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Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly

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Exterior
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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8123.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom THREE

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom TWO

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly


Welcome to your perfect getaway at Oak Island! This beautifully remodeled and updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house is a short 2-minute walk (just 2 blocks!) from the sand, making it the ideal spot for your next beach vacation.

Enjoy stunning marsh views from the screened porch or spacious deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. The house features hardwood floors throughout the main level, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, and updated cabinets, so you'll have everything you need to whip up meals after a day of fun in the sun.

Relax in comfort with 4 flat-screen TVs, WiFi, and 4 cozy queen-size beds, ensuring everyone has their own space to unwind. The lower-level bedroom has a private entrance, durable LVT flooring, and its own Mitsubishi ductless HVAC system for added comfort and privacy.

Outside, you’ll love the convenience of two gas grills, an outdoor shower and plenty of seating to soak up the views.

Located in one of the best areas on the island, you're just a 5-minute walk from Ocean Crest Pier and the highly acclaimed Island Way restaurant—perfect for a night out. Whether you're here to relax on the beach, fish off the pier, or explore the local dining, this home is your perfect base.

Come experience the charm and comfort of Oak Island—check out our glowing reviews, and make your reservation today!



Keywords: Beach House

Property manager

Ernest Sewell
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf 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 57th Place West Access Park. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! Dog friendly located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Spacious, clean quiet and the most relaxing vacation in a long time.

The home is lovely and spacious and everything you need to just sit back and enjoy yourself. The location was a lovely surprise because the back yard is what we described as a wild life sanctuary. What a treat! We loved every minute of the short week we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen E.

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

Great location!

Great location, can fish off the dock (only at very high tide), and still walk two blocks to the beach. Beautiful deck and porch, nice open upstairs. Downstairs bedrooms a bit musty and smelled like dog just FYI in case you have allergies. Also does not connect with the upstairs inside FYI in case you are planning on putting children down there, but great use of space. Host very responsive and great to work with. Thanks for a beautiful weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen H.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawson A.

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

Marsh views!

The Pelican House was perfect in every way. It has a well stocked kitchen and most comfortable beds. The location is great! We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah L.

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

Perfect

We finally found a house! It was perfect for our week stay! The marsh in the back gave my boys so much excitement catching fish and crab!! Great and easy walk to the beach! Plenty of room for this family of 5! It’s taking us 5 summers and this time we found our vacation house! We will be back next year!!! What a spot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great house with great location!

We really enjoyed the house; lots of room and the screened in back porch was awesome! The house is conveniently located near the beach and in a quiet spot. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

Perfect house!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean, well stocked for cooking (pots/pans/plates/cups,etc) and had two coffee machines, a Keurig and drip. There are two bedrooms at the main house (up one flight of stairs) and one bedroom on lower, street level with its own access. It was barely a 5 min walk to the beach on a quiet street. The marsh view is SO peaceful. You really get the best of both worlds with the house, quiet marsh with beautiful sunsets and two blocks to the beach. We also loved the screened in porch. Short drive to main grocery store, restaurants and cafes/shops. The owner was communicative and responsive with questions. Sheets, linens and towels are NOT included, so you need to bring your own, but this didn’t pose any issues as we were made aware ahead of time. We enjoyed our stay on Oak Island, and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great spot near beach & on the marsh

Very easy layout for our family to be comfortable. The house was in a great location, with beautiful views. We loved the screened porch & kayaked in the marsh behind the house. Short 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Location location location

The location is great! 2 min walk from the beach and the house backs up to a very pretty and serene marsh. We loved the outdoor space (back deck and screened in porch). The kitchen is very well stocked in terms of pots/pans/utensils/gadgets. The bathrooms could use a renovation but were perfectly servicable. We didn't use the downstairs room at all. The only information that renters may need to know in advance is that you need to bring your own bath towels, sheets and even dish towels for the kitchen. Overall, a great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Quiet, Beautiful, Convenient!

We wouldn't stay anywhere else on Oak Island! House is well-equipped and comfortable. Beautiful views of Davis Canal and its wildlife from the big back deck or screened-in porch and only a two-block walk to the beach. Restaurants and shops just a few minutes away by car. Plus, the owner is responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden S.

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

A very fun beach house

This house is only a very short walk from the beach and pier. It has a good amount of beds and is setup perfectly for a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad Z.

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

Me and my little dog

Had to get to the beach one last time before winter. Gorgeous. Ocean was still swimmable. And the place on the marsh was magical (yet only two blocks from the beach). Might have to come back for two weeks next fall.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Birthday and anniversary

We really liked the location being set back on the marsh in a quiet, peacefully spot away from the traffic with only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Plenty of space to spread out and lots of options to choose from. Front and back decks with a screen porch as well. Nice spot to get away. Highly recommended for a beach get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ann R.

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

Perfect location

The Pelican House was perfect for our 2 week stay! The walk to the beach was so quick it was easy to go back and forth throughout the day. The view of the marsh was changing all the time and it was fun to watch all the wildlife. Breakfast in the rocking chairs out back was a great way to start the day. We really enjoyed staying here!! No complaints!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Great stay as always!

We love this property. It’s the perfect size for our small family and it’s proximity to the beach is great. Thanks for helping to make yet another memorable vacation with our family and pup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

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

Wonderful Property

Great location. Very clean. Nicely decorated. Everything we needed. Hope we can return again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

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

Great get away

This is the second year we have rented this home. We enjoy the short walk to the beach, the porches, the waterway behind the house, and overall location on the island. The owner is great to work with and communication is quick and easy. We are hoping to return again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS Y.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, about a 5 minute walk to the beach. The teenagers enjoyed having their own room with the two beds and their own entrance. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deena R.

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

Making Memories!

Sooo enjoyed staying here with my family. House is very nice, neighbors were quiet at night - no partying, loudness. This was 1st time in 10 years I had both my kids with us for a vacation. Granddaughters, 3 & 5 thoroughly playing on beach together & at the house. We played board games & all had a relaxing time. Made wonder memories! Hope to stay here again! 👏😊 👍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Definitely coming back!

Amazing beach house. Very quiet, peaceful location. So relaxing sitting on the screened in porch or on the deck and watching the Egrets visit! Beautiful view of the marsh. Just what we needed, and our dog loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Loved the house!

The pics actually don't do it justice. Its a beautiful house in a fabulous location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great occasion and very quiet.

The property was well appointed and quiet. Couple minute walk to the beach. Very accommodating owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Fall break and 10th wedding anniversary

Fall break and 10th wedding anniversary. Spectacular cottage on Davis Canal. 5 minute walk to the beach. Hidden gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Fall stay

We really enjoyed this property. It was cozy and peaceful. Loved the porches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra C.

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

We love it here!

We love this home so much and the renter was equally as fantastic. It was clean, upgraded, and had a beautiful view of the marsh. We easily made the trip to the beach daily on foot with 2 toddlers and an 8 year old. My husband adored the access to the marsh and I thoroughly enjoyed the view of the marsh while drinking my coffee on the screened in deck in the mornings. Can’t say enough good things! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ernest Sewell

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Why they chose this property

The location is great! short walk to beach with pier 1/4 mile away. Spectacular view of the marsh. Completely updated and clean!

What makes this property unique

Short walk to pier and restaurant. Easy public beach access. GREAT house for birding.

Languages:

English

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