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Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates

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Exterior
Sunset
From Back deck
Beach Access off rear deck as of May 2022 following sand re nourishment project
Ocean side Covered Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates


This charming 1960's Cottage is a 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom single story home. The Oceanfront location has approximately 1200 square feet, renovated bathrooms with tile showers while the home maintains the original 1960's charm with Hardwood Floors in the bedrooms and Vaulted Beam ceilings throughout the home. The kitchen is mostly original, handmade cabinets, so no Granite or Marble Counter tops, but fully functional. The beds were fitted throughout with QUALITY Mattresses, so you will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for a day of fun.

Housekeeping/cleaning fee for all rentals is $125.00 Cancellation insurance available through VRBO. Damage Protection Insurance of $89 may be purchased through VRBO in lieu of $350 refundable deposit
Linen Charge of $125/stay is required during peak season. Linen package can be deleted for stays during Fall, Winter and Spring reservations or for less than 7 days.

In peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Changeover date is Saturday, booked by the week.
As we use the home frequently ourselves, we occasionally make minor updates to the furnishings and decor, so check back regularly for updates.

We do not allow animals of any kind, as an accommodation to several allergen sensitive repeat guests.

Property manager

Pete Chilberg
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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Special events require advance approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a strict non-smoking home.

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: special events require advance approval
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Horse Island - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 22 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic 1960's Oceanfront Cottage With Modern Updates located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. The Point and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige P.

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

Great Find!

The owner is great to work with! Great communication. This was exactly what we were looking for! We had a great time and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Great House

This was a great little house right on the beach, which was perfect for the little kids. The layout of the house was great. There was plenty of room for our family of 12! Lots of games there for the kids...and adults to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Oceanfront!

The cottage is cozy and has great beach access! We had a small problem with one shower and the property owner was very prompt to get it fixed. We had several pack n plays for babies and were able to fit them in the bedrooms too! There were no stairs inside the cottage so nice for traveling with Littles. We were farther on the west end of the blvd, which put us farther from the main places in town, but still just a short drive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

A great property right on the ocean

We enjoyed the property and bring directly on the ocean. It was quiet staying in the off season!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

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

Great Views

Great views and easy access to the beach. Host was easy to work with and responsive. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Rustic

Rustic is alright, but we would prefer cleaner. Location is excellent and we enjoyed the shaded porch and easy beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Donitia S.

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

Needs more accurate details!!

We were highly disappointed. Yes this is an old property. It was very dirty. Bugs , dust , had an odd smell. Porch was very dangerous
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Dolphin

Always a great vacation and everyone of this house three years in a row
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Great Week of Beach Fun

Incredible host!!! Great communication and willingness to satisfy his guest. This is our second stay with Pete and hopefully there will be many more in the years to come. Great peaceful location and the feel of a cottage--don't feel as if you can't touch anything or it might break--very cozy! I just can't express how much we enjoyed staying with Pete. God bless!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great time at the beach

House was exactly as described. We loved how close to the beach it was and enjoyed the back deck. We had such a wonderful trip. Host was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W R.

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

Gorgeous Oceanfront Location

Great communication. Great location. Rustic cottage - had everything we needed. Great AC!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

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

Wonderful place

This place was big enough to hold our family comfortably, great view of the ocean and beach. Quick access to store for groceries. Property owner was quick to respond and extremely helpful during our stay! We would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Curtis M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family beach vacation

We had a beach family vacation including 11 people with a combination of adults and teenagers (our 3rd year to OKI, 1st at this house). The layout of the place was good for us. The teenagers enjoyed the bunk room and everyone felt comfortable sleeping. We also had space to eat together and hangout in the kitchen/living room. The location of the property was great in a quiet neighborhood and the beach was not crowded. You can't beat oceanfront! We enjoyed the front porch in the mornings/evenings and the beach access. As others have said, the place needs some attention. When we arrived, the house was very dirty and hadn't been cleaned. We found trash behind beds when we were putting sheets on, and the floors had not been mopped. There was dust/sand on all surfaces. The house had not been deep cleaned in a long time and we found cockroaches. We spent the first 3 hours of our vacation cleaning, which is something I have never had to do at Vrbo. I was pretty upset because all of the reviews had depicted the property as "rustic" but clean, which is what I was expecting. The owner was responsive at first and explained the difficulty with getting reliable cleaning service, which is understandable. He also said he wanted to make it right, but in the end, he did not. Once we cleaned the place (2 of us for 3 hours solid) we had a great time with family and enjoyed the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Great views and ocean access!

The location of this property was amazing. The beach access made it a very easy to come and go to the beach. I loved sitting on the back porch with a great ocean view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

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

Great Location

We had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Beach Trip 2024

The home was very nice. It wasn't brand-new and that's what we expected, a home that has been lived in and comfortable, a place where, though being respectful, you didn't feel like you had to walk on pins and needles to mess anything up. It is right on the ocean. The morning was a favorite of mine when the sun was first coming up...it seems like my coffee tasted better then. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed and the grill was a favorite of mine since I used it practically every night. Looking forward to booking it again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Excellent Property

The location can't be beat, and the property owner is very responsive. We've stayed here before and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

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

Quaint Cottage Ocean Front

My sisters and 2 friends spent a week here in April 2024. Although the cottage could use a little "sprucing up", we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly rent it again. Found a great place for breakfast at the Old Bridge Diner! And a wonderful dinner at The Island Way restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Spring break

A fantastic place to stay! Super clean and comfortable. Host was awesome. Amenities were perfect. Couldn’t ask for a better home on the beach! Will 100% book again and for more days!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudell B.

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

Relaxing

The beach house was very relaxing. It had an old rustic look, but the best thing is you can hear the waves crashing against the beach all night. Spent most our time sitting on the deck looking and listening to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great Place and Awesome Host

We had a wonderful time staying in this beach home listening to the waves and reading books. Truly a warm experience that brought back fond memories of visiting coastal Carolina as a kid. We cooked breakfast and lunch in the house and went out for seafood for dinner at the tasty local restaurants. The host was easy to get along with, extremely accommodating and very communicative making the overall experience second to none - seriously just a top notch down to earth person. We absolutely would stay here again and recommend this home for your next vacation too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Donna W., United States

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

Holiday

Just right for our family to celebrate Thanksgiving at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine P.

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

Best short visit ever

This is a great relaxing perfectly positioned property with a great and in touch informative host....we will be back...thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R., Greenville, SC

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

Great for Our Golf Group!

We were four lady golfers here for a golf tournament at the Clubs at St James (about 13 minutes away). The house could hold many more but we enjoyed having our own rooms. The house is charming but could use a few cosmetic repairs. But you can’t beat the view and proximity to the ocean! Thanks, Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen m.

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

Old but NICE

Clean, NO BUGS! Old but very nice! This is our second time staying there & will definitely stay there again! Would like a small mirror over the chest of drawers in the master bedroom. The other bedroom (queen only) the ceiling fan was very dusty. The other ones were not. Also could sure use some better pots & pans. The baking pans should be discarded. The ones in oven drawer. Love the location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pete Chilberg

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We're a local family who live only 40 minutes away in Hampstead and check on the house regularly to ensure everything is functioning properly. We enjoy the home during the weeks and weekends that it is not rented, and enjoy working on projects such as refinishing furniture, redecorating, or just shelling during the off season. While we've owned several long-term rentals for many years, this is our only beach property. Our objective is to learn from your feedback so that you'll want to come back year after year. While I am new to the Vacation Rental business, I'm a full time Mortgage Banker who built my business through referrals and repeat business from past customers. We know that your satisfaction is the key to our success.

Why they chose this property

The home is a very affordable Oceanfront property that is well maintained with a blend of 1960's Cottage with wood paneling, and the modern conveniences of wifi, cable tv, and DVDs. New, quality mattresses mean you will get the rest you need to enjoy your days even more. Ceiling fans are in all the bedrooms and main living room to provide fresh circulation. Dual Central HVAC systems ensure the inside is kept cool on the warmest of days. Two Beach cruisers are below in the storage area to enjoy rides down Beach Dr, with bike lanes on both sides, or try riding to the pier on the sand.

What makes this property unique

Oceanfront with convenient and flexible sleeping arrangements. 9 separate beds that sleep up to 12. Wifi, cable, tv with flat screens in the living room and two of the bedrooms. The west end location provides open space without the crowds. The home has a weber propane BBQ, washer & driver, microwave and an abundance of beach chairs. Board games, cards, puzzles, books and plenty of salt breezes! We have both a conventional and Keurig coffee maker in the kitchen

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests