Title: 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96398979&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 ![Terrace/patio - 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96399000/96398979/138a6a14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96399000/96398979/e6f3d14b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96399000/96398979/99fe41e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96399000/96398979/ec3553d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96399000/96398979/9c0d2240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the west end of Oak Island at Blue Dolphin, a newly remodeled 5-bedroom haven with ocean views. Unwind in the spacious kitchen or on one of two covered porches with spectacular sunrise and sunset views over the ocean. With beach access just a short stroll away, enjoy time together in this open-concept home. ## Reviews 6.8 ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 Blue Dolphin - 5 Bedroom 3 Bath House, Ocean View, Sleeps 12 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 \- Departure housekeeping \- Non-smoking Notable & Unique Features: \- Newly remodeled \- New décor, bedding, and furniture \- Located on the highly sought-after west end of Oak Island \- Beach access 423 feet away or less than a 2 minute walk \- Stunning views of the ICW, ocean and marsh \- Spectacular sunrise and sunset views over the ocean \- Convenient to Beach Pantry Store, trails, fishing, great shops, dining, Oak Island Golf Couse, putt-putt, sky diving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities \- Short 10-15 minute drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island \- Beds: 1K, 4Q, 1BB T/T \- Entertainment: Flat screen Smart TVs. Board games, puzzles, books. DVD player with DVDs. \- Kitchen: Spacious kitchen with eat-in bar. Coffee maker. Electric range with flat surface cooktop. Built-in microwave. Refrigerator. \- Baby Supplies Provided by Owner: High chair. Pack-n-Play. Baby gates. \- Open floor plan \- Large living and gathering space \- Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring \- Ceiling fans \- Solid Surface countertops \- 2 oceanfront porches, 1 porch in back \- Plenty of outdoor seating \- Keyless entry \- Enclosed/Hot & Cold Outdoor Shower \- Private/covered parking \- No pets allowed Blue Dolphin - This stunning, ocean view home is new to the rental market and the answer to your longing for a peaceful retreat from the chaos of everyday life. With two porches, you can relax and enjoy spectacular ocean and marsh views and warm salty ocean breezes, as time slows down and melts away. The home is decorated with you in mind offering a calming feel as soon as you walk in the door with its soothing colors and beach theme. Enjoy watching a game or a great movie on the flat-screen TV in the living room. Everyone can be together and part of the conversation with the open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area. Any chef will love the spacious kitchen. Take a short stroll (423 feet or less than a 2-minute walk) and you're on the beach, ready to soak up the sun and dig your toes into the sand for a much-needed day of relaxation! Don't forget about all the other fun activities in Oak Island and Southport there are to experience - from sky diving for the thrill seekers to shopping the unique boutique shops and everything in between. Blue Dolphin is the perfect home to come back to year after year, making traditions, and a lifetime full of memories with family and friends that you will always cherish. \*\* This property can fit 5 vehicles \*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Gym - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121970000/121962000/121961949/6e7a82c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront home with wrap-around deck, two blocks from ocean Holden Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=121961949&PinnedHotelID=121961949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59570000/59566400/59566302/17b7676e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-Friendly Beach House w/ Ocean Views, Close Beach Access Holden Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=59566302&PinnedHotelID=59566302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90710000/90702900/90702818/8a01a37a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunny Side Up - Beautiful OKI beach home on cul-de-sac. 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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 133861 ## 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%7C33.91560%2C-78.18670&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_6-6xHNzGdmK6t4Nu2I3vwDFWck=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Ocean Crest Pier \- 6 min drive \- 4.1 km - Oak Island Lighthouse \- 18 min drive \- 17.0 km - Holden Beach \- 34 min drive \- 47.0 km - University of North Carolina at Wilmington \- 55 min drive \- 68.2 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬6 min drive - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬35 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mermaids Island Grill - ‬36 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12? ### What time is check-out at 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12? ### Where is 5BR/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close 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/3BA - Beautiful, Ocean View Home-Close to the Beach, Sleeps 12 Reviews ## Reviews 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Josh V. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Bare minimum I would not rent from Better Beach Rentals again. They provide NOTHING, no toilet paper, no paper towels, the towels and sheets they provided were worn out. The air conditioning units didn't work properly and the front door had issues. ##### Josh V. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Louise B. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Mary Louise B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike S. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mike S. 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