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Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.

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Exterior
Happiness Comes in Waves OKI
Living room
Kitchen with table, all open to living room.
King bedroom with TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.

"Happiness Comes in Waves" is the perfect spot for an island getaway! It's just steps from the beach, but is a secluded setting that backs up to the Davis Canal tidal marsh with a private pier that you can drop a line in the water or a crab trap (one of only two private piers in the area). The property is fourth row back and a quick 2-minute walk to the beach with easy access. Relax on the front deck and fall asleep listening to sounds of the ocean!

This property boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths plus an additional outdoor shower with hot/cold water for use during the summer months. The kitchen was recently completely renovated, with ample cabinet storage space and is well equipped (pots, pans, blender, electric griddle, toaster oven, coffee maker (standard and Keurig), hand mixer, crockpot, etc) to meet all of your cooking needs.

The inside dining table has four chairs, plus we have two folding chairs, plastic deck chairs, and out on the deck is a wrought-iron table with four chairs.

Bedroom 1 has a king bed. Bedroom 2 includes two sets of bunk beds (the top bunks are only for children). Bedroom 3 has a queen bed.

Linens are NOT provided but the property does include pillows, blankets, and comforters/quilts for all beds and the sofa sleeper. You can bring your own sheets and towels, or rent them from Sharon's Linens on Oak Island (if you do this, we've heard that Sharon's can be sold out in peak season, so contact them early).

All bedrooms and the living room have ceiling fans. The ceiling fan/light in the living room is operated by remote control.

The property includes a Roku TV and high-speed Internet access and WiFi.

This is a pet friendly property with a maximum of 2 pets allowed (dogs only, owner is allergic to cats). Dogs must weigh under 100 lbs and there is a non-refundable pet fee of $120. Owners must clean up the yard after their pets! Please clean furniture is there is an abundant amount of hair as well.

The deck has a gas grill, plus the table and chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or evening beverage. There's a wagon to haul your gear over to the beach. And there's a hose available to wash all those things down when you come back from the beach.

An ice shack is two blocks away to fill your cooler. It's next door to a convenience store for anything you might've forgotten.

A washer/dryer is in the half-bath.

Property manager

Elisabeth
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

Pets allowed
Under 100 lbs., no more than two dogs, no cats
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, 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 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.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Nice

It was nice
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Recommend

This home is lovely! Everything listed met expectations. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great communication

Well stocked kitchen, good decor. Plenty of seating. Loved the pier out to the marsh and only a short walk to the ocean. The owner was super friendly and responsive to any questions. Great check-in process. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Jackpot!

We were so happy with this sweet little house on the marsh and steps away from the beach! It was like home away from home, we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea A.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location on Oak Island! Situated on the marsh, enjoy the view from the kitchen window or walk out onto the dock to observe wildlife with the changing tides. This was our favorite spot for coffee each morning. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from the deck on the opposite side of the house or take the 2 minute walk to the ocean. House is small, but was clean, comfortable -just right for a relaxing long weekend for our family of four. Being able to bring our dog was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annie C.

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

Interesting

Over all charming a few hiccups that were addressed immediately. Was not impressed with the amount of ant motels around kitchen countertops. The front deck was a bit rough.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best little house on the Island

Such a cute house. Wish patio furniture was cuter
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Weekend trip

We had a wonderful time at Oak Island and love this rental property. Second time staying there and both times it has been super clean and perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Awesome Beach House

Very Clean! The beds and couches were very comfortable and the location was perfect. Very close to beach. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

JuliannaM22

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was a perfect stay for us. I was so appreciative of the hosts letting us in a bit early, which was super helpful with two little ones and our dog! The space was great, well stocked, very short walk to the beach. The private dock was amazing and we enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets there. I’d suggest the fan blades being cleaned more regularly and having a laundry basket. It did get very hot in the unit in the afternoon, which was posted as an FYI. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fillnow C.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay. Close to beach. Home had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Lovely area

Nice house so close to the beach and dock on tidal creek where you can see the sunrise and sunset. Really well stocked kitchen. Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becki W.

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

Fantastic place to stay

This is our second year staying here and it's perfect for us. Easy walk to the beach, clean and convenient with plenty of space for 2 adults and a 10 yo, the dock to the marsh is fantastic. We're so glad we got to stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Nice holiday stay

Perfect location, short walk to the beach and close to restaurants. Cottage comfortably furnished. Loved the boardwalk into the marsh behind the house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing getaway!!

A much needed vacation for my friend and me. Very nice and clean with everything we needed. Y’all did a great job with the remodel. The pier was a great place to relax and see the wildlife. We’re already talking about our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl l.

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

Family getaway

We had a fabulous time spending Thanksgiving at this house. Location is great and the pier out back is a bonus. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Host was responsive and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Fabulous

Great house, great location, great with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Great house for a quiet getaway

My family and I enjoyed staying here for a long weekend. Even our dogs liked it- the deck was perfect for sunning themselves and watching the neighborhood. It's a short 2 block walk to the beach and we appreciated that there was a wagon available to haul our gear back and forth! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcey O.

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

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient beach access for family vacation

We found the property as listed. It was a great size for our family of four and our dog. Very quick walk to the beach. The pier in the back was a surprisingly enjoyable bonus for watching the wildlife and tides. Overall an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Grammy time

Enjoyed 3 great days with my grandchildren. The house was in a perfect quiet spot. The private dock was awesome and we all caught fish when the tide was high. Beach was a short distance. The house was well equipped to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Excellent vacation house

We had a great time visiting the island and staying at this property. When we arrived everything was in perfect condition and exceptionally clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook with. Each room has a tv so that was great too! Where the property is located is a very short walk to the ocean. Our dog Moses loved it too! We would vacation here again and recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jim Q.

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

nice house, noisy neighborhood

Clean, updated nice place. Would have been a peaceful location except for the construction going on next door and across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Angela G.

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

Happiness comes in waves

This is a cute lil spot just a short walk to the beach,,we didnt get to spend much time on beach due to lots of fisherman ,.but its a beatiful place to visit later in the evening on weekday. We checked out The Point but no shells. our favorite part was the pier we caught lots of sea bass and crabs,and loved watching all the wildlife when water was down absolute best time ever!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angeline L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Happiness comes in Waves!

Very beautiful place. Manager was very quick to respond. Grill was horribly dirty and we had to clean it. Rest of property was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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