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Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7

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Snapper Cottage Oak Island NC. Jasmine blooms on front porch late April-mid May
Front of Snapper Cottage, 2023
Exterior detail
Enjoy the shade of large Oak trees in the front yard
View of the Intracoastal Waterway at the end of our street

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 792 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Captain Bedroom

1 King Bed

Skipper Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sleeper Sofa in living room

1 Queen Bed

twin cot

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7

Nestled in the quiet woods on Oak Island and within street view of the Intracoastal Waterway, Snapper Cottage offers a spacious layout to make your visit as easy, comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Relax on the platform deck under the Oak tree draped in Spanish Moss, or take an afternoon nap on the screened-in back porch. At night, when it's quiet on the island, you can hear the ocean waves in the distance and see millions of stars in the darkness.
The living room, dining area and kitchen have an open floor plan. We have a large flat screen TV with a DVD player, along with extended television cable services. We also have with several family friendly movies in our DVD library. You can easily connect your laptop to the TV to stream your own programs on the big screen. If you need to work, there's also a small desk for your use.
The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare, cook and serve meals. Included in the kitchen: Refrigerator, glass top cooking stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, food processor, and blender. We have stainless steel pots and pans, pyrex baking and serving dishes, serving utensils, knives and cutting boards, a knife sharpener, whisks, spatulas, stirring spoons, spatulas, a colander, salad spinner, corkscrew and a bottle cap opener. There are plenty of plates, bowls, cups, glasses, wine glasses, and silverware.
There are two bedrooms, both with memory foam mattresses. We provide sheets, pillows, and quilts. The two beds in the bedrooms will be made up when you get here. Both bedrooms have king sized beds.
The sleeper sofa in the living room opens up to a queen size bed, and the cot is twin sized. Sheets, blankets and extra pillows for the sofa bed and twin cot are stored in the Captain's bedroom closet.
Both bathrooms are full baths, with a shower and a tub. There is a HE washing machine and dryer in the closet in the hallway. We also provide a set of bath towels and a beach towel for each guest. There are also extra towels in the hall closet for your dog.
Your dogs will love our fenced in backyard, and you'll love the ease of letting them out. We kindly ask that you to clean up your dog's solid waste, along with a $50 pet fee for each dog.
We strive to keep the cottage clean and fresh for everyone who visits-including for our guests without dogs.
We provide a small supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent for your stay. We also offer a high chair, booster seat, and step stool for the little ones, along with plenty of games and books.
We are located less than a quarter mile from the 14th St NE Veteran's Park on Yacht Drive, which is a great place to have a picnic or to go fishing. There is a small gazebo where you and several others can get out of the sun and relax on the benches. From spring to fall you'll love watching the ships, sailboats, and fishing boats go by. If you're lucky you might spot the occasional dolphin swimming, or possibly one of the smaller cruise ships.
Of course, there's the beach. It's a 0.9 mile walk through the nature trail to reach the closest beach access on foot, or a 1.4 mile drive to the closest beach access by car.
Don't overlook going through the nature trail over the marshes and Davis Canal. It may be your favorite walk ever! This area has one of the most scenic nature spots on the island, and you can only see it on foot or by small boat. Davis Canal is a fantastic place for watching sunrises and sunsets, along with spotting birds such as pelicans, hawks, cranes and great blue Herons. The water bridge trail cuts straight through and over the marshes of the brackish Davis Canal, between two rows of beach houses and ending at the 9th Place beach access.
Finally, our cottage is family owned and operated. We live in Southport and can be easily reached for assistance. We also recommend visiting our associated Facebook page to learn all about what our area offers and the things to do and see here. You can find us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/OakIslandCommunity We hope to see you soon, and look forward to having you as guests.

Property manager

Melonie Dappie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please be mindful and clean up after children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We accept up to two dogs, $50 fee per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outdoors only.
We are happy to assist you when possible, however, non-emergencies may have to wait when we are not working or pressed for time.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this cottage 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. 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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Snapper Cottage! Pet friendly, shaded fenced yard, 2 bath, sleeps 7 located?

This family-friendly Oak Island cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry H.

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

Too short

We had a great time, great location. The house was very comfortable. We’re very familiar with the island, knew our way around. House had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah J.

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

backyard bummer

The stay was both good and disappointing. The house is detailed accurately in the VRBO listing. The neighborhood is beautiful and easy to get around. The house is comfortable and well stocked. However, when I read VRBO, Oak Island, fenced backyard, off Yacht Dr. I did not envision ankle deep leaves, ant mounds, no grass or usable hardscape. Traveling with two small dogs, I chose this property for the fenced back yard, but the condition of the space was very disappointing. As great as the inside was, the outside was not.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani H.

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

Cute and cozy home

Adorable cottage with everything you need. Front and back yard seating. Great location. Safe neighborhood. Short walk to a veterans park, easy walk to beach. Gracious host. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia M.

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

Shabby, Old Place

Snapper Cottage is in need of an extreme makeover--appliances, flooring, bathrooms. The owners clean and 'fix' and that's about it. Antiquated TV and wifi systems too. Too bad they aren't willing to invest in the property as it's an outstanding location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luann R.

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

An oki newbie

This was our first time staying on oak island. We loved that it was so close to southport. We also liked that.It was quiet and off season. From September to March, the dogs are allowed off.Leash on the beach and our girl charlie loved that. The cottage was fully equipped and very well kept and very nice. We loved the king bed, it was very comfortable. It snowed while we were there.We enjoyed it very much period
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam H.

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

Perfect respite

It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Refuge from the mountains

The cottage is sweet and comfortably appointed. We were cozy, immediately and enjoyed tge privacy aforded by the yard vegetation. I walked to the beach daily and to nearby park in the evening. All in all, it was a vacation, indeed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

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

Beautiful Area/Quiet Neighborhood

Beautiful little cottage with all of the amenities from home. Super clean! A lot of love and attention to detail has gone into this home. Communication with owners excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great little beach house.

This place was just what we were looking for! It was quiet and relaxing with so many great resturants and things to do close by. Melonie the host was friendly and very responsive. We will be returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Cozy cottage quiet neighborhood

Pouring rain when we got there, but then Mon afternoon the sun came out and it was a beautiful week. The cottage was just as pictured. It was a cozy, relaxing getaway 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Cozy & Quiet Cottage

Nice location and convenient to explore the island. Easy checkin and responsive property owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

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

Perfect for our family stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

Highly recommend if you have dogs

We had a wonderful vacation and our 2 small dogs enjoyed it as well. Beautiful house. Owners were awesome to work with throughout whole stay! We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

James K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach Trip

Biggest disappointment was the lack of walkable beach access, The listed 20 minute beach walk access was closed in April do to construction for the summer. We found out that a season beach pass parking pass for, $175.00, was available and would have been nice to be included in the rental cost for all guests to share.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

From us

Great trip, great place to stay. Excellent affordability! A bit of a small jaunt to the hub of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

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

Relaxing vacation in clean, comfortable cottage

Comfortable beds, very few steps to navigate which is a plus in a beach house! Excellent array of books for our reading enjoyment. Owner easily accessible by email. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha R.

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

Great beach cottage!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. It was close to the beach. We loved having the bikes to ride around the town. Beautiful area! The hosts were also great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Spring Getaway

The Snapper Cottage was the perfect home away from home for my group, consisting of mom, daughter and granddaughter. Everything had so much character, it showed how much thought went into the decor. The location was perfect for everywhere we wanted to visit. The small backyard was perfect for our furbabies quick bathroom breaks at night. Would definitely love to stay there again the next time we are fortunate enough to visit Oak Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree P.

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

Wonderful place!

Wonderful home. Very clean. Loved the fenced yard for the doggo. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Snapper Cottage doesn’t disappoint

Loved the fenced yard, location and charming decor. This was our second visit and we forward to a return trip next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

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

Great place to stay.

The property was clean and well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Location was awesome. We lucked out in choosing this location for the first time. Nice biking, running, beach walking, pickleball, and even some relaxing. Kitchen was great to cook in but even greater restaurants nearby. Definitely going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Cozy and perfect

House decor was beautiful and the home was clean to perfection. Everything that you would need is provided from the kitchen and activities. The owner was available for any questions and was a great host. This will always be our first choice when returning to Oak Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melonie Dappie

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After a life of moving up and down the east coast, my husband and I finally decided to settle in Brunswick County. Having spent our summer vacations along most of NC's shore, we chose Oak Island for it's laid back atmosphere, the natural beauty and wilderness, along with a close proximity to a larger city (Wilmington), located just 45 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

We chose not to live right on the beach for several reasons. We enjoy quiet and privacy and didn't want to be in the middle of everything during the vacation rush, while also aware being aware of the potential catastrophes that a hurricane could bring. We settled roughly right in the middle of the island, perched on a slight hill near the IntraCoastal Waterway. It's close enough to walk or ride bikes to the beach, and you can't beat the 9th St SE scenic nature trail bridge over Davis Canal and the marshes to get to the beach.. There's also the Veterans park, located along the Intracoastal Waterway, less than a quarter mile away. There you can fish (with a license) have a picnic, or take your dog for a walk around the park.

What makes this property unique

Even though the cottage is not located right on the ocean, it's still within earshot of it when southern winds are blowing in our direction. There is something almost magical about sitting on the platform deck, under the huge Oak tree draped in Spanish moss, while you hear the waves crashing and the birds singing among themselves on the island. There's a peace and tranquility that can overcome you as you experience relaxation here. We've put our heart and souls into turning Snapper Cottage to what it is today. Special attention has been given to the important details, comfort, convenience and beauty. As a plus, and a rarity on the island, our cottage has only a few steps outside to gain access inside. There's no flights of stairs to have to drag all your luggage or groceries inside. This makes it easier for people with limited mobility and saves your back in the process. Finally, it's no secret that staying right on the beach is wildly expensive. If you don't mind a walk or bike ride, you can save a substantial amount on your vacation costs by staying further back from the beach. Of course, if you're not able to walk or ride, it's only a 1.2 mile drive to the nearest beach access where there is paid parking.

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