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A Shore Escape!

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A covered porch with wicker chairs and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and pendant lighting.
A living room with a wooden floor, a white door, a coffee table, a sofa, and a wall with framed artwork.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Oak Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Oak Island

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Caswell Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Shore Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Shore Escape!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Shore Escape!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shore Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Shore Escape! located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. Ocean Crest Pier is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all good , and a good place staying at.Easily to get to very thing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a good location and the house was greatAnd a host was great tooIt is a nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, owners were friendly and responded quickly! House was beautiful and spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and simplicity.

Just an overall wonderful place to stay! Short walk or drive to the beach. Everything you need is here!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
Hi Nick thank you for the review! If Interested we are giving a big discount to repeat renters this year. If you are interested just shoot us a message and we’ll explain everything. Thank you. Sean & Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super nice people, clean house and good location!

The owners of the house were nice.They were easy to communicate with as well. The neighbor next door was really helpful and very friendly. And the house was impeccably stored with anything you would possibly need, Cant say enough of how much we enjoyed our time, and look forward to the next!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Newest FAVORITE Place

First trip to North Carolina from Illinois. Family of 6 with kids from elementary age through college age. Something in Oak Island for everyone. We spent the week at Long Beach, which is only a few minutes drive from the property. Neighbors were great to talk to and great sources of local information. Hosts were excellent with regard to communication before, during, and after the visit. Definitely want to stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just wrapped up our stay at this amazing beach rental, and I can honestly say it was perfection. The home was fully stocked with everything we could have possibly needed—plenty of towels, beach accessories, shampoo and conditioner, even games for some family fun. The location was ideal—just minutes from everything we wanted to do and see.The hosts were fantastic with communication—responsive, friendly, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. It made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free.I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a beach escape, and I absolutely can’t wait to come back again. One of the best vacation rentals we’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! The house itself is brand new, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. It honestly felt like we had just moved into our own home—it had absolutely everything we needed for a perfect vacation.I also want to specifically highlight the HVAC system. As a specialist in this field, I can tell you it is excellently designed. It operates silently, yet keeps the house perfectly cool at all times.The location is unbeatable. We walked to the beach every day and didn't need a car or a golf cart at all (we just picked up a beach wagon for our gear, which made it super easy). There’s also a store halfway to the beach that is very convenient for picking up supplies.The neighborhood is very quiet and safe. We also really loved that the ocean was nice and warm, and to our pleasant surprise, there were no mosquitoes!Communication with the host was excellent from start to finish. I highly recommend staying with these hosts, and we would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! You are welcome back anytime!
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