Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance

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A wooden interior with a dining area, sofas, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A wooden cabin interior with a leather sofa, a striped armchair, a ceiling fan, and a television on a small table.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a ceiling fan, a television, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a large window.
A beachfront house with a sandy beach in front, wooden deck, and a palm tree.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ocean Crest Pier

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located on 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 attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 44 min drive - 57.2 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 50 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance on 5 Mar 2027 start from AU$2,405, 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 Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice beach house, warm and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect house! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Thank you so much Kelly for staying with us here at Salt and Sand Realty, and for your kind words! We are happy you had a wonderful time and made lifelong memories. Please come back to stay with us again on your next visit to Oak Island. Guest Services Salt & Sand Realty Oak Island, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean and well kept. The view of the ocean is amazing and there is a short walk to the beach. I had an issue with the door code but I called the host and it resolved quickly. I would get a text each morning checking in with my trip and ready with recommendations if I needed them. My family and I enjoyed our stay and we highly recommend this property. It’s cozy and clean with an amazing back deck to take in the sights and sounds of the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was bigger than we originally anticipated and it was set up wonderfully for our family of 7. We loved the porch with the beach view and having an onsite laundry room. We thought that the property had its own private walkway to the beach, which it did not, but it was only one house over from the public beach access so not a big deal. We did have a little bit of trouble with our door code, but the customer service representative was wonderful and very nice and fixed it for us right away. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad the home was a great fit for your family of 7 and that you enjoyed the spacious layout, porch views, and convenience of the onsite laundry. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the beach access and are glad the nearby public access made getting to the beach easy. Thank you as well for your patience with the door code—we’re happy our Guest Services team was able to get that resolved quickly for you. It was a pleasure hosting your family, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. We would love to welcome you back to Oak Island again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacay

Great time in a great beach house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Last Chance. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here on Oak Island. Please come stay with us again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed the vintage cottage vibes. It was a birthday girls Labor Day weekend. The town was so cozy. My only complaint is NC doesn’t have enough Spanish moss for my beach getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you so much Karen for staying with us here at Salt and Sand Realty, and for your kind words! We are happy you had a wonderful time and made lifelong memories. We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and town as much as we do! Please come back to stay with us again on your next visit to Oak Island. Guest Services Salt & Sand Realty Oak Island, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Vacation

Our family had the best time! The house is just perfectly cozy and charming. I loved the amazing ocean view and easy walk to the beach. The house was clean, well stocked and the beds were comfortable, good parking, washer and dryer lots of cupboardspace. The house just had a warm, inviting vibe and I didnt want to leave. It's definitely an amazing place to unwind from a busy world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Hi Christopher! We're so happy you enjoyed the house! We'd love to have you and your family back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect family cottage on the ocean

The Last Chance provided the perfect spot for our adult family of 5. The bathrooms were nicely updated and everything was clean and waiting for us. After a bit of a planning snafu, the owners and property managers went out of their way to help us resolve the issue and we were so grateful. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for staying with Salt and Sand Realty. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time at The Last Chance. Please come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

I can’t say how much we were pleased with the house, location, cleanliness, everything was excellent. If every house that this realtor manages is like then kudos! Thanks for an excellent experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Last Chance. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time here on Oak Island. Please come stay with us again soon
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very good experience overall. Compared to other 3-bedroom, first-row properties in the area, this one is among the most cost-effective. The view from the back porch is excellent, the neighborhood is family-friendly, and access to the beach is easy (via the public access route one house away). Salt and Sand Realty is responsive. You can expect to receive automated text messages from them daily, so they stay in touch. They were also responsive by phone and text when we reached out. I appreciated the credit they provided for VayKGear rental services, which we leveraged to acquire beach chairs and a small cart, which are not included in the cost of the property.Some issues: (1) The ceiling light in the living room was not working upon arrival, so seating area was dark at night. Salt and Sand Realty arranged for that to get fixed within 2 days of check-in. (2) While the property is advertised for 9 visitors, only 6 chairs are provided for dining. We asked if we could have a couple of foldable chairs, but the owners of the property declined the request. There are no bar stools either, so a large group may need to either take shifts during a meal, or sit in different spots. (3) The top bunks were not made, despite us indicating that we were a full part of 9. (5) the automated key pad didn't work a couple of times, so we needed help getting in. (6) Not enough glasses in the kitchen, which were topped up 2 days in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you so much Spyridon for staying with us here at Salt and Sand Realty, and for your kind words! We are happy you had a wonderful time and made lifelong memories. Please come back to stay with us again on your next visit to Oak Island. Guest Services Salt & Sand Realty Oak Island, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house!

Great property! Better than expected. Few things that are important with my family when renting a beach house that you may not know until you show up - beds are cozy! Not cheap and hard. AC works great in all bedrooms. Nice deck with a dining table outside- we love our family dinners outside with a beach view. Kitchen had everything we needed for dinners in. The grill was missing and they delivered a new gas grill immediately when I called. Salt and Sand is great! Will be checking out all their properties. I will share as there was only 2 things with the property that wasn’t a big deal for us but may help others, the master bath toilet is so close to the wall my husband couldn’t use it, my knees touched the wall. The laundry is outside under the house. I’d go back to the same property, but this may not work for others- so check the other Salt and Sand houses if needed! Thanks and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! The dinners out on the back deck are nice. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

House if fine - management company terrible

The house in a good location - looks like pics - three star meaning it's an average house - a little older but just fine for us. If the owner wants to be successful he needs to find a new managment company. Basically nothing to use in kitchen. We flew in - had to buy beach chairs for 3 days use - they could have supplied these. Bathroom shower curtain too short and fell down. Asked for late check out - they said we could stay until 11am - asked if we got out of house and packed car if we could stay on the beach a little longer if we could leave car in one of two spots at house - the answer was no because it might confuse the maid. Later in the day when we realized that we left a small electronic item we called to see if maid could get it for us - but they told us maid wasn't coming until next day. So they could have let us stay later - just couldn't be bothered - but that would have made our trip much better. Asked them to call back when they found the item - they never did. Followed up much later and they said they would charge us $25 to stick in regular mail. Oh forgot, asked if they had a grill - they said yes - ends up to be a TINY floor unit that might cost $19. They had not beach towels or beach umbrellas or any beach toys of any kind. The wifi code in the unit was the wrong one and the TV didn't work the entire time. Nobody there cares. But the house is fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
I am so sorry Eric for the many problems you experienced. We have a completely new team in Management, Guest Services, Maintenance, and Housekeeping. Please consider renting "The Last Chance" in the future. Bob, Salt & Sand Realty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We brought a family of 5 to stay for a week. Loved the house - very clean and as described. Good cold a/c. My only complaint was that the bathrooms were pretty small for my family - but my kids are 6’5”. Easy access to beach. Little more crowded near our spot though because of the public beach access one house away. Great daily communication check in from the host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thank you so much Laura for staying with us here at Salt and Sand Realty, and for your kind words! We are happy you had a wonderful time and made lifelong memories. Please come back to stay with us again on your next visit to Oak Island. Guest Services Salt & Sand Realty Oak Island, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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