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Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!

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Walk along the sandy beach to the ocean's edge.
Welcome to our coastal retreat, featuring a charming sign with a crab cut-out, set amidst lush greenery and a solar-powered feature.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and ample counter space.
Enjoy a serene outdoor retreat with a patio featuring a seating area, potted plants, and a small water feature.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a large island and dining area featuring a wooden table and chairs.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!

Great beach house in one of the best locations on Oak Island. Short walking distance to the beach, many restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, donut/ice cream shop, ABC store, intercostal waterway, nature park and picnic pavilion at ICW park. Plus, a dock 3 blocks away to launch kayaks and boat or do some fishing or boating. Also, in walking distance to kid's water park, mini golf and Middleton Park (which features live outdoor concerts, movie nights and festivals regularly throughout the summer), tennis and basketball courts and playground are all in walking distance as well. Walk or grab a golf cart to get around and enjoy all of what OKI has to offer.

Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath house sleeps 8. Large fully fenced in deck area with patio and grill. Deck extends to back where there is a backyard firepit area and enclosed outside shower. Enjoy smores at the firepit, a game of cornhole, dinner/ drinks or sun on the deck, watch movies on wifi TVs. The house has a queen in master, twins in second bedroom and double and twin in front bedroom, as well as queen sofa bed. Linens and bath towels provided at NO ADDITIONAL FEE. Well stocked kitchen, so cooking is a breeze and a large pantry for plenty of storage.

Head to the point to see where the ICW meets the sea and listen to pirate tales on summer nights. Stroll the beach to hopefully see a few turtle nests and some amazing sunsets. Southport is a 10 min drive and has a great downtown area with shops, antique mall, brewery, wine stop, waterfront parks and great waterfront restaurants. NC Aquarium is close (15 min ferry from Southport to Ft Fisher). Bald Head Island ferry can also be taken from Southport. The waterfront in historic downtown Wilmington is a 30 min drive, as well as USS North Carolina Battleship, which is open for tours.

Walk the beach at the Caswell end of the island and see our lighthouse, enjoy gulf on the island, plenty of watercraft rentals options (kayaks, paddle board, canoes, boats), water tours are available from several places in Southport. Throw your fishing line in the ICW or into Davis Canal. Also, 2 fishing piers. Great location for cycling as well.

Property manager

Bernice LeBlanc

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
A Shore Thing Oak Island
A Shore Thing Private vacation home
A Shore Thing Private vacation home Oak Island

About the area

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax! located?

This family-friendly Oak Island vacation home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club. Bay Beach and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

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

Enjoyed!

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Clean, Quiet, Awesome!

The house and neighborhood are beautiful. We came in the off season and it was a great getaway for a quiet beach weekend. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hughes P.

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

Excellent

Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great excess to all shops and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

OKI Tranquil Harbor Stay

The property was quaint and clean and within walking distance to amenities and the beach. Perfect for our stay and would definitely recommend and look to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great home!

The photos don't do it justice! It's a great location and wonderful property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the home was definitely well equipped. We were able to bop right across to the beach and the backyard/deck is a wonderful place to hang out!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Oak Island

Awesome place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waylon B.

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

Excellent

This was a perfect place to stay! My 3 daughters and I really enjoyed this house! Check in was easy and the host is fantastic ! It was comfortable, well stocked and a short walk to the beach! We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Family get away

House was everything we expected clean, perfect spot and Bernice the host was very responsive. It’s a perfect beach cottage walking distance to shores beach and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi T.

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

Loved it!!

Hands down one of cleanest and best places we’ve stayed at oak!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great trip to Oak Island!

This was our second time staying at this property and it was just as great this time around. The house is adorable, but we love the location. We really like that we are able to easily walk to the beach, grocery store Kai Joe's and out for ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

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

Great vacation spot

This vacation spot was perfect for our family of 6. There was plenty of room. The location was an easy walk to the beach. We had everything we needed plus some.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

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

Perfect location

The house was located in a quiet neighborhood but close to stores and easy beach access. The house was well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Perfect getaway for families with small children!

Wonderful property stocked with everything you could need for fun in the sun as well as time inside to recover! Bernice thought of everything when it comes to what is needed to host younger children and we really appreciate all of the gear provided!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darvin A.

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

Thanksgiving with Family

The property and facility was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone needing a place to stay while in Oak Island, NC. The accommodations were excellent for the five adult members of our family. Would definitely book another stay when visiting Oak Island again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea W.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was the perfect house for my family of 4. The property had absolutely everything you could’ve needed. The house was clean, the host was super responsive to my questions. We had an amazing time, definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Sisters Get-away Weekend

I booked A Shore Thing for our get-away weekend. The house was beautiful! And the outside deck was an enjoyable place to spend mornings drinking coffee. We loved the location - very close to Southport. I would love to stay at this house again! Thank you, Bernice, for being such a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn P.

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

Home away from Home!

This house was perfect! It had everything we needed, very clean and the location was right in the middle of everything. We throughly enjoyed our stay! Two thumbs up
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whit K.

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

Perfect Beach House

Well maintained and beautifully decorated beach house in a convenient location. Everything you need is provided. Private outdoor sitting area with corn hole. Four beach chairs and boogie boards means there is less packing for the trip. Lots of games and puzzles for all ages. Convenient to the beach, restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Family Fun

We had a great time. It was definitely The Shore Thing. Had all the essentials needed for a great stay. Great location, loved the OKI Scoop Shop and Donuts. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great updated beach house!

Love the beach house, it appears to be recently updated and is nicely appointed. My favorite was the outdoor living space, so spacious and great for enjoying the ocean air!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Just Perfect

Plenty of little touches made this a cozy home for a lovely family beach vacation. The house was very clean, adequately stocked, and conveniently located near shopping. The side deck and nice backyard with firepit were the cherry on top of a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Denver

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

Adorable Property and Great Location

Loved the decor, cleanliness, amount of room and to many other items to mention. House was stocked with some extras we forgot which was very appropriated. The owner was very responsive. We will definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David and Joanne L.

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

Perfect cottage

This is a fantastic Oak Island getaway. It was much bigger than we expected and so comfortable and beautiful inside. Lots of nice welcoming touches on arrival. The deck and fire pit areas are awesome- great to kick back and relax outside. It is just minutes to walk to the beach, and the big Publix grocery store is around the corner for anything you need. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

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

Just Perfect

We were so pleased with our stay. The place is very clean, beautifully/comfortably decorated with all amenities needed for a relaxed and very enjoyable stay. The location is walkable to coffee, food and the beach. I was able to speak with the property owner who is a lovely person. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lana l.

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

Cozy with all the amenities

Listing or reviews do not do this place justice! I am hard to please but absolutely loved it. Updated, spotlessly clean. Good location. Owner was easy to reach and very friendly and helpful We will visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021