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Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Oak Island vacation home

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A covered deck with chairs overlooking a beach at sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A bright, white interior with a kitchen, dining area, and living room. There are wicker baskets, a white sofa, and a television.
A beachfront property with multiple buildings, including a large house with a balcony and a smaller structure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

On the beach.With a stay at this Long Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 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.

Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!

Welcome to Salt Life at Oak Island brought to you by My Carolina Stay! This classic ocean front bungalow has been refreshed to enjoy a new chapter of beach front living. Pull up, unpack your bags and welcome to the beach! Enjoy serene ocean front views of sunsets, sunrises and hear the waves crashing as you sip your morning coffee. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom beach bungalow that will meet all your needs at the beach to truly enjoy Salt Life living sleeping 9 comfortably. Primary bedroom has its own ensuite full bathroom and the guest bedroom and bunk room (sleeping 5) share a hall bathroom with walk in shower. If you have to do laundry, it is located on the ground level. Outside dining for 8 means you can eat al fresco while soaking in the gorgeous Oak Island sunsets. Salt Life living is the best living when you stay with us. Relax, refresh, unwind... it's easy to do here with easy beach access and a clean, updated interior. * We do not provide beach chairs as this amenity can quickly deteriorate and we always want to provide 5 star items. We can guide you to beach gear rentals on the island. *we do ask to sign a rental agreement and we utilize a security deposit hold before all stays to prevent blatant disregard for house rules ** If your dates are booked check out our sister property The Pink Flamingo at Litchfield Beach, SC - 1 block away from SC's top beach! 6 bedrooms and sleeps 15

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

Must be 25 to book, Rental Agreement must be signed and paid in full
No unapproved guests or parties
No smoking inside

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
  • Note from host: Might be allowed in the off season on a case by ca

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35 mi (48-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Oak Island.

Salt Life - charming beachfront cottage! Steps to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay! Home was so clean and the host communicated so well and quick with us. Was in a great quiet area with a beautiful view of the beach. We would definitely come back to this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with great spaces. Clean. Easy communication, access and check in/out process. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connies V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Our stay was awesome! Had plenty of room for the family. Great location and comfy accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home on a great property - loved being able to hear the ocean from the back porch!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location

Great time and we will book again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

Communication with the property owner was superb!! Wonder house for our family and location was great! Would recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, easy, easy! No fuss the entire time - from check-in to check-out.Beautiful house with all necessary amenities.Perfectly situated to enjoy the beach without huge crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable beach cottage

Rental is spotless with terrific seating on the deck facing the beach. There is a beach access directly next to the home which is great for getting to/from the ocean quickly. There was a bit of foot traffic during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute weekend getaway

The Salt Life was great for my last-minute weekend getaway. The house was clean and the renovation was exactly as the pictures showed. I loved the location since I was looking for a quiet weekend away but if you are interested in being closer into town and where the restaurants are then this may be a little too far for you. The beach was quiet and it was amazing to be able to walk right over the dune to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern Beach Bungalow

Cute, old school beach cottage that has been remodeled and is well furnished and decorated. House is light, bright and cheerful. FYI to potential renters…sand rinse off hose on deck is connected to hot water…scalding hot if on for more than 10 seconds, W/D located below house in outdoor closet with sand floor. The master bedroom had major floor unleveling with a section of the floor that was tented with planks coming loose across the entire room. We made owners aware of the issue and they said they had plans to fix following our departure. I would make sure this is addressed as we tripped every time we walked through the room. Lovely section of the beach, easiest access ever and would definitely rent again if floor issues were fixed. No toiletries or K cups are provided so bring your own!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun with friends

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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