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Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Oak Island (Tranquil Harbour), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Caswell Beach and 6 minutes from Oak Island Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 15 mi (24.2 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Kure Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Wrightsville Beach - 59 min drive - 86.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax!

Great beach house in one of the best locations on Oak Island. Short walking distance to the beach, many restaurants, grocery stores, gift shops, donut/ice cream shop, ABC store, intercostal waterway, nature park and picnic pavilion at ICW park. Plus, a dock 3 blocks away to launch kayaks and boat or do some fishing or boating. Also, in walking distance to kid's water park, mini golf and Middleton Park (which features live outdoor concerts, movie nights and festivals regularly throughout the summer), tennis and basketball courts and playground are all in walking distance as well. Walk or grab a golf cart to get around and enjoy all of what OKI has to offer.

Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath house sleeps 8. Large fully fenced in deck area with patio and grill. Deck extends to back where there is a backyard firepit area and enclosed outside shower. Enjoy smores at the firepit, a game of cornhole, dinner/ drinks or sun on the deck, watch movies on wifi TVs. The house has a queen in master, twins in second bedroom and double and twin in front bedroom, as well as queen sofa bed. Linens and bath towels provided at NO ADDITIONAL FEE. Well stocked kitchen, so cooking is a breeze and a large pantry for plenty of storage.

Head to the point to see where the ICW meets the sea and listen to pirate tales on summer nights. Stroll the beach to hopefully see a few turtle nests and some amazing sunsets. Southport is a 10 min drive and has a great downtown area with shops, antique mall, brewery, wine stop, waterfront parks and great waterfront restaurants. NC Aquarium is close (15 min ferry from Southport to Ft Fisher). Bald Head Island ferry can also be taken from Southport. The waterfront in historic downtown Wilmington is a 30 min drive, as well as USS North Carolina Battleship, which is open for tours.

Walk the beach at the Caswell end of the island and see our lighthouse, enjoy gulf on the island, plenty of watercraft rentals options (kayaks, paddle board, canoes, boats), water tours are available from several places in Southport. Throw your fishing line in the ICW or into Davis Canal. Also, 2 fishing piers. Great location for cycling as well.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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A Shore Thing Oak Island

A Shore Thing Private vacation home

A Shore Thing Private vacation home Oak Island

Great location! Fully fenced in yard and expansive deck. Come and relax! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori N., Apex

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! Owner so flexible and responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all enjoyed our stay. House was well stocked with everything we needed except for a hairdryer which is easy to overlook when everything else was so wonderful...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay. Home was perfect! Indoors comfortable completely updated with beautiful decor. Outside private back yard oasis! Everything you could want in a stay was provided. Chairs, umbrellas, games, books, cleaning supplies, bath supplies. Will be coming back soon! Best one yet!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was incredibly kind and communicative. House is in great location, and was one of the cleaner and better stocked homes I’ve rented. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maybe the cleanest and best kept property we have stayed in the past 30 years. Well stocked with everything you need to feel like you’re staying in your own place. It’s a great central location and very convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Shore Thing is definitely a sure thing for a wonderful beach vacation. The house is comfortable and well stocked with everything you could need. The outdoor deck and back yard are amazing. The communication with the host was warm and responsive. Close and easy walk to the beach. Lots of groceries and dining places within walking distance. I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jd S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed!

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Quiet, Awesome!

The house and neighborhood are beautiful. We came in the off season and it was a great getaway for a quiet beach weekend. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Cary

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home!

The photos don't do it justice! It's a great location and wonderful property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the home was definitely well equipped. We were able to bop right across to the beach and the backyard/deck is a wonderful place to hang out!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whit K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach House

Well maintained and beautifully decorated beach house in a convenient location. Everything you need is provided. Private outdoor sitting area with corn hole. Four beach chairs and boogie boards means there is less packing for the trip. Lots of games and puzzles for all ages. Convenient to the beach, restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip to Oak Island!

This was our second time staying at this property and it was just as great this time around. The house is adorable, but we love the location. We really like that we are able to easily walk to the beach, grocery store Kai Joe's and out for ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waylon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This was a perfect place to stay! My 3 daughters and I really enjoyed this house! Check in was easy and the host is fantastic ! It was comfortable, well stocked and a short walk to the beach! We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot

This vacation spot was perfect for our family of 6. There was plenty of room. The location was an easy walk to the beach. We had everything we needed plus some.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!!

Hands down one of cleanest and best places we’ve stayed at oak!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get away

House was everything we expected clean, perfect spot and Bernice the host was very responsive. It’s a perfect beach cottage walking distance to shores beach and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hughes P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great excess to all shops and dinning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters Get-away Weekend

I booked A Shore Thing for our get-away weekend. The house was beautiful! And the outside deck was an enjoyable place to spend mornings drinking coffee. We loved the location - very close to Southport. I would love to stay at this house again! Thank you, Bernice, for being such a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway for families with small children!

Wonderful property stocked with everything you could need for fun in the sun as well as time inside to recover! Bernice thought of everything when it comes to what is needed to host younger children and we really appreciate all of the gear provided!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful spot for our writing retreat

My friends and I couldn't have been happier with our stay at A Shore Thing. The three of us enjoyed our private bedroooms and the shared living room and outdoor patio were perfect for our get togethers. Cooking was fun and easy because the kitchen was so well equipped. We appreciated the fancy coffee machine and the little snacks that were left. We loved the five minute walk to the grocery store and the beach. The neighborhood was calm and peaceful. Definitely a five star visit! I would like to return with my husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilsa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, family vacation

The pictures online really don’t show how beautiful the home truly is . well decorated comfortable the beds were comfortable. Everyone had their own quiet little location outside was awesome. Our family barbecued for Easter weekend and we had wonderful family time. The beach is very close by. You have Variety of places to go eat whether it’s seafood or ice cream it’s in an extremely good location whether you want to walk bike ride or drive your car . Ms. Bernice thought about everything there was nothing in the home that was missing and inclusive of an extremely well stocked kitchen . anytime I contacted Ms. Bernice just with a general question, she responded almost immediately. We highly recommend her home and will be repeated guest. 😊 Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness

OKI Tranquil Harbor Stay

The property was quaint and clean and within walking distance to amenities and the beach. Perfect for our stay and would definitely recommend and look to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darvin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving with Family

The property and facility was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone needing a place to stay while in Oak Island, NC. The accommodations were excellent for the five adult members of our family. Would definitely book another stay when visiting Oak Island again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023