"One Oar Missing" is a brand new, coastal chic designed cottage set within a beautifully landscaped yard in a private setting with pool and fire pit. 15 minutes from Topsail Beach and downtown. Cottage is 400 sf and features include queen size bed, a large walk in shower in bathroom, large refrigerator, farmhouse sink, large patio with sitting area and bistro dining table, charcoal grill (charcoal provided). Pool toys and towels provided. 4 person hot tub. We provide fresh flowers and a complimentary bottle of wine for your enjoyment. Celebrating a special occasion? We operate a florist and can provide you with fresh flowers, chocolates and champagne for your lived one!

The Porters Neck area of Wilmington (2 miles), features several incredible restaurants including Kornerstone Bistro, Italian Bistro, Si Senor (upscale Mexican), Cape Fear Seafood, Slice of Life Pizza, Tidewater Oyster Bar, K 38 Baia Grill and others. We are located adjacent to Historic Poplar Grove Plantation which features walking trails and ponds.

Feel free to bring your best friend Fido to meet and play with our Chocolate Lab, Bailey. Bailey provides gourmet treats for her guests! Don't worry about bringing coffee. We provide an array of condiments such as sugar, creamer, spices and toiletries. Your hosts, Jim, Will and Bailey love entertaining and frequently hosts outdoor cookouts and dinner parties! We will inform you of the dates in advance and you can decide if you would like to join us!