Title: Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock - 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 # Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529191/1244665c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529191/39836330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529191/474dee2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529191/72181f57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529191/a94426df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72760 sq ft ## 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. ### Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms 4 Queens | 1 Twin | 1 Twin-over-twin Bunk Bed This vacation rental welcomes up to 2 dogs per reservation year-round. The BLUE FISH SHACK is waterfront and centrally located on the intercoastal Waterway, so you are close to everything. Newly renovated inside and out including a larger floating day dock. Fully equipped gorgeous open kitchen/dining room with seating for 83 smart HDTV's (2 with the addition of basic cable). Also included is wireless high-speed internet. Fully equipped gorgeous open kitchen/dining room with seating for eight. Efficiency apartment downstairs with one queen and one twin bed plus a kitchenette, no inside access (separate entrance). Covered porch and deck with rockers, lounge chairs, and views of the ICW. Porch is equipped with a removable baby and pet gate too. Outside shower with hot and cold water, fully fenced backyard, gated boat dock (lifts are not for guest use), extended floating day dock, and fish cleaning station and gas grill. Internet access and cable TV provided. BLUE FISH SHACK offers use of the dock for boats or use the floating dock to launch the two kayaks provided to explore the Intracoastal waterway. Throw your crab basket or fishing line in from the dock to catch your dinner. Enjoy evenings by the water under the stars. Put your boat in the water at Dutchman Creek at NE 55th street only a couple blocks away. Regardless of your activities while here, enjoy the BLUE FISH SHACK on the Intracoastal and it's must see sunrises and sunsets. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Unit size: 2,760 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44260000/44254100/44254070/d8b4d165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterway Haven: Family Friendly House Overlooking Intracoastal Waterway Oak Island - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=44254070&PinnedHotelID=44254070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76120000/76118200/76118137/cee5758e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whitecaps: Intracoastal Waterway Home with Pool Table, Ping Pong, Dock Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=76118137&PinnedHotelID=76118137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59040000/59035500/59035450/3e1522ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sound Bite: Ocean View Home with Dock on Eastern Channel! 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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 ### Property is also known as 1503 ## 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%7C33.92159%2C-78.11340&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CRXLP0jD9KzGFb0SLP1ircpAmC8=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.3 km - Holden Beach - 42 min drive - 48.9 km - Riverwalk - 52 min drive - 63.4 km - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 61 min drive - 69.8 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salt64 - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬18 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock located? > Located in Tranquil Harbour, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Fish Shack: Dog-Friendly Waterway Home with Private Boat Dock 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. Oct 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect week away! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f89e5673-da77-4a88-9770-4c8f703b6997-1761139829710.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Charles H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie L. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### OKI The rental was perfect for our week vacation. Spent lots of time out on the deck looking at the Intercoastal waterway. The fenced yard was awesome for our dog. The house had everything we needed. ##### Stephanie L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. Mar 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views We really enjoyed our stay at your beautiful home. It was so peaceful to look out at the water and watch the wildlife and boats go by. Thank you. ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy A. Sep 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house, great location on International Water Way. Love Oak Island. It was good. Never talked with owners but went through Oak Island Accommodations. They were efficient. ##### Cathy A. 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