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Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12

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A beachfront property with multiple levels, wooden walkways, and balconies.
Ocean Views
Ocean Views
Porch
Ocean Views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Caswell Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 Bunk Beds Twin over Twin

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12

Stay Salty
4 Bedroom 2 Bath House | Oceanfront
Ocean Views | Dog Friendly | Sleeps 12

Highlights and Distinctive Features:
- Direct Beach Access
- Enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower with private dressing area
- Smart TVs
- Charcoal Grill
- Boat Parking
- Private parking (6 spaces total)
- Dog Friendly

Amenities at a Glance:
- Bed Linens and Towel Sets
- Non-Smoking
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Free WIFI
- Washer and Dryer

Bed Layout: 3Q, 2BB T/T, 1DSS (Sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 4 - 2 Bunk Beds Twin over Twin
Living Room - 1 Double Sleeper Sofa

Location and Nearby Attractions:
- Located on the highly sought-after and quiet west end of Oak Island
- Easy access on and off the island via Hwy 906/Middleton Avenue
- Convenient to Blue Water Point Marina and Boat Ramp, Lonerider Restaurant, The Point (a local favorite beach spot at the inlet known for gorgeous sunsets and wildlife), Ocean Crest Pier, Beach Pantry Store, trails, fishing, great shops, dining, grocery stores, Oak Island Golf Course, putt-putt and arcade, skydiving, helicopter rides, Oak Island Lighthouse, and other fun activities
- Short Drive to historic Southport and ferry rides to NC Aquarium and Civil War Museum in Kure Beach and to Bald Head Island

Welcome to Stay Salty!

Stay Salty offers views of beautiful sunrises and sunsets from either of the two oceanfront spacious decks. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Split unit HVAC systems are in the upstairs bedrooms and these units can be independently controlled with remotes. Stay Salty provides plenty of space to enjoy each other's company, relax and have loads of family fun! Enjoy magnificent ocean views from the two upper oceanfront bedrooms, living room, and dining room, all of which lead out to the upper and lower scenic decks. Fall asleep and wake up to the peaceful sounds of ocean waves and shore birds. This charming beachfront home will help you create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!

This property is equipped with puzzles, books, games, DVDs, well stocked kitchen appliances and free internet. Stay Salty is located near Ocean Crest Pier and a very short walk to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is convenient to downtown Oak Island for shopping and dining as well as local parks, activates and the weekly farmers/craft market. Stay Salty is a short drive to golf, mini golf, skate park, water sport, bike rentals, and pickleball. It is only a short drive to the historic Southport for dining, shopping, exploring and sightseeing. It is also close to Baldhead Island, Fisher Island State Park and Aquarium ferries. This charming beautiful home will help you create unforgettable family memories that will last a lifetime!!

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 456007vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, 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 cycling and ecotours.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 44 min drive - 57.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay Salty: Oceanfront 4BR, Dog Friendly, Sleeps 12 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. The Point and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Great Ocean Front Home

The beach was clean, and the house was great. Close to stores but in a quiet neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Love Stay Salty

This is our third year renting Stay Salty. The property is well maintained and well appointed. Better Beach Rentals is awesome to work with. We had one request upon arrival and it was handled within a couple hours. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Tracey, Than you for continued support and business over the years. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Stay Salty and Better Beach Rentals. We look forward to hosting you again! Best, The Better Beach Rentals & Sales Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara T.

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

Great location, could use some TLC

The location of the house is ideal--walk out the door, and you're on the beach. The house itself is nice, but the bathrooms are very small and smell of pee and mildew. I could tell the house had been cleaned, but it either needs a really "deep" cleaning or to have floors replaced and walls repainted.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2022
Dear Sara, Thank you so much for your feedback, we have taken your feedback and went back to the property for further inspection. Although we could not locate the smell or smell anything ourselves we still made sure to clean the bathrooms with more care and precaution than before. I can also give an update since your visit, since your visit at Stay Salty we have not had another complaint on the property. We hope to see you again in the future, have a wonderful day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Beautiful views, great space for one or two families. Four bedrooms, great living space, and kitchen

Loved our stay at this property. Beautiful views, and house perfect for one or two families. Very clean and cute decor. Beds all comfortable and two rooms have ocean views. We would definitely stay here again. My only thing I would recommend after staying at multiple VRBO and Airbnb I think for the price, it’s always a nice touch to have little things there when you pull in after traveling. Other rentals we have loved will have shampoo / conditioner to start or for the week and some basic starter items and even have a basic cleaner at the house. I think after a long travel - it’s a nice touch to have things like little snacks, water bottles, paper products, etc. For the rental price, I think this would be great and welcoming touch... I also think it would be great to have a couple extra throw blankets at house-
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Hi Dana! Thanks for taking the time to leave your awesome review. I hope your vacation here on Oak Island was everything and more! Although our kitchens are fully equipped, we do not supply toiletries, food or paper products in our units. We do however provide one roll of paper towel, a roll of tissue paper and one dishwasher detergent to get you started :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merideth D.

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

Kiddo & furbaby friendly! Loved it!

We absolutely loved our time at Stay Salty! The beds were super comfortable (which is usually 50/50 at rentals) & the kitchen is very well stocked, including a LCBoil pot! You can tell the home is both kid & pet friendly, but not in an unclean way. Bunk beds were great for the kids, as well as movies, games, cards & balls! 2 gates completely close in the deck at each end so pets can roam freely (and 2 baby gates inside laundry room to use for inside!). There is both a Keurig AND a full size coffee maker….something I’m always trying to discern from pictures as I’m packing. The upstairs shower is DIVINE! Very cozy home with lots of amenities! We had an issue with the washing machine being broken & while it was certainly an inconvenience, I did find Better Beach Rentals, the property management agency, to be very responsive. Within two days we had a new washing machine after a repair attempt proved a replacement was necessary. MUCH better response than what we have had with Oak Island Accommodations agency at other properties in the past. That alone would make me want to seek out BBR’s properties! Other than the washer debacle, my only other potential suggestion for the owners would be to invest in some more substantial bedding. The thin grey coverlets on 2twins & 1queen are really not sufficient for adequate sleeping warmth. Renters may want to bring their own comforters/blankets. All in all, would still highly recommend & found it to be a very warm & inviting home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
Merideth, We are thrilled you enjoyed the home and the service we provide! It's of the utmost importance to us guests to have a clean, enjoyable stay, and if any unforeseen issues do arise, we fix them as quickly as possible. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We look forward to hosting you again sometime! Best, Your Better Beach Rentals & Sales Management Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendra J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We were pleased with our overall experience
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Morgan D.

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

Disappointed

While the furniture and finishings in this home are nice. We were deeply disappointed at the cleanliness of the property. The home desperately needed a deep clean (Dusting, moping, etc.). We also had a huge problem with roaches. At one point me and my husband even found one in the bed with us, and my husband later found one that had crawled into his hairbrush which fell out and crawled away when he went to brush his hair. I’m not a person to complain at all. I can understand maybe a dead roach on the floor but we saw multiple roaches and finding one in the bed is where I got really upset. So I shared my concerns with the rental company. They only informed me that they do have the property sprayed for bugs and deep cleaned on a regular schedule. However, we were offered no compensation or credit or anything other than “sorry about it.” As someone who has a background in business, I felt that this situation was a reflection of poor customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Dear Morgan, We sincerely apologize for the issues you faced during your stay. We were not notified of the issues until your departure. Every guest has 24 hours to notify us of any housekeeping or maintenance issues so that we can send out the correct departments to remedy these issues as quickly as possible. We sent out pest control immediately after your departure and we can report there have not been complaints of any pest issues since. We are more than happy to discuss remedying the issues post-stay. To do that, please call our main office. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience these issues caused during your vacation. Better Beach Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Beach stay

Nice beach house, awesome views from living/dining room as well as a few bedrooms, modern and updated inside with good amount of space for 10 or so ppl.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Family Vacation

Loved the house. Plenty of room, great outdoor space. The only issue was getting up and down the area for the beach. I know that is no fault of the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B.

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

Great location

Great location, right on the beach. Weather was perfect. Very comfortable home. The only challenging thing we experienced was the sheets did not fit the beds. When we opened our pre-packaged sets we discovered they were for full size mattress instead of queen. But we worked it out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house and location but difficult to get on the beach

This house was perfect for us. Clean and well maintained. The problem we had was that the dunes replenishment project caused the walk to get on to the beach treacherous. There is a mat (not the wooden walk way that is jn the photos) that goes up and over over the dune for access. This is very difficult to climb up and impossible to walk down. Elderly, small children and anyone with mobility concerns would not be able to use the direct access. This is something that should have been disclosed before renting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

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

Great beachfront house!

Great place for 2 families to stay right on the beach. There are 3 queen rooms and one room with 2 sets of bunk beds. We came after a hurricane and the boardwalk had been damaged and removed, but beach access by the normal stairs wasn't bad. Can't beat the beach views! The cold water feed to the outside shower was damaged in the hurricane, but the hot water worked for a very quick rinse. One negative, the upper deck railing is completely unsafe. I am an engineer, and wouldn't let my children go up there. The railing is held up by 2x2 posts (none of the required 4x4 columns), and not connected to the house (the one short screw had come loose). There were gaps between some of the posts wider than what is allowed. The railing is not sturdy and is dangerous. This should be fixed before one or more people are hurt or killed. BTW, this is a construction issue, not related to the hurricane. Please have an engineer draft plans for a deck that is safe, sturdy and meets building code! All that being said, we would love to stay again. Having a usable upper deck would be icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2021
Hi Tyler! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your kind words and your feedback about the property. We take your review very seriously and I spoke to the home owner already about the upper deck railing. New owners just recently bought the property and called a contractor right away to fix the porch railing. The upper deck is completely sturdy and up to code now. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you in the future! Happy New Year!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sheryl S.

Needs some TLC

This home has a great view and location on the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and listening to the ocean. This is a home however, that needs some work. We had to call the company to fix the door and one of the gates on the deck. It rained and water was leaking in the patio door into the living room. You could see where there was water damage on the floor and wall around the door, including mold and mildew. The ice maker in the fridge didn't work, which is disappointing when you have 10 people staying in the house. The electrical outlet in the upstairs bathroom also didn't work. We were surprised that the bedrooms didn't have TV's (that isn't the reason we go to the beach; however, many beach homes have them). This could be a great vacation home if it gets some needed TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Hello Sheryl. Thank you for taking the time to leave your awesome review. I would like to apologize for the maintenance and housekeeping concerns you have listed in your review. As lots of those are an easy fix, we would appreciate a phone call to report any problems during a stay so we can immediately remedy the situation to assure the best possible visit for our guests. We will be sure to have all of these concerns fixed prior to the arrival of the next guest. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review as it is only through feedback such as yours that we are able to maintain and, where necessary, improve upon the service that we provide to our valued guests. We hope to SEA you on your next vacation...life is Better at the Beach!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason N.

Great Family Vacation

My family stayed here with my cousin and his family. So in total we had eight, four adults and four children, and had plenty of room for us all to move around. Can I complain about being so close to the water. also having an outside shower with cold and hot water was a plus. as our children decided that that's where they wanted to shower most of the time after spending the day down on the beach. Great location also everything was very well within distance. Note to self, if you're going to try and order pizza when you get down here to this house call on your way. I tried calling several times, 35 to be exact, before leaving and going to Pizza Shack to order. It was amazing. The only reason I give this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt the rental company could have left a few more flyers and Gadgets in the bag that they give you. after driving from an hour south of Atlanta in for the day a cold bottle of water would have been nice. But nothing against the owner, this is an amazing property with amazing views and great time to come. We have already discussed returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Hello Jason! Thank you so much for your review! We are excited that you have given us such great feedback. We are working very hard for all of our vacationers and it is so wonderful to see it paying off!! Thank you so much! We hope to 'SEA' you on your next vacation! Life is Better at the Beach!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Great place for a large family. Beautiful Beach House!

This was the first time I have ever used homeaway.com. we were very pleased with this house. Right on the beach. Close to shops, resturants, and grocery stores. We have 5 children all the way from College to a four year old this place was perfect for all ages. The beach was not crowded in any way. So it was nice not be somewhere crowded. I personally do not have much to complain about however, the only thing I will have to say is for a home not allowing dogs there was a bit of dog hair on the comforters upstairs and carpet. Personally, that was not a huge deal to us because we understand because we are lovers of furbabies. The kitchen was fully equiped so it made cooking easier. It was a lovely kitchen to cook our Easter dinner. A suggestion I would make would to definately come prepared. Bring toilette paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap, spices you need for cooking, and trash bags. We literally brought everything, but teepee, and paper towels. We would definately recommend this home to stay in and would love to return for another visit. Much Love, Jensen/Betty Family xoxo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Beautiful, relaxing,wonderful time

My 3 BFF and I decided to do a ladies ONLY beach vacation. Two of the ladies have recently experienced life changing events. This was our time to "unplug and reset". This beach house was the answer to our prayers. The house is beautifully decorated and offered everything we needed to make it our home for a few days. I would love to return with my grandkids someday. Thanks for sharing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

4/10 Poor

kurt w.

Nice House & Nice Beach... But...

The house was nice but our stay was fair. We enjoyed the beach & surroundings. The 15 minute drive to Southport is worth it too. However, we had multiple issues with the maintenance of the house. The biggest issue were roaches. We averaged 3 a day (except for Friday, we had Zero) They were on the kitchen counter. They were in the silverware drawer. They were on the walls. We bagged all of our food & wiped counters etc. I am not including the 6-8 we killed on the back deck as part of my tally. Based on prior beach excursions, I expected occasional bug issues. In my opinion, this was a bit much. Really grossed my wife & kids out. The sliding back door to the deck was broken & unable to slide open after our first day. It was broken prior to our arrival & was extremely difficult to slide, then it stopped working completely. We called maintenance when we first arrived. He was aware the door was broken & mentioned they had ordered a replacement part. I guess they don't use Amazon Prime for parts, six days later...door still unable to be used. Not the end of the world, but an annoyance. Wifi did not work the first 24 hours. When maintenance came to look at the door I mentioned the wifi issue. Apparently they were switching wifi providers & they forgot to switch out our router. He replaced our router the next day. However, wifi service was spotty the rest of the week. Again, not the end of the world, but an unneeded hassle. Other minor issues noticed upon arrival: moldy coffee grounds left in coffee maker, broken light fixture in upstairs bathroom, hand towel loop in downstairs bathroom kept falling off the wall. Not a big deal. If it weren't for the roaches and the door... I would have given 5 stars. The house is very nice & a perfect size for the 6 adults & 2 toddlers in our group. The beach was great & not over crowded. If you are a dog lover, this is the beach for you. Lot's of dogs & people were responsible with them. When I booked the rental, I felt it was a fair price for a beachfront rental We spent most of our non beach time in the Southport area. Cool downtown & waterfront. Good restaurants & things to do. Shagger Jacks on Oak Island had great food too. (They get very busy though... tough with 2 small children) If you enjoy a cigar, I would recommend Havana Rays on Southport Supply Road. Nice selection & the guy that runs it (Ray?) is very nice too. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alan E.

Amazing property

Recent renovations lived up to the pictures. Deck access to the beach was quick and easy. Two outside showers allowed for everyone to clean up with ease. Kitchen is fully equipped and ready to cook large family meals or small snacks. Bedrooms are large enough with nice storage. If you're looking for a large property right on the ocean that doesn't feel like a tacky beach house this is your place. We'll return for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

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