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Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access!

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A small, single-story building with a blue exterior and white porch.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and artwork on the walls.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a painting of a bird.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with books and candles, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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
    Walk to 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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access!

A 1200 square foot beach cottage with three bedrooms with television (one king, one queen, one full and two cots), fully equipped kitchen, dinning area, den/reading area and two full baths.
Outside grill and picnic table.
WiFi
Basic cable to den and master bedroom.
DVD player on all televisions.
Deck with rockers.
On a street with direct access to beach.
Close to restaurants and shopping.
Off street parking.
Linens provided.
Nice quiet neighborhood.
Dog friendly.
Fenced in backyard

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Up to date with shots and flea protection
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please put all towels and sheets in hamper before leaving

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1120625vb
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oak Island

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • Tengu Japanese Steakhouse
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated dog friendly beach cottage at Oak Island, with beach access! located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and host were both wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well supplied rental home. We had a wonderful, calm visit to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable cottage had everything we needed for our two night stay! Comfortable furnishings, great AC, location close to the beach, and very clean! Steve and Rhonda were such gracious hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was as written up in Vrbo, and priced accordingly.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA T.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. Location to the beach was close. House had plenty of room for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Wonderful host, great place to stay.

Comfortable, good location. Host was helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

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

Quite place

Awesome love this place great time
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2024
Thank you for the review. We try hard to be responsive and provide the best possible stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Very nice

The home and host are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time at this Oak Island beach house! The house was clean, the beds were comfortable, and the location couldn’t have been better. Having access to rent the golf cart to cruise around in was such a fun bonus. The owners really thought of everything—even down to extra dog bowls and a crate, which made it so easy for us to bring our pup along and the beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway, and we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

We enjoyed our stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay. The renting process was easy. The. neighborhood was friendly and very well kept. The description and photos on vrbo were accurate.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean upon arrival and had all of the necessities of home. We appreciated the clean linens/towels sealed in plastic and the thoughtful welcome basket with starter items. A plus was having a fenced in yard for the fur babies. Neighbors were nice and surrounding area was quiet and safe. Super close to all of the restaurants and grocery stores on the island. Also appreciated the communication from the owner. Had a lovely trip for New Years! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pictures do not do the place justice!!! Beautiful home, great location!!! Propane grill came in handy!!! So much room and rare to find hosts that love fur babies!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Wonderful stay!

The place was exactly as described. Great location to everything! We had a wonderful stay and will look for available dates when we come back to the area! The host was very informative with everything we may have needed to know. We loved that umbrellas, beach chairs, toys, etc. were available to use!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great time

We had a great time and we even met the owners who were so nice. Thank you for lending your house to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very nice The renters before us had unplugged the cable for the television And he came as soon as we contact him Looking to rent again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation at Oak Island. Our accommodations were top-notch. Our host and hostess were great answering all questions we had for them. They were super nice and were very helpful. It was a great experience. We loved being able to take our fur baby with us.We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2025
Thank you. We strive extremely hard to be great hosts. Always available and willing to help
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication with owners. Clean property, fenced in back yard for our fur baby. Everything we needed for a wonderful, relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

We WILL be back!

This is a true gem at Oak Island! We love the layout, the amenities, and the responsiveness of the owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Perfect Rental

Just what we needed. Perfect size, location, and amenities. Short term rental while waiting for our home to be finished. Awesome experience.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

Great amount of room for family. Great backyard for dog also

We had a family funeral but stay was great everything we needed and fur babies too. The dog made friends with neighbors dog and they ran up and down fence together.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week! We will be back!

Very comfy! Steve was a great host! Quick walk to the beach! Quiet street! Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OKI is always fun

The house had everything as advertised. The owner was very responsive to our requests and questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

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

Cescape

We just loved the simplicity of the house and being one floor, makes it great for us. Steve and Rhonda are wonderful hosts and this will be our go to place every time we stay on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Craven

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Grew up and live in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Have owned property on Oak Island for 30 years and absolutely love the area. Bought and remodeled this home so others can enjoy our beautiful island as we do.

Why they chose this property

Seemed perfect for vacation rental to us.

What makes this property unique

Saw tremendous potential for this home to be enjoyed at reasonable prices by families wanting to visit the beach area.

Languages:

English

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