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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 588.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

COME "PLAY HOOK-Y" AT AN OAK ISLAND COTTAGE. THIS HOME SLEEPS 5 COMFORTABLY. IT FEATURES A FULL SCREENED FRONT PORCH WITH COMFORTABLE SEATING. CENTRAL AIR, WI-FI, TV, WASHER & DRYER, MICROWAVE, TOASTER OVEN, COFFEE/KUREG MAKER & COFFEE, ELECTRIC STOVE & OVEN, FULLY FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN, BACK DECK & YARD GRILLIN' & CHILLIN'. ALL THE COMFORTS OF YOUR OWN HOME AND MORE. SHEETS, PILLOWS, BLANKETS & BATH TOWELS PROVIDED. WALK TO THE NATURE CENTER , STEPS AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH ON THE INTRACOASTAL, DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BEACH IS LESS 7/10 MILE, IN THE HEART OF THE ISLAND LOCATED CONVENIENTLY TO SHOPS, GROCERIES, RESTAURANTS, TAKEOUT & HEALTHCARE. MASTER BEDROOM PROVIDES A KING BED, 2ND BEDROOM HAS 1 QUEEN & 1TWIN BED, 3RD BEDROOM HAS FULL SIZE FUTON, PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE AND STORAGE. BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY. SORRY, NO PETS!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Check out procedures are on the refrigerator
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, this holiday home is near a water park. Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Caswell Beach and Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Riverwalk - 43 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 60 min drive - 86.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL on 1 May 2026 start from AU$262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "PLAYIN' HOOK-Y" GET AWAY FROM IT ALL located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located in Tranquil Harbour, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Bay Beach and Oak Island Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is super clean, and has a welcoming vibe about it. Owner was super communicative. Will stay here again if business brings me back.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Thank you Gerald, you are welcome back anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Lovely vacation spot!

We had a wonderful time staying at this great house. A gem of a location, so easy to get to the beach and great eats. The house is cozy, well equipped and had everything we needed. Patti was a wonderful host, ensuring we had everything we needed for a great stay. I'd highly recommend staying here! ~Jenn, Jeff and Jackson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, Jenn and family! It was my pleasure to have you stay. Please consider coming again, anytime. Regards, Patti
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael E.

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

Amazing House

We loved our stay at playin’ hooky. The house was the perfect size and had everything we needed. The host is amazing! She is so communicative and extremely helpful! I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Katie V.

Very good

We felt for the price this was a very nice place to stay. The house is in a very good location and had most amenities that you typically look for. The owner was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

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

Playin Hooky!

Our group had a great time at Oak Island. The house is very cute, and clean. The front porch is an absolute gem. It’s a little far from the beach (not walking distance) but that did not bother us at all. Love the house and would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Great Family Vaca

My husband and I brought our 2 & 3 year old to the beach for a short weekend trip. The house was just a 3 minute drive to the beach. We absolutely loved the screened in front porch(that also had a high latch to make sure the kids didn't escape)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
So glad you and the family enjoyed the stay at the house. You’re welcome back anytime! Regard, Patti
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan H.

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

Great location

Patti is an exceptional host. Very easy to rent from. It’s a charming cute house everything you could need. It was great for our family. My daughter loved the art work all the shells and knickknacks in the house. She spent a lot of time on the awesome screened in porch. It’s in an fantastic location. Very close to the beach. Very close to grocery stores and beach merchandise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mladen P.

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

Just ok for us

Let me start with what we did not like. Cleanliness was not up to our standards. Tub looked like it hadn't been cleaned at all as there were hairs left in it. The plates and glasses had to be washed before we could use them, and the table on the covered front porch was black with soot when we went to wipe it down. This one is on me as I didn't notice that the "fully equipped kitchen" lacked a dish washing machine and it wasn't a big deal, but it might explain those not so clean dishes. Some of the towels were past replacing by a few months and there was just a single hotel-sized pack of shampoo and conditioner. My wife used it up in one shower after the day at the beach (not easy to wash out the salt if you have long hair). Now, the good part is the location, it is a 5 minute drive to the beach and about a 20 minute walk. The covered porch is huge and we really enjoyed it, once we cleaned up a bit. Beds are comfortable if not new or newer and house is nicely decorated. One thing I forgot to mention to the owner was that the smoke alarm would go off when we were warming up the oven, although there was no visible or "smellable" smoke. Owner gave us good instructions and invited us to let her know if there were any issues and we would have if we thought they could have been fixed quickly and without disrupting our vacation further.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great little place

Perfect location and home for 3 adults or a couple with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey H.

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

Our stay

We loved this house. There was enough room for my kids and husband, and I. It was clean, there were beach chairs to take down to the beach, which was great. We enjoyed it and will definitely being coming back and using Vrbo again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

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

Fantastic beach getaway!

The property was lovely and Patti couldn't have made the entire process any easier!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Relaxing Get-away

We had an awesome, relaxing week and Patti was more than just a owner/host, she was always available to answer any questions and told us of several places in the area to go for dinner or site-seeing. The house is very close to the beach and the grocery store. It was clean and added touches by Patti made it feel like we were at friends house instead of just a rental house. We will definitely stay here again the next time we go to Oak Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

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

Winter getaway

Could not have been happier with this rental! Property was super clean & well equipped! Owner was very accommodating and prompt to respond to all my questions! The location is perfect & the front porch is great for sitting and relaxing! Thank you again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Great beach house

The house had everything you could need and the location was amazing. Patti was a great host, quick to respond to any inquiry. Looking forward to my next visit and would definitely stay at Playin Hooky again.
Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Perfect house and surrounding area for family Thanksgiving celebration.

First time with VRBO. Will use service again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel H.

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

Had a Great Time

The property owner was absolutely wonderful. Everything was as described and the rental was very clean. Patti went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Beach Vacay!

Perfect for families!! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary G.

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

Great stay!

Very clean and accommodating, we enjoyed being there, love the front porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kateland W.

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

Playin Hooky was a great escape

This was a great rental. Literally 5 mins from the main strip and the beach. It was clean and accommodating even for a blended family with all age kids. I really liked how Patti had a charging station in the house for guest use. She was very nice and understanding when my youngest decided to run up the neighbors stairs. Thanks again Pattie, we will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2021
You’re welcome anytime! Thank you for the review, so glad you made good memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana E.

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

Family Vacation

Patti is a wonderful host! House is so cute and very clean. Amazing front porch! We will be coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

Had a great time! Convenient to everything we love at Oak Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
So glad you had a great stay. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber Z.

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

A great time!

We had such good time at Playin’ Hook-y! It’s tucked away in a cute neighborhood and perfect for two couples. Thank you, Patti!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson K.

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

Excellant house!

The house was great. Super fun porch, very clean and decorated nicely. Host was very communicative and detailed. Love to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2021
Thank you for the review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the house and I’d love to welcome you back again! Have a wonderful simmer☀️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

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

Wonderful stay

We all really enjoyed our stay in Oak Island! Patti was super responsive and a very accommodating host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

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

Had a great time!!

We loved our stay at Playin’ Hooky! The house and outside space were perfect for our small family. Communication with the owner was great too. We’ll definitely be looking at revisiting in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2021
Robin, Thank you so much for the review! I’m so glad you made a connection to Oak Island, I think you made the right decision to try OKI. You are welcome back anytime. Best wishes for a wonderful summer. Patti

About the host

Hosted by Patti

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Moved to the beach in 2016! Loving life here on the island. I work and live within a mile of everything. I'm happy to share my vacation rental with you and your family.

Why they chose this property

This home has the most fabulous front porch! The inside is beachy decor and very welcoming. Great effort is spent in cleaning and disinfecting, according to the CDC guidelines after each guest for your safety and comfort. Everything you could think of is available to you. If you don't see it, just ask!

What makes this property unique

Beach friendly huge front porch with dining option and relaxed seating, enclosed outdoor shower, picnic table in the back yard with plenty of seating. This is a quiet neighborhood and you will love the feeling of "getting away" ...Tell them all you're ....PLAYIN' HOOK-Y....see ya when I return!

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