Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Oak Island, NC

Caswell Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Ocean Crest Pier
‪9 min walk‬
Oak Island Golf Club
‪13 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Masterbedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Masterbathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Spacious, Gorgeous Beach House with convenient beach access and Breath Taking Views. The master bedroom has it own master bath and a private balcony which overlooks the ocean! The House has an open concept living area! The Beach access is right across the street! This house has three spacious bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms. We have ample storage for anything you might possibly bring! There is also an office space, washer and dryer and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water! An elevator is also available! Come book with us, you will love it! Please check all ratings for our house! Once in awhile you get someone that just isn't happy no matter what you do to make it nice for them! Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days!

Property manager

HOLLY DONOVAN

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Extra cleanng fee applies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
‪Bob's Dogs - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! 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).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Great place

Walk to ocean. Everything as advertised

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney B.

1 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful oasis

We came out to North Carolina for my Father in Laws memorial and this home was the perfect relaxing place for it. It was so clean and such a beautiful location. I would re book this home in a heartbeat! 10/10!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

25 Feb, 2025

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

Awesome stay

How was very accommodating and we loved the house and location!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tess W.

2 Feb, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Can’t wait to stay again.

I loved everything about this place. Location was perfect and the front sitting area was superb. House was clean and had all necessities needed. The gate on the front porch was perfect so my dog could sit out in the front without me worrying that he would go down the stairs and cross the road. Did I mention being steps away from the beach? Love!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denette C.

30 Aug, 2024

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

Quick stay

Very accommodating. Nice, clean place with close access to beach.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherl P.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Awesome!!!

The beach house offers a perfect escape with stunning ocean views, cozy accommodations, and a serene atmosphere. It was extremely clean and cozy. Ideal for a relaxing getaway by the sea.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy S.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Nice but..

I really like this home! The location, layout of home, and fact that It allows dogs had us come back for a second year! This year though barely any condiments to use in the home, limited household items like hand soap and dish soap. I don’t think everything needs to be totally supplied but the basics would be helpful. (Like salt and pepper)! Could have some extra blankets also. This would not prevent me from renting again. Overall the location for us and layout is great.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Great Location. Will be back

Great Views, close to beach love its pet friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anita C.

11 Jul, 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Do No Rent This House

Check in was 3 pm. The house was dirty, beds unmade, food crumbs on floors, hair in bath sinks. Sheets and towels in washer wet. Assume put there by previous quests. I called vrbo. They couldn't contact owner. They gave me alternate number. It was owner's husband. He said that he was in different town. He tried calling but couldn't reach her. He said they live in Ohio! Holly finally called and said cleaners were on the way. They arrived around 6 pm. We went to dinner. When we got back to house, they were gone. My son went to bed around 9pm, and his sheets were wet!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori I.

27 May, 2024

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

Great place

Loved our stay here! Great house, great location. Hope to visit again ! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret B.

27 May, 2024

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

Fantastic!

This was a last minute beach trip for me, my wife, and our adult daughter. The home was perfect: clean, nicely decorated, near the ocean, and near (but not too close to) town. Much needed R&R. Our daughter requires a wheelchair for all mobility, so we especially appreciated the elevator and wide hallways. Would absolutely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

10 May, 2024

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

Oak Island weekend

Beautiful house in a beautiful location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

5 Mar, 2024

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

Wonderful beach vacation

Out of the Blue was simply delightful for our beach vacation. The house was clean and bright and the location was excellent. We could see and hear the ocean and we could walk to the beach in less than a minute. It was amazing. The front deck was awesome for watching shrimp boats and waves, and it had a gate at the top of the stairs so our pet could be out there safely with no worries. The back deck is terrific too and leads to the fenced in yard - again our pet was completely safe. The elevator was really cool and so handy for bringing up luggage and groceries - we loved it. Oak Island has a laid back vibe that was perfect for us. Several groceries stores, gas stations, shops, restaurants etc. are right on the island and easy to get to. And there are no high-rise condos blocking views of this beautiful shore. Our host was quick to respond to questions - we had a small appliance give out the first week and the host had a replacement arrive within a couple of hours of notification - perfect! Our month-long stay went by too quickly but we certainly would consider returning again sometime.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell H.

17 Dec, 2023

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

Great beach location

It’s a great house in a good location, very affordable in the winter season.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

3 Dec, 2023

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

Just about perfect

This is an excellent dog-friendly home. The elevator was excellent for our geriatric pup whose knees just won't let her go up and down stairs multiple times a day. The elevator was also terrific for hauling our things into the house.The location is minutes away from the beach and we could see the ocean from the front balcony. The front balcony has a gate at the top of the stairs, great for corralling dogs -even small dogs, as well as children. The 3 bedrooms are all good sizes, plenty of room to move around. The beds were comfortable. I liked the bedspreads so much (soft and a good weight) I ordered one for at home. This is an excellent home for a long stay, there is a ton of storage available. It is close to shopping and things to do. There's shopping as close as only 3 minutes away and a grocery about 5-10 minutes away. We found an excellent restaurant (my husband said the best crab cakes, second only to his mom's) and a mediocre pizza place. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed, even the right scoop for scooping poached eggs out of the pot. Only two things make this house less than perfect. 1. We don't own it and/or 2. We don't live in it.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan L.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Inexcusable

When my son got to the place, he discovered someone else was already staying there. Host had given us contact info for someone to call if we had issues. We promptly called and she informed us it was double booked. She did not seem at all upset and did not offer any suggestions for us. I spent time trying to find an alternate place to stay instead of having fun with my family. I called VRBO help line. They said there was no alternate place to stay. I had just called VRBO helpline this week. I was worried about the booking because my credit card had not been charged. The representative I spoke to said that everything was fine and it showed that booking had been confirmed and credit card was being processed. As a previous short term rental host myself, I find this situation inexcusable. I think I should be reimbursed for the travel insurance I purchased and compensated for my time and frustration-at least half of the booking fee. I will never book any property that this host owns nor will I ever use VRBO again. What’s more I will tell all my friends, neighbors, and family not to book with this host. Since I live here at Oak Island-that is a significant number of people. Very disappointed!!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa Y.

22 Nov, 2023

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

Needs updates in living room!

Had a wonderful short trip. Everything you need. Not to fancy or new but great! Wonderful VIEW! Outstanding location. Very short walk to the beach. We all slept like babies/beds are good. Outstanding shower in master bed room. Great outside living. Full size washer and dryer. Has a nice elevator!! The BIGGEST problem is the sofa and chair are worn 1000% out. Not just old but needs to be replaced!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Wonderful 3 days

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gypsy S.

25 Aug, 2023

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

One Of My Best Vacations

I absolutely loved the house and the location. We had the best time with a minute walk to the beach. Everything in the neighborhood was great with not a lot of commotion that you see at the beaches today. Easy driving and access. Felt safe walking. Nice and polite neighborhood. Even the construction crew building nearby were always polite. My daughter and I have already discussed coming back next year. My son and daughter loved the house setup. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

aprille t., salem

11 Aug, 2023

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

Great Getaway

Great location and house for 6. Thrilled with the elevator and ability to bring our pup. Beach is short walk and close enough to shopping and restaurants without being in the crowds. The porches are the star of the house with gated deck and fenced in yard. Definitely planning to return. Thanks Holly :)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Nice Property.

We stayed at this property July-16-23rd. Excellent beach access for a 2nd row home, literally cross the street and walk down three houses, 2 minutes max. Great fenced in back yard for our two senior dogs. Mix of sun and shade, which they loved. A/C and fans were great. Temps were in the mid 90's every day of our visit, but we never had to touch the thermostat. Very comfortable. Our only observation, not a criticism, is that the floor plan is very unique. Tons of storage space, way too much for a beach house. It seems that there's enough space for a 4th bedroom. I would think that adding a 4th bedroom would help with cash flow. But, just saying....It's not my property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

18 Jul, 2023

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

Out of the Bluewe enjoyed

We enjoyed our relaxing week at this property. It was pet friendly which was very important to us! Conveniently located across the street from the beach access. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

3 Jul, 2023

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

Nice rental

Loved the stay! Location was awesome. Enough room for 8 adults. Had issue with ac and contacted owners they responded right away! It was fixed in a few hours. Great place and glad we got to bring the dogs. Easy instructions to leave. Would suggest basic condiments. We loved It!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christina T.

8 Jun, 2023

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

Great rental

House was very clean and well-kept. It is in a great location with easy access to the beach. The elevator is a wonderful feature that made it easy to load and unload the car.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by HOLLY DONOVAN

We strive to make your stay unforgettable! Please contact us if you need anything and we will provide it for you!

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous and plenty of room! Elevator and a fenced backyard for pets! Yes we are pet friendly!

What makes this property unique

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Masterbedroom

2 bathrooms

bathroom 2

Masterbathroom

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