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Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off

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Relax in this serene outdoor space with wicker chairs, a table, and a striped rug.
Relax in this inviting living space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable sofas, and a coffee table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and oven.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a central island and bar stools, surrounded by a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and a beautiful painting of a seaside scene.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Long Beach stay.A stay at this Long Beach vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off

Currently offering 10% discount for week long stay.
Mandolin Wind is a clean, comfy and charming home located 3 blocks from the beach a mere 5-7 minute walk. No need to rent a golf cart or waste precious time looking for paid parking. Enjoy the beach and then relax on the awesome screened in back porch, watch ROKU TV, or head out to find the best food the Island has to offer.

Our back yard is spacious and includes an outdoor shower, BBQ grill, patio table and chairs. Inside you will find all the conveniences of home including a full kitchen, a huge island with seating, and a large dining table. Mandolin Wind is on a quiet street with year-round neighbors, tucked beneath some shade trees while still providing full sun in areas. This ranch style home is on one level, no flights of stairs to climb.

Within walking distance you will find restaurants, pubs, a taco stand, BBQ, Publix, and Middleton park for summer concerts and farmers market. The new skateboard park is right down the street. Just a short drive to Dairy Queen, microbreweries, a wine shop, beach stores, local craft stores & eclectic gift stores and so much more. A boat ramp is just 6 blocks away.

We know you'll enjoy your stay at Mandolin Wind!

Property manager

Robert

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off to the airport?

This vacation home is 37 mi (53-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Caswell Beach and 16.1 mi (61-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Oak Island.

Mandolin Wind your family beach getaway. 5 minute walk to the beach. 10% off Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful return trip to Mandolin Wind. Best location on the island of you have kids!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and roomy

Pleanty of room and privacy. Lovely outdoor spaces. Very convenient to grocery, food. But, if yiu walk to the beach you have to cross the busy street. There was noisy music at night but you couldn't hear it inside. All the necessary comforts: a/c, wifi, UHB ports, kitchenotems. Of the three rentals we've had at OKI, this wS definitely the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Beach Vacation!

The house was very clean and spacious, it was located right next to the Publix and other places you could visit while staying there. The walk to and from the beach was easy and we had no problems finding the house! The house was supplied with all the needs which is usually rare to find but they had it all at mandolin winds. I would stay here again and recommend this vacation stay to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

The house was clean but my 95 year old needed a railing which would have helped him get in and out . Did not like Roku TV
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This place is just as advertised! The hosts are great. The hot water heater went out and needed a new element. I contacted the host and within an hour, it was taken care of! We had an excellent stay and I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra H., Beckley WV

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised

We had a great stay and the welcome basket was a really nice. We enjoyed being close so we could walk to places. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucas s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip 2024

What a great house and location on the island. Typically pictures can be a little deceiving when searching online but the house was far better than expected. I grew up going to Oak Island and was great being able to bring my kids back to where I spent many summers. Will for sure be looking to book this house again the next time we come.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our new favorite vacation spot.

Mandolin wind is our new favorite vacation spot and we are already looking to book our next stay! The house itself felt homey and we loved the beach vibe all throughout. The location was perfect for us! We had a little issue with the washer and Robert responded super quick and had it resolved in no time. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and just all of those type of needs which hasn’t always been the case of places we have stayed. The provided beach chairs were also a huge bonus! Only thing I would suggest is booking a golf cart in advance. A golf cart would have been very helpful and fun but they were all booked because we just weren’t aware we would need to book ahead of time. We loved our stay! Wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location in Oak Island

Walking distance to the beach, the sound, grocery store, ice cream, coffee, restaurants, parks, and even more! Bring the whole family and have the best beach trip of your life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend stay at Mandolin Wind

We spent a few days and nights at Mandolin Wind. The house was very clean inside and had a nice open-floor plan between the kitchen, dining space, and living room. There were cute touches like colorful lighting under the eat-in bar. The couches were wide and very comfortable. We really enjoyed the screened in porch and seating area. The beach was about a 7-minute straight walk from the house to the public beach access. There is also paid public parking if you’re lugging beach gear. I loved that the house had a full sized washer and dryer and outdoor shower. We felt like we had everything we needed to enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

An OKI Gem

Mandolin Wind was a great location for a family weekend away - clean, relaxing, lots of amenities, and a very well-supplied kitchen…highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

This ranch style house was perfect for our family with little ones. Great locations. Great place to stay for walking with small children in stroller and wagan. The beach just minutes away. Restaurants, grocery store, and park all within minutes away. We loved being on the inclosed back porch and the beach chairs came on handy. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay. Great location

Stayed at Mandolin Wind. House was very clean, location was great. Outdoor shower came in handy. Only downfall is couldn’t get washer to work, host said sorry but didn’t offer any solution. Then later complained about a taken pillow case, which was in one of our pillowcase and we returned. Seemed a little petty considering I had to wring out everything I tried to wash and take to a laundromat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Mandolin Wind was an amazing place to stay. The location is absolutely perfect. I would stay here over and over and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a great place to stay while visiting Oak Island
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home, perfect location to access the beach and other activities.

This is a very nice property. It's very comfortable and clean. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly k., Elkhart, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location

The location of this home is in a perfect area. Shopping, food, and the BEACH!!!! We enjoyed the evening sitting on the screened porch while unwinding for the evening. The home is very spacious with a large kitchen and dining area. The Host/owners were absolutely AMAZING! Communication was great. House rules and their little extras that were provided was so very helpful. I would rent this home again, if available when we vacation Oak Island again. Definitely a 5 Star rating
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janis c., Whispering Pines, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and covenient

My friends and I enjoyed staying here and will gladly stay again. It isa short walk to the beach access which was on 49th street also. The beds were comfortable and the master en suite was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

The house was very clean..the only change..would be a railing on front steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Funtime

Great beach house for making family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Cute Beachy Place

We had the best time staying! Very cute! Comfortable accommodations! Perfect for our girl’s weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Oak Island Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Mandolin Wind. The location can't be beat - once here we barely had to get back in the car. We walked to the beach, playground, splash pad and multiple restaurants. Really enjoyed the spacious kitchen and screened in porch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023