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Relax in a hammock suspended between two posts, set on a concrete floor amidst lush surroundings.
Step up to a serene outdoor space with a wooden staircase, stone-tiled floor, and comfortable benches.
Welcome to this charming two-story home with a cozy front porch and inviting entrance.
Kitchen features a microwave, stove, and dishwasher, with a window and potted plant.
Enjoy meals in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dishwasher, and dining table.

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach within a 15-minute walk of Caswell Beach, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 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.

Best Location on the Island

Single Family Retreat on Stilts. Recently added 1000 square foot+ deck overlooking firepit offers exceptional views of the surrounding area. Downstairs has new paver patio that provides outdoor coastal living at is best. Upstairs has 3 BR 2 BA ~ 1485 Square Ft. Downstairs is ~ 3000 Square Ft of covered space with Porch Swings, Fire Pit, BBQ Grill, and Audio Entertainment System, and downstairs bath. All areas have colored lights that the guests control as they desire. Close to the beach and ICW, this house is centrally located on the Island for easy access to all shopping, dining, and other attractions. The house sleeps 6 comfortably. If more than 6 guests, please contact us for additional fees of $85/guest/night
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Tad Daniels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Evidence of Smoking will result in loss of Deposit

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $500/animal Non Refundable Charge

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Long Beach within a short 12-minute walk of Caswell Beach. You'll also find Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Golf Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Location on the Island?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Best Location on the Island 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.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Location on the Island?

Yes, every accommodation at Best Location on the Island comes with a balcony.

Best Location on the Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oak island getaway

Beautiful, bright, fun home in a convenient location! Walking distance to beach, ice cream/donut shop, & Publix. Gorgeous downstairs open air spot to hang out with swings and a hammock. Loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip of a lifetime

I stayed here on a family vacation and it was an awesome time. The kids had a great time going to the beach. We also went fishing and it did not disappoint. The house was perfect. I was impressed by the way it was built. It has many places to hang out and have fun together. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Property

A long weekend getaway with our family and this property is absolutely amazing. Plenty of common areas for relaxing outside. Inside very nice and clean, well organized. Close to the grocery stores, restaurants, bars and beaches. Tad, our host was very hospitable, just great to work with. Overall we had a great time and again the house was everything it said it was and more. We will be back, Thanks again for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jordan p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a lovely stay at the beach house. The outside areas are perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The neighborhood was quiet and nice. Easy to walk to ice cream, tacos and bbq. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, even better host

We had such a great time at this house. We rented for a couple months while waiting to move into our new home. Beautiful home, great set-up, and great neighborhood for families. Tad is fantastic-extremely responsive and nice. Highly recommend!
Stayed 66 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine, FUN, useable vacation home

From the first time we pulled up it was clean, in order, and with the check in information easy to access. This place just felt like a place where happy memories are made-from the comfortable furniture (best bed I have slept in for months while traveling with work), to the well thought out patio area with swings, grill, fire pit, seating and a corn hole area. While the pictures show what to expect, I felt the house was more beautiful in person. The weather wasn’t perfect as is to be expected so we were able to utilize the covered patio area and enjoy the outside. The owners also checked in regularly to make sure everything was going smoothly and honestly we had no issues or questions as everything was very well thought out on the owners end. We were lucky enough to have utilized the property as a place to have a small lunch after our intimate beach wedding on Oak Island beach and we can’t wait to come back for our anniversary! 100% worth the money and would 100% recommend to everyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a getaway with family or friends

Home is very convenient to restaurants, beach, little shops, and a short ride to Southport. The outside space is amazing and perfect for entertainment. Inside the home is clean and cozy. Owners are just a call or text away if you have any questions with anything. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip

We absolutely loved our stay at this property and the location was just perfect for our family getaway. This was our first time visiting Oak Island and had such a wonderful time. The property was clean with all the amenities you would look for when searching for a place to stay near the beach. Tad was wonderful to work with and ensured our stay was exceptional. The pictures do not do the property justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend get away!

We stayed here over Easter weekend. This is a great house with fun things for adults and kids. We used the fire pit, swings, played corn hole and relaxed on the property. The beach is a short walk. The house is immaculate and Tad is attentive to anything you might need. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our annual family beach trip.our beach trip came to a halt

Our annual beach trip came to a halt when Isaias decided to cause havoc on Oak Island and our rental was no longer habitable 2nd to much damage. My daughter was trying to find something close by as She had recently moved there and we were excited to see her new town. She found the perfect home, not too far from her home and we were truly blessed that it was open that week. I messaged the owner, and he answered right away. The home is nicely decorated with a beach theme—we (4 adults and 2 teens) were very comfortable for the week. The outdoor space is great and we spent a lot of our time there. Everyone enjoyed the hammock. The outside shower was a favorite of my sons’. I could go and on about the extras this house has: tremendous outside table where we would unload our beach gear each day and the fridge downstairs where we kept water, the downstairs bathroom that saved going upstairs, the neighbors were so friendly. Upstairs, the tv had the largest screen I’ve watched! We had several opportunities to communicate with the owner and he was always prompt in answering text and calls. Isaias did some damage to the house that was unknown until a big downpour (and did not interrupt our vacation). The owner responded quickly and secured someone to make the repair and even offered us complimentary days. We enjoyed our stay so much and will definitely look forward to another vacation at Tranquil Harbor.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful time at this adorable beach house! It was so charming and very clean. They have everything that you could possibly need. I definitely over-packed! 😄 We absolutely loved the porch swings and hammock, and my girls enjoyed playing under the porch area and around the house.They enjoyed the ice cream shop that is just up the street as well! Tad was always prompt at answering any of my questions and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

Tad was wonderful with communication and ease of rental (ie property logistics, accessing amenities, etc.) Access to the beach, grocery stores, and restaurants were very close. The property was very clean, welcoming, charming, easy, and fun for the 6 of us and the dogs. Wonderful location and rental experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a fantastic time. Great house, great owner. Just as advertised in the pictures.

We came here from NY to get away from the pandemic and relax. We were so lucky to pick this house as it was great. Beautiful house and our girls loved the swings and we loved the downstairs area with the lights and the stereo. Tad the owner was very responsive and attentive. Highly recommend this house. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 28 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing vacation

We had an awesome time at this property. The porch swings were so relaxing and it was in great proximity to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Beach House ever!

If this beach house doesn't have everything you want you are hard to please! So clean, so nice! The house and kitchen perfect! Everything you need to cook all your beach meals! Blenders for smoothies! Even a crock pot! The beds are so comfy! Huge TV but who has time to watch? So much to do just at the house! Downstairs is like relaxation city! You can do everything down there - grill on a world class grill! Eat your meals. Relax. Enjoy music. Take a wonderful outside shower! Play games! Nap on a hammock! Four bikes to buzz around on! Fire pit! You name it! We were a small group - only three adults but sometimes you need to get away from each other - no problem! Lots of space to be by yourself - read or whatever - some worked (no fun) but there is privacy too! This is the furthest we have ever stayed from the beach but actually liked it better. The beach was not far away at all and the parking was plentiful and never an issue. At night we would walk to the beach and on the way back stop for ice cream. Seriously, Tad's place thinks of everything. There was even a fire pit! We used it one night just because it was there! Got us thinking it might be the perfect place for a winter get away too! There were never any issues but a couple times I had to call Tad with a question and he was Johnny on the spot. He was even on vacation and still answered the phone! Walked me through a technical issue with patience! I would recommend this house to all my friends and family without hesitation. Our family looks forward to renting again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

Excellent Stay

We had an excellent stay at this beautiful property. Tad and Debby were so welcoming. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 77 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassi H.

Beach gem

We loved our stay here! The bottom porch area gave us just the relaxation we needed with our baby. It was great on the rainy days we had, we enjoyed watching the storms from under there. The icecream shop was fun to walk to as well and 49th beach access was easy to get to and not crowded.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great for families!

Great space fir families or a few to socialize. Awesome outdoor space with fire pits, hammocks, multiple porches/decks. Awesome find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Lovely home with great outdoor space for relaxing

My family enjoyed our stay at Tad's place; the interior is bright and cheery and clean, everything is well-organized (and it's clear what you can use and what is for the owners only, which we appreciated), and it's super well-stocked with kitchen, beach, and vacation essentials, as well as some baby gear (e.g. pack-and-play). Plus Tad was quick to answer my questions. But what really makes this place is the outdoor area with it's swings, grill, outdoor table, and firepit. With a very young child in our group, we weren't going out at night, and having all that space for hanging out outside in the evening was so nice. It's probably a 10-15 minute walk to the closest beach entrance, but (pro tip!) we rented bikes, so it took us under 5 minutes to get there. The outdoor shower was much appreciated when we returned. The closest beach isn't the nicest on the island, but it's totally fine, and the house is close to a grocery store and a few restaurants, and walking distance to an ice cream shop. Overall, we were very happy, and would stay here again if we return to Oak Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Beautiful home and had everything we needed and much more! It was perfect for our family of 6!

I absolutely loved the hammock and swings available to us to use. The downstairs was a great space for us to all hang out and enjoy. The lights and music were very entertaining for our children. The owner definitely has thought of everything you could need or want available to you to use. The house was very clean and well equipped. I loved allege seating outside available to you to go out and have a cup of coffee in the morning. The neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful. I loved that the bathrooms were stocked with shampoo for us to use and the kitchen as well. Overall it was a great place to vacation and we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Eric U.

Amazing!

My family and I loved staying in the turtle nest. Tad is very flexible and the house has everything you need and more! We loved the downstairs area, we grilled out and enjoy the breeze of the beach at nights with the amazing lights around the deck. I strongly recommend you stay at this place you will be surprised how close the beach is and all the restaurants around the area. We are definitely coming back next year if not, sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

Really Awesome!

The house was incredibly clean and in like-new condition. The outside seating area, sound-system, fire-pit, and grilling area is one of the big highlights of this house. My group of 6 had an awesome time just hanging out there for several hours. The house is also within short walking distance to the beach and plenty of other stores, restaurants, attractions, etc. The owner is very nice and will be in touch with you ASAP if you have any questions about anything. I would highly recommend renting this house and I certainly plan on trying to stay there again in the future. It would definitely make for a great place for a little family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016