With a stay at this cottage in Oak Island (Long Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Caswell Beach and 5 minutes from Ocean Crest Pier. .This cottage is 25.6 mi (41.1 km) from Holden Beach and 31.9 mi (51.4 km) from Ocean Isle Beach.
The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - 33 min drive
Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - 10 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.
The Pink cottage on West Beach, water front , short walk to beach
The Pink Cottage started as a fishing shack in 1955, the year after hurricane Hazel. In 1968 the 2 bedrooms and a bathroom were added. Also the back porch was enclosed and the kitchen was added including a large deck facing the water. In 2021 the shack was completely renovated and became The Pink Cottage. An enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water was added. The kitchen is fully furnished including a dishwasher. The pink cottage overlooks Montgomery Slough with its tidal creek where at low tide the many species of birds feed, at high tide watch for the dolphins. You may access the Slough at 17th Place West where you can catch your own shrimp, crab, or just explore the marsh with all its abundant life. You can also launch your kayak from this access. You don't have to worry about beach parking - it is just a short walk to the beach.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, 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.
This smoke-free cottage features wheelchair access, a playground, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
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.
3 steps to reach entrance
In-room accessibility
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 914 square feet
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reviews
The Pink cottage on West Beach, water front , short walk to beach Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Alesha Q.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very clean. The beds were pretty hard and the stove and cooking accessories were old and didn’t work the greatest. The owner made several comments about our service dog which I didn’t care for. Said several times “his mother in law is highly allergic to dogs”. I have documentation on the dog and that’s part of being a host is to accommodate that. Owner lives right next door too, so not much privacy as you feel like you’re being watched the entire time.
Alesha Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meghan P.
30 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house located on the intercoastal waterway.
Meghan P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina O.
19 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful cottage and location. Hosts John and Sarah are the best! The cottage was spotless and well equipped. Beautiful views of the slough and a very quick walk to a beautiful beach. The sunsets are stunning. We hope to return next season. Keith and Sabrina - North Carolina
Sabrina O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Pink Cottage is great! John and Sarah are wonderful, we enjoyed the house and the beatiful location.
Greg D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sam P.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an awesome stay! The house is in a great location with a great view of the marsh. The owners are very nice and accommodating. 10 out of 10!
Sam P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angie S.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views, easy walk to beach and beautifully decorated and comfortable house.
Angie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa F.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at The Pink Cottage was amazing! It was just what my family needed. The pictures of the cottage don't do it justice. It is so beautifully decorated and clean. The view is so serene and it is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood with a very short walk to the beach. It's the perfect place to be for exploring Oak Island. Thank you, John and Sarah for allowing us to be in your home
Lisa F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robin R., Odenton, MD 21113
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It is very cute! Good size for two Adults. Not a lot of closet space but a lot of dresser storage. Small dishwasher but was fine for us! Great views of marsh and sunsets! Love the back porch with rockers! It was spotless when we arrived! I really appreciated that! John and Sarah were very nice.
Robin R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with beautiful views! Great location near beach. Property was beautifully appointed! John and Sarah are amazing hosts. We can’t wait to return.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie T.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay to relax and unwind. Very clean and up to date. Loved the view of the marsh!!
Jamie T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anthony R.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pink Cottage Stay
Great week of vacation staying at the pink cottage. John was a fantastic host. We could not have asked for a better week. Highly recommend!
Anthony R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Taylor D.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
This was our first time at OKI, my husbands family rented multiple houses for the week. We stayed here with one other couple and our small children. With the other family members being close by, we were really only here to sleep but wish we would have had more time to enjoy it! The house was clean, absolutely adorable, and my little girls have begged to go back to “our pink house” since we left. My husband mentioned that he hates he didn’t have more time to fish because the house is on the water. Overall, we had a great experience and the owners were nice and very easy to communicate with. Would recommend and will likely stay again!
Taylor D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber Y.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
My husband and I absolutely loved staying at the pink cottage. The house has a lot of charm and is decorated beautifully. The view of the waterway from the house is amazing and is only a short walk to the beach. I would definitely book here again!
Amber Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julia F.
21 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Our favorite beach house so far. Wonderful private location and beautiful views but very close to the beach. House was very clean and kitchen had everything we needed. Hosts were lovely and very laid back! Will definitely come back!
Julia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda R.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time at this amazing little Pink Cottage. We celebrated our 42nd Anniversary and had a very relaxing and peaceful time. Being on the deck and just enjoying the birds and nature was my favorite. This house and host, John did not disappoint and we will return for another stay. John was courteous and helpful with any questions we had. We highly recommend this house , it has everything you need and the outdoor shower was nice too. Beach walk was quick and access to the beach was easy. Thank you for sharing your cottage. T and W, Wilmington, NC
Wanda R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
13 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Pink Cottage is perfect. A lovely little home on the tidal creek. It has beautiful marsh views (we saw an amazing sunset) and is a quick walk to the beach. The kitchen is well-equipped, and the mini-split system kept the house nice & cool. The hosts have thought of everything to make this a wonderful stay.
Mary C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Emily B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
David S.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
very relaxing, close to the beach, great marsh views.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pink House is great place to stay.
The Pink House has everything you need for a vacation stay and was very clean. The Hosts were helpful and friendly. View was awesome from back deck and, it was just a short walk to the beach. Definitely hope to have a chance to return.
Teresa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
28 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Cottage
Charming cottage with everything you could possibly need - hosts were responsive to communication and made the Pink Cottage an easy choice for our anniversary weekend. Clean and comfortable, close to everything, could have harvested oysters from the marsh if we wanted to- the hardest part was leaving!
Susan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Blaine K.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch
John provided an amazingly clean house upon arrival! It was such a nice relaxing and cozy place! Would definitely stay again!
Blaine K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan R.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We were in town to see family and this was the perfect spot! Close to the beach, clean, lovely view!! We look forward to staying again.
Ryan R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
christy G., Yadkinville NC
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Second time as good as the first!!
Staying at the Pink Cottage is an island experience you don't get with just any rental. The house is amazing, extremely clean, decorated beautifully and has all the comforts of home. The views from the back looking at the "marsh" is so wonderful and so peaceful. Honestly the walk to the beach is short and super easy which is a plus when not staying ocean front. John and Sarah are great host! Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise with us.
christy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We loved our stay at the Pink Cottage. The location was perfection, the view of the marsh & intercoastal from the back deck was amazing. The house itself was immaculate & had everything you could possibly need. Thank you again for a great stay, John!
Lisa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
suzanne c., Cary, USA
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Cottage by the Sea
We spent 3 nights here and absolutely loved this place. It is bigger on the inside than it appears outside. It is cozy, charming, well furnished, had quality linens, was impeccably clean, and decorated beautifully. Plus there are stunning sunsets from the back deck where there is also nice outdoor shower. John and Sarah the owners live next door and were extremely helpful and provided kayaks for us to launch from their doc. It was a very short 5 min walk to the beach in a relatively quiet area in OKI. Awesome rental for a small group (4 or less). Highly recommend.