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The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem

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A small, single-story cabin with a porch, a front door, and a number "101" on the door.
A house with a porch, a hammock, and a sign reading 'INKWELL 101'.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, a window, and a small table.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Caswell Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this family-friendly Oak Island cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. Ocean Crest Pier is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tremendous stay and the host was quick to answer any questions and help with any needs during our stay. House was very clean and close to the beach. We enjoyed having an outdoor shower and a nice screened in porch in the back as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your review! We enjoyed hosting you and your family! Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Stay

This is the second time we’ve stayed at Inkwell. We had a wonderful time, again, and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Thank you for being one of our valued repeat guests! We look forward to hosting you again on your next trip to OKI!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

It was our first time renting ourselves and we were very new to the process and they made it very easily and the house was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2022
Thank you for staying at The Inkwell!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wilson Family

This was our first trip to Oak Island! We very much enjoyed the beach, restaurants, shopping! The Inkwell was a wonderful home and we had plenty of room for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
We enjoyed hosting you and your family! So glad you all enjoyed your time in OKI…we’d love to host you and your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Rental!

My family and I absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, well stocked and oh so adorable. The new covered front porch is a beautiful and functional addition. The neighborhood is quiet and close to shops and restaurants. I can not say enough wonderful things about this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2022
Thank you Lisa! We hope to host you and your family agin in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy House

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at this house. Our daughters loved that they each had their own bed and bedroom! Our host was very responsive with a couple minor issues. Super short drive to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks for allowing us to host you! Come back and visit The Inkwell soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last week of july

Arrived at the property with a seamless check-in and a cool (nice withe the July heat), clean house. As a coupe the house was a good size and would be good for a small family also. Thoroughly enjoyed or visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Inkwell. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stellar Experience

We loved everything about this house! Cozy yet plenty of room for everyone and everything. Was exceptionally clean, never saw a single bug inside. The screened in back porch was perfect for having morning coffee. It was so convenient being so close to town and the beach. The hosts were easy to communicate with and let us know about fun happenings in the area. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2022
We really enjoyed hosting you guys!! Looking forward to you guys returning next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First timers to oak island

The inkwell was adorable, perfect for first timers to oak island! Small walk to the beach- we typically had someone from our group drop us off at the beach entrance with our gear and have others walk. would have rented a golf cart if staying awhile. The home was cute, perfect amount of space! Wonderful outdoor shower! Had all the kitchen gadgets needed and plenty of board games :) we had a great time! Destiny was wonderful to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022
We enjoyed hosting you and your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay at the Inkwell

We checked in on June 12 to spend a week with our daughter before she moves to Japan for two years. We enjoyed our time. The Inkwell is a nice place in a good spot BUT it was not clean. The floors had dead palmetto bugs and a toenail in the right bedroom. Not ideal to start a vacation. I realize that owners rely on cleaning companies to clean for them but it is the most important thing with the rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thanks Belinda for your review. We will address the cleaning concerns with our cleaning company. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and hope you consider visiting The Inkwell again in the future!
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