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SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC

Oak Island vacation home in Tranquil Harbour area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Riverwalk - 44 min drive - 36.8 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 52 min drive - 41.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪oak island deli & pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thai And Vine - ‬8 min drive

About this property

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

SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC

Welcome to our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a fenced in back yard, rocking chair front porch, and screened side porch, located with ample room for onsite parking. Clean, piling island home is located is walking and biking distance to the beach. Only 5 blocks from Davis Canal public dock. Hot/cold outdoor shower and washer/dryer available for guests.

Bring your own boat, optional boat dock available for rent within walking distance of home. Deep water on canal for only $25 per night.

Our home currently has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and a hot/cold outdoor shower. Master bedroom has a king bed. Bedroom #2 has two twin beds. Bedroom #3 has a queen bed. All living area is on the 2nd floor; downstairs storage room is used for owner storage. The house is on pilings and located in the wooded section of the island.

This home has an open floor plan between the living room and kitchen. The living room has two sofas, ceiling fan and end tables. A large flat screen TV & high speed internet with Wi-Fi is available for your use.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator/freezer/ice maker, dishwasher, regular coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, blender, coffee cups, glass wear, silver wear, wine glasses and all other standard necessities for the kitchen and more.

Check-In is 4:00pm EST and Check-out is 10:00am EST

If you would like to bring your well-behaved dog, please message me BEFORE making a booking. Dogs are permitted only with prior approval; $75 non-refundable pet fee (2 dogs maximum; no cats or other pets accepted).

Owner is North Carolina Licensed Real Estate Agent.




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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.6 mi (49-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from Caswell Beach and 9.2 mi (16-min drive) from Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Oak Island.

SANDY TAILS - Oak Island, NC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Socializing Area

The property was just as listed. The 2 couches were great for visiting friends and TV watching. It had all the kitchen utensils we needed and was a clean property with comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for

Check in was very detailed. We had no problems getting into thr property at all. Inside the house we noticed was pretty dirty and all tvs are VERY dated and dont have USB ports to plug in your own apple tv or roku. Any "supplies" at the house (ie toilet paper) were minimal and lower quality than the public schools. The living area is cluttered with old mismatched uncomfortable furniture. We only used the master bedroom and bathroom. I went to use a towel and found 2 towels under the sink, both were folded byt upon opening the towel it was clear that it hadnt been laundered, it was literally crusty and had visible dirty spots. The dishwasher was also dirty with crumbs and streaks of spilled food. We didnt use the bedding so i cant speak to that. The checkout list was very long and tedious considering the condition we found it in, we did however leave it better than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

The house was perfect. Clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and great area. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great owners!

Very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Hughes P.

Very nice place

Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We ❤️Sandy Tails and Oak Island

Our first trip to Oak Island! Sandy Tails was perfect for our family. Spacious, clean and pet friendly. Adam was very responsive and provided clear and easy check-in and check-out instructions. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute beach cottage

Well appointed cute beach cottage in quiet neighborhood 1.2 miles from the beach. Home was very clean and we cooked meals there daily during our stay. The owner was very responsive to our questions. Would highly recommend Sandy Tails, backyard is perfect for your furry kids and lots of trails to hike. Very close to the intercoastal waterway and bike and golf cart rentals easy as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Halloween Weekend with Family

Adam was very easy to work with and very accommodating. The house had plenty of room and was very clean. The fenced in back yard is a plus, and even though we didn’t get to enjoy it the screened in porch was a very nice touch as well. The only thing I would have changed was the TV service, it would have been nice to have cable service. We stream our service at home but I didn’t feel comfortable entering in my information to be able to use the streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video etc. We enjoyed our Halloween weekend with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

My stay at Sandy Tails

It was a lovely place and very roomie. Enjoyed the back deck and was much better than the place I rented last year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britte C., GASTONIA, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Weekend Getaway

Loved our stay at Sandy Tails! Our first visit to Oak Island and we'll be back!! House was everything we expected and more and Adam was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Oak Island in winter.

This property has all new and up to date appliances. Furniture and decorations are new and very tasteful. The place just feels brand new and modern. Had one issue with a tripped breaker and owner came right over before 8 am and fixed the problem and was very pleasant and apologetic. He actually thanked us for calling him. Could not have been more pleased with our visit!

10/10 Excellent

Casey P., Matthews, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay with pets!

We loved our stay at oak island. After some initial confusion over having to pay a linen fee, and a higher than expected pet fee, the owner realized the mistake and resolved the situation for us. Our stay here was great, and it was a really good place to stay with our dog. We'll definitely keep this property in mind for our next trip to Oak Island!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020