John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk - Oak Island

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Oak Island, NC

Caswell Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Ocean Crest Pier
‪3 min drive‬
Oak Island Golf Club
‪12 min drive‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

This house is an absolute gem! Do not let the affordable price of John's Crab Shack fool you! Nestled on a wooded corner lot, this four-bedroom home is just a quick five-minute scenic walk (paved sidewalk) to the beach. Guests do not have to cross over the the busy street of Oak Island Drive to get to the beach like similar homes in this price range. With two living rooms both equipped with TVs, separate dining room and fenced in backyard, John's Crab Shack's owners have lovingly decorated with your perfect family vacation in mind!

John's Crab Shack is waiting to help you create a relaxing vacation full of cherished memories. Enjoy yourself under the shady oaks of the fenced-in backyard. Load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the beautiful beach or try your hand at surf fishing. Relax on the beach under our shibumi shade. No need to buy, rent, or bring your own as we provide one for you. Wash the sand from your feet in the private hot and cold outdoor shower. Put an umbrella in your drink and grab a book as you relax on the backyard deck. Whip up a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or grill out on the back-yard deck. For a rainy day, John's Crab Shack comes equipped with plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep the whole family entertained. If that is not enough, then take a short drive to historic Southport to visit museums, art galleries, historic homes and then dine in one of Southport's many excellent restaurant . For day trips, historic downtown Wilmington is only 40 minutes, Myrtle Beach is an easy 1 hour drive or take a scenic ferry ride to exclusive Bald Head Island. There is also a convenience store just one block away on the way to the beach. A public floating dock 5 streets away and a public fishing dock 6 streets away.

With plenty of room to spread out or get together for a family dinner, John's Crab Shack is truly a great family vacation home. The beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you...

Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed

Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.

Property manager

Tim Bush

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Boards, skim boards, toys twin beds, high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Two dogs max for additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$65 rebooking fee on all cancellations.

$25 per night pet fee applies. Absolutely no cats! (sorry - allergies!) For extended stays contact owner about pet pricing. See rental agreement.

Trash and recycling must be taken to curb Sunday night. No exceptions. Used charcoal should be disposed in trash container. See rental agreement.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required 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. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive
‪Koko Cabana - ‬10 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

1 Apr, 2025

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

Home Away from Home

We're repeat visitors- it truly feels like our home away from home. The new shower in the primary suite is fantastic. Great communication as always!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

13 Dec, 2024

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

A great place to stay!

We had a great time with family and friends. The two living rooms and the fenced in back yard was perfect. House had everything we needed and the hosts were great.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

1 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jackie O.

21 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

I feel like the pictures on VRBO were deceiving from at least 10 years ago! The house needs a really good cleaning. The owner needs to get a new linen service. The linens were terrible. The beds and furniture were comfortable, but the deck and backyard need a really good cleaning. Should not list a working grill overall I was really disappointed

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Fun visit in Oak Island

Nice home in quiet neighborhood not far from the ocean.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Two blocks from the beach.

Great location in a little side street neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect family location

This house worked out perfectly for our group of 2 families. The house had enough space for everyone and plenty of household amenities, beach gear and things to do for all of the kids - ranging 4 to 9. I loved that our dogs were welcome and the yard set-up was great for them. The location was an easy location for walking to the beach and jumping on the main road. The house is a little older, but thats's what made it kid and dog friendly - we werent stressing every little thing they did like we might in other places. Overall it was clean - but could use a deep clean to get built up dog fur from under furniture, etc. We thoroughly vacuumed a few times and picked up hair that definitely wasn't all from us and our dogs. Overall a great stay - would stay again if we are back in the area. Just run the vacuum through when you arrive and be aware its a dog friendly house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria S.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Cozy home

Rebecca & Tim were great to work with! This was a nice cozy little home that I felt comfortable having my kids in. There is also anything you could think of in the garage!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sbefird1

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kacie W.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Good stay

Enjoyed our family vacation. Not too far of a walk to the beach. The kids really enjoyed playing the Nintendo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Time to slow down

Walk to the beach was enjoyable and easy. The beach access was only golf carts so the visitors at this location were fewer than the other public beach access. House accommodations and setup were very comfortable and allowed everyone to have their own space and also areas to come together. The ping pong table, foosball, and all the bikes, kayaks, etc were such fun. Outdoor shower and fenced in backyard were invaluable. Owner is great to work with. Thanks for a great and chill stay at the beautiful Oak Island :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Nice relaxing getaway

Nice place on a quiet street, walking distance to the beach. The house had everything we needed. We appreciated the fenced in back yard for the dogs. The host was very responsive and kind. I would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

22 Jun, 2024

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

John’s Crab Shack

Love this house 💓

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

31 May, 2024

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

Always relaxing at the crab shack!

We've stayed there several times and always love it! Cozy and comfortable and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

9 May, 2024

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

Hope to come back

This was a terrific place. Easy to get to the beach, but not in the traffic crunch area. We enjoyed the home and all the space, it worked very well for us. Because it wasn't too fancy, we were able to relax and enjoy. The yard was nice too.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Wonderful getaway!!!

Relaxing weekend getaway, house has everything we needed and very close to the beach!!! Communication was fabulous!! Appreciate great hospitality!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

14 Apr, 2024

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

Great Stay!

This place was perfect for us. It was a short walk or quick bike ride to the beach and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The dogs loved lounging in the morning sun in the back yard. This is an older house with lots of character and charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

27 Mar, 2024

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

Another great week!!

We are repeat-visitors and as usual loved our stay! What a comfortable home away from home for us. Tim and all are so accommodating, and we'll come back again and again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

8 Mar, 2024

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

Reminds me of...

This house reminds me of the place I spent summers as a kid on Long Beach Island before it was decimated by wealthy developers. So good to know there are still comfy lived-in places to stay, rather than the sterile McMansions with no beach cottage feel. My dogs loved hanging out on the back deck, and we all loved hanging out on the beach! Bicycles and kayaks are available to use, along with other beach gear! I was a solo traveler, but this house would be great for families and kids!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C., St. Albans, WV

15 Feb, 2024

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

John's Crab House

We had a wonderful time in this wonderful " happy" home! You can't help but feel good with all the fun and very unique features of this home! Walk to beach is 0.2 miles, an easy walk for the younger ones in our family. The beach is nice, and luckily, free parking during the winter months. There were 6 in our party, but this house is certainly big enough for more! All in all, this long weekend was a wonderful break for us! Hoping to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allen B.

26 Nov, 2023

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

Okay property

overall good. The property needs some updating.. There is a major dripping in the tub in the master bathroom. There is too much "stuff" all around in the closets and in the kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kaye D., Carthage, NC

28 Oct, 2023

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

Great location!

The house, though older, was just right for our needs. The owners must be artistic as the interior walls are painted with multiple happy colors. The walls throughout are also adorned with brightly colored artwork. The location is excellent, very close to the water, quiet neighborhood with lovely areas to walk about in. Bicycles, kayaks, scooters, etc. available just as described. A nice large deck leads to a fenced in back yard. The nextdoor neighbor loaned us some rakes as the yard was covered in acorns and small limbs that would have been perfect for the backyard firepit. Unfortunately, we didn't do much raking or build a fire. The bike I chose had a flat tire and the airpump nozzle didn't fit the tire so I took a few good walkabouts instead. Ample sleeping, dining, and lounging areas throughout. My friends and I were very comfortable and our dogs had a great time exploring the back yard. Other than a stove that neither of us could figure out to use (nice and new) plus a more detailed cleanup list (prior to leaving) than I expected, our stay was most enjoyable. We also had great weather. Oak Island and nearby Southport offered multiple restaurants, antique and thrift shops and the traffic wasn't bad at all. I'd love to come back with my grands to take advantage of all the sports equipment provided by the hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Geraldine B.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Cute place

Cute place. Good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

30 Sept, 2023

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

Great visit- Again!

This is our third stay- we love the house, the location, and the space for our dogs!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Charlotte

22 Aug, 2023

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

We love the Crab Shack!

This was our 6th or 7th time staying here which shows how much we love it! Such a relaxing cozy get away with the pup.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Bush

We have a huge family and love our family beach vacations. We are so happy to be able to provide a beach house for you to make your own vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by a green canopy of trees, it's hard to believe our house is just steps from the sand and water. Unlike other homes closer to the beach, our house has a user friendly fenced in yard instead of just sand and concrete. :)