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Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard

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Living area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8135.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard

"Paws & Relax” in this one-level, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home built in 2021. Come and enjoy this modern and comfortable home in it's first rental year. The open floor plan makes a perfect family gathering place for entertaining, dining, watching TV, playing board games, and just enjoying family time. The large fenced yard gives your pooches a great place to play.

The kitchen has modern amenities and all of the standard kitchen equipment one may need to host their family including drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, all the cooking and baking essentials, 16 qt stock pot, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, and refrigerator/freezer with ice maker Due to the airy and spacious open floor plan of the main living area, the cook of the family is sure not to be left out of the fun.

The bunk room offers two twin over full bunk beds great for the kids. The other spacious guest room offers a queen bed and large closet. Both guest rooms have easy access to the shared full bathroom with tub. Right off the main living area is the primary guest suite with a king bed and private bath with walk in shower and huge walk in closet. There are smart TVs equipped with Fire TV and streaming service for viewing local channels and basic cable in all of the bedrooms as well as in the main living space. Netflix and Hulu are included.

The entrance to the large screened-in porch overlooking the big fenced in yard is just off the kitchen and main living area. Outside you will find patio seating, a picnic table for outdoor dining and charcoal kettle grill. The front and back yard are nicely landscaped with beautiful old live oak trees.

All bed linens and guest towels are provided. Bedding includes fitted sheets, flat sheets, and pillowcases that will be freshly laundered and placed in a bundle on each bed and lightweight comforters or quilts. Since we are not overly strict regarding dogs on the furniture and beds, blankets are not provided so guests are requested to provide their own pet blankets to cover couches and beds. A washer and dryer are also available. Reliable and fast internet service is provided to enable guests to stay connected. Beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach cart are provided and located in the garage. Guests are also invited to store their own beach stuff in the garage, however cars are to be parked in the driveway only. The driveway can accommodate up to 3 vehicles. Please do not park on the grass as it may cause damage especially if wet.

The home is located in a tranquil and wooded neighborhood but still close enough to hear the surf at high tide. The beach access is located a short walk (approx. 4 blocks) at the end of the street. At the other end of the street, you will find the Oak Island Nature Park with butterfly garden, picnic area, and fishing pier. And within a few blocks, you will have your choice of several restaurants, shops, and ice cream parlors.

Other things to know:
- Minimum age requirement to rent is 25 years old
- Events and parties are not permitted.
- Self check-in with key pad
- Hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent are provided
- A supply of toilet paper, paper towels, and garbage bags are also provided to get you started, but guests may need to restock during their stay
- Events and parties are not permitted and we kindly ask that guests respect quiet hours between 10pm and 8am.
- No smoking in the house, garage, or patio.
- Cleaning and providing charcoal for the grill are the responsibility of guests.
- Updated 9/12/22: a doorbell camera was installed for security purposes. It is the only exterior operable security camera on premises. There are no interior cameras.

Special note on parking:
From April 1 to September 30, visitors will need to be prepared to pay for parking at public beach accesses.
Cost is $5 per hour, $20 per day, or $80 per week. Parking passes can be purchased electronically at time of use through a mobile app. Please visit https://www.oakislandnc.gov/residents-visitors/parking-information for information.

Special note about pets:
Guest understands that this property is pet-friendly. If Guest desires to bring a pet or pets, they must disclose this in advance to host and pay necessary pet fees. A pet fee of $100 is required, 2 dogs max. Due to owner allergies, cats are not allowed. Dogs must be housebroken, well behaved, non-destructive, and contained in Guest provided crates when unattended. Guest MUST clean up after their dog(s). Guests who are not travelling with pets understand that previous guests may have brought pets and even though every effort is made by the cleaning company to keep the interior clean and free of hair and dander, there may still be small amounts present. Therefore, Guests who have allergies to dogs understand that this rental may not be right for them. Any Guest who is caught bringing a pet without paying the pet fee agrees to pay DOUBLE the customary pet fee and may be evicted from the property if Guest refuses to pay the fee immediately upon discovery.

Property manager

Sue Messina

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Amenities

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
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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is also prohibited on the front porch and back patio. Smoking is permitted in the yard as long as butts are properly disposed.

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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Get-Away, Walk to Beach & Restaurants, Big Fenced Yard located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Caswell Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Visitors Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kym h.

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

Pet Friendly Retreat at OKI

The house was in a great location and easy to get to. Very nice and walkable area and neighborhood.The house was clean and comfortable. It truly was a pet friendly house from the gate on the front porch to the lovely back yard, Sue even left out a dog bowl to use if we would have needed. Although we didn’t cook or grill, it appeared to be well stocked with amenities and a nice huge fridge if needed. Sue also provided a generous supply of toiletries, household items, linens and towels and even board games and puzzles. We had a short stay that was unfortunately too windy and chilly for my thin blood, but had it been a tad warmer, the screened in back porch would have been lovely to utilize and spend time on- we love and prefer off- season, but you never know what you get weatherwise lol. Sue was great in her communication and the binder she left was very helpful and included restaurants and good things to know. Honestly, the best best place we have stayed in our travels and hope to come back to visit again after the summer rush dies down.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

Very nice, great property.

Great location, beautiful home. The pups loved the nice backyard. Many nice upgrades at the home, very supplied. Would return or recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Excellent Amenities, Super Pet-Friendly

This property is beautiful and the kitchen is excellently equipped! The property is very pet-friendly with a huge backyard that dogs will love! Also, there is a convenient outdoor plugin on the side of the garage that made charging our golf cart rental easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Just us and the pups!

This was just the perfect place our week long getaway. Super cozy, like new home with a fenced backyard was awesome! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Vacation with daughter and grand daughter

Wonderful week weather perfect, spent every day at the beach, ate out four nights just perfect time. House was a great location to enjoy the area. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Our favorite!

This was our second year with Sue and it’s our favorite home away from home! Unfortunately, we only got to stay four days because of hurricane Debby, but we still enjoyed the few days we spent at Oak Island. We will definitely be back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory T.

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

Perfect Oak Island Getaway!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Paws and Relax! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we could have possibly needed. Great location for a short walk to the beach and nearby restaurants/stores. The only thing that could have made our stay better is to have been there longer! 100% recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

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

Nice area, easy access to the beach

Liked it because did not have to climb stairs like lots of other places
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing and had a great location. Close enough to the beach for us. There was plenty of room for all 8 of us in the house. The house was perfect. We were able to meet the lady who owns the house in person and she was super sweet. She was very quick to get back with me on any questions I had. I like that she had a notebook made that had all the information in it and had pamplets of restaurants of good places to eat. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Holiday Weekend at Paws and Relax

As so many of the reviews have stated, we had a wonderful time at Paws and Relax. House is beautiful and designed for people and furry friends. Loved all the windows and general decor. Kitchen well stocked. Screen porch and outside shower nice additions. No negatives - wonderful stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

Highly recommend

We've stayed at several Vrbos during our yearly vacation trips. Most had outdated pictures and a lot of non working issues. This home is top notch. More beautiful in person. What you see is 100 percent what you get. My family and I enjoyed this home for a week (wish it was longer). Location is perfect. Privacy fence around back yard. Outdoor shower is a must and this one was extremely nice. We definitely will be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Fantastic Location & Beautiful Property

The house was very clean and well appointed. Sue definitely takes pride in having a nice home. The location is perfectly nestled between the inter-coastal waterway and the beach access which is a 9 minute walk straight down the road. We didn't take much to the beach, but Sue provides a beach umbrella and cart to easily transport items back and forth if needed. We absolutely loved the layout and going from the beach through the fence to the shower in the backyard. The bathroom accessible through the shower stall was also a convenient plus! The kids and pups enjoyed the backyard that has grass and shade trees - making this the best rental for safe play for both the kids and dogs while the adults hang out on the nice screened-in porch. We also appreciated the tank-less water heater system as we never had any cold showers. Sue keeps everything well-stocked with the essentials and we found the Brita water container very useful for refilling our bottles. The neighborhood is quiet and the beach was not crowded at all despite our stay starting out the day before memorial day. Overall, we felt at home right away. The colors and decor are fantastic and tasteful creating the beach-theme of the local area. Sue is also responsive and has such a great personality. Thank you, Sue, for sharing your home with us! We will definitely be looking for availability the next time we head to OKI!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

2024 Beach vacation

We had an awesome time. A lovely home in a great location. Sue, our host, was so gracious. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Look forward to coming back next year. We love Oak Island. Definitely a must stay location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freda E.

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

Great Stay

Lovely, comfortable home. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Awesome Family Time

Relaxing and quiet time. Beautiful amenities, comfortable, and easy access to the beach, Southport, and even Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. We traveled with our senior dog and our parents drove in with their dog. Everyone was relaxed and had an awesome visit. This is our second stay here & we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Pup Friendly Stay

We loved the place. Beautifully decorated. Just as advertised and Sue has it well stocked with pet essentials (bowls, leashes, etc) The tall fenced backyard was great for our larger dogs. She also has cornhole and beach stuff for your pleasure. Great location, close to everything and not far from the beach. We strongly recommend Sue's place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K., Trinity, NC USA

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

We will always stay here!

Sue's home is just perfect. It's in the exact right location, it's quiet and peaceful, has all the amenities you could ever need, and is perfect for your pups! The backyard is so nicely fenced and feels so safe and secure for your furry kids. Myself and my pups have stayed here before and we will continue to return as long as She and her pup Stanley will allow us! 😊 Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

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

Fall Break in OKI

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. It was super clean and perfectly equipped with everything we needed. We loved having the fenced in backyard for our dogs. The owner was really great to work with - very accommodating and responsive. We can’t wait to go back and stay at this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Awesome! The whole experience was wonderful 👍

It included me my daughter, her husband her middle child and best friend. It was the best week ever, weather was great the food at each restaurant was wonderful and having the six passenger golf cart was the best. Overall AAA grade on the whole experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes B., Miami, Fl

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

Family Vacation

We had such a fun time. The house was perfect for our family get together. Everything was clean and well taken care of. Not one complaint! My dogs had a fenced in yard that was perfect to sit out and watch them enjoy. The house sits in a very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Close to Publix and many rest. You must try Salt 64 for dinner! The beach is not far. You can either take a short walk to the beach or rent a golf cart like we did and enjoy the whole island! We rented from Pete’s golf rentals! We will definitely come back next year! Sue was a great host! She was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great

This was a Great home, lots of room and loved the fenced in back yard for our pet's
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly I., Flatwoods, Ky

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

Nice house but need better cleaners

Vacation leisure trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Accomadati ng

Nice area close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great house and location!

House was well equipped and in an excellent location for the beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana B.

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

Wonderful

We had an absolute wonderful time at this beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue Messina

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Recently retired from 30+ years with the Federal Government, I moved to coastal North Carolina from the DC area for it's great weather, friendly people, and beautiful beaches. I chose Oak Island to buy a vacation rental property because of its family and dog-friendly beaches, close proximity to Wilmington and Southport, and great area attractions. I hope you enjoy your vacation at my property and fall in love with the Oak Island like I have.