Title: 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 Vacation home in Oak Island with kitchen ## Photo gallery for 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 ![Terrace/patio - 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/060137d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/72cc9740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/986aa9f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/45b9f6aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73040000/73034700/73034640/71bb208b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A Blue Heron is a beach-inspired retreat where the ocean breeze and sound of waves create a serene atmosphere. Walk to the beach or stroll through Oak Island's shops and restaurants, then return to your cozy home with fully equipped kitchen, screened porch with porch swing, fire pit, charcoal grill, outdoor dining area and fenced yard. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 A Blue Heron - 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath House, Sleeps 12 (8 Adults & 4 Children Only) \*\*Please Note: This home can sleep 8 adults and 4 children, as the bunk beds and twin single are child-size only\*\* 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: \- Has a 5th bedroom with queen sleeper sofa and half bath on ground level. 5th bedroom shower area is outside and is enclosed with hot water and a dressing area. \- Beach Access: At the end of the street on Norton St \- Within walking distance to many great restaurants and shops and the Oak Island Pier \- Convenient to golf, putt-putt, sky diving, and many other fun activities \- Short drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and Bald Head Island \- Beds: 1K , 2Q, 1T, 1BB T/D, 1QSS (bunk bed and twin are child-size only) \- Entertainment: Basic and Extended Cable. Flat screen Smart TVs. DVD Player. Play Station 4\. Games, puzzles, books. DVD library. \- Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances. Double oven. Dishwasher. Microwave. Keurig coffee maker. \- Carpet, tile, and luxury plank flooring. \- Large living and gathering spaces \- Open floor plan \- Screened porch with porch swing \- Covered and uncovered porches \- Fenced Yard \- Fire pit \- Charcoal grill \- Outdoor dining area \- Enclosed/hot/cold outside shower with dressing area \- Private parking \- No pets allowed An absolutely stunning 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home only one block from the beach. Wake up to the ocean breeze and hear the waves crashing as you sip your morning coffee or a refreshing glass of sweet tea, while reading your favorite novel or spending quality time with your loved ones, friends or family. A Blue Heron's exquisite interior boasts a professional design vision to let the home's visitors feel like the beach is close, not only in walking distance, but throughout the home. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for all your meals, whether outdoors or indoors. Enjoy all the comforts of home in the living room and fall asleep to the relaxing sound of the ocean every night. You will fall in love with the tranquility and beauty that Oak Island has to offer, as well as the home-sweet-home feel of A Blue Heron, leaving you with wonderful memories for years to come. Exterior Video Monitoring on Premises ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Parasailing 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54480000/54479200/54479104/39b9a218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleeps 10 in the heart of Carolina Beach! 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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 81039 ## 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%7C33.90600%2C-78.07840&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-mDs6mSKFpMRrSaSxLQgXnBz5T0=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach \- 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Oak Island Golf Club \- 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Oak Island Lighthouse \- 6 min drive \- 5.3 km - Holden Beach \- 36 min drive \- 52.0 km - Wrightsville Beach \- 56 min drive \- 82.8 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk - ‪Koko Cabana - ‬7 min walk - ‪Salt64 - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12? ### What time is check-out at 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12? ### Where is 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5BR/2.5BA Home - Only 1 block to the beach, Sleeps 12 Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Wendy M. Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We enjoyed the location and the layout of the place. There were a few issues but nothing major. ##### Wendy M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Herron The house was perfect for my family. Easy walk to the beach for young and old. We really enjoyed the screened in porch. Everyone at Better Beach Rentals was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this house ##### Rebecca B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### zach C. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy #### Blue Heron house This property is about a block from the beach which was great. The main porch off the living room was also nice to have. Things we did not like. Unfortunately, it’s not until a few days before that they tell you that there’s a possibility you will not be able to check in until 6 PM, even though VRBO says 4pm. The rental company also requires guests to make all beds when you get to the property, which we have never had to do. Also, we had numerous challenges with the keypad on the house and had to call maintenance several times. The code they gave did not work several times. ##### zach C. 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