This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier and Caswell Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
Founders Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 9.2 miles
Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Lonerider at Oak Island - 15 min drive
oak island deli & pub - 9 min drive
The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 33 min drive
Paul's of Oak Island - 9 min drive
Beacon315 - 12 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.
Nostalgic beach cottage
This cozy beach cottage is the perfect get away for your family and furry friends. 5 minutes from the beach. Outdoor shower, fenced in back yard and the perfect place to enjoy beach living on the island. This is an older home with lots of cute details.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a 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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,003 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 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
Dogs only
2 total 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Oak Island, close to Caswell Beach, Horse Island, and Sheep Island. 57th Place West Access Park is also within a driving distance of 4.8 mi.
Is there parking available at Nostalgic beach cottage ?
Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking 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 Nostalgic beach cottage ?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a firepit.
Does Nostalgic beach cottage have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Does Nostalgic beach cottage have connecting rooms available?
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 28.2 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Nostalgic beach cottage ?
Yes, every house at Nostalgic beach cottage comes with a patio.
Nostalgic beach cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen T., Rock Hill , SC
Apr 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying here. It’s truly a beach cottage. We enjoyed the quietness of the location. It has everything we need. I contacted the owner twice to ask a question and she was very prompt in answering me back. We will be back!
Karen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lilian C.
Apr 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
I love my stay!! It’s perfect for my family’s needs. Would highly recommend and will definitely be rebooking soon!
Lilian C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Moon T.
Apr 7, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great property and perfect for our trip, needs to be cleaner certain things needed vacuum and picked up like things left over from other people. But overall great house.
Moon T.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rachael N.
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed for 3 nights while traveling south. I absolutely loved the old cottage charm of this place. Check-in was very easy and communication with host was great.
Rachael N.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie T.
Mar 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and peaceful. Loved it.
Bobbie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Karen T., Rock Hill , SC
Nov 3, 2025
My husband and I stayed for the whole month of October at this home. It is an older home but overall it was perfect for us. The living room TV had something messing up with it and Vanessa brought a new tv to replace it. The king size master bed was very comfortable. We grilled out a lot and did an evening fire in the fire pit several nights. The home is in a great location on the west end so it is on the quiet end of the island. ( which we liked). The home had everything we needed. We loved watching the sunrise every morning on the screened in porch.
Karen T.
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Eric B.
Sep 15, 2025
Great stay, easy check in. The throw rugs could use a deep cleaning.
Eric B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura D.
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The place was great and had everything we needed for a weekend stay! It was a cozy, older cottage, but was certainly a good weekend away!
Laura D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryan J.
Jun 30, 2025
Bryan J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Gina C., Elon, NC
Apr 21, 2025
Great Location
The house is a short 5 minute drive to the beach which was perfect for the kids. House was fairly clean (not as clean as the photos present). Outdoor shower didn’t work. Floor transition in the hallway is missing so there was a lot of tripping over the floor. The deck outside had several loose boards. The back yard is fenced in which is nice if you’re bringing your dog. Just beware there are LOTS of ant hills which made for itchy ankles after playtime. Beds were comfortable. There were all the toiletries and kitchenware we needed. Overall, we had a decent stay, but likely wouldn’t book again.
Gina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Lynwood F.
Mar 23, 2025
Cozy Beach Cottage
This listing should have an additional word added to the description-rustic. As someone that spent 30 years in interior construction, the efforts to “modernize” this listing left a lot to be desired. Additionally, there was a serious lack of kitchen utensils and the two frying pans on site had baked-on grease from lack of “elbow grease” being applied after use. While my brother and I made out okay, we both agreed that had our wives accompanied us we would have had to make hotel arrangements rather than stay there.Having said all that, for the price I guess we can’t complain too much.
Lynwood F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Courtney Z.
Mar 11, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
BEWARE!!!!
If you enjoy sleeping on stained sheets covered in dog hair, look no further! Hair all over the rug in the bedroom. This place was a nightmare! Contacting the host was awful. Communicating only through Vrbo inbox, she wanted the photos to prove the hair, I wanted to send but could not do so through Vrbo inbox and she refused to give her contact number so I could text. This was a disappointment and a huge inconvenient disaster!! Never had such a terrible experience renting through Vrbo or air b and b. But first time for everything. Praying it is the last experience like that!
Courtney Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
chandler k.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach cottage
We had a wonderful stay. We look forward to booking again. Thank You!
chandler k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Claudia W.
Sep 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 5 Vacation
My family stayed here for a week and we were so happy with the property. The fenced in back yard was a must for us since we have a 6 and 3 year old who love to play. The screened front por h was relaxing at night to sit and enjoy the crickets and breeze without being eaten alive by mosquitos.The house was clean upon entry and check in process was super easy. The kitchen area is small and hard to cook in if you are used to a bigger kitchen with more counter space but it is doable. Vanessa was quick to respond to any questions we had and an awesome host. We left something at the propery after check out and she was super helpful with getting it back to us with no hesitstions. The neighboorhood is quiet and nice especially if you want a relaxing time. We would definitely stay here again if we visit oak island.