This beautiful home has set the bar HIGH!! This is the cleanest rental we've ever had! The layout is wonderful and decorated perfectly. We had a great, rainy weekend. The hosts have thought of everything.
Another great stay at the Wooden Whale. The property managers stayed in touch with us regarding tropical weather before our stay. The property is situated near everything OKI has to offer. We will be returning.
We stayed here 4 years ago and absolutely had to get back! The house is great, the backyard is the perfect spot for relaxing in the evening, and the hosts are super responsive. A short walk to the beach makes it the perfect location. Still remains our favorite place is Oak Islans!
Another great year at OKI and at the Wooden Whale. Location of the Wooden Whale is very convenient to the ocean. House is furnished with all that you need for a week away including games, wifi & tv. We rented our linens to cut down on packing. Looking forward to next yearâs trip.
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Wooden Whale. The house was just perfect for us. Location was a bonus. Looking forward to next year at Oak Island and staying here if itâs available.
David and Jeff are the best host! Great communication and perfect attention to detail. The house was absolutely amazing! Cutest decor and so inviting. They have thought of everything you will need to make your trip feel like a home away from home. Felt very safe there being there for a girls trip. Love the attention to every little detail, we have definitely found our favorite place on the island!
Have been vacationing on OKI for many years and this was our first time staying at this wonderful home and it will not be our last! Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Great communication with owners. Thank you David and Jeff!!
This rental isbso comfortable and homey!! My daughter and i enjoyed it immensely! Very well stocked with cooking supplies and dishes. Comfortable beds. Nice dark rooms!! Back yard is fenced for security and privacy!! Thanks for sharing your lovely home. I would definitely come here again!!
We LOVED our stay at the Wooden Whale! Very well appointed and convenient to everything! We hit the Farmer's Market on Monday and was WOW'd! Please point that out to guests so we can support Local! Thanks again and I hope to be back next year!
A Charming and Beautifully Decorated Beach Cottage!
We so enjoyed our stay at "The Wooden Whale". The owners have taken great care to outfit and decorate the cottage in such a way that you truly never wanted to leave! We especially enjoyed the quiet, peaceful screened-in porch, the abundance of reading material and the well-equipped kitchen. We were also very appreciative of the quick and prompt communication from the owners. Everything was "as advertised" and the beach was just a short walk away. We hope to be back!
Spent a short weekend to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. Wish we had more time at the house - it was so cozy and had everything one would need for a nice little vacation. Hope to take my husband back sometime and really enjoy the amenities provided.
(Just in case you're like me and tend not to read all the fine print, you will need to provide your own linens. Was grateful that the host sent a gentle reminder.)
No linens. Must have missed it at registration. Said something about rental of linens. I would think at the prices we paid I might at least get a towel,
Thank you so much for staying at The Wooden Whale. We really appreciate your visit.
To address your concerns, linens not being included is noted under the âAmenity Listingâ section on our VRBO page in addition to the âProperty Listingâ which states, âPlease note that sheet sets (including pillow cases) and bath towels are not provided. We are happy to recommend local rental services if youâre interested.â In our seven years of renting, weâve never received a 3-star review. We apologize that you missed this important detail but think the severity of the review is unfair considering how clearly this is stated in the listing. We strive to keep our prices competitive and take pride in all the house has to offer at what are, by comparative standards, very reasonable rates. We really do appreciate your business and enjoyed hosting you, but understand that our model may not suit every travelerâs specific needs.
Sincerely,
Jeff & David
Ă propos de lâhĂŽte
HÎte : David Byrd
Our introduction to Oak Island, NC happened by accident really. Although one of us is a North Carolina native (the other hailing from outside of Atlanta), neither one of us had ever been to OKI until we landed here during the summer of 2015. A planned trip to the Outer Banks fell through when we waited too long to book a rental weâd been eying for some time via Airbnb. Scrambling with a week-long vacation rapidly approaching, we expanded our search and found a charming rental at OKI. The rest is history.
What made us fall madly in love with the island is its simplicity. Thereâs no rush, no frenzy. âIsland timeâ really is a thing here. Weâve always been drawn to the water and in our work lives, we experience hectic schedules and a barrage of deadlines. Oak Island helps us slow down, enjoy the beauty that is coastal living and remember the important things.
We hope you, too, will come to love the many joys of this Island while visiting The Wooden Whale.
Our home is professionally-designed with every detail thought-out to make your visit comfortable & memorable. Youâll find art throughout, live plants & all the creature comforts of home.