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Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access

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A covered balcony with white chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding area.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and pendant lighting. There is a bookshelf filled with books and a coffee maker on the counter.
A spacious living room with a large teal sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a balcony, a gravel driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A covered outdoor area with a staircase leading to a building, surrounded by gravel and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102704 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Oak Island Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Caswell Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Holden Beach - 35 min drive - 29.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬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.

Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access

4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms
3 Queens | 1 Double-over-double Bunk Bed

Cool down in the private pool, new for 2026!

This vacation rental welcomes up to two dogs under 40 pounds per reservation year-round and for off-season monthly rentals.

Five TV's with extended cable (42-inch in living room, 22-inch in bedrooms; 40-inch in master bedroom), two DVD players (one in living room and one in bunkroom) and wireless internet. Enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water, park grill, one block from beach access. Create lifetime memories in this beautiful home! Private pool with roomy pool deck and plenty of outdoor funriture. Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, electric griddle and a countertop ice maker. Porcelain and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. Tall wainscoting provides an excellent accent to the colorful, beachy decor. A Pack 'n Play. Nightly rentals are available with a three-night minimum. This rental is also available for off season monthly rentals.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,704 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

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

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
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
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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

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

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; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Kathy's Dream: Dog-Friendly Home With Pool Just One Block from Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great House

Awesome house and great location. Easy walk to beach. Would book again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Great stay! Will be booking again next year!

We had a great stay! Probably the cleanest rental property we’ve come across in all the years we’ve been staying at OKI. Exactly as described in the original posting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this home! It was cozy, nicely decorated and just as wonderful as the photos. We loved being able to bring our dog, too. There were 2 baby gates which we used to gate the stairs and the front porch. The house was spotless, the kitchen was well stocked and the ocean view from the deck was perfect. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

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

Great house, great location

loved this house! had everything we wanted. Very easy check in. We have stayed in Oak Island many times, and this house was everything it said. We had 2 dogs, had a great yard and area to walk them. Also Oak Island is making people pay to park on the access roads, at his house you can walk!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Our Mother's Day & B'day Getaway!!

My wife and I along w our shih tzu Remie so enjoyed our stay at Kathy's Dream, Oak Island. We so loved sitting on the porch upstairs, feeling the ocean breeze w a drink and relaxing which was much needed. Remie enjoyed watching the people go by riding their bikes or walking their dogs. So cute to watch. This year was my wife's first Mother's Day w/out her Mama, who she lost this Jan 30th. Her mother loved the beach as much as my wife does so when I seen this place I knew she would love it and she did!!! We also enjoyed some of the wonderful restaurants close by, our fav was Island Way, the dinners was awesome esp the crab legs & the crab dip.(which we did takeout each night and everything was still hot when we got back) My wife and I hope to return for another weekend getaway at Kathy's Dream and the Oak Island area, not sure when that will be but hope it will be again this year. The decorations was so pretty, my wife took pics esp so she can find some like them for when we find our own place near the beach one day which we hope will be very soon! If you're looking at renting Kathy's Dream don't hesitate, it was a very nice and comfortable place so close to the beach you won't be disappointed. Everything u need is there!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Check in and out times

Check in time is a little later than customary at 4pm, and check out is a little earlier than customary at 9am.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Kathy’s Dream

Thank you Kathy for a perfect Christmas week with my family and fur babies! I knew you were a cook and appreciated all the kitchen and entertaining pieces that you have at this property. Weather was amazing! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

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

Kathy's Dream is wonderful!

The house and the neighborhood are wonderful. It was a quick jaunt to the beach where are dogs were allowed to romp off lead this time of the year. The beds were quite comfortable, the MBR shower has great water pressure, and the kitchen was very user friendly. We are planning to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin N.

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

Oak Island

We enjoyed the week with family and our furry family. Weather turned out nice and the house was one of the best we rented. We had issues with the the local foxes as they had a den in the neighbors bushes and had puppies. We gave them their due respect. They were just a little protective and that scared my family a bit. Still a nice vacay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Generous and inviting

Kathy's Dream is a place of generous hospitality. The minute I opened up the cabinets and saw the shelves teeming with Fiestaware, I realized Kathy is a lady who invites her guests to share in the plenty. And we're lucky for the chance. If you've been renting places as long as we have, you know what to expect to some degree. You anticipate that things might not be "as pictured." Kathy's Dream is exactly what you see but even better. And having the chance to bring our furry pal and have him run on the beach (off season) made the memories we made even sweeter. Thank you, Kathy, and thank you Oak Island rentals for giving us the opportunity to recharge during this time of isolation. Isolating at Kathy's Dream is the way to go for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

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

Beautiful house, excellent stay!

The house was beautiful inside and out, only a short 2-3 minute walk to the ocean, and great ocean views from upstairs open loving room. Excellent option for families or friend groups, we loved that it was dog friendly, and we will certainly be staying again soon! Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Excellent location

Kathy’s dream is on row 3 but it is a straight shot to the beach...very close. It is a quiet street and the ocean is viewable from all decks. The house is very nice!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Wayne K.

Kathy's Dream is a MUST STAY!!!

Beautiful home, minutes walk to the ocean, pet friendly, the perfect deck to hear the ocean waves and the ocean views! Close to Southport!! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019