Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!

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Tree swing and *NEW* large fenced in backyard for children and pets to enjoy!

Large open living space. View from front door

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Oak Island, NC

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Middle room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Adorable waterfront cottage with a private dock on the Davis Canal located 2 short blocks to the beach. Kick up your feet and relax with your family and furry friend. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is conveniently located near the Middleton Avenue bridge so it makes getting to the beach a breeze. It has a large back yard that leads to its own dock where you can fish or launch a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the beautiful, serene and wildlife-filled waterway. We have been told it’s one of the best spots for fishing on the canal! If lounging on the beach or playing in the ocean is your desire, take a quick 5 minute walk across the bridge and you are there. There is a private hot water shower to wash off the sand when you return.

The kitchen was recently updated and is fully stocked. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, closet and an en-suite full bathroom. The middle bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and 2 closets. The bunk room has two bunk beds and a large closet full of games and toys. There is also a pack and play, a toddler bed and a small cot in the closets if needed. Additionally, the sun room has a pull out couch with a full-sized bed. All beds have comforters and fully enclosed, zippered mattress pads and pillows with covers. Linens and Towels are NOT INCLUDED.

The cottage has central HVAC and full-sized washer and dryer. Amenities include smart TVs with local channels and Netflix as well as DVD players and dual band WiFi. There is a charcoal grill and a wagon to haul your beach stuff.

Dogs allowed, please select "Pets" when booking!

Linens and towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own or contact one of the several delivery services on the island. This is done in an effort to keep our costs low!

You will not be disappointed with this rental and will want to keep coming back every year!

Property manager

Vinny and Megan

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Toddler bed, pack n play, booster and high chair

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

1 dog max, No cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$250 cleaning fee applied if violated

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive
‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

11 August 2024

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

Oak Island Home on the Canal!

This home was great for our family vacation! The dock was fun for fishing and the kayaking while the home very comfortable and well.located

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

9 June 2024

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

A great week of beach and kayaking!

The Dock House was perfect for our family of nine adults. The dock was great for gathering, and launching kayaks. The house was close enough to walk easily to the beach every day. The owners were very responsive to our needs. It was a perfect week and we’d love to come back to The Dock House!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom G.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Canal dock

Dock over canal was favorite by entire party. Morning, afternoon, nite -did not matter time - always something to do!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

9 July 2023

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

Best little spot on the island!

This was our second stay here and Vinnie and Megan didn’t disappoint. The property was very clean and well kept. They answered emails immediately. We couldn’t ask for better hosts and with the location we will always rent this place from them. The kids absolutely love it and the older ones too! Thanks again Vinnie and Megan! Y’all are the best!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

22 September 2019

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

Dock House

The owner of this property responded very quickly to any concerns we had. When we arrived it appeared the cleaning person had not come to the house after the lasts guests left. The owner quickly refunded our cleaning fee & offered to have the cleaning person come out the next morning. The deck was a nice place to sit & read. The yard was great for our dogs. The house was spacious & well supplied.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

10 August 2022

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

Home Away from Home

This home was more than we could have asked for. It was so comfortable, roomy, the air conditioning was incredible. The beds were comfortable. The yard was perfect for our pup and our kiddos. Our kids had fun for hours on the dock, fishing and crabbing! stores and restaurants minutes away. Super short walk/ride to the beach. Can’t say enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

2 August 2022

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

Perfect place and location for a family stay

We were pleased to find the place exactly as we expected and even better! We knew from the listing that Vinny and Megan had gone to great lengths to make this place like home away from home. But so many toys and games for the kids, a small library for adults…and the most well stocked kitchen of any place we ever rented! We had a couple of minor issues upon check in and Vinny was so quick to respond, even coming out Sunday morning to take care of things. We loved this place for our family vacation and will definitely be the go to in the future. Thanks Vinny and Megan!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julee C.

31 July 2022

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

Great Place

Very relaxing stay with everything you need to be comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

nathan e.

24 July 2022

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

Felt like home!

First off i want to say this was our best vacation yet. The location was perfect in the fact that it was close to the beach ,but not right on the beach. We had our own dock to fish from on the canal, we caught croaker ,pinfish, red drum ,flounder, and several nice black drum! The house was clean and well maintained. We were within walking distance to the beach and a all you need little store across the bridge. Lowes food is but a short drive up the road. We hated to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Richmond

16 July 2022

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

Great layout, yard, location for our family w baby and fur baby!

Great location- easy walk to beach but we also rented a golf cart to haul all our beach gear/baby stuff to and fro. Great house- layout and fenced yard worked well for 5 adults and baby and dog. Tons of kid toys, books, kitchen items. Lots of room to spread out, covered outdoor space to keep sandy items out of the house but also out of the weather! Dock provided a peaceful place to read or just enjoy the view, also easy for us to use for kayaking. Kitchen was well stocked including some staples like spices, plastic bags, foil, etc. Beds were comfortable. Only complaints: pillows were not comfortable and couldn't find any beach chairs (which were listed as amenities) and honestly I didn't even message the owners to ask bc we made due w the ones we brought. Overall a tiny complaint in an otherwise lovely beach vacation stay! Communication w hosts was courteous and prompt! Would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh T.

30 June 2022

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

OKI beach week

Fantastic week! the hosts were pleasant, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions. Great house on the canal with a short walk to the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

13 June 2022

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

Wonderful Home Away from Home

Our family loved this beach home! Home away from home! Realaxing, quiet, clean and roomy! Short distance to beach. Normally we stay ocean front in North Myrtle so this was different. But we enjoyed it! Son brought his kayak and fished from the dock and also on the canal from his kayak. Fenced in back yard was a plus and the dock views amazing! Loved everything and the owners are very nice and helpful! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

28 April 2022

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

Awesome Vacation

Our family loved this place! Maybe our best vacation ever! There was lots of room . Our older dog did not have steps to climb. She enjoyed staying on the deck. The younger one spent her time playing in the fenced yard. Our daughter napped In the rope chair swing. She has ordered one for herself. We got to fish off the dock and put the kayaks in there. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable beds. We were so sad to leave. We will be back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

31 August 2021

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

Relaxing vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The house with a fenced in yard and having the dock on the water were perfect for us. Loved the location, and the fact that we were able to bring our dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

17 August 2021

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

Best Beach Week!

Loved the location of this home. We rented a golf cart for the week. Getting to the beach was super quick and easy. Loved the dock on the canal, especially for sunsets. We cooked all our meals at the house and I do mean ALL. We didn't eat out once during our stay. Everything was so convenient. We absolutely loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CALVIN M.

11 August 2021

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

Nice location that well suited our needs

The property was quite nice and suited out needs. There was new deck, out shower, and fenced yard. Our dog was able to enjoy his time at the beach too. The extra spray hose was useful to remove sand from beach equipment and dog. The golf cart drive to the beach was easy and the cart only parking at the beach access was appreciated. We had a great time fishing and Kayaking off the dock. Low tide is challenging to access the floating dock but worth it. The kitchen was well stocked for those that cook. The water tasted wonderful ... super appreciation for the water filter system!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

10 August 2021

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

Love This House

The place is more than perfect. Very clean and has absolutely everything you could possibly need. My pugs loved the backyard and there were lots of tennis balls thrown in that yard during the week. The owners were great with communication leading up to the rental. Didn't really need anything while we were there, but am positive they would have been responsive if we did. We don't have kids but if you do, DEFINITELY kid friendly. The neighbor is the absolute sweetest man with good restaurant recommendations. Will rent here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine V.

23 July 2021

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

Family Friendly Find!

The Dock House exceeded expectations! If you are looking for a family friendly home base to explore Oak Island please check out the Dock House! Plenty of room to spread out, fenced in yard, crabbing from the dock and a well equipped kitchen . The hosts are very responsive to questions and the neighbors are very friendly! I would recommend this rental property to friends and family without hesitation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

10 July 2021

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

Great house with a great fenced in back yard

First of all, what a great place! House was clean and welcoming. Secondly, the fenced in yard was an absolute blessing!! The dogs loved it. Highly recommend this place especially if you have dogs, they have the freedom to fun wild!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

28 June 2021

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

The house was great and in great condition. I already miss the backyard and so does our dog. The beach at Oak Island is very nice with PLENTY of parking. We really enjoyed our stay!! Thank you for everything Vinny & Megan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N., Apex, NC

23 June 2021

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

Family vacation

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home! The highlight was definitely fishing and launching kayaks from the dock. The fenced in backyard was the perfect place for our dog to play! We really appreciated how well-equipped the kitchen was. We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

13 June 2021

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

Wonderful Weeks

We had two awesome weeks at The Dock House. Everything this rental is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

12 June 2021

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

Dog Friendly and Family Friendly

Our family of five were very comfortable here - the property is large enough that we each had our space, but cozy enough for family bonding. We made good use of the dock - going out on our kayaks every day, the fenced-in yard for our dog, and the proximity to the beach. The neighborhood was great for morning and evening walks with our dog. The property owners were responsive when the air conditioner broke. This was not their fault, as the unit was relatively new. We informed them of the problem and it was fixed by the next day. This house is a good fit for people who don't want a standard beach house on a gravel and sand lot - the trees, yard, and dock made it different.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

17 November 2020

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

Dock House

Had a great stay. Five minute walk to the beach and the weather was perfect 5 out of 7 days.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

14 October 2020

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

Easy walk to the beach

We found the property location was walkable to the beach and good access to the river for people who want to kayak or fish. The sofas are older. The beds were comfortable. Although the location is great it is near a busy road. This is the first place we stayed that required us to bring our own sheets and towels. Maybe this was a COVID issue.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Vinny and Megan

Why they chose this property

We purchased this house for our family so we've made it comfortable, inviting and safe. Our standards are high so we are sure that others should be pleased, as well.

What makes this property unique

Our house allows for the best of all aspects of a coastal vacation. Private, waterfront, minutes from the beach, ability to have a boat, bring children and pets AND enough room to spread out and relax. It is a great alternative to a crowded hotel or beach condo complex.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk room

Master

Middle room

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Master bathroom

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