Title: 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95651100/95651016/ff95fa58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95651100/95651016/9a095ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95651100/95651016/f9c88d12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95651100/95651016/8efe94af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95660000/95651100/95651016/w1015h681x9y0-7ad041c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location West with the Night (Miss Rumphius by the Sea) is an inviting 4-bedroom retreat, where you can unwind in a spacious great room or on one of many covered porches. With gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, and beach access just three homes away, this home offers a serene escape. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 West with the Night (formerly Miss Rumphius by the Sea) - 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath House, 2nd Row with spectacular views including Intercoastal, Bald Head, Cape Fear River and Oak Island lighthouse. Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 Standard Features: \- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) provided per the capacity of the house \- Fully equipped kitchen \- Free Wifi \- Drip Coffee Maker \- Washer/Dryer \- Iron/ironing board \- Departure housekeeping \- Non-smoking Notable & Unique Features: \- NEMA 14-50 car charging support \- Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Oak Island Lighthouse and more! \- Beach access only three homes away \- Oak Island Golf Course and Fort Caswell Civil War fort are just a short drive down the street  \- Convenient to great shops, restaurants, grocery stores, Oak Island Fishing Pier, putt-putt and arcade, sky diving, helicopter rides, and other fun activities \- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island \- Beds:  2K, 2Q, 1BB T/T/T  \- Entertainment:  Flat-screen Smart TVs.  Puzzles.  Books. \- Kitchen:  Granite countertops.  Breakfast bar.  Stainless-steel appliances.  Refrigerator with ice maker.  Gas cooktop.  Double oven (1 convection).  Dishwasher.  Built-in microwave.  Crockpot.  Griddle.  Toaster oven.  Toaster.  Keurig coffee maker.  \- Tile, wood and carpet flooring \- Private master suite \- 2nd living area with mini-fridge and direct porch access   \- Elderly friendly (elevator, walk-in showers) \- Tankless water heater \- Gas grill \- Enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower \- Fenced backyard  \- Private parking (6 spaces total - 2 covered, 4 uncovered) \- Boat parking \- Dog friendly This stunning home will soon become your favorite retreat because the views here are astounding!  Located in the very tranquil and highly sought-after Caswell Beach area, you will be surrounded in natural beauty and wildlife.  From any of the cozy covered porches, you an enjoy your morning coffee and experience the serenity of the Intracoastal Waterway from the back of the home or gorgeous Atlantic Ocean views on the front of the home.  Views to be enjoyed from every direction, even a view of the Oak Island Lighthouse just down the street!  Not to mention, your beach access is only three homes away!  This home is one of the most desirable on Oak Island and Caswell Beach, as during the filming of Boys of Summer, a certain lead actor was in residence here. Inside, you will love the reverse floor plan with an open concept great room, formal dining area, and kitchen on the top floor, boasting large windows to maximize those expansive views.  The top floor also features a generous size master bedroom with custom built-in work desk and large walk-in closet, spacious en suite bathroom with double vanity and a no threshold custom tile walk-in shower with bench, a half bath just off the great room, and a laundry area with sink.  The chef in the family will love the gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, convection oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher and more! Downstairs, you will find a second and quite relaxing living area with a mini-refrigerator and direct access to one of many covered porches.  Also on this level are three guest bedrooms.  A king bedroom and a queen bedroom share a jack and jill bathroom, and the final bedroom is perfect for small families or a group of kiddos featuring a triple twin bunk bed and a queen bed.  This final bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom.   Outside , you can know the kids are safe playing in the large fenced backyard.  Feel free to wash all the sand away from a fun-filled day at the beach in the enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower.  As evening approaches, you can grill out your fresh catch on the gas grill for the best local seafood you've ever tasted.   In the spirit of Beryl Markham the great female aviator, whose memoir is West with the Night, come and create your adventures at this exceptional beach house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35536500/35536422/c3f50919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Donovan's Blue Crab Cove Caswell Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 17 reviews CA $159 CA $430 total includes taxes & fees Nov 13 - Nov 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=35536422&PinnedHotelID=35536422&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94700000/94692100/94692054/085f9111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5BR 5.5BA House-Oceanfront; Ocean, ICW & Lighthouse Views; Sleeps 10 Caswell Beach - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=94692054&PinnedHotelID=94692054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94836600/94836574/134a02c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Home with Views of the Ocean & Waterway-Dog Friendly-Sleeps 10 Caswell Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=94836574&PinnedHotelID=94836574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63900000/63894300/63894252/w1023h680x1y0-17500887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daddy's Dream / 222 Caswell Beach Road - Coastal Vacation Resorts Caswell Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.6 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=63894252&PinnedHotelID=63894252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104740000/104730100/104730020/39e14c8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4BR Luxury Home - Close to Beach Access & Dog Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 131490 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.89600%2C-78.04700&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2ObwPnMn2ayFG06tispVAoRGHII=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Oak Island Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Oak Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.2 km - The Clubs at St. James - 18 min drive - 17.7 km - North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 18 min drive - 17.7 km - Southport Marina - 19 min drive - 17.7 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Lazy Turtle - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Oliver's on the Cape Fear - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 located? > Located in Caswell Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Lighthouse. Oak Island Golf Club is 1.2 mi (2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4BR/3.5BA House, 2nd Row with Water Views, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 11 Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin W. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication Beautiful house in the best location on the island. Beach access is essentially across the street. Very well stocked for large groups. ##### Kevin W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was beautiful with views in every direction. Also easy walk to the beach. We did have to clean the bathrooms and dusting off table tops once we arrived. That was the only downside to the property. We would stay at this property again. ##### Jessica L. 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