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Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

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Screen Porch
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

🐾 Welcome to Sandy Paws where boat and dog lovers find their perfect retreat! Our charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental is designed with your furry friends and maritime adventures in mind. Unwind in a recently renovated home that combines comfort, convenience, and coastal vibes. Sandy Paws is privately owned and managed.

🏠 Property Highlights:
• Dog-Friendly: We understand that pets are family too! Sandy Paws features a fenced backyard, providing a safe and playful space for your furry companions.
• Outdoor Delights: Enjoy our outdoor space on the screened porch, deck, or around the picnic table in the fenced backyard. Rinse off the salt and sand in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
• Ready for Relaxation: Arrive to find your beds made, bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels provided – making your vacation truly stress-free.
• Convenient Location: Located on Oak Island, Sandy Paws is just 0.7 miles from the nearest beach access, 1.1 miles from Publix for groceries, 1.8 miles from the nearest boat ramp, and 1.7 miles from Oak Island Park.
• Boat Parking: Bring your boat along! Our property offers a driveway with ample space for your boat, making it easy for you to embark on aquatic adventures.

🏖️ Beach Access: A 15-minute walk to the beach via the 31st street walkover or a quick 3-minute car ride allows you to soak up the sun and waves.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
• Master Bedroom: King-sized bed
• Bedroom 2: Two full-sized beds
• Additional: Twin rollaway bed for flexible sleeping arrangements

🚿 Bathrooms:
• Main Bathroom: Shower-tub combo
• Half Bath: Conveniently located off the master bedroom

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is ready for your culinary adventures, fully equipped with modern appliances. Enjoy your favorite coffee at our coffee bar with a choice between a Keurig machine or a traditional coffee pot.

🛥️ Explore Brunswick County Beaches: Nestled 45 minutes from Wilmington and 1 hour from Myrtle Beach, Oak Island is a dog-friendly beach community offering a perfect blend of relaxation and coastal activities.

Property manager

Emily Poole
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
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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 5 total)
Number of pets is negotiable
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely no smoking indoors.

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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Caswell Beach and 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway for Family with Pets

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beach rental! The home was spotless, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend this spot for families or anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful beach escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

GREAT WEEK STAY!!

We went as a family of 4 with our 2 fur babies. We even rented their golf cart! We had a great Spring Break trip. Even though not everything was open for business yet, we really enjoy how quiet and easy OKI is. Very easily accessible via golf cart all over the island! Easy drive to Southport for great food!!Emily was very easy to communicate with and responded very quickly! The house was just as described and perfect for our family of 4 humans and the 2 pups really loved running around the fenced yard! Not to mention, you can take your dogs on the beach year round!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful place to stay. Feels just like home. Just a great place to relax with family and pets after some time at the ocean. Fenced backyard and screened porch are perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Sandy Paws us better than advertised

From the cute beach bungalow feeling upon entry to the dog friendly set up, Sandy Paws is the perfect home base for a beach getaway with kids, dogs or both. The house is well kept & homey. There are even games should your stay have a rainy day. The kitchen has ample pots & pans, plates & cups. The back yard is perfect for relaxing or grilling a burger or steak on the provided grill while the dogs play tug o war or enjoy some zoomies. Highly recommend & look forward ti our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vonda f.

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

Perfect location

This was a great house for my husband and I. I was running the Oak Island marathon and this was perfect for us - close to everything a d could walk to the race without having to worry about trying to find a place to park
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

Wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay very much! Everything was as pictured. Location was great! Master bed was very comfy and our fur babies loved the fenced in yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy p.

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

New years with our family!

The property was exactly as described. It was wonderful to be able to have a place for our dog to freely roam. The fenced in backyard combined with the sunroom made it extremely easy to manage. The kitchen was well equipped and the comfy livingroom furniture gave us all a nice place to be together. The location was central to everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

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

Back Again

This was our 5th stay at this property. We are always very pleased with our stay and the cleanliness and condition of the home. Emily does a great job and we are very grateful for the ability to bring our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey E.

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

Loved it

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney S.

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

Minor Suggestions for 10/10

Grab handles or hand rails installed at all external entrances. Light over the main entrance screen door. Change refrigerator door to left hinge. Repair ice maker or provide more ice trays. Towel rack in half bath. Provide liquid dish soap in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Donna M.

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

Was nice

Emile was very nice. Communicated well.. Needs new mattress for king bed. Cleanliness was okay (I am a professional cleaner; side job) hopefully she doesn’t pay cleaning company too much. Overall nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Just perfect

This was a delightful vacation home. My family and I enjoyed our stay with our dog. This home had everything that we needed for a confortable stay. We appreciate the hospitality and the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Great time

This is a wonderful place to stay! We enjoyed our time here very much. It is the perfect place for families and people with dogs. The fenced backyard and Screened porch are the best. Close to the beach and lots of things to do in the area. Thank you for providing such a dog friendly place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Nice, comfy stay and close to the beach!

Very cute home that’s super close to the beach! Has all you need for a comfortable stay! My son and I enjoyed our weekend here and would totally stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Sandy Paws - great for families with children or dogs

We love Oak Island, and our dogs do, too! Emily was very responsive when I reached out with questions, and we had a great week! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great week

Spent the week here with my wife, 6 y/o son, and 3 dogs. The yard was great to have for the dogs and it was nice to be able to sit out on the back porch to drink my morning coffee. There is an outdoor shower which makes rinsing off after getting back from the beach. The house itself and the location were both good as well. We were able to bike to the 40th street beach entrance in about 10 minutes without too many issues and were close enough that we could go to all the major stores on our bikes if we wanted too as well. There were a few issues with the stove while we were there but otherwise the house was really nice. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Worked for us

We didn’t bring our dogs this time because of the short stay and long drive. It would have been a great place to have them if we had. It was convenient, comfortable, and clean. The owner was very responsive. We did a boil one night so highly recommend that - it was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

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

Reviews are true

It’s rare that the reviews are true. But other than minor little things it was exactly as advertised. Would not hesitate to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock F.

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

Great place for family and pets

Perfect house and property for kids and dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Beach Bliss

Sandy paws was amazing for my girls trip to the beach! Location was great! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sierra j.

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

Relaxing neighborhood

The back yard was excellent for dogs! It was well shaded and my dog enjoyed looking for squirrels everyday. The house was spacious enough for us and stocked well with necessities. The neighborhood was very quiet and gave us the peaceful vacation we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal C.

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

Sandy Paws

Everything was great and we enjoyed our stay! It was better than described and the Oak Island vibe is so quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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

Quiet and Uncrowded with Nice Weather

Overall it was a nice restful stay, but it didn't have much in the way of entertainment except one Putt-Putt.and about 20 restaurants.and sports bars. The beach was nice, with few people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

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

Wonderful and relaxing and the pooch loved it!

This is wonderful clean home that is close to everything. Right down a few streets to a direct beach access and the dog situation is awesome! Puppers loved the fenced yard!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Emily Poole

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Originally from just north of Charlotte NC, we moved to Oak Island, three years ago because this is truly our happy place! We love everything about the beach from the sand, to the salt water, and all everything in between. We love fishing, swimming and most water activities. We decided to manage our very own VRBO property to provide guests with the vacation experience we always looked for when traveling with our pups.

Why they chose this property

NE 34th street is convenient to all Oak Island has to offer while still providing privacy. Enjoy a day at the beach followed by time with your dogs in our private fenced in back yard.

What makes this property unique

Our property is designed with your furry friends in mind.

Languages:

English

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