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Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!

Oak Island vacation home in Tranquil Harbour area

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Beach nearby
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81680 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Oak Island Golf Club. Oak Island Lighthouse and Ocean Crest Pier are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Holden Beach - 36 min drive - 32.7 miles
  • Ocean Isle Beach - 47 min drive - 41.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jumpin' Java - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬12 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.

Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!

Our getaway "Second Chances" is yours to enjoy! This is a fun place to soak up the sun, take in the ocean breeze and enjoy all that Oak Island has to offer. This home was moved from Caswell Beach in 2016 (just up the road on the same island). It is the result of blood, sweat, grace, divine intervention along with a lot of luck! We want you to enjoy what we have worked hard to restore. This has been a labor of love for our family. Destined to be torn down due to the value of the land, we were able to connect with the previous owner, house movers, and some wonderful contractors (too may people to thank) that helped us assemble this home in the heart of Oak Island. Now this house has a second chance at bringing folks the joy that only a beach house can accomplish. Oak Island, meanwhile, is one of the few South facing islands so you can see the sun rise and set from the beach! The Oak Island pier is not far and free to the public for walking (pay to fish). Surf, fish, sun bathe, or just sit in sand and take in the refreshing feel that can only be obtained with that ocean air! While you will likely be out and about at the beach we hope you will also enjoy our house. You can even see the ocean...really tiny from the end of the driveway LOL! (not an ocean view house) The home offers many amenities including...
- 3 bedroom, 2 bath
- 1 king, 2 queens, 2 futons, 2 couches
- futon in LR & primary BR
- large dining table
- large living room
- spacious bedrooms
- desk in primary & "old" primary bedroom
- back porch
- front porch
- front and rear entrances with stairs
- washer & dryer
- carpet, luxury vinyl plank
- central air & electric heat

***Fires NOT Permitted in outdoor fire ring, due to city ordinances***
***One security camera under home facing parking area*** ***No other cameras in guest areas***

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check Out is 11am. Please clean all pots and pans and return to cabinets.
Please leave towels hanging in the bathrooms. You don't have to strip the beds. Our cleaners will collect the sheets & towels.
Please pull the trash cans to the curb before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Trash day is Tuesday. Please take trash to curb Monday evening for pickup.
You can adjust the thermostat during your visit. Prior to departure, please reset as follows, o If A/C is on – set to 74 o If Heat is on – set to 65
Countertops are coated resin. Please use plastic cutting boards. The basement is owner storage and guests are not permitted.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

Property is also known as

Short stroll to the surf!
Short Distance To The Surf Oak
Short Distance to the Surf! Oak Island
Short Distance to the Surf! Private vacation home
Short Distance to the Surf! Private vacation home Oak Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.3 mi (48-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Caswell Beach and 14.5 mi (58-min drive) from Kure Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Second Chances: Short distance to the surf!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Oak Island.

Second Chances: Short distance to the surf! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, short walk to beach. We loved the story about moving this house from Caswell beach to its current location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, close to the beach. Really enjoyed pur stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Great time

Great location, clean and an overall great beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Family Get Away

We had a great time at Oak Island and loved our stay at Second Chances!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lior G.

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

Great beach house for groups

House is clean and spacious, plenty of sleeping space for several guests and good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

The hospitality was excellent! No problems at all. And the Tranquil Harbour is Beautiful!

Great place to stay! I really hate to tell everyone how wonderful it is due to I want it all to myself! I would highly recommend the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Awesome Stay

We love this house! It was a great location and was an awesome house to stay in! Highly recommend and will definitely book this again! House was clean and had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Relaxing

The location was perfect. We walked to the beach and drove easily to places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Family vaca

Overall stay was excellent. Quiet neighborhood, restaurants, stores were easily accessible. Checkin and check out were very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Vacation

It was very nice. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

Just as advertised

We enjoyed our stay and found the home to be what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer G.

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

Second Chances OKI beach house

Our first time staying at this house and we enjoyed every bit of it! The house is a short walk to the beach, close to several of our favorite restaurants, and even in a great neighborhood. Our kids made friends over the week being here which made it even more memorable! The owners were very responsive, friendly, and helpful with any and every question we had. A great place to stay. We will be booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Short break after school

Easy process, great communication with owner and property is nice. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Great location

Great location! Quite nights sitting on deck watching the stars. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela b.

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

After school vacay

Good location. Close to beach and restaurants. Very clean. Hosts were very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as described. Beds comfortable, clean, kitchen had all we needed, though we did not cook. Location was great. Walked to the beach and to a couple of restaurants. Enjoy Ruby’s for breakfast and Koko Cabana for Dinner. Shopped in Southport and had A Slice of Haven for lunch (delicious). Host was easy to contact and responded quickly. We did not have any problems finding the property, accessing it, or with anything during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason O.

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

Oak Island

The house and location were very conve ient and cmose to everything. Lots of space for everyone and outdoor seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Fantastic!

It was great for us. Great location. Comfortable beds. Nice appliances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

As described, good overall experience.

House is a little dated, but that's in the description, if so some research into other reviews. Close to most restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Tranquil Harbour was a great place to stay for our family vacation. The place is very clean, and close enough to the beach to make for a wonderful vacation. We found it easiest to drive the short distance to the public parking rather than have to carry all our stuff, but there was always parking available. Krista was easy to contact and she answered questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen H.

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

Good spot!

A few minor issues were handled quickly. Great house for 5+ adults. Short walk to the beach and convenient drive to grocery and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Great place for a family to stay

This was a great place to stay. It was clean and good location. We walked to the beach. The place had lots of games that we enjoyed. The kitchen was helpful to use to cook meals. There is lots of room. I would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Relaxing stay with short walk to beach!

The property was exactly as listed and Krista was timely and thorough with her communication. Great place for a family beach trip or a getaway with a group of friends. It was nice to have the grill outside - though it may be time to replace it as it is starting to fall apart.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

Fun in the Sun ☀️

We had a great stay! Everything was clean and tidy when we arrived. The owners thought of everything that would be needed (plenty of toilet paper, towels and wash clothes, detergent, hand soap, trash bags, ect). I highly recommend this house to anyone staying in Oak Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Weekend Stay

Very clean! Communication with owner couldn’t have been smoother. Enjoyed the balcony for morning coffee. Generous amount of towels!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024