Slow down life's pace to the sound of mellow ocean waves and the sight of gently swaying beach grass when you visit Oak Island. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental puts you on the edge of coastal delights with Long Beach located right down the street - the perfect spot for taking a salty dip or catching rays in the sugary sand. And for the best view in town, be sure to visit Oak Island Lighthouse nearby. In between outings, relax at this home featuring an updated interior and screened porch!
GET BEACHY: Long Beach access (end of street), Ocean Crest Fishing Pier (2.0 miles), Oak Island Beach (5.9 miles), Caswell Beach (7.8 miles), fishing, boating, kayaking BOATING: Intracoastal Waterway (2.1 miles), St. James Marina (4.8 miles), South Harbor Village Marina (8.9 miles), Southport Marina (13.7 miles) GOLF: Oak Island Golf Club (7.1 miles), Founders Club (11.3 miles) AREA ATTRACTIONS: Oak Island Nature Center (4.8 miles), Oak Island Lighthouse (9.2 miles), Waterfront Park (13.9 miles), Fort Fisher State Historic Site (50.3 miles driving, 20.4 miles by ferry), North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (51.3 miles driving, 20.6 miles by ferry) AIRPORT: Wilmington International Airport (35.6 miles)
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- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: All bedrooms/bathrooms and the main living area are located on the second floor and require stairs. This property might not be suitable for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior security camera in the parking area. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Oak Island
Located near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Lonerider at Oak Island - 7 min drive
The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 34 min drive
Paul's of Oak Island - 10 min drive
Beacon315 - 13 min drive
oak island deli & pub - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach?
As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach on 21 Aug 2026 start from AU$379, 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 Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Carefree Coastal Getaway - Walk to Long Beach located?
This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. Ocean Crest Pier and The Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was perfect!!! House was very nice and clean. It had balcony’s and decks all around the house you count see the water on both sides. We walked to the beach everyday was a 2 min walk. Will stay again in the future!!!
Nicholas M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Let us know when you are coming back, and we will have a gift for you.
3rd summer at this house and we wouldn’t hesitate to come back. They accommodate early check in, house is clean and has everything you need, can’t beat the proximity to the beach.
Aisha C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
We love having you and your family visit! Thanks for the kind words.
The house was clean and comfy. It was just a short walk to the beach. Very relaxing place to stay.
Jessica T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christy
21 June 2024
Excellent Stay!
Wonderful home with a great location so close to the beach access. The house was decorated beautifully and had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely return to Oak Island and this beautiful home!
We had a great stay. The house was very clean and spacious. Super close to the beach and restaurants yet so quiet at night. We will definitely stay again when we’re on Oak Island.
We had a great stay at the house for our family vacation. The house with stairs and a loft are perfect for active kids and kids big enough to need some separate space. We easily walked to the beach every day and used the cart and toys provided. We would definitely stay again and recommend this house for other groups with bigger kids or teens.
Lisa L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for visiting Oak Island and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit us again!
We really enjoyed this house. We came down to run the Oak Island half marathon and had a blast. I will try to book this location each time I come back.
The house was beautiful and had plenty of room for all six of us. It was a short walk to the beach and had everything we needed for a successful first beach trip with our kids!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful house, clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the short and easy walk to the beach. Very nice screened in area on the front of the house with an amazing breeze and view. Highly recommend!
Kimberly D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ernie
15 May 2025
OIB - Carefree Coastal
Lovely home and great location. Furnishings and accommodations were well above expected. Evolve did a really nice job of communicating. I'll certainly use them again in the future.
Ernie
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
From the owner: "Ernie, thanks for the feedback. We will update the instructions booklet to make parking and thermostat operation clearer. I am glad you had a good stay at OKI. Let us know when you come back, and we will have a gift for you!"
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mikaela
18 June 2024
Quiet Oasis for Family
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home! It is located near the great amenities of Oak Island and a short drive to other attractions! We also found this end of the beach to be quieter which was perfect for our family with little ones! The home came well equipped with essentials and beach items! Looking forward to returning to this beautiful home!
Mikaela
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Taylor
19 June 2025
Wonderful stay!
We loved our stay on Oak Island. The house was great and wonderfully located - just a quick walk to the beach. The owner was also incredibly communicative, and despite some out-of-their-control AC issues, did everything he could to make us comfortable, including personally bringing by a window unit when it looked like the fix might not happen during our stay. The home was well equipped, especially with beach stuff, and comfortable for 5 people. And we loved the game selection! Being able to play a family game each night was a highlight :)
Inside of home was beautiful & clean! Nice location- only a short walk to the beach! The homes beach wagon & chairs were used daily & the outdoor shower was a life saver for after those long beach days. We enjoyed sitting on the screened-in porch! We would stay at this home again!
Everything was just as advertised. We loved being at this house. Excellent. Short walk to the beach. We loved having the wagon to take our beach junk back and forth. We also loved having beach chairs etc. provided. Thanks so much.
Amenities galore! If you forgot anything, no worries, you will find it already there. So many extra touches to this place. The Christmas decor was such a pleasant surprise. Just a few footsteps to the beach. Resturants and grocery store are just around the corner.
House was perfect does our needs. Everyone had their own bedroom and space—we never felt cramped. Short walk to beach and quiet neighbors. We had coffee on the screen porch every morning. It was everything we were looking for. Can’t wait to come back!
We LOVED this house!! Beautifully decorated. It was well stocked with linens, books, games, movies and kitchen necessities..comfy, CLEAN beds/bedrooms..loved the Google Nest feature, the screened-in porch and the proximity to the beach was fabulous. Beautiful 3rd story views!! The check-in and out process was effortless too! We can’t wait to return!!
Even with two rambunctious boys with us we still enjoyed a calm and peaceful stay . Loved how close we were to beach access and the home came fully equipped with all kinds of beach toy , chairs , wagons anything that you could possibly need. We loved not being so close to the hustle and bustle this year while still being able to get on the golf cart and go get whatever we needed near by .
Curtis L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Taylor
12 July 2024
Ward get together!
We had a great time in Oak Island! Our beach house was prefect! Furnished great. Everything you could ask for. Kitchen really stock well. Plenty of beach toys and chairs. Inside looked very beachy Great front porch for coffee in the morning. Quiet setting. But could walk to beach in 5 min, really you can. Full moon was an added bonus. We had family in three cottages, ours was best by far!! Street we were on was great for biking and jogging. Great place book today!!!!
Bad: Had an issue with the AC. It was fixed on the first day. Company was to give us a 10% discount. Discount was less than 10%. AC tech showed up the second day disturbing us for an annual pm check. Should have been scheduled when the house was not booked. Owner called me directly demanding I allow them in. Not cool. The house had roaches. Good:Location of the house was great. The house was stocked well for a beach trip. Had chairs and toys available to use at the beach.
Bryan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Hi Bryan, we’re sorry to hear that parts of your stay didn’t go as smoothly as expected. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:-The A/C issue was addressed right away thanks to a quick visit from our technician, and we're grateful they were able to recharge the system and keep things comfortable during an especially hot week.-A second visit was needed to complete work on the lower floor unit to ensure the home stayed cool, and we do appreciate your flexibility.-The 10% discount was offered ahead of your visit in anticipation of work needing to be done to keep you and your family comfortable. The discount is on the rental rates and not the cleaning services and taxes. We always consider the comfort and convenience of our guests when performing repairs.-As for the pests, our home is treated regularly by a professional pest control service, but as with most coastal areas, occasional waterbugs can appear. We’ll continue monitoring closely to ensure the home stays in great shape for guests.Thanks again for your feedback—it helps us improve, and we’re glad you enjoyed the location and beach amenities.
We loved it. It was a beautiful house. It was close to the beach. It had everything we needed and more. The outdoor space was great too with all the porches.