On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Long Beach vacation home, you'll find Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Salt64 - 8 min drive
Paul's of Oak Island - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - 6 min drive
Pirates Deck - 8 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.
Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance
Salt, sand, and surf await at this oceanfront vacation home on Oak Island! With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this vintage-style cottage is perfect for families and couples looking for a timeless beachfront getaway. The outdoor balcony offers panoramic views of the Atlantic ocean and is the ultimate spot to relax from the lounge chairs and host evening dinners as you listen to the ocean waves. You'll even be located only 2 blocks away from the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier and popular restaurants like Island Way!
Upon walking inside from the wraparound porch, you're instantly transported back to an era where you can slow down and focus on spending quality time with those you love. The spacious open floor plan boasts a cozy living room with comfortable furnishings and a flatscreen TV. A few steps away is the dining area with seating for 6 and the well-appointed kitchen that features ample counter space, a coffee maker, and everything you will need to prepare a meal during your stay.
The spectacular ocean views continue into the master bedroom, where you will find a queen-size bed and a charming ensuite bathroom with a shower. There are two other bedrooms down the hallway from the kitchen — one boasts a queen-size bed and a flatscreen TV, while the other has two twin-size beds and a flatscreen TV. These bedrooms share a quaint guest bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
The vibes are relaxed, and everything is easy here; just grab the leash for your beach adventures! There's even an outdoor shower for you and your fur kids to rinse off after a day of playing in the sand, splashing in the surf, and fishing from the beach (or pier). But the amenities don't stop there; you'll find high-speed wireless internet available for those that need to stay connected, along with a full-size washing machine and dryer. Don't wait for this special place to get booked — reserve your stay at The Last Chance today!
Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more! The choice is yours! For this house you are eligible for up to $245.00 credit on any beach gear! Book now to reserve your gear today!
Please Note: Linens are included with your reservation and contain the following: flat and fitted bed sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths.
As you will find when selecting dates on the calendar, there are minimum stay requirements based on the season. There is a 7 night minimum with a mandatory Saturday to Saturday rental pattern in the peak summer months, and there is more flexibility in the slower seasons. You can find a chart of our seasons and minimum stay requirements on our FAQ page, and please don't hesitate to reach out with questions!
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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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,120 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
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 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 smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
511228
Frequently asked questions
How close is Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance 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 Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance to downtown Oak Island?
This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Oak Island.
Oceanfront Cottage w/ Panoramic Views & Vintage Vibes - The Last Chance Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We so enjoyed the vintage cottage vibes. It was a birthday girls Labor Day weekend. The town was so cozy. My only complaint is NC doesn’t have enough Spanish moss for my beach getaways.
Karen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna H.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house!
Great property! Better than expected. Few things that are important with my family when renting a beach house that you may not know until you show up - beds are cozy! Not cheap and hard. AC works great in all bedrooms. Nice deck with a dining table outside- we love our family dinners outside with a beach view. Kitchen had everything we needed for dinners in. The grill was missing and they delivered a new gas grill immediately when I called. Salt and Sand is great! Will be checking out all their properties. I will share as there was only 2 things with the property that wasn’t a big deal for us but may help others, the master bath toilet is so close to the wall my husband couldn’t use it, my knees touched the wall. The laundry is outside under the house. I’d go back to the same property, but this may not work for others- so check the other Salt and Sand houses if needed! Thanks and we will be back!
Anna H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher L.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation
Our family had the best time! The house is just perfectly cozy and charming. I loved the amazing ocean view and easy walk to the beach. The house was clean, well stocked and the beds were comfortable, good parking, washer and dryer lots of cupboardspace. The house just had a warm, inviting vibe and I didnt want to leave. It's definitely an amazing place to unwind from a busy world.
Christopher L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
Great time in a great beach house!
Kim C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Eric W., Plano, TX
Sep 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House if fine - management company terrible
The house in a good location - looks like pics - three star meaning it's an average house - a little older but just fine for us. If the owner wants to be successful he needs to find a new managment company. Basically nothing to use in kitchen. We flew in - had to buy beach chairs for 3 days use - they could have supplied these. Bathroom shower curtain too short and fell down. Asked for late check out - they said we could stay until 11am - asked if we got out of house and packed car if we could stay on the beach a little longer if we could leave car in one of two spots at house - the answer was no because it might confuse the maid. Later in the day when we realized that we left a small electronic item we called to see if maid could get it for us - but they told us maid wasn't coming until next day. So they could have let us stay later - just couldn't be bothered - but that would have made our trip much better. Asked them to call back when they found the item - they never did. Followed up much later and they said they would charge us $25 to stick in regular mail. Oh forgot, asked if they had a grill - they said yes - ends up to be a TINY floor unit that might cost $19. They had not beach towels or beach umbrellas or any beach toys of any kind. The wifi code in the unit was the wrong one and the TV didn't work the entire time. Nobody there cares. But the house is fine.
Eric W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
William S.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
I can’t say how much we were pleased with the house, location, cleanliness, everything was excellent. If every house that this realtor manages is like then kudos! Thanks for an excellent experience!
William S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
Aug 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family cottage on the ocean
The Last Chance provided the perfect spot for our adult family of 5. The bathrooms were nicely updated and everything was clean and waiting for us. After a bit of a planning snafu, the owners and property managers went out of their way to help us resolve the issue and we were so grateful. Highly recommend this cottage.