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Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!

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A kitchen with a dining area, wooden chairs, and a table.
A turquoise exterior porch with two green cushioned chairs and a glass table.
Room
A kitchen with wooden flooring, stainless steel appliances, and white cabinetry.
A turquoise two-story house with a wooden deck and a small shed.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caswell Beach
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Hall Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Old Primary

1 King Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!

Our getaway "Second Chances" is yours to enjoy! This is a fun place to soak up the sun, take in the ocean breeze and enjoy all that Oak Island has to offer. This home was moved from Caswell Beach in 2016 (just up the road on the same island). It is the result of blood, sweat, grace, divine intervention along with a lot of luck! We want you to enjoy what we have worked hard to restore. This has been a labor of love for our family. Destined to be torn down due to the value of the land, we were able to connect with the previous owner, house movers, and some wonderful contractors (too may people to thank) that helped us assemble this home in the heart of Oak Island. Now this house has a second chance at bringing folks the joy that only a beach house can accomplish. Oak Island, meanwhile, is one of the few South facing islands so you can see the sun rise and set from the beach! The Oak Island pier is not far and free to the public for walking (pay to fish). Surf, fish, sun bathe, or just sit in sand and take in the refreshing feel that can only be obtained with that ocean air! While you will likely be out and about at the beach we hope you will also enjoy our house. You can even see the ocean...really tiny from the end of the driveway LOL! (not an ocean view house) The home offers many amenities including...
- 3 bedroom, 2 bath
- 1 king, 2 queens, 2 futons, 2 couches
- futon in LR & primary BR
- large dining table
- large living room
- spacious bedrooms
- desk in primary & "old" primary bedroom
- back porch
- front porch
- front and rear entrances with stairs
- washer & dryer
- carpet, luxury vinyl plank
- central air & electric heat

***Fires NOT Permitted in outdoor fire ring, due to city ordinances***
***One security camera under home facing parking area*** ***No other cameras in guest areas***

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check Out is 11am. Please clean all pots and pans and return to cabinets.
Please leave towels hanging in the bathrooms. You don't have to strip the beds. Our cleaners will collect the sheets & towels.
Please pull the trash cans to the curb before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Trash day is Tuesday. Please take trash to curb Monday evening for pickup.
You can adjust the thermostat during your visit. Prior to departure, please reset as follows, o If A/C is on – set to 74 o If Heat is on – set to 65
Countertops are coated resin. Please use plastic cutting boards. The basement is owner storage and guests are not permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1668648vb
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Holden Beach - 40 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! on 11 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,305, 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 Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Caswell Beach and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Ocean Crest Pier 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. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place! Was even better than the photos…well stocked, easy to access, close to everything, awesome responsive hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
We always wants our guests to have a great experience and we are so glad Wo did! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our guys getaway trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
This guest left the home in great condition. Would rent again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen was very responsive and helpful. I would suggest having a large broom downstairs so the sand can be swept out after trips to the beach.I would recommend having the carpets cleaned as there was quite a bit of animal hair even though it appeared to have been vacuumed. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
We have our carpets cleaned every year at the beginning of the season. We haven't had anyone else say anything about animal hair so I will look into this as we don't allow animals at our rental. We have a cleaner come between stays so our guests can have the best possible stay. I can look into leaving a broom downstairs outside, but I am always worried about it going missing. We do have a broom in the laundry room area that could have been used to sweep up sand, if they wanted to do this. We strive for a 5 star stay and feel like we could have remedied these 2 items while they stayed, if they would have let us know there were issues.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, short walk to beach. We loved the story about moving this house from Caswell beach to its current location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Hi Cris, Thank you so much for the review. We are so happy you stayed with us! You were actually our first Christmas stay! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, close to the beach. Really enjoyed pur stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
thank you Nathan! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great time

Great location, clean and an overall great beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you! We are glad you had a good time at our home! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Family Get Away

We had a great time at Oak Island and loved our stay at Second Chances!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you Amanda! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lior G.

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

Great beach house for groups

House is clean and spacious, plenty of sleeping space for several guests and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

The hospitality was excellent! No problems at all. And the Tranquil Harbour is Beautiful!

Great place to stay! I really hate to tell everyone how wonderful it is due to I want it all to myself! I would highly recommend the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Hi Angela, Thank you! We enjoyed having you and would love for you to come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Awesome Stay

We love this house! It was a great location and was an awesome house to stay in! Highly recommend and will definitely book this again! House was clean and had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thanks Joshua! We really appreciate the review and would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Family vaca

Overall stay was excellent. Quiet neighborhood, restaurants, stores were easily accessible. Checkin and check out were very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you Anna, You are always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Relaxing

The location was perfect. We walked to the beach and drove easily to places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you Philip for your return visit! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Vacation

It was very nice. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Hi Shannon, Thank you for the kind review. I also see that you have already booked for next year! We are so happy you have decided to stay with us again. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Just as advertised

We enjoyed our stay and found the home to be what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Short break after school

Easy process, great communication with owner and property is nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2021
We are happy you felt our process was easy and we are glad you liked the property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Great location

Great location! Quite nights sitting on deck watching the stars. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you Dave! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela b.

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

After school vacay

Good location. Close to beach and restaurants. Very clean. Hosts were very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you so much! We hope you come back for your next trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Summer G.

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

Second Chances OKI beach house

Our first time staying at this house and we enjoyed every bit of it! The house is a short walk to the beach, close to several of our favorite restaurants, and even in a great neighborhood. Our kids made friends over the week being here which made it even more memorable! The owners were very responsive, friendly, and helpful with any and every question we had. A great place to stay. We will be booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason O.

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

Oak Island

The house and location were very conve ient and cmose to everything. Lots of space for everyone and outdoor seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Hi Jason, thank you for your review, we would like to know why you only gave us 4 stars because we strive for a 5 star experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Fantastic!

It was great for us. Great location. Comfortable beds. Nice appliances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Thank you for the great review. We were so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

As described, good overall experience.

House is a little dated, but that's in the description, if so some research into other reviews. Close to most restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you for your review! Please visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Tranquil Harbour was a great place to stay for our family vacation. The place is very clean, and close enough to the beach to make for a wonderful vacation. We found it easiest to drive the short distance to the public parking rather than have to carry all our stuff, but there was always parking available. Krista was easy to contact and she answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thanks Teresa for the kind response. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back again any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jen H.

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

Good spot!

A few minor issues were handled quickly. Great house for 5+ adults. Short walk to the beach and convenient drive to grocery and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Hi Jen, We strive for a 5 star experience. We are sorry your stay was less than that. We hope you will visit us again and we can exceed expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described. Beds comfortable, clean, kitchen had all we needed, though we did not cook. Location was great. Walked to the beach and to a couple of restaurants. Enjoy Ruby’s for breakfast and Koko Cabana for Dinner. Shopped in Southport and had A Slice of Haven for lunch (delicious). Host was easy to contact and responded quickly. We did not have any problems finding the property, accessing it, or with anything during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you Sheri for your review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Great place for a family to stay

This was a great place to stay. It was clean and good location. We walked to the beach. The place had lots of games that we enjoyed. The kitchen was helpful to use to cook meals. There is lots of room. I would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! You are always welcome back!

About the host

Hosted by Krista & Stephen Long

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This home was moved from Caswell Beach in 2016 (just up the road on the same island). It is the result of blood, sweat, grace, divine intervention along with a lot of luck! We want you to enjoy what we have worked hard to restore. This has been a labor of love for our family. Destined to be torn down due to the value of the land, we were able to connect with the previous owner, house movers, and some wonderful contractors (too may people to thank) that helped us assemble this home in the heart of Oak Island. Now this house has a second chance at bringing folks the joy that only a beach house can accomplish.

Why they chose this property

Direct beach access (no canal to cross), centrally located (food and shopping very near by), and lots of space to hang out. We almost did not put the house on pilings but we are so glad we did! Even when the weather is foul you can hang out under the house and watch it rain. (The enclosed section under the house is owner storage that is unfinished and not open to guests.) The beach access is a close distance that you can walk or drive! Likewise, Shagger Jacks and The Koko Cabana are just blocks away. They offer great food and beverages.

What makes this property unique

The close proximity to the Oak Island pier is a real plus! Free to walk and the Koko Cabana restaurant is a nice place to eat oceanside. On the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway) side of the island you can find the Crab Pier that is a public access dock on the marsh for spectacular views and maybe some fishing at high tide. Bring your kayaks for the public kayak access areas including the very nice launch by the recreation department.

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