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

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A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by flowering bushes and trees.
Down stairs living room (Octopus Room)
A living room with two black leather sofas, a woven ottoman, and a brown leather armchair. There are two framed pictures on the wall, a fish decoration, and a sign that says "LIVE BY THE SUN LOVE BY THE SEA".
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a cabinet, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • 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
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

Primary

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
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Caswell Beach - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 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).

How much is parking at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 a 15-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Ocean Crest Pier is 1.1 mi (1.8 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 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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
We enjoyed our quick trip. House is well stocked and has everything you need. Great property if you have dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! House had everything we needed and the fenced yard was great for the dogs. Comfortable beds also.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice, roomy older house. Close to beach. It met needs for our family very well. Had a quick vacation before kids start back to school next week.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So spacious and an easy walk to the beach!! Short drives to all the restaurants as well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a clean and very comfortable property. The kitchen is well stocked with just about anything you would need when cooking and serving meals. The 3-4 block walk to the beach isn’t bad and having the wagon provided was a big help!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been staying at John’s Crab Shack for 10 years. It feels like home with so many great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little further walk to the beach than I expected but I had rented a golf cart so all was goodI love that the house is on the golf cart/bike route
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the layout of the house and what a gem for multiple families. Two living rooms and two eating areas make this house truly large enough for families with children. There is so much in the garage to entertain yourself at the beach (and a cart to pull it all in) or a good game of ping pong or bikes you can take off on. Extras were added like detergent (we brought our own) and a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for us when we checked in. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the expansion of the house; nice and comfortable. The fenced yard was great, my dog loved it and the trees gave some additional privacy. I’ll be renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place and the convenience of the house. There were a couple of soda bottles and snack bags leftover under beds but no big deal. Thank you so much for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great with communication and great pricing, the house was perfect for what we needed it for.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, close to the beach, great yard for the dogs and lots of fun extras. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, love the back fenced in yard! Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was in a excellent location very comfortable - loved the setting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2022
Thank you so much Kim! Hope to have you back again soon:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway!

Another great stay! This is the perfect set up for our family- we hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed here with our adult kids. The house was just as advertised and Timothy was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing, pup friendly get away close to the beach

3rd time staying there- pup loves the fenced yard and we love the quick walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2022
Thank you Laura! We so appreciate having you stay at the Crab Shack!!!:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5th time here! Great pup friendly place close to the beach

Nice deck and backyard- relaxing spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT location - easy walk to beach! Fully fenced yard, spacious home decorated with "beachy" decor. TONS of amenities (games, kayaks, ping pong, bicycles). Fully equipped kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and relaxing

John's Crab Shack is a great beach house, with plenty of room for the family, all of the essentials and amenities you need (like fully stocked kitchen, nice TVs, beach supplies including Shibumi and beach wagon, etc.). We have stayed here many times and always enjoy it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for being such a great guest all these years. We enjoy having you:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

John’s Crab Shack is the best

We love to stay here every year. Thanks for wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov, 2023
Thank you Traci! We love having you back:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Excellent! Thank you for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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