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Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.

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Beach nearby
A wooden deck with a geometric railing design, surrounded by a natural landscape with a water body and trees.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table with four chairs, a blackboard with a message, and a chandelier.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a house with a green roof, surrounded by tall grass and trees.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and large windows with blinds. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 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 mile (2 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 28.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬7 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.

Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.

"Happiness Comes in Waves" is the perfect spot for an island getaway! It's just steps from the beach, but is a secluded setting that backs up to the Davis Canal tidal marsh with a private pier that you can drop a line in the water or a crab trap (one of only two private piers in the area). The property is fourth row back and a quick 2-minute walk to the beach with easy access. Relax on the front deck and fall asleep listening to sounds of the ocean!

This property boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths plus an additional outdoor shower with hot/cold water for use during the summer months. The kitchen was recently completely renovated, with ample cabinet storage space and is well equipped (pots, pans, blender, electric griddle, toaster oven, coffee maker (standard and Keurig), hand mixer, crockpot, etc) to meet all of your cooking needs.

The inside dining table has four chairs, plus we have two folding chairs, plastic deck chairs, and out on the deck is a wrought-iron table with four chairs.

Bedroom 1 has a king bed. Bedroom 2 includes two sets of bunk beds (the top bunks are only for children). Bedroom 3 has a queen bed.

Linens are NOT provided but the property does include pillows, blankets, and comforters/quilts for all beds and the sofa sleeper. You can bring your own sheets and towels, or rent them from Sharon's Linens on Oak Island (if you do this, we've heard that Sharon's can be sold out in peak season, so contact them early).

All bedrooms and the living room have ceiling fans. The ceiling fan/light in the living room is operated by remote control.

The property includes a Roku TV and high-speed Internet access and WiFi.

This is a pet friendly property with a maximum of 2 pets allowed (dogs only, owner is allergic to cats). Dogs must weigh under 100 lbs and there is a non-refundable pet fee of $120. Owners must clean up the yard after their pets! Please clean furniture is there is an abundant amount of hair as well.

There's a wagon to haul your gear over to the beach and usually several beach chairs. And there's a hose available to wash all those things down when you come back from the beach.

An ice shack is two blocks away to fill your cooler. It's next door to a convenience store for anything you might've forgotten.

A washer/dryer is in the half-bath.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. 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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 4:00 PM

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
  • 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: Under 100 lbs., no more than two dogs, no cats

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 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

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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Happiness Comes in Waves

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

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

Will I be able to park at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. have a hot tub?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. have connecting rooms available?

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

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 28.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh.?

Yes, every house at Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. comes with a patio.

Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property especially the deck overlooking the Marsh.Well stocked, loved how well the tvs worked(easy to figure out)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki W.

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

Fantastic place to stay

This is our second year staying here and it's perfect for us. Easy walk to the beach, clean and convenient with plenty of space for 2 adults and a 10 yo, the dock to the marsh is fantastic. We're so glad we got to stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Weekend trip

We had a wonderful time at Oak Island and love this rental property. Second time staying there and both times it has been super clean and perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very convenient ,very short walk to the beach .all updates to the home were very cozy .just needs a bit more grass for dogs to do there pottyin!overall great house ! we have an old English puppy almost a year old he loved the Beach !
Alan loved his stay !🐶
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Nice holiday stay

Perfect location, short walk to the beach and close to restaurants. Cottage comfortably furnished. Loved the boardwalk into the marsh behind the house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Recommend

This home is lovely! Everything listed met expectations. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fillnow C.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay. Close to beach. Home had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Fabulous

Great house, great location, great with kids!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Nice

It was nice
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best little house on the Island

Such a cute house. Wish patio furniture was cuter
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great communication

Well stocked kitchen, good decor. Plenty of seating. Loved the pier out to the marsh and only a short walk to the ocean. The owner was super friendly and responsive to any questions. Great check-in process. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Awesome Beach House

Very Clean! The beds and couches were very comfortable and the location was perfect. Very close to beach. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Jackpot!

We were so happy with this sweet little house on the marsh and steps away from the beach! It was like home away from home, we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl l.

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

Family getaway

We had a fabulous time spending Thanksgiving at this house. Location is great and the pier out back is a bonus. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Host was responsive and accommodating. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing getaway!!

A much needed vacation for my friend and me. Very nice and clean with everything we needed. Y’all did a great job with the remodel. The pier was a great place to relax and see the wildlife. We’re already talking about our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Great house for a quiet getaway

My family and I enjoyed staying here for a long weekend. Even our dogs liked it- the deck was perfect for sunning themselves and watching the neighborhood. It's a short 2 block walk to the beach and we appreciated that there was a wagon available to haul our gear back and forth! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

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

Lovely area

Nice house so close to the beach and dock on tidal creek where you can see the sunrise and sunset. Really well stocked kitchen. Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcey O.

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

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Convenient beach access for family vacation

We found the property as listed. It was a great size for our family of four and our dog. Very quick walk to the beach. The pier in the back was a surprisingly enjoyable bonus for watching the wildlife and tides. Overall an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim Q.

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

nice house, noisy neighborhood

Clean, updated nice place. Would have been a peaceful location except for the construction going on next door and across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D.

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

Excellent vacation house

We had a great time visiting the island and staying at this property. When we arrived everything was in perfect condition and exceptionally clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to cook with. Each room has a tv so that was great too! Where the property is located is a very short walk to the ocean. Our dog Moses loved it too! We would vacation here again and recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

clayton a.

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

anniversary trip

The house was good for us. We did find a couple of bugs, but nothing unreasonable. Overall the experience was a good one. The bathroom was adequate and the bed was comfortable. We enjoyed having the sundeck in the front and the street was quiet. All things considered, it was a pleasant stay. The television could stand to have an antenna added, because the streaming can be a little confusing for tech idiots like me.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

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

Grammy time

Enjoyed 3 great days with my grandchildren. The house was in a perfect quiet spot. The private dock was awesome and we all caught fish when the tide was high. Beach was a short distance. The house was well equipped to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea A.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location on Oak Island! Situated on the marsh, enjoy the view from the kitchen window or walk out onto the dock to observe wildlife with the changing tides. This was our favorite spot for coffee each morning. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from the deck on the opposite side of the house or take the 2 minute walk to the ocean. House is small, but was clean, comfortable -just right for a relaxing long weekend for our family of four. Being able to bring our dog was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JuliannaM22

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was a perfect stay for us. I was so appreciative of the hosts letting us in a bit early, which was super helpful with two little ones and our dog! The space was great, well stocked, very short walk to the beach. The private dock was amazing and we enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets there. I’d suggest the fan blades being cleaned more regularly and having a laundry basket. It did get very hot in the unit in the afternoon, which was posted as an FYI. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024