Title: Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts - 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 # Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts Beachfront vacation home in Oak Island with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116127100/116127080/6031a124.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116127100/116127080/64585c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116127100/116127080/w1023h683x1y0-14b3c161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116127100/116127080/b030fd6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116130000/116127100/116127080/a5c8d653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## 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. ### Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts Dawson’s Sandbox is now yours to play in!   Enjoy its superb and special oceanfront locale on Oak Island’s exclusive west end anytime of the year!   And it comes with the most fantastic and clever blend of classic and modern appeal providing you a 3BR/2.5BA beach house (BR1:1K, BR2:1Q, BR3:2T) that will make you feel comfortable and cozy while safe and sound.  And can you bring your 2 dogs with you?  Yes of course! Dawson’s Sandbox is theirs to play in too and you will be happy to know that there are NO EXTRA DOG FEES so bring them on your long-deserved vacation with you.  Once inside, you will be awestruck by the brilliant color of classic pine adorning the walls accented with contemporary fixtures, stainless steel appliances, amazing countertops and vanities, lots of cabinet space, clean furnishings, a walk-in tiled shower and more!  The kitchen, dining and living area combine to create a family and friend gathering focal point where unforgettable lifetime memories will surely be made.  Venture outside the oceanfront door to the privacy of your own covered porch where you can have a cup of coffee in the morning while checking your text messages with the sounds of seagulls squawking and the waves crashing in the background.  Or dine outside anytime of the day at the convenient table waiting just for you.  Step further down the walkway and rest under the shade of your own ocean view gazebo and another covered retreat from the sun where you can read on one of the benches, watch the beach strollers go by or the kids swim and splash in the ocean.  Easy beach access is absolutely the benefit of this oceanfront location providing safety from having to cross busy Beach Drive and the luxury of lugging your beach gear a short distance.  After a long day in the sun, rest assured there is an outside shower waiting for you to conveniently clean off before heading inside for the evening.  The fully equipped kitchen will satisfy the most scrutinizing chefs in your group and allow you to prepare all your favorite seafood dishes or whatever you desire.  After everyone is stuffed from a delicious dinner, relax and play games until it’s time to retire.   The master bedroom offers a king size bed with ocean views to enjoy at first light when the sun rises up over the east end of Oak Island which faces south creating the ability to enjoy the beauty of both sunrises and sunsets!  You will be proud to have chosen Dawson’s Sandbox for your next vacation spot and so will everyone else who stays with you too.   Ample and easy parking space with access to one enclosed garage space and both inside and outside storage for your beach gear too.  D/W, W/D, ceiling fans, Smart TVs, wireless internet.  No smoking, Dog friendly / max 2 dogs. Departure maid service included, linens with fee call to order.  3-night minimum rates available outside of prime/peak seasons.  Check-In: 3-5PM, Check-Out: 10:00AM  ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93740000/93736700/93736606/90819f53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEAUTIFUL Oak Island OCEAN VIEW home only steps to the BEACH and BOAT LAUNCH! 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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 192654 ## 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%7C33.91460%2C-78.18500&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uO1d2JWi817i6a9BpWdnRwjM75I=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 3.8 km - 57th Place West Access Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 km - The Point - 9 min drive - 5.3 km - Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 16.7 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬35 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dawson's Sandbox - 2501 W Beach Drive- Coastal Vacation Resorts located? > Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park, and Horse Island. The Point and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? 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