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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Long Beach vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬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 Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋

The Wooden Whale is a 3br/2ba retreat nestled in the quiet NW area of relaxing OKI, and has all the amenities you need to find that place of respite. Comfortably accommodating up to six people (including children), we think you’ll enjoy your stay at The Wooden Whale!

We take cleaning & sanitizing our home very seriously. Our expert cleaning crew abides by all industry standards and practices procedures endorsed by the CDC/WHO.

Enjoy quick access to one of just two bridges onto the island and beach access points. Two minute drive/10 minute walk to the ocean and an even shorter walk to the Intracoastal Waterway. Oak Island has a paid parking program that charges for the majority of public parking spaces along the beach from April 1 - September 30 between the hours of 9am-5pm. Paid parking passes are purchased at time of use through a mobile app at a rate of $5/hour, $20/day or $80/week. Town of Oak Island public parking spaces are clearly marked and are generally located at public beach access points and town-managed recreation areas such as Middletown Park. Pay by downloading the Surfcast by Otto Connect app and/or by scanning the QR code on parking signage.

The Wooden Whale is our home away from home. We’ve put a lot of time, energy and effort into making it a space that is welcoming, comfortable and well-appointed. The space has been professionally-designed and boasts an open floor plan with lots of natural light. Relax under the cooling breezes of ceiling fans (in each room), enjoy a cross-breeze from the full screen front door to the screened in porch off of the kitchen. High-end laminate flooring and ceramic tiled flooring in wet areas make clean up easy.

The living room boasts a 55” smart TV with access to Netflix & Hulu (bring your login info!). The kitchen is packed full of dishes, cookware, small appliances and other essentials. We love to cook and have taken great care to include all the elements needed to create memorable meals. Curious to know if we have a particular item, just ask! There is a separate laundry room and common cleaning supplies available as well.

The Primary bedroom has a King bed, walk-in closet, en-suite bathroom with double vanity & garden tub, dresser, bedside tables, quilt/coverlet, and pillows. The Queen bedroom has a Queen bed, dresser, bedside tables, quilt/coverlet, and pillows. The Twin bedroom has two twin beds, dresser, desk/bedside table, quilts/coverlets, and pillows. Both Guest bedrooms have close access to a hallway bath. Please note that sheet sets (including pillow cases) and bath towels are not provided. We are happy to recommend local rental services if you are interested. Our home comfortably accommodates up to six people (including children).

The screened in back porch is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee, read a book curled up on the sofa or in a hammock chair on a rainy day, or enjoy an evening beverage with friends and family. Just outside the porch, you’ll find a patio complete with a dining table and chairs for six, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a fun day at the beach! Plus, enjoy a hammock for two in the spacious backyard! Outdoor games including cornhole and jenga are available for use as well. And don't forget the in-ground fire pit with accompanying six Adirondack chairs. Great for cooler evenings! A gas grill has been provided for guest use.

The real star of the island is the beach itself. It's a short distance by bike or car with over 60 public beach access points. No matter the time of the year, your time spent at the beach will be memorable. Our absolute favorite place in the world is “The Point” – the westernmost part of the Island where you can enjoy outstanding sunsets and calm waters.

We love the western part of the island. It's quiet but offers quick access to everything that makes OKI special. Take a left out of the driveway to reach the Intracoastal waterway - calm waters perfect for fishing. Take a right and arrive at the beach in less than 10 minutes (walking) or 2 (by car/bike)! Lots of lovely oaks adorn the island and the beaches, well, they speak for themselves.

The Wooden Whale is located very close to the Swain's Cut Bridge (the "new bridge"), one of two access points to the island. There are two grocery stores on the island (Food Lion and Publix on Oak Island Drive) in addition to Lowe's Foods located just across the Middleton bridge. The island is motor and pedestrian-friendly. Oak Island Drive has sidewalks that run it's length and the neighborhood streets are quiet and calm.

We have six beach chairs & umbrellas for you to use, and an excellent rental service to recommend if additional items are needed. Two lounge chairs are also available, although we ask you refrain from taking them to the beach - they are perfect for sunbathing at the house.

Sadly, no pets are allowed and smoking is strictly prohibited in the house. Please dispose of any cigarette butts outside appropriately. Evidence of neglect in this area will forfeit your security deposit.

We welcome you to our home and hope you love the Carolina blue skies as much as we do.

Learn more about The Wooden Whale & Oak Island on Instagram/Facebook! @woodenwhaleoki

Property manager

David Byrd

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.9 mi (47-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Caswell Beach and 8.6 mi (15-min drive) from Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Oak Island.

🐋 The Wooden Whale: Prof-designed 3br 2ba Oak Island retreat! Sleeps 6 🐋 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great spot, great vibes
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place

Place was perfect size. Really enjoyed our stay. Quiet neighborhood. Really enjoyed the closed in backyard for our kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay D., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

Exactly as advertised, had everything we needed for the week. Very neat and clean. Excellent beach decor too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

glenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

really?

No linens. Must have missed it at registration. Said something about rental of linens. I would think at the prices we paid I might at least get a towel,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Home

Loved quiet residential neighborhood. The screened porch and private yard were a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect getaway

David and Jeff are the best host! Great communication and perfect attention to detail. The house was absolutely amazing! Cutest decor and so inviting. They have thought of everything you will need to make your trip feel like a home away from home. Felt very safe there being there for a girls trip. Love the attention to every little detail, we have definitely found our favorite place on the island!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable house!

Spent a short weekend to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday. Wish we had more time at the house - it was so cozy and had everything one would need for a nice little vacation. Hope to take my husband back sometime and really enjoy the amenities provided. (Just in case you're like me and tend not to read all the fine print, you will need to provide your own linens. Was grateful that the host sent a gentle reminder.)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Wooden Whale is our favorite!

We stayed here 4 years ago and absolutely had to get back! The house is great, the backyard is the perfect spot for relaxing in the evening, and the hosts are super responsive. A short walk to the beach makes it the perfect location. Still remains our favorite place is Oak Islans!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great OKI vacation

Another great stay at the wooden whale. 2 years in a row, and more to come.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Troy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach September in the rain

Long Weekend getaway. Can’t control the weather. Oh well, the home was super clean and yhe host kept in good communication. Only real gripe is the need to supply our own linen which was communicated in the listing but was still a first for us, and toilet paper which was not. The internet was spotty but likely weather related. The kitchen is very well stocked with spices, cutlery, etc. there are candles, lighters, and tons of whale themed knicknacks to explore. The back yard firepit is a big win with lots of dry firewood (bring your own Tinder or lighter fluid) There are beach chairs, and pleanty of toys for young kids. The bicycles needed maintenance but we were near the end of the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Wooden Whale. The house was just perfect for us. Location was a bonus. Looking forward to next year at Oak Island and staying here if it’s available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Parker L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay in OKI

We can’t say enough good things about this place. It seems that Jeff and David have thought of everything with a well stocked closet for outdoor activities and an excellent kitchen. We will definitely stay here again. The fact that bikes are included is a HUGE deal because we rode the bikes more than we drove. The only thing keeping it from getting 5 stars from us, is having to bring our own linens or rent them. But we understand and wouldn’t mind doing it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness

23' Oki Trip

The property was well maintained, clean, and stocked. We were within a short driving distance of everything, and had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house

It was delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love at First Sight!

We LOVED our stay at the Wooden Whale! Very well appointed and convenient to everything! We hit the Farmer's Market on Monday and was WOW'd! Please point that out to guests so we can support Local! Thanks again and I hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Island getaway

The most thoughtful property I’ve stayed in! I’ve stayed in several beach rentals along the NC & SC coast in the last 9 years. This one hands down, above & beyond. Love loved this little charm of an island house. All the little details went into this property and it shows. Screened in back porch. The outdoor shower after a hot day at the beach. All the home decor. Lots of natural lighting. The kitchen was perfect to navigate around in so much so that I cooked all week and we never once bought a meal out! (Instacart groceries to the front door). Thanks for a fully stocked utility shed the umbrellas and beach chairs were a treat to not have to pack on my journey to the island. The bicycles too! Above and beyond and the hosts are A+ with swift and professional communications all the way through. Thank you for sharing your piece of beach paradise with us. It will be hard to top this experience again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leilani M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great OKI Vacation

Have been vacationing on OKI for many years and this was our first time staying at this wonderful home and it will not be our last! Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Great communication with owners. Thank you David and Jeff!!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T., Keysville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to stay!!!

This rental isbso comfortable and homey!! My daughter and i enjoyed it immensely! Very well stocked with cooking supplies and dishes. Comfortable beds. Nice dark rooms!! Back yard is fenced for security and privacy!! Thanks for sharing your lovely home. I would definitely come here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Statesville

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Cottage with Character

This was a great house for our group of 4 women. It was a comfortable home with one of the best stocked kitchens we’ve ever seen in a vacation rental property. We absolutely loved the back yard with the various options for sitting and relaxing! (The hatchet came in handy for making kindling with the firewood provided.)The home is located in a quiet neighborhood where we felt very safe for both morning and evening walks. It was also great to be able to borrow the sturdy beach chairs provided instead of having to bring our own. We appreciate all of the details that Jeff and David put into decorating The Wooden Whale- we continued to notice more details each day of our stay. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Charming and Beautifully Decorated Beach Cottage!

We so enjoyed our stay at "The Wooden Whale". The owners have taken great care to outfit and decorate the cottage in such a way that you truly never wanted to leave! We especially enjoyed the quiet, peaceful screened-in porch, the abundance of reading material and the well-equipped kitchen. We were also very appreciative of the quick and prompt communication from the owners. Everything was "as advertised" and the beach was just a short walk away. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property!

We had a great time! The house was beautiful and clean. Great location and terrific amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candyce W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ Getaway

My 2 girlfriends and I stayed at the Wooden Whale for a long weekend. And we could not have been more pleased! The Wooden Whale is an absolutely charming cottage! From the uniquely decorative details in each room to the wonderful location, this comfortably appointed house was perfect! Thank you so much to Jeff & David!! Your home is so special. You can tell a lot of love has been put in to it! Thanks so very much for sharing it with us! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at The Wooden Whale!

Looking for a cute, convenient place to stay with great amenities? The Wooden Whale is your place! Jeff and David's cute and super clean vacation home was an awesome choice for us for a wedding weekend and Oak Island is very charming. A+++
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 weeks of happiness

Our 2 week stay at The Wooden Whale was one of the best vacations we’ve had in our 46 years of marriage!!! David and Jeff are so helpful and accommodating, we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Their place was immaculate, so comfortable and a great location. If you have the opportunity to stay here, Do Not Hesitate!!! Do it!!! William and Julia Spears
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend at the Wooden Whale

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was even better than expected. It was very cozy and comfortable. The back porch and backyard were the perfect place to relax. The host was very friendly and accommodating. We look forward to staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022