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🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋

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The Wooden Whale is waiting for you - it's time to relax & unwind!
Enjoy the in-ground fire pit and six surrounding Adirondack chairs.
Whalecome to your home away from home!
Light, airy & well-appointed living space
Roku-ready TV, DVD player and lots of rainy day games!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋

The Wooden Whale is a 3br/2ba retreat nestled in the quiet NW area of relaxing OKI, and has all the amenities you need to find that place of respite. Comfortably accommodating up to six people (including children), we think you’ll enjoy your stay at The Wooden Whale!

Looking for a place to work remotely during these strange times? The Wooden Whale is a great spot to connect for work purposes and then disconnect as well.

**We take cleaning & sanitizing our home very seriously. Our expert cleaning crew abides by all industry standards and practices procedures endorsed by the CDC/WHO.**

Enjoy quick access to one of just two bridges onto the island and beach access points. Two minute drive/10 minute walk to the ocean and an even shorter walk to the Intracoastal Waterway. Oak Island has a paid parking program that charges for the majority of public parking spaces along the beach from April 1 - September 30 between the hours of 9am-5pm. Paid parking passes are purchased at time of use through a mobile app at a rate of $5/hour, $20/day or $80/week. Town of Oak Island public parking spaces are clearly marked and are generally located at public beach access points and town-managed recreation areas such as Middletown Park. Pay by downloading the Surfcast by Otto Connect app and/or by scanning the QR code on parking signage.

The Wooden Whale is our home away from home. We’ve put a lot of time, energy and effort into making it a space that is welcoming, comfortable and well-appointed. The space has been professionally-designed and boasts an open floor plan with lots of natural light. Relax under the cooling breezes of ceiling fans (in each room), enjoy a cross-breeze from the full screen front door to the screened in porch off of the kitchen. High-end laminate flooring and ceramic tiled flooring in wet areas make clean up easy.

The living room boasts a 55” smart TV with access to Netflix & Hulu (bring your login info!). The kitchen is packed full of dishes, cookware, small appliances and other essentials. We love to cook and have taken great care to include all the elements needed to create memorable meals. Curious to know if we have a particular item, just ask! There is a separate laundry room and common cleaning supplies available as well.

The Primary bedroom has a King bed, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with double vanity & garden tub, dresser, bedside tables, quilt/coverlet, and pillows. The Queen bedroom has a Queen bed, dresser, bedside tables, quilt/coverlet, and pillows. The Twin bedroom has two twin beds, dresser, desk/bedside table, quilts/coverlets, and pillows. Both Guest bedrooms have close access to a hallway bath. Please note that sheet sets (including pillow cases) and bath towels are not provided. We are happy to recommend local rental services if you are interested. Our home comfortably accommodates up to six people (including children).

The screened in back porch is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee, read a book curled up on the sofa or in a hammock chair on a rainy day, or enjoy an evening beverage with friends and family. Just outside the porch, you’ll find a patio complete with a dining table and chairs for six, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a fun day at the beach! Plus, enjoy a hammock for two in the spacious backyard! Outdoor games including cornhole and jenga are available for use as well. And don't forget the recently-installed in-ground fire pit with accompanying six Adirondack chairs. Great for cooler evenings! A gas grill has been provided for guest use.

The real star of the island is the beach itself. It's a short distance by bike or car with over 60 public beach access points. No matter the time of the year, your time spent at the beach will be memorable. Our absolute favorite place in the world is “The Point” – the westernmost part of the Island where you can enjoy outstanding sunsets and calm waters.

We love the western part of the island. It's quiet but offers quick access to everything that makes OKI special. Take a left out of the driveway to reach the Intracoastal waterway - calm waters perfect for fishing. Take a right and arrive at the beach in less than 10 minutes (walking) or 2 (by car/bike)! Lots of lovely oaks adorn the island and the beaches, well, they speak for themselves.

The Wooden Whale is located very close to the Swain's Cut Bridge (the "new bridge"), one of two access points to the island. There are two grocery stores on the island (Food Lion and Publix on Oak Island Drive) in addition to Lowe's Foods located just across the Middleton bridge. The island is motor and pedestrian-friendly. Oak Island Drive has sidewalks that run it's length and the neighborhood streets are quiet and calm.

We have two bicycles, beach chairs & umbrellas for you to use, and an excellent rental service to recommend if additional items are needed. Two lounge chairs are also available, although we ask you refrain from taking them to the beach - they are perfect for sunbathing at the house.

Sadly, no pets are allowed and smoking is strictly prohibited in the house. Please dispose of any cigarette butts outside appropriately. Evidence of neglect in this area will forfeit your security deposit.

We welcome you to our home and hope you love the Carolina blue skies as much as we do.

Learn more about The Wooden Whale & Oak Island on Instagram/Facebook! @woodenwhaleoki

Property manager

David Byrd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove footwear when entering the home. Baskets are located at the front & back doors to collect your shoes & flip flops.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🐋 The Wooden Whale - Professionally-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! 🐋 located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Caswell Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Great OKI vacation

Another great stay at the wooden whale. 2 years in a row, and more to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

The Wooden Whale is our favorite!

We stayed here 4 years ago and absolutely had to get back! The house is great, the backyard is the perfect spot for relaxing in the evening, and the hosts are super responsive. A short walk to the beach makes it the perfect location. Still remains our favorite place is Oak Islans!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Beach 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Wooden Whale. The house was just perfect for us. Location was a bonus. Looking forward to next year at Oak Island and staying here if it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Beautiful Property!

We had a great time! The house was beautiful and clean. Great location and terrific amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale L., New York USA

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

Great place to stay in Oak Island, NC

Will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill H W.

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

Adorable house!

Spent a short weekend to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. Wish we had more time at the house - it was so cozy and had everything one would need for a nice little vacation. Hope to take my husband back sometime and really enjoy the amenities provided. (Just in case you're like me and tend not to read all the fine print, you will need to provide your own linens. Was grateful that the host sent a gentle reminder.)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Awesome house

It was delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

23' Oki Trip

The property was well maintained, clean, and stocked. We were within a short driving distance of everything, and had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leilani M.

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

Another great OKI Vacation

Have been vacationing on OKI for many years and this was our first time staying at this wonderful home and it will not be our last! Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Great communication with owners. Thank you David and Jeff!!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T., Keysville

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

Great Place to stay!!!

This rental isbso comfortable and homey!! My daughter and i enjoyed it immensely! Very well stocked with cooking supplies and dishes. Comfortable beds. Nice dark rooms!! Back yard is fenced for security and privacy!! Thanks for sharing your lovely home. I would definitely come here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Love at First Sight!

We LOVED our stay at the Wooden Whale! Very well appointed and convenient to everything! We hit the Farmer's Market on Monday and was WOW'd! Please point that out to guests so we can support Local! Thanks again and I hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

A Charming and Beautifully Decorated Beach Cottage!

We so enjoyed our stay at "The Wooden Whale". The owners have taken great care to outfit and decorate the cottage in such a way that you truly never wanted to leave! We especially enjoyed the quiet, peaceful screened-in porch, the abundance of reading material and the well-equipped kitchen. We were also very appreciative of the quick and prompt communication from the owners. Everything was "as advertised" and the beach was just a short walk away. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Parker L.

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

Awesome place to stay in OKI

We can’t say enough good things about this place. It seems that Jeff and David have thought of everything with a well stocked closet for outdoor activities and an excellent kitchen. We will definitely stay here again. The fact that bikes are included is a HUGE deal because we rode the bikes more than we drove. The only thing keeping it from getting 5 stars from us, is having to bring our own linens or rent them. But we understand and wouldn’t mind doing it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Statesville

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

Beach Cottage with Character

This was a great house for our group of 4 women. It was a comfortable home with one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve ever seen in a vacation rental property. We absolutely loved the back yard with the various options for sitting and relaxing! (The hatchet came in handy for making kindling with the firewood provided.)The home is located in a quiet neighborhood where we felt very safe for both morning and evening walks. It was also great to be able to borrow the sturdy beach chairs provided instead of having to bring our own. We appreciate all of the details that Jeff and David put into decorating The Wooden Whale- we continued to notice more details each day of our stay. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candyce W.

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

Girls’ Getaway

My 2 girlfriends and I stayed at the Wooden Whale for a long weekend. And we could not have been more pleased! The Wooden Whale is an absolutely charming cottage! From the uniquely decorative details in each room to the wonderful location, this comfortably appointed house was perfect! Thank you so much to Jeff & David!! Your home is so special. You can tell a lot of love has been put in to it! Thanks so very much for sharing it with us! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Troy L.

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

Beach September in the rain

Long Weekend getaway. Can’t control the weather. Oh well, the home was super clean and yhe host kept in good communication. Only real gripe is the need to supply our own linen which was communicated in the listing but was still a first for us, and toilet paper which was not. The internet was spotty but likely weather related. The kitchen is very well stocked with spices, cutlery, etc. there are candles, lighters, and tons of whale themed knicknacks to explore. The back yard firepit is a big win with lots of dry firewood (bring your own Tinder or lighter fluid) There are beach chairs, and pleanty of toys for young kids. The bicycles needed maintenance but we were near the end of the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Fabulous Island getaway

The most thoughtful property I’ve stayed in! I’ve stayed in several beach rentals along the NC & SC coast in the last 9 years. This one hands down, above & beyond. Love loved this little charm of an island house. All the little details went into this property and it shows. Screened in back porch. The outdoor shower after a hot day at the beach. All the home decor. Lots of natural lighting. The kitchen was perfect to navigate around in so much so that I cooked all week and we never once bought a meal out! (Instacart groceries to the front door). Thanks for a fully stocked utility shed the umbrellas and beach chairs were a treat to not have to pack on my journey to the island. The bicycles too! Above and beyond and the hosts are A+ with swift and professional communications all the way through. Thank you for sharing your piece of beach paradise with us. It will be hard to top this experience again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana P.

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

Great stay at The Wooden Whale!

Looking for a cute, convenient place to stay with great amenities? The Wooden Whale is your place! Jeff and David's cute and super clean vacation home was an awesome choice for us for a wedding weekend and Oak Island is very charming. A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

2 weeks of happiness

Our 2 week stay at The Wooden Whale was one of the best vacations we’ve had in our 46 years of marriage!!! David and Jeff are so helpful and accommodating, we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Their place was immaculate, so comfortable and a great location. If you have the opportunity to stay here, Do Not Hesitate!!! Do it!!! William and Julia Spears
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Weekend at the Wooden Whale

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was even better than expected. It was very cozy and comfortable. The back porch and backyard were the perfect place to relax. The host was very friendly and accommodating. We look forward to staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

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

Home away from home

The house was perfect....it WAS a home away from home. The house was so well equipped, and David was quick to respond to our questions. The house was clean So much thoughtfulness went in to the amenities and decor..the kitchen was so well equipped, the back yard was the place to relax (hammock, dining area, grill, fire pit etc.) and when you are ready to head to the beach everything you could wish for is provided ( beach chairs, cart, umbrella, sand toys and more). We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back! Rosemary & Pierre
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Kay M.

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

Loved it!

Such a great spot! Very clean and David was super responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Clayton NC. USA

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

Great Birthday/Retirement get away

Place was flawless. Perfect location, very quiet. Kitchen was equipped with everything you would need to prepare any meal. We rented a golf cart, was a very short ride to the beach, and all your shopping needs. We are looking forward to our return stay in Novemeber.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great time!

We had a great stay at the Wooden Whale! The house was wonderful and provided all the amenities needed, and more. The beach was great and not crowded at all. One nice surprise was the wildlife in the backyard--we saw a hawk a couple of times land on the backyard fence, and also saw an owl fly through the yard one night!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

The perfect place!

The Wooden Whale was clean, cute, and perfect for our family vacation. We had everything we needed and we could not have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Byrd

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Our introduction to Oak Island, NC happened by accident really. Although one of us is a North Carolina native (the other hailing from outside of Atlanta), neither one of us had ever been to OKI until we landed here during the summer of 2015. A planned trip to the Outer Banks fell through when we waited too long to book a rental we’d been eying for some time via Airbnb. Scrambling with a week-long vacation rapidly approaching, we expanded our search and found a charming rental at OKI. The rest is history.

Why they chose this property

What made us fall madly in love with the island is its simplicity. There’s no rush, no frenzy. “Island time” really is a thing here. We’ve always been drawn to the water and in our work lives, we experience hectic schedules and a barrage of deadlines. Oak Island helps us slow down, enjoy the beauty that is coastal living and remember the important things.

We hope you, too, will come to love the many joys of this Island while visiting The Wooden Whale.

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English

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