to get in touch with. The property was even better than described, we felt at home and were so relaxed. The beach is so close and convenient as well as all of the wonderful shops and restraunts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Craig for your kind words - we hope you and your family come again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Nice home

We had a great vacation at this home. The owners were very nice. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Kim it was great to have you in our home. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dema C.

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

Fun times

Great house. Close to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
Guest was easy to communicate with and took good care of air home
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Amazing

Better than expected it was an amazing place to stay. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for your saying at Donkeys Inn. We look forward to your return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great place to enjoy the beach in the fall

Walking distance from the beach, a park and grocery stores. Nice and clean property. Owners are very proactive / responsive to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2021
David and his family were awesome guest. We would love to have them back again at our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timika B.

Close to the beach!

We had a great time and enjoyed the house. Perfectly located to the run we were attending and close to the beach and some cozy restaurants. Great communication from the owners and everything was just as they said it would be. Looking forward to renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for using Donkeys Inn, come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

Enjoyable and Functional

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. The location being near the playground and the beach was great for the little ones. The house was functional and clean. The owners were very communicative and made sure that we had everything that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for choosing Donkeys Inn at OKI. Hope you can come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Another great stay at Donkey's Inn

Plenty in the kitchen to cook at home if not interested in going out, but close to plenty of options for dining out if that's what you're interested in. We love the location of this home and enjoyed playing connect four this visit. Easy communication with host and always quick to reply.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi N.

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

Great stay!

Great & Welcoming stay. Very clean! Family friendly as it is super close to the beach and park/splash pad. Hosts were super sweet and answered all my questions in a very fast manner. Will definitely be returning!! (:
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Fishing trip

It was a nice place to stay, clean with room for everyone. Everyone enjoyed it staying there. The only down fall was that it didn't have TV in every room. I also enjoyed the screened in proch and the swing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2021
Thanks for your stay at Donkeys Inn. We hope you will come again. Thanks for how good you cared for our home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Donkeys Inn

Overall the house was good for us, Just a few things I think you too correct 1 in the details of the house, it is listed a crib was in one of the rooms NO crib( we did not need but maybe renters with a baby may need)2 listed a sofa bed again future renters may need one and not one there 3 maybe it was us but could not operate the outdoor shower no water. Other than that we liked the house. Thanks Kevin& Cindy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci D.

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

Easter Weekend Getaway

Booked Donkeys Inn after realizing that my kids and I all had several days off. The owners were extremely responsive sending emails prior to us even leaving home to let us know everything. The house was exactly as it was pictured. It was clean and had everything we needed. The locations was ideal. We walked to the beach a few times each day. One day there was even a craft fair and live music at the park across the street. My daughter's who can be very critical (teens) love the place and said they would love to come back! It was a perfect get away and we were sad to have to come home. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2021
Staci and her family were wonderful to work with from day one. Our set- team said our home was left in great shape. Thanks you for your care of our home. Thank you for sharing your pictures. I have shared your pictures with family and friends and all love them. . Tell your daughter that all of you are welcome anytime at Donkeys Inn. Thanks for booking with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

denise f.

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

Great place and nice owners

This property is well stocked and beautifully redone inside even though it is an older house. It is charming. We have stayed here 3x. If you plan on walking to the beach, it is doable but you do have to cross a busy highway and dragging a lot of stuff with kids would be tough. We drove to the beach but as a downer they are now charging parking. This is not the cottages fault of course. I would rent from them anytime. Reasonable rates too for shorter times than a week also. They are very responsive to any little problem too. It does need a bit of paint on the outside but that does not affect an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandis H.

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

This is a great rental home. Very friendly owners.

Great location. Amazing owners. Clean house.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

denise f.

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

So cute inside!

This property has been nicely redone in recent years. We enjoyed the place v3ry much and the kindness and promptness of the owners when we needed to ask something. It was priced reasonably too! It does need some yard work-mowing and bushes trimmed but it is the inside that counts. It would looks cute if the stucco was painted a bright color too to make it even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Short but Sweet

The property was just as described. Beds comfortable, enough space for family, close to the beach. You do need to bring your own linens and towels, not a big deal. Large bathroom shower could have more water pressure, but we managed. Overall very enjoyable stay. We may do it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Home away from home!

Enjoyed our stay at Donkeys inn! Great location on the island, a block away from the splash pad and the public access cabana. House was clean and well equipped for a longer stay. We plan to rent again on our next trip to OkI ! Rest assured with your own booking that you’re getting a great value! -The Binley’s
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2021
Thanks for your being in our home. You care of the house was awesome. We look forward to you being back with us in the future. I enjoyed our conversation as you were leaving. It was very helpful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Cute and comfortable

Great size for family of 4!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2021
Thank you and your family for staying at our home. Come again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristie H.

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

Great experience!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cute home! It had pretty much anything we could need which was wonderful. This was our first trip to Oak Island and everyone was super friendly! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maranda B.

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

Loved it!

We had a great time and enjoyed the property and it’s location. The home was very clean and accommodated all of our needs. We would definitely return to this property for future visits to OKI.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
Thank you for your stay at our home. We hope you will come again.

About the host

Hosted by Keys and Becky Pendleton

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We have used this as our vacation getaway for years with family and friends. We invite you to enjoy Donkeys Inn and Oak Island. You can keep your vacation local and enjoy OKI or you can travel a short distance to historic Wilmington NC, Calabash NC, Myrtle Beach SC, Barefoot Landing, Broadway, Carolina Opry with shopping and theater performances.

Why they chose this property

Purchase of this property gave our family opportunity to bond and share relaxing times together. It is a place our children call home and our friends call their get-away. There are opportunities to walk on the shore line at sun rise and sunset (perfect for photography), play in surf, walk and fish on piers, rent bikes for scenic rides, inland waterway views with marsh lands, surf fish, hike nature trails and all enjoyed by our children and friends.

What makes this property unique

Location, location and Location
We are on a quiet street just 3 blocks from the shore. At night and early in the morning you can hear the sounds of the sea's roar while you sit on the porch. If you drive to the Cabana by the ocean you have lots of parking. It is about a 7 minute walk to the beach. We are a half block from a playground. We are 7 blocks from Food Lion and even closer to BBQ and fish to eat.

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