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Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away

Welcome to your effortless beach getaway. This beautifully updated duplex sleeps up to 8 guests and is perfectly positioned just steps from the sand. Beach access and public parking are located at the end of the street—only one house away— making arrivals, unloading, and beach days incredibly easy.

Inside, the home features a King primary suite with en-suite bath, a Queen bedroom, and a double bunk room that comfortably sleeps four. The open dining area seats eight, ideal for shared meals and relaxed evenings.

Step out onto the deck where an XL picnic table sets the scene for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or post-beach cocktails. A park-style BBQ grill is available for grilling after a long day in the sun.

The living room and bunk room are equipped with wall-mounted, WiFi-connected smart TVs for winding down at night.
Drop your luggage, hear the waves, breathe in the salty sea air, and relax.
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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Must be housebroken. Not allowed on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return all linens to the bags that they were delivered in and leave near the front door. Do not include comforters or shams, these belong to the house.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 45 min drive - 60.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away?

As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$300, 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 Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Sand! Updated Duplex, Sleeps 8, Beach Access 1 House Away located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

High Value Get-away

My family really enjoyed our stay and found the property well appointed, very clean, and conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Nice place

Very clean, nicely decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful Stay

Property is extremely clean, comfortable and well decorated. Location is very close to the beach (2-3 minute walk) and about 15 minutes from Southport. Great location for a family vacation or even a weekend away in the off season.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amands S.

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

Great

Great location to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Family Fun

Place is nice. Good location for walking to the beach. No issues with the home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

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

Second time! Great place.

I’m a single mom with three teenage kids. The place is perfect for us! Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY R.

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

Great place and host

Great location. 1 block from beach. Very clean. Plenty of parking. Quick response from host regarding small problem with loose door knobs. Well appointed kitchen. Be sure and turn on microwave fan before cooking to minimize smoke detector going off. Great location for biking and going to local stores. Food Lion and Publix within 10 minutes. Corner store within 3 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet M.

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

Owner may want to check out the ice maker in the refrigerator. It is not working.

Very easy walk to the beach access. Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect spot!

Went for Labor Day weekend with 2 families with kids 4-9. Perfect location with easy walk to the beach even for the littlest. House had all the accommodations we needed and plenty of space. We even got to see sea turtles hatch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

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

Family vacation

Tidy home. Great beach access. Kitchen nicely equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taz M.

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

Summer fun

We loved the fact we could bring my adult kids and their dogs for a reaxong week at the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amands S.

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

Love this place ❤️

Very easy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Quiet with a Great Location

We enjoyed our week here. It is a nice quiet spot in a great central location. It's right at a beach access, so hauling gear to the beach was a cinch. We for sure would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Choose Sunshine!

We visit OKI several times every year. This rental was one of our favorites. “Sunshine” was a lovely home. Great location, very clean home, with all you need while on vacation. Such a short, easy walk to the beach. It’s technically 3rd row which is perfect to not have the busy/faster traffic of the main road. Jamie (host) was very responsive and kind. She made sure to ensure a nice stay. Choose “Sunshine”- you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Really well done, Jamie!

We really enjoyed our time this well decorated home! I am a professional designer and stager and I would not change a thing with the design of this sweet home! It was clean, well stocked, and perfect for our group with 2 dogs and our adult children. The photos and description are accurate! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Great location!

I had a great stay. Location was wonderful. Quick walk to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Great location

Very clean, easy access and great location. Large and roomy with nice floor plan ! Short walk to the beach or easy drive to most anywhere. Yes I would stay again if in the area........
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Close & Convenient

We enjoyed our brief stay here, close to family in Southport. Nice to be able to bring the dogs, really enjoyed close proximity to the beach for walks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

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

Amazing people!

Beautiful place and very short walk to beach and pier! Looking forward to staying there every year. Great people to deal with and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soisuda Starr T.

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

Awesome mini vacation with the family

Not to far of a walk to the beach. Location was perfect with enough room for all 6 to roam around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Awesome

Clean - spacious - great location . Very easy check -in/check-out . Definitely will stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Was a great place

The property manger was very helpful would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Great little place

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable with close beach access. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

House was just as described. Just steps away from the beach, great location! House was clean, updated and fully stocked with all that you'd ever need while staying there. The house is a duplex, but you can't hear a single thing from the other house. Wonderful place for a vacation! My family loved this house and had a great week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryann G.

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

Sunshine House

It was a pleasant. Everything was clean. Laundry service was great. The owner was very reachable and a pleasant to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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