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Ocean front cottage

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living room with ocean view and lovely natural light
75” flat screen smart tv with guest Netflix account

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Ocean front cottage


What a view! Take in the ocean views from the sunroom, living room, kitchen, and primary bedrooms. Enjoy the ocean breeze on the spacious deck, rocking in a rocking chair or soaking up the sun on a lounger. There are plenty of toys to make your beach visit easy breezy including boogie boards, beach cart, cooler, beach towels and chairs. Inside there’s an air hockey table, 75” flatscreen TV with a guest Netflix account, Wi-Fi, and plenty of seating to spread out. Comfortable seating for dining or working from the banquet dining table in the sunroom comes with an awesome view of the beach. Lil Salty is a charming and comfortable cottage for most guests and although our bathrooms are on the smaller side, both showers have a detachable shower head wand to make it more comfortable.
Nearby, for your convenience is a King’s Beachware, Publix grocery store, and convenient restaurants including, Pepperoni Grill for pizza, pasta, and salads. Checkout Kai Joe’s taco stand, or for a cold sweet treat there’s Dole Whips at the park!
Oak Island has a lot of amenities including putt-putt, a skateboard park, kids playground, movies and music in the park (seasonal), and so many delicious restaurants. My favorite is Shagger Jacks - their fried chicken sandwich and skinny fries with comeback sauce is a winner!
The beaches at Oak Island are family friendly and welcoming to all! We only ask that you stay off the dunes and do not disturb the sea turtles in nesting season.
Lil Salty loves all people and animals, but asks that you keep your four legged friends at home.

Property manager

Anna Freuler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Pack-n-Play and high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After visiting the beach/sandy please rinse off before coming inside.
To keep the beach amenities convenient for the next guest, please rinse off and securely stow away in area under deck.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this cottage 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 looking for area attractions can visit 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.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 20 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean front cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean front cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean front cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean front cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach cottage is steps from Caswell Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meg B.

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

Cute, basic place on beach

We had a very short (2-night) stay. Place is cute, furniture was comfortable. 2 tiny bathrooms, to close door off main bedroom had to push down handle once door was pulled closed. Nice view of dunes and water, easy access to beach (not visible due to dunes). I have rented a lot of places. This place is quite small, so family or close friends would probably work. We could not find any wine glasses, but there was a coffee pot and filters.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Family Vacation

Would recommend to others
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Fall Family Beach Trip

Lil Salty is the perfect beach house to really have a relaxing and fun beach vacation! The views are beautiful and really add to the enjoyment of the stay since you can constantly see the ocean. We loved ending our day on the beach just relaxing on the couch and watching the huge screen TV. The host couldn’t be any nicer or accommodating ! We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Lil Salty was just a lil bit of happiness

This was a gals weekend of just retreat, games, Sun and relaxation. This property offered everything we needed and Anna was amazing to work with. Any issues that came up were addressed timely, prompt and full attention given by Anna. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Nice getaway

Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great Little Place

Wonderful views of the ocean. Conveniently located near a pizza place and the local park. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

We Loved Lil Salty!

We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay at Lil Salty! The cottage had many amenities, a great oceanfront location, and a very helpful and pleasant owner (Anna).who very promptly communicated with us regarding our questions and all details. We definitely recommend this cottage and look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Wonderful stay and best location on Oak Island!

We had a great time and the location could not be better only minor comment is that both bathrooms are very small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne t.

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

My happy place

This is my second stay at this property. Love everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Just wonderful!

Lil Salty is such a great house and location!! The owner has done so many nice additions for guests and we felt right at home! Pampered even! We could not have been happier with the view and the ease of access to the beach! Wow! We love this place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Lil’ Salty = lots of happy!

The moment we arrived, we knew we had made the right choice in selecting Lil’ Salty for our three day getaway. The proximity of the beach and local immensities makes it a perfect stay. A special thanks to property manager Anna. She was outstanding! Prompt to respond and accommodating in every way, made our stay extremely special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

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

Lil' Salty is clean and cozy!

We were there 6 nights. The cottage is clean, cozy and well appointed with everything you need. Owner was very understanding when I misunderstood our check out time. We would use this place again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia e.

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

OAK ISLAND

LOVED LOVED LOVED OUR STAY
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne t.

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

Perfect

Loved it, it was perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Owner was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Lil PERFECT

Where to even start? This place is wonderful! From the moment I booked Anna was always quick to respond to any questions I had. Her place is exactly like pictured. Very clean!!! Lots of little extras available for use at the beach. We enjoyed the beautiful views. Being right next to the Public Beach Access with a walk out mat was an added perk. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Great Thanksgiving weekend

The house was just perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend. The view was phenomenal and we really enjoyed all the amenities of the house - especially the huge tv and comfortable couch. The hostess couldn’t be nicer and very responsive. We will definitely be back to enjoy more time at Lil Salty!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Lil Salty late June

Love the house. The location is fantastic. We had a great couple of weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

Great beach house

Loved this sweet house by the sea. Our 1st time visiting Oak Island and fell in love. This home had everything we needed and did not have any problems arise while visiting💚
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great spot for a girls weekend

We rented this house for a girls weekend with my mom, sister, and daughter. It was the perfect amount of space for us. We really wanted something on the beach so my mom could have an ocean view without having to go onto the beach, and this did that. The owner was so quick to communicate. And we even got early check-in, which was super helpful. If you are looking for a quick getaway, this place really does have all the amenities you need and is centrally located to everything. It was a perfect mini vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephani S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family loved Lil Salty! We’ve been to Oak Island 3 times and this house is by far our favorite. So many helpful details from towels to beach gear were provided by the host. The kitchen was well stocked and the living space was relaxing and had beautiful views of the ocean. Everything was super clean and the beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Great Beach Week

We really enjoyed our stay at Lil Salty! The view from the large windows was really beautiful and made it so nice to have a full view of the beach without even going outside. We loved the large 75 inch Tv and watched movies at night after a full day on the beach. The house is decorated beautifully keeping the original cottage charm but having a modern feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved our stay at Lil Salty! Anna was responsive before, during and after our visit. The house was the perfect accommodation for our kids....complete with everything we needed. My 5 year old loved the air hockey table and we used the pack n play for my 2 year old. With 2 little ones, even when we weren't on the beach, the view of the beach from the house kept the vacation vibes going! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

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

September Stay at Lil' Salty

We loved it. Hope to stay there again! Had everything we needed. Right next to beach access. Kitchen well stocked. Open with lots of light. Mattresses great to sleep on. So nice to wake up and see the ocean. I hope we can get back there! Front and back decks were great. Had all the amenities. Very much reccommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lil Salty is an awesome cottage

This little cottage was everything we thought it would be, except for our view, we were not able to see the actual waves coming in.. your view is of the berm and the water …the large glass windows across the back of the house facing the ocean made up for that… thanks Anna you are an awesome host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Amherst VA

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

Another Great Getaway

My husband and I have been taking long weekend trips about every 3 months and book with VRBO every time. We chose Oak Island due to other friends going there for fishing season. The Little Salty was perfect for us!! Easy access to the ocean and the deck allowed me sun time and reading without hassle of the sand. lol. I cooked all our meal’s except one and the kitchen had everything I needed to make that easy!! Thank you Anna you were a terrific host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anna Freuler

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Hi! I bought this sweet little cottage in 2021 after it went unloved for far too long and gave it a new life with fresh paint, new carpet, furniture, appliances, and some handmade decor. My best friends helped me along the way and it makes me happy to share Lil Salty with you and your besties for your next beach vacation. I’m a North Carolina native and grew up visiting this area when I was in high school and college. I love Oak Island for the community feel that other beach towns lack. No matter the time of year you visit, there’r always restaurants to visit, shops to explore, and of course, the beach to refresh your spirit.

Why they chose this property

Lil Salty is all about comfort and charm. There is a lot of space in this 1,000 sqft., one-story home. It’s modestly decorated, thoughtfully appointed, and ready for you to arrive and relax. Your bed will be made with complimentary linens, the house will be stocked with starter toiletries and kitchen essentials, beach gear is available below deck, games, books, and puzzles for rainy days, and comfortable seating for a movie night in front of the 75” flat screen TV - including a guest Netflix account! Kids of all ages enjoy a couple of rounds of air hockey in the sunroom, or quietly reading on the futon. I personally enjoy working from the dining table with views of the ocean beyond my laptop screen. Or, escape the indoors and listen to the waves crash and watch the pelicans dive from the beach front deck while rocking in a rocking chair or catching a nap on the loungers. Lil Salty is conveniently located to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and public parks like Middleton Park and Davis Canal.

What makes this property unique

We also have merch! Lil Salty sweatshirts are available for purchase. Message me for details.

Languages:

English

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