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Oak Island Beach Front Cottage

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Windrift
Windrift from beach
Deckside Dining
Deckside Rockers
Deck Nook with Breakfast Bar
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107 sq m

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Check out the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Popular LocationCaswell Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcean Crest Pier3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMembers Club at St. James Plantation12 min drive
  • AirportMyrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)78 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Oak Island Beach Front Cottage

Book your family beach escape to this charming 4-bed, 2-bath ocean front vacation rental cottage, just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. With enough space to sleep 8, this cozy beachfront cottage offers over 1,100 square feet of shabby chic and rustic vintage interior, a front porch and a back porch with an outdoor shower. Whether you’re in town to fish off the coast or soak up the North Carolina sun on scenic Oak Island, you can’t beat this updated beach getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed / Bedroom 2: Queen Bed / Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds / Bedroom 4: Queen Bed

Nestled on the scenic shores of Central Oak Island, "Windrift" offers a unique East Coast beach retreat ideal for a large family or group of close friends. With an open floor plan, everyone can join in the conversation or retreat to one of the 4 private bedrooms. This cottage has a recently updated interior, plenty of nautically themed decor, and lots of comfortable furnishings to make you feel right at home!

Start your morning on a healthy note with a brisk walk or jog along the ocean! After your morning walk, relax beneath the vaulted wood beam ceiling in the living room and enjoy a morning cup of coffee watching the sunrise while your loved ones roll out of bed.

The well-equipped kitchen boasts all of the cooking essentials along with a dishwasher and disposal to make clean up a breeze! Enjoy your culinary creations inside at the breakfast bar or the kitchen table, or bring them outside to the picnic table on the beach deck to listen to the tide while you dine.

There's no better place for an afternoon glass of sweet tea or wine than the back deck at "Windrift". Oak Island is particularly unique because it faces south and allows you and your travel companions to watch BOTH sunsets and sunrises! Run down to the beach for a refreshing swim and then rinse off with the private-enclosed outdoor shower before coming in for the evening.

Before you call it a night, relax on the cozy living room sofa and end the day by watching your favorite movie on the flat-screen TV in the living room. Make yourself comfortable on one of the 3 queen beds or the bedroom with 2 twin beds and rest up for another day in paradise!

-- THE LOCATION --

Oak Island is known for its laid-back reputation, local attractions, pier, and is perfect for families or people looking for a relaxed vacation. There are plenty of delicious local restaurants around the island, and some local hots spots include Island Way, Swain Seafood Shack, Shagger Jacks, and Turtle Island Restaurant. It's never a boring time when you walk down to the scenic Ocean Crest Pier!

The Town of Southport is only a 13-mile drive from your door and a quintessential coastal fishing village you need to experience. Spend your time browsing through the local art galleries, antique shopping or take a shot at crabbing along the Inter Coastal Water Way. Dine along the water down at Yacht Basin, rock in one of the many chairs or swings watching the big ships pass by.

Southport also offers ferries to Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island if you want to adventure off the mainland! Bald Head Island has a lighthouse and some gorgeous views of the coast while Fort Fisher is home to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Some other options for fun include golfing at one of the local courses (Oak Island Golf Club and Lockwood Folly Country Club are great), driving south to Myrtle Beach for a day of outlet shopping, visiting Broadway at the Beach, or take a ride on the SkyWheel.

Fishermen absolutely love spending the morning casting their lines off the Ocean Crest Pier to try and reel in lunch. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and other fish playing in the ocean while you fish!

-- ADDITIONAL DETAILS --

-Nearest commercial airport:
Wilmington International Airport (~ 35 miles away from the property)
Myrtle Beach International Airport (~63 miles away from the property)

-- POLICIES --

-No Smoking
-No events, parties or large gatherings
-Must be at least 25 years old to book
-Additional fees and taxes may apply
-Photo ID required

Property manager

Andy & Holly

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. 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 - 1 min walk
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 12 min drive
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Koko Cabana - 11 min drive
  • Lonerider at Oak Island - 9 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min drive
  • Old Bridge Diner - 11 min drive
  • The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Island Beach Front Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oak Island Beach Front Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak Island Beach Front Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oak Island Beach Front Cottage located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to return!
This house is perfect. The location is close to everything you need and far enough from what we all want to escape on a vacation. The rooms were comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen is nicely stocked for any cooking you may want to do, plus a clean grill for those BBQ-ers 😉 Our kids and us loved the easy access to the beach in case we forgot something, needed more beverages and snacks, or just want to get out of the sun to sit on the covered porch and rock. The nearby ‘Pantry’ had anything you may have forgot or ran out of, while the nearby restaurants served up some yummy foods. We loved our steam pot from the Outer Banks Boil Co. This was a wonderful visit and we cannot wait to return! Hopefully we’ll make Oak Island home soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great everything
House is charming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious
We enjoyed our stay so much. The property is lovely and in a great location. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the beach
This property was perfect for a long weekend getaway to the beach. The hosts were very kind and responsive and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would stay here again!!
First the best parts of our stay.....LOVED the rocking chairs and table on the porch. LOVED being so close to beach access. LOVED the size of the house....we had 6 adults and it was the perfect size. We loved our stay and there isn't much that we would change overall....a few minor inconveniences came up that were out of anyone's control. The driveway is sand. Unfortunately, one side of the drive was drifted to the point that I couldn't pull in nor back into the driveway (AWD SUV). This wasn't a huge ordeal for us as we only had 2 vehicles and the other side of the drive was fine. The only other comment would be that the shared bathrooms between bedrooms could be an issue for some people. We just made sure we locked the opposite door to assure privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andy & Holly

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We are high school sweethearts that first met over twenty years ago. We have three boys and live a very active lifestyle. We have always loved getting away as a family to the beach. We are from Pennsylvania right near the great town of Hershey.

Why they chose this property

We found this home and immediately fell in love with it, the town and the people of Oak Island! The way Oak Island is uniquely positioned...this is one of the few beach places on the East Coast where you get to enjoy the sunrise and sunset on the beach. We would love to share our home away from home with you.

What makes this property unique

What could be more appealing than a lovely, vintage beach cottage right on the ocean? One of the unique features of this house is the captivating, exposed beam knotty pine cathedral ceiling. This house is also located on the desirable west end of Oak Island.
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