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5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Interior
TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, this vacation home is next to Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18

Pier Magic
(formerly known as Charlie's Place)
5 Bedroom 3 Bath House | Oceanfront

Get Ready!!! New Owners Are Planning a Complete Renovation on this Home for 2026 with You in Mind!!! - You will be able to enjoy an additional bedroom and 2 additional bathrooms, making this home soon to be 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths, plus other extensive upgrades you will love coming soon!!!!

Please Note: As of 10/4/25, this home is now dog friendly.

Highlights and Distinctive Features:
- Spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the ocean
- Private primary suite with private balcony
- Spacious bedrooms throughout
- Open floor plan
- Large windows in living room to maximize ocean views
- Vaulted ceiling
- Luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout 1st level and carpet on 2nd level
- Loft sitting area upstairs
- Oceanfront covered porch
- Sun deck
- 2 Outdoor showers (1 enclosed with hot and cold water)
- Private parking (6 spaces total)
- Boat parking
- Dog friendly

Amenities at a Glance:
- Kitchen: Large island breakfast bar. Granite countertops. Stainless-steel appliances. Electric range with flat surface cooktop. Refrigerator with ice maker. Dishwasher. Built-in microwave. Toaster oven. Toaster. Blender.
- Keyless entry
- Stairway entrance under home
- Bed linens and towel sets (shower towel, hand towel and washcloth) provided per the capacity of the house
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Washer and dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Departure housekeeping
- Non-smoking

Beds: 1K, 1Q, 6D, 1QSS (Sleeps 18)

Location and Nearby Attractions:
- Beach Access: Directly in front of home
- Within Walking Distance to: Ocean Crest Pier. Island Way Restaurant & Bar.
- Convenient to: Many great shops. Restaurants. Grocery stores. Middleton Park with basketball hoops, splash pad water park, skateboard park, multiple playgrounds, tennis court, Summer Concert Series. Oak Island Golf Course. Putt-putt and arcade. Sky diving. Helicopter rides. Oak Island Lighthouse. Fort Caswell. And other fun activities.
- Short drive to: Historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island

Welcome to Pier Magic - Where you are only a short walk to Ocean Crest Pier and great dining!!!
Enjoy this spacious home featuring a large oceanfront covered porch, perfect for sipping your favorite drink as you soak in the warm ocean breezes and the pelicans glide by in formation. There is also a large sun deck for those sun lovers who enjoy sun bathing with a bit of privacy. When you come off the beach, leave the sand outside and take advantage of one of the two outside showers (one is enclosed with hot and cold water). Located within a short walking distance to Ocean Crest Pier and Island Way Restaurant, this home gives you that added element of things for the kids and family to do close by. Take in Oak Island's family-friendly atmosphere with golf, shopping, restaurants, boating, kayaking, basketball, tennis, surfing, and of course, the beach! You will find yourself wanting to stay a little longer once you've experienced all that Pier Magic has to offer!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

63708

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Long Beach, just steps from Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. You'll also find Horse Island and The Point within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is 5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18 a good place to stay for couples?

At this historic vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as tennis.

Does 5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 28 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18?

Yes, every accommodation at 5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18 comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

5 BR/3BA Home - Oceanfront, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 18 Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

Everything was as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bird Squad Beach Trip 2022

Charlie's Place was such a perfect house for our annual beach trip. We had a group of 15 and there was plenty of room and beds. Wonderful deck and awesome boardwalk out to the beach with a sitting area halfway out as well. Just remember to always walk through the designated area to the beach and not through the dunes please! We missed a turtle nest hatching almost directly in front of the house by one night....ugghh. Anyways like I said Charlie's Place was perfect for us and it was a trip to be remembered by all. Couldn't say a bad thing about it. We hope to be back here next summer! - Bird Squad
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John L., Oceanside, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Beach House

Very bright and well maintained house. After the hurricane in 2020, the owners upgraded the house to make it more beach friendly, replacing old carpeting with vinyl floors, although a full season of rentals has left several chips taken out of the flooring in the kitchen area. Previous reviews mentioned stains and mold, which we found no evidence of. The only issue was bugs, both ants and quite a few large water bugs/palmetto bugs/giant roaches (whatever you want to call them). we have rented other houses on the beach MANY times and understand bugs are not uncommon, but this was excessive and needs attention. Overall it is a comfortable house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Woody L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as advertised, and only got worse.

There was obvious damage from a recent storm, which should've caused this home to not be rented until repairs were made. Here's the complete list we sent to the property management company: *Water damage/stains all over the ceiling causing a moldy/mildew strong smell in the house. We were given an ionizer that doesn't really help and we had to have another member of our party bring a large air purifier, and still the smell persists. *Nails were up all over the deck and one member of our group sliced their foot open, basically ruining the rest of his stay. We found a hammer and took care of this ourselves. *Ants all over the house. Exterminator came out but couldn't spray because we have children in the house. His bait solution takes 3 days to work per conversation with him, so we still found ants in our children's food and all over the kitchen counter and other food throughout the week. *Large mold issue in the downstairs bathroom and the sink is very slow to drain. *The outlet for the microwave doesn't work so we ran a surge protector from another outlet. The owner of the home offered a $400 refund on a very expensive home, along with being told to sign a form agreeing to not post any negative reviews. This A: wasn't enough of a refund and B: other people should know before spending so much on this home. Would never stay here again or ever work with Better Beach Rentals again. Just getting someone to respond was an incredibly painful process. We had to have multiple people come in the home to attempt and fail at fixes, negating the whole point of renting a private vacation home during a pandemic. Stay away from this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harvey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed Oak Island very much!

Excellant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Keith A.

House needs lots of work

Pretty disappointing overall with this rental, for a bunch of reasons: 1. The carpet in the house was absolutely disgusting. Every spot in every room was covered in various colored stains. The cleaning crew may have done a good job vacuuming it, or maybe not- you'd never be able to tell. The carpet probably should have been replaced a decade ago. 2. Lots of bugs. I killed 2-3 cockroaches each day I was there. 3. The paint was peeling off the walls and ceiling in every room. Lots of water stains. I know they had bad storms recently so this may be recent damage. However, they shouldnt be offering the house for rental if they know it needs repairs. 4. Im sure the owner will respond to this review and say "you should have contacted us if you had an issue". However, the rental agency was impossible to contact. We DID try calling at least 6 times and the call went straight to hold every time. A few times we waited as long as 30 minutes and never got through. All calls were during their business hours. 5. They changed the check-in/ check-out times after I booked the rental, blaming "need more cleaning time due to COVID". However, COVID has been around for 6 months now, so theyve had plenty of time to update the listing on VRBO rather than pulling a bait-and-switch after they have my money. Pluses were: the appliances, sinks, toilets, showers were in good clean condition. The place was in a good location on the island. The deck and porch were in good shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Leo G., Raleigh, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Overall we all have enjoyed our stay. The price was very reasonable as well
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home directly on the beach!

This home met all our expectations. Clean with well supplied kitchen, washroom, linens and bathroom necessities. Access to beach front was fabulous and views from home were beautiful. Plenty of room for family of 12. Loved the crowd fre. beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Leigh J.

Spacious and clean.

We had a nice stay at Charlie’s Place. Nice beach close to the pier. Not too crowded. House was as advertised-no surprises. A few minor maintenance issues, but nothing major. Slow drain, a few bugs spotted-not unexpected at a beach front house. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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