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2nd Row, 6BR, 3BA, Huge Heated Pool, separate Cottage, Dog-Friendly
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6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12176.5 sq m
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Oak Island, NC
- Place, Caswell Beach2 min walk
- Place, Ocean Crest Pier3 min walk
- Place, Oak Island Lighthouse14 min drive
- Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Flip Out Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Flip Out Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Flip Out Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
Flip Out Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Flop Down Cottage Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Flop Down Cottage Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Flip Out Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Flip Out Bathroom 2 (Downstairs)
Toilet · Shower only
Flop Down Cottage Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
2nd Row, 6BR, 3BA, Huge Heated Pool, separate Cottage, Dog-Friendly
FLIP OUT in the main house with 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a fabulous outdoor shower. Need some separation from the teens or in-laws? FLOP DOWN with our charming, separate 2 bedroom/1 bath guest cottage in the backyard!
POOL:
Bring your floaties, and cool off in the massive and heated 33 foot salt water pool for the best of both worlds!
CANCELLATION POLICY - You may cancel any reservation and receive a full refund of all amounts paid if you notify FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN, in writing (by email or letter) of your intention to cancel the reservation at least thirty (30) days prior to the check-in date. In the event that you cancel your reservation within thirty (30) days of your check-in date, for any or no reason, (including the failure to pay the final payment due 30 days before the stay), including inclement weather (but not including mandatory evacuations), you shall not be eligible for a refund of any payments made to FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN.
AMENITIES:
The ocean-view, second row home has approximately 1500 square feet, renovated bathrooms with tile showers, spacious bedrooms, outdoor shower and a large front deck for viewing, sunning and relaxing. Very close to the beach accesses (one at 11th St and one at 14th St by the pier), the home boasts modern conveniences like central heat and air, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, refrigerator and stove. All bedrooms and living room have HD flat screen TV's (65" in living room with Hulu, 40" smart tv in master and 32" in 3 bedrooms. High speed wireless internet access. All these features while still maintaining the original 1960's charm! The guest cottage offers an additional 300 square feet with a living area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and has a kitchenette with refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, Keurig and toaster. A/C window units keep the cottage very cool.
Keyless entry code provides the ability to go directly to the vacation rental without the need for person-to-person contact.
LAYOUT:
FLIP OUT: 4 bedrooms, sleeps 9, beds for 9
Main floor:
Kitchen, open living and dining areas (table seats up to 8).
Three upstairs bedrooms (share one full bath):
Bedroom 1: 1 King
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen
Bedroom 3: 1 set of twin bunk beds and separate twin bed (3 twins total)
Bathroom: full bathroom with tub, shower, single vanity, toilet.
Ground floor:
Bedroom 4: 1 King bedroom with separate exterior entrance (no interior stairs). Although not wheelchair accessible, it is a great room for those with mobility difficulties. This also has a door with a 5" step and slight slope to the pool deck.
Bathroom 2: Spacious 5' shower with only a 4" lip for easy access. Toilet, and single vanity.
Laundry area, additional refrigerator.
FLOP DOWN COTTAGE: bedroom 1: full (double bed)
Bedroom 2: twin over full (double bed)bunk
This house offers everything you need to have a memorable and enjoyable vacation with quiet location, great ocean views, and the convenience of being steps away from one of the better restaurants on the island (Island Way). Enjoy fishing? Just 600 feet from the house you can reel in King Mackerel from the Ocean Crest pier.
The property also features a picnic table and spacious backyard to further enjoy the outdoors. Pack ‘n play, and a bunk room also included to allow folks with small children to get the most from their week.
ACTIVITIES:
Relax on the beach with a good book, frolic in the surf, go shelling, enjoy water sports or bake in the sun! For shopping enthusiasts, there are great shops to explore on the island and in nearby Southport. Don't miss the Ocean Education Center, Middleton Park (free concerts), the Oak Island Splash Pad and the Nature Center on the island. For history buffs, there are wonderful museums nearby and nature lovers can search for turtle hatchlings scurrying to the sea. Oak island beach is the perfect destination for your ideal vacation!
Rental details:
For Summer weekly rentals,
Check in time is 4:00 pm on Saturdays
Check out time is 10:00 am on Saturdays
For rentals other than weekly, check in and check out times can be flexible if cleared with owner. Access the rental with a unique lock code that we give only to you. When you book, we will send you the lock code, and instructions.
LINENS:
Pillows, blankets, sheets, bath towels and kitchen linens are provided but please bring your own pool and beach towels.
Internet:
WiFi is available at the house and guest cottage.
Cleaning:
HOUSEKEEPING FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN is owned and managed by its owners, and is cared for by the same housekeepers every week. The home is cleaned for your arrival every Saturday morning throughout the Summer. An island resident/handyman is available for maintenance issues when guests are in residence.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING:
SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
PET POLICY We love our pets and want to share our home with you and yours. We welcome up to two, well behaved dogs at FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN. We are committed to a CLEAN and PEST FREE environment. Monthly maintenance and pest control services are provided as well as DEEP CLEANING between renters. Please allow us to keep FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN PET FRIENDLY by respecting our policies and pre-treating your pet at home for fleas/ticks. The PET FEE is $80 for the first dog and an additional $40 for a second dog.
There are 4 pet friendly restaurants in Oak Island that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables (Bob’s Dogs, Kai Joe’s, Shagger Jack’s and The Lazy Turtle).
Dogs that are leashed are permitted year round on Oak Island beaches.
Please contact us by email or phone for specific information or questions about flip out flop down or oak island!
POOL:
Bring your floaties, and cool off in the massive and heated 33 foot salt water pool for the best of both worlds!
CANCELLATION POLICY - You may cancel any reservation and receive a full refund of all amounts paid if you notify FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN, in writing (by email or letter) of your intention to cancel the reservation at least thirty (30) days prior to the check-in date. In the event that you cancel your reservation within thirty (30) days of your check-in date, for any or no reason, (including the failure to pay the final payment due 30 days before the stay), including inclement weather (but not including mandatory evacuations), you shall not be eligible for a refund of any payments made to FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN.
AMENITIES:
The ocean-view, second row home has approximately 1500 square feet, renovated bathrooms with tile showers, spacious bedrooms, outdoor shower and a large front deck for viewing, sunning and relaxing. Very close to the beach accesses (one at 11th St and one at 14th St by the pier), the home boasts modern conveniences like central heat and air, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, refrigerator and stove. All bedrooms and living room have HD flat screen TV's (65" in living room with Hulu, 40" smart tv in master and 32" in 3 bedrooms. High speed wireless internet access. All these features while still maintaining the original 1960's charm! The guest cottage offers an additional 300 square feet with a living area, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath and has a kitchenette with refrigerator, ice maker, microwave, Keurig and toaster. A/C window units keep the cottage very cool.
Keyless entry code provides the ability to go directly to the vacation rental without the need for person-to-person contact.
LAYOUT:
FLIP OUT: 4 bedrooms, sleeps 9, beds for 9
Main floor:
Kitchen, open living and dining areas (table seats up to 8).
Three upstairs bedrooms (share one full bath):
Bedroom 1: 1 King
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen
Bedroom 3: 1 set of twin bunk beds and separate twin bed (3 twins total)
Bathroom: full bathroom with tub, shower, single vanity, toilet.
Ground floor:
Bedroom 4: 1 King bedroom with separate exterior entrance (no interior stairs). Although not wheelchair accessible, it is a great room for those with mobility difficulties. This also has a door with a 5" step and slight slope to the pool deck.
Bathroom 2: Spacious 5' shower with only a 4" lip for easy access. Toilet, and single vanity.
Laundry area, additional refrigerator.
FLOP DOWN COTTAGE: bedroom 1: full (double bed)
Bedroom 2: twin over full (double bed)bunk
This house offers everything you need to have a memorable and enjoyable vacation with quiet location, great ocean views, and the convenience of being steps away from one of the better restaurants on the island (Island Way). Enjoy fishing? Just 600 feet from the house you can reel in King Mackerel from the Ocean Crest pier.
The property also features a picnic table and spacious backyard to further enjoy the outdoors. Pack ‘n play, and a bunk room also included to allow folks with small children to get the most from their week.
ACTIVITIES:
Relax on the beach with a good book, frolic in the surf, go shelling, enjoy water sports or bake in the sun! For shopping enthusiasts, there are great shops to explore on the island and in nearby Southport. Don't miss the Ocean Education Center, Middleton Park (free concerts), the Oak Island Splash Pad and the Nature Center on the island. For history buffs, there are wonderful museums nearby and nature lovers can search for turtle hatchlings scurrying to the sea. Oak island beach is the perfect destination for your ideal vacation!
Rental details:
For Summer weekly rentals,
Check in time is 4:00 pm on Saturdays
Check out time is 10:00 am on Saturdays
For rentals other than weekly, check in and check out times can be flexible if cleared with owner. Access the rental with a unique lock code that we give only to you. When you book, we will send you the lock code, and instructions.
LINENS:
Pillows, blankets, sheets, bath towels and kitchen linens are provided but please bring your own pool and beach towels.
Internet:
WiFi is available at the house and guest cottage.
Cleaning:
HOUSEKEEPING FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN is owned and managed by its owners, and is cared for by the same housekeepers every week. The home is cleaned for your arrival every Saturday morning throughout the Summer. An island resident/handyman is available for maintenance issues when guests are in residence.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING:
SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
PET POLICY We love our pets and want to share our home with you and yours. We welcome up to two, well behaved dogs at FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN. We are committed to a CLEAN and PEST FREE environment. Monthly maintenance and pest control services are provided as well as DEEP CLEANING between renters. Please allow us to keep FLIP OUT/FLOP DOWN PET FRIENDLY by respecting our policies and pre-treating your pet at home for fleas/ticks. The PET FEE is $80 for the first dog and an additional $40 for a second dog.
There are 4 pet friendly restaurants in Oak Island that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables (Bob’s Dogs, Kai Joe’s, Shagger Jack’s and The Lazy Turtle).
Dogs that are leashed are permitted year round on Oak Island beaches.
Please contact us by email or phone for specific information or questions about flip out flop down or oak island!
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About the area
Oak Island
Located in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and 57th Place West Access Park. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC
What's nearby
- Caswell Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
- Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 45.9 km
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 67.2 km
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheri K.
23 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheri K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thomas S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Amy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Vacation Rental!
Mark H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Regina Y.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities and comfort prioritized
Regina Y.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
WAYNE D.
24 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
WAYNE D.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tonya M.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Beach Trip
Tonya M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nikita M.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time!!
Nikita M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy R.
4 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation!
Amy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Turi M.
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house!
Turi M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tria M.
9 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Tria M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annette R.
21 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great heated pool
Annette R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth C.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Kenneth C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip!
Karen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
30 June 2024
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Sandra J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
8 July 2023
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Matt W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Loraine F.
20 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peggy D.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, excellent pool area!
Peggy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim B.
1 July 2023
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Great house with easy beach access and a pool
Kim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
7 Aug 2023
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10 Aug 2016
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10/10 Excellent
cam s.
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time Still a Charm!
cam s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shane J.
24 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oak Island
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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Michele G.
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About the host
Hosted by Patrick and Jacki Poovey
Hi! Welcome to our home on Oak Island! We are a fun family of five with three active college kids and a furry friend too! Since we are dog lovers, we welcome your well behaved, non-chewing, house-trained dog, too.
Why they chose this property
One look at the charming 1960's cottage out in the backyard and we were all hooked. The nostalgia will take you right back to the family beach trips during your childhood, or even drum up some memories of summer camp! Flip Out Flop Down may not have the finest finishes, but it is clean, neat and well cared for. The location cannot be beat! Just steps to the Island Way Restaurant and Ocean Crest Pier. Only 11 miles to the charming town of Southport, NC where you can catch a ferry to Fort Fisher where they have a great aquarium for the kids.
What makes this property unique
Charter a deep sea fishing trip, or a jet ski for the day. If you like to take it easy, the west end of the island is a great place to find sand dollars and shells. The Oak Island Nature Center on NE 52th Street is a great place to take the kids as well as the Ocean Conservation Center.
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