Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!

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A sunroom with wooden flooring, two patterned chairs, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa with blue cushions, and a decorative console table.
A wooden staircase leading to a dock over a calm lake, surrounded by grassy areas and trees.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a light fixture.
A coastal residential area with houses, a small body of water, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ocean Crest Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom THREE

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom TWO

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oak Island Beach and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caswell Beach - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Retreat with Marsh Views – Just Steps from the Beach! located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! The property was exactly as listed and the host was very responsive to our questions. The location was perfect. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on the marsh for viewing wildlife and also a short walk to the beach! We loved the screened in porch looking out at the marsh with the big table and comfortable chairs. Thanks for a great stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly one of the best rental properties on Oak Island! The house is always clean, well-equipped, and comfortable. The view of the canal from the large back deck is spectacular, and the beach is a three-minute walk away. The communication with the host is excellent. We've rented here multiple times and wouldn't want to stay anywhere else on OKI.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here. Great location and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying here. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and a quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The host was very responsive and even accommodated an early checkin. The property itself is beautiful, and it's also steps away from the beach. The host provided plenty of beach chairs. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The host communicated well. Hopefully will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here, had everything we needed and property is well maintained and so clean on arrival. Great communication with Bill. Great location, quiet, enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the birds and the marsh views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful time. Bill was great from the booking to checking in he was very prompt to answer questions. The house was clean and just beautiful we most definitely will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay as always!

We love this property. It’s the perfect size for our small family and it’s proximity to the beach is great. Thanks for helping to make yet another memorable vacation with our family and pup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to relax you don’t have to leave the property

Peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Marsh views!

The Pelican House was perfect in every way. It has a well stocked kitchen and most comfortable beds. The location is great! We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very fun beach house

This house is only a very short walk from the beach and pier. It has a good amount of beds and is setup perfectly for a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with great location!

We really enjoyed the house; lots of room and the screened in back porch was awesome! The house is conveniently located near the beach and in a quiet spot. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for 6-8 people!

Easy walk to the beach. Dog friendly was a plus for us! The downstairs (disconnected from upstairs) had two queen beds with a divider wall, which was perfect for our group. A big thanks to Bill for being communicative and kind! Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was very clean, about a 5 minute walk to the beach. The teenagers enjoyed having their own room with the two beds and their own entrance. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

Great location. Very clean. Nicely decorated. Everything we needed. Hope we can return again someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great occasion and very quiet.

The property was well appointed and quiet. Couple minute walk to the beach. Very accommodating owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house!

The pics actually don't do it justice. Its a beautiful house in a fabulous location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot near beach & on the marsh

Very easy layout for our family to be comfortable. The house was in a great location, with beautiful views. We loved the screened porch & kayaked in the marsh behind the house. Short 5 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, clean quiet and the most relaxing vacation in a long time.

The home is lovely and spacious and everything you need to just sit back and enjoy yourself. The location was a lovely surprise because the back yard is what we described as a wild life sanctuary. What a treat! We loved every minute of the short week we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great beach house! A bit basic, but the location was great, with an easy walk to the beach, and we absolutely loved the screened back porch and deck… the view of the creek was wonderfully relaxing… so much better than just staring at someone else’s house! We did find the light/fan switches to be quite confusing… a notecard or labels would have been quite helpful! All in all it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely coming back!

Amazing beach house. Very quiet, peaceful location. So relaxing sitting on the screened in porch or on the deck and watching the Egrets visit! Beautiful view of the marsh. Just what we needed, and our dog loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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