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Nostalgic beach cottage

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A house with a porch, a bench, and a flag.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a white cabinet with glass doors, and a checkered floor.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black and white checkered floor, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a coffee maker, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window with shutters.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, 57th Place West Access Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

About this property

Nostalgic beach cottage

This cozy beach cottage is the perfect get away for your family and furry friends. 5 minutes from the beach. Outdoor shower, fenced in back yard and the perfect place to enjoy beach living on the island. This is an older home with lots of cute details.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3520757vb
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

About the area

Oak Island

Oak Island is home to this holiday home. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oak Island Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • 57th Place West Access Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Founders Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nostalgic beach cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Nostalgic beach cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nostalgic beach cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nostalgic beach cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Nostalgic beach cottage located?

Situated in Oak Island, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ocean Crest Pier and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Oak Island Beach. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Everything was very clean, and all items worked well!! Our Luce girl enjoyed herself as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute beach cottage!! Plenty of space for a family of 3-5. Great location near the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shabby chic bungalow, emphasis on chic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the memories. We had a great week! Oak Island is beautiful and the people are very friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed for 3 nights while traveling south. I absolutely loved the old cottage charm of this place. Check-in was very easy and communication with host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love my stay!! It’s perfect for my family’s needs. Would highly recommend and will definitely be rebooking soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and had everything we needed for a weekend stay! It was a cozy, older cottage, but was certainly a good weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here. It’s truly a beach cottage. We enjoyed the quietness of the location. It has everything we need. I contacted the owner twice to ask a question and she was very prompt in answering me back. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and peaceful. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great property and perfect for our trip, needs to be cleaner certain things needed vacuum and picked up like things left over from other people. But overall great house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, easy check in. The throw rugs could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beach cottage

We had a wonderful stay. We look forward to booking again. Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed for the whole month of October at this home. It is an older home but overall it was perfect for us. The living room TV had something messing up with it and Vanessa brought a new tv to replace it. The king size master bed was very comfortable. We grilled out a lot and did an evening fire in the fire pit several nights. The home is in a great location on the west end so it is on the quiet end of the island. ( which we liked). The home had everything we needed. We loved watching the sunrise every morning on the screened in porch.
Morning sunrise looking out through the screened in porch while drinking our morning coffee sitting in the living room
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great Location

The house is a short 5 minute drive to the beach which was perfect for the kids. House was fairly clean (not as clean as the photos present). Outdoor shower didn’t work. Floor transition in the hallway is missing so there was a lot of tripping over the floor. The deck outside had several loose boards. The back yard is fenced in which is nice if you’re bringing your dog. Just beware there are LOTS of ant hills which made for itchy ankles after playtime. Beds were comfortable. There were all the toiletries and kitchenware we needed. Overall, we had a decent stay, but likely wouldn’t book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family of 5 Vacation

My family stayed here for a week and we were so happy with the property. The fenced in back yard was a must for us since we have a 6 and 3 year old who love to play. The screened front por h was relaxing at night to sit and enjoy the crickets and breeze without being eaten alive by mosquitos.The house was clean upon entry and check in process was super easy. The kitchen area is small and hard to cook in if you are used to a bigger kitchen with more counter space but it is doable. Vanessa was quick to respond to any questions we had and an awesome host. We left something at the propery after check out and she was super helpful with getting it back to us with no hesitstions. The neighboorhood is quiet and nice especially if you want a relaxing time. We would definitely stay here again if we visit oak island.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Cozy Beach Cottage

This listing should have an additional word added to the description-rustic. As someone that spent 30 years in interior construction, the efforts to “modernize” this listing left a lot to be desired. Additionally, there was a serious lack of kitchen utensils and the two frying pans on site had baked-on grease from lack of “elbow grease” being applied after use. While my brother and I made out okay, we both agreed that had our wives accompanied us we would have had to make hotel arrangements rather than stay there.Having said all that, for the price I guess we can’t complain too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

BEWARE!!!!

If you enjoy sleeping on stained sheets covered in dog hair, look no further! Hair all over the rug in the bedroom. This place was a nightmare! Contacting the host was awful. Communicating only through Vrbo inbox, she wanted the photos to prove the hair, I wanted to send but could not do so through Vrbo inbox and she refused to give her contact number so I could text. This was a disappointment and a huge inconvenient disaster!! Never had such a terrible experience renting through Vrbo or air b and b. But first time for everything. Praying it is the last experience like that!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2025
I apologize for your unpleasant stay. Your initial complaint was about a few hair on the comforter you immediately asked for a refund though I provided an alternative comforter as well as for cleaning to come wash the comforter again. I responded to your concerns immediately therefore my cell phone number was not required. Thank you again for your review and everything has been addressed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute beach cottage. Quiet street.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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