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A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts

Vacation home in Oak Island with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Caswell Beach and within a few miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 51 min drive - 44.0 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 53.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts

3BR/2BA - BR1:1Q, BR2:2 Bunks (4T), BR3:1Q - Beautifully renovated home just 150 yards from the beach! Freshly painted, light and airy interior, new furnishings, TV and decor, new living room flooring, new lighting, new addition of 2nd full bath, W&D, updated kitchen and original bath, new bedding and more! Sit back and enjoy the ocean view from the screened porch of this beautiful beach cottage within walking distance to food/restaurants, souvenir shops and city park. Free WIFI, ceiling fans, Mini split heat and air, Microwave, screened porch seating and bar, covered parking, and gravel drive. Linens are not included, call or order online while booking your reservation. 3 night minimum rates available in Resort and 2 nights in Value Seasons. No Pets of any kind. No Smoking. Check-In: 3-5PM, Check-Out: 10:00AM 

    
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

  • 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

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.

Property is also known as

A Carolina Dream
A Carolina Dream Pet Fees Included Limited to 2 Dogs
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

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

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts good for couples?

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

Does A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 27.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts?

Yes, every accommodation at A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

A Carolina Dream / 117 SE 55th Street - Coastal Vacation Resorts Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute but needs updating

The house itself was clean and in a great location. It could use some updates to the floor especially. We arrived on a Tuesday night after hour and were not able to get the mini splits to work. It was 70 degrees. We were able to sleep with box fans. The next day we called the management company. They sent Crystal out and she was not able to get them to work so she called Manfield heat and air. He main unit outside needed a new board for them to work. He would not be able to get it fixed during our stay and said he would report it to the management company. The temperature then drooped to 45 to 50. We did not have any heat. We reported this via towards the end of our stay and did not receive a response. We then reported it again after our stay. The management company was very rude and said they couldn't do anything about it. We were not offered any compensation. Long Story short don't rent through this management company.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., HOLLY SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with everything needed.

A Carolina Dream is a quaint bungalow in the perfect location with all the amenities needed for a beach stay. Just a block from the beach but still walking distance to groceries, shopping and restaurants. Complaints about the unit being "run down" are overblown. The unit was clean and in good condition. Yes, there are a few soft spots in the floor but none so severe they needed to be painted yellow (if you know, you know). Don't hesitate to stay - especially with your furry friends. This is one of the few rentals that include the pet fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Denver,NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and neat

Very nice, needs a little work but overall it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, but property was ‘limited’

The location was excellent..period. The beds were updated, which was nice as well. Beyond that - this is an older property that doesn’t match the pictures. North side of the property has a lot of mold on the outside of the house, and it just had the appearance of minimal updates we’re done to the home. Stove(electric) didn’t wok well at all, toaster was broken… screens were broke on the porch that let ALOT of mosquitoes in, and the whole house just needs a facelift. Again - location was excellent - but amenities left a little to be desired. I wish I had looked at the most recent reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dinah B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as pictured or description in listing

Floors felt like you were going to fall through. Floors were buckled and you could trip in them. Carpet in family room covering a huge problem with flooring. Musty smelling. Outside lights didn’t work. House had holes in it inside and out. Bathroom floor so mushy you could fall through. Absolutely nothing like the description other than colors of rooms. The house needs major repairs. DO NOT RENT or waste your money. I have pictures but could not upload.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Eve A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Budget beach rental

The location is great and so convenient to the beach however one of the bathrooms was not clean (smelled like urine). There were pet stains on the carpet in one of the bedrooms. Several screens are busted and need to be repaired. The kitchen hood over the stove is dirty. A cockroach made an appearance on the first night. The yard is overgrown and there are some dead trees that should be taken down for safety reasons. This house needs some love and attention. We love Oak Island but unfortunately we won’t stay here during our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thad H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Property location was fantastic. A gem among the community. Private, bright, and as described. Did I mention, one block to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Shannon F., Raleigh, NC 27603, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage, great location

The cottage was super cute with all the beachy colors and decor. When not at the beach or shopping, we spent most of our time in the screened porch listening to music and the waves. The outdoor shower was perfect to rinse the sand off our feet and our dogs who love swimming. The quick walk to the beach was perfect. There were some spiders both inside and out but overall, the place was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Just didn't enjoy 8 legged creature's that kept coming out I really liked it

Really liked it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Kelly Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor cleaning

House was quaint and cute, however the house was extremely dirty. First walking in the odor was horrible we had to get air freshener right away. Kitchen cabinets and pantry had horrible odor everything we used in the kitchen had to be washed before use. Some of the cookware had old food stick to them. The cabinet la and drawers looked as if they had never been wiped down. We had to kill several spiders. The couches had sand and dirt all in the cracks. Housekeeping needs to be evaluated. We will never rent this property again very disappointed!

10/10 Excellent

Lorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would so do this again. Great Location

The house was clean and comfortable. We took our dog (pet friendly) which we loved doing. Loved the screened in porch. A very quick walk to the beach. Location was perfect, right between 2 grocery stores and several food spots within walking distance if you arent into cooking. We love Oak Island amd this place may be a go to when we visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Carolina Dream!

We had a wonderful time at this great destination! When we arrived the house was cozy and welcoming, with upbeat color scheme and comfortable furniture. The walk from the house to the beach is easy and beautiful. The porch was peaceful and fun to hang out with a good bottle of wine and dinner. Wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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