SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of a house in the background.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table.
A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, a kitchen with a white countertop, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and seating area.
A two-story house with a covered garage, a wooden staircase, and a front porch.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tranquil Harbour, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Caswell Beach - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC on 3 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,041, 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 SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC located?

Located in Tranquil Harbour, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and within 3 miles (5 km) of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at Sandy Tails and the host was great as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay with pets!

We loved our stay at oak island. After some initial confusion over having to pay a linen fee, and a higher than expected pet fee, the owner realized the mistake and resolved the situation for us. Our stay here was great, and it was a really good place to stay with our dog. We'll definitely keep this property in mind for our next trip to Oak Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Socializing Area

The property was just as listed. The 2 couches were great for visiting friends and TV watching. It had all the kitchen utensils we needed and was a clean property with comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

You get what you pay for

Check in was very detailed. We had no problems getting into thr property at all. Inside the house we noticed was pretty dirty and all tvs are VERY dated and dont have USB ports to plug in your own apple tv or roku. Any "supplies" at the house (ie toilet paper) were minimal and lower quality than the public schools. The living area is cluttered with old mismatched uncomfortable furniture. We only used the master bedroom and bathroom. I went to use a towel and found 2 towels under the sink, both were folded byt upon opening the towel it was clear that it hadnt been laundered, it was literally crusty and had visible dirty spots. The dishwasher was also dirty with crumbs and streaks of spilled food. We didnt use the bedding so i cant speak to that. The checkout list was very long and tedious considering the condition we found it in, we did however leave it better than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cleaning of the house prior to arrival was lacking, and the furniture was soiled to the point we wouldn't sit on the flower pattern furniture. The layout of the house was nice and accommodated our need would be the one positive. The front bedroom has no AC flow. It was 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the rest of the house especially during the daytime. The screen on the porch was torn loose in several locations and my wife cut her hand on an exposed piece of metal on a chair that was on the porch. The house could be a nice affordable place to vacation, but it needs some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

The house was perfect. Clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and great area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great owners!

Very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Very nice place

Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We ❤️Sandy Tails and Oak Island

Our first trip to Oak Island! Sandy Tails was perfect for our family. Spacious, clean and pet friendly. Adam was very responsive and provided clear and easy check-in and check-out instructions. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute beach cottage

Well appointed cute beach cottage in quiet neighborhood 1.2 miles from the beach. Home was very clean and we cooked meals there daily during our stay. The owner was very responsive to our questions. Would highly recommend Sandy Tails, backyard is perfect for your furry kids and lots of trails to hike. Very close to the intercoastal waterway and bike and golf cart rentals easy as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Halloween Weekend with Family

Adam was very easy to work with and very accommodating. The house had plenty of room and was very clean. The fenced in back yard is a plus, and even though we didn’t get to enjoy it the screened in porch was a very nice touch as well. The only thing I would have changed was the TV service, it would have been nice to have cable service. We stream our service at home but I didn’t feel comfortable entering in my information to be able to use the streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video etc. We enjoyed our Halloween weekend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay at Sandy Tails

It was a lovely place and very roomie. Enjoyed the back deck and was much better than the place I rented last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Weekend Getaway

Loved our stay at Sandy Tails! Our first visit to Oak Island and we'll be back!! House was everything we expected and more and Adam was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Oak Island in winter.

This property has all new and up to date appliances. Furniture and decorations are new and very tasteful. The place just feels brand new and modern. Had one issue with a tripped breaker and owner came right over before 8 am and fixed the problem and was very pleasant and apologetic. He actually thanked us for calling him. Could not have been more pleased with our visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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