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Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Oak Island

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and 57th Place West Access Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Holden Beach - 33 min drive - 29.4 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 53 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt64 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Deck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬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.

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC

🐾 Welcome to Sandy Paws where boat and dog lovers find their perfect retreat! Our charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental is designed with your furry friends and maritime adventures in mind. Unwind in a recently renovated home that combines comfort, convenience, and coastal vibes. Sandy Paws is privately owned and managed.

🏠 Property Highlights:
• Dog-Friendly: We understand that pets are family too! Sandy Paws features a fenced backyard, providing a safe and playful space for your furry companions.
• Outdoor Delights: Enjoy our outdoor space on the screened porch, deck, or around the picnic table in the fenced backyard. Rinse off the salt and sand in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
• Ready for Relaxation: Arrive to find your beds made, bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels provided – making your vacation truly stress-free.
• Convenient Location: Located on Oak Island, Sandy Paws is just 0.7 miles from the nearest beach access, 1.1 miles from Publix for groceries, 1.8 miles from the nearest boat ramp, and 1.7 miles from Oak Island Park.
• Boat Parking: Bring your boat along! Our property offers a driveway with ample space for your boat, making it easy for you to embark on aquatic adventures.

🏖️ Beach Access: A 15-minute walk to the beach via the 31st street walkover or a quick 3-minute car ride allows you to soak up the sun and waves.

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
• Master Bedroom: King-sized bed
• Bedroom 2: Two full-sized beds
• Additional: Twin rollaway bed for flexible sleeping arrangements

🚿 Bathrooms:
• Main Bathroom: Shower-tub combo
• Half Bath: Conveniently located off the master bedroom

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: The kitchen is ready for your culinary adventures, fully equipped with modern appliances. Enjoy your favorite coffee at our coffee bar with a choice between a Keurig machine or a traditional coffee pot.

🛥️ Explore Brunswick County Beaches: Nestled 45 minutes from Wilmington and 1 hour from Myrtle Beach, Oak Island is a dog-friendly beach community offering a perfect blend of relaxation and coastal activities.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Number of pets is negotiable

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Absolutely no smoking indoors.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.9 mi (50-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Caswell Beach and 7.1 mi (15-min drive) from Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Oak Island.

Sandy Paws - A Dog-Friendly Haven with Boat Parking on Oak Island, NC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fran A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws was perfect for our long weekend stay. The extra touches like the stocked coffee bar and the toiletries bags were great and very much appreciated. Our Golden loved the backyard and the location is convenient to the 31st walkover to the beach. Emily was great to work with. The home was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws house was very welcoming. Very clean and had everything we needed plus many extras. Comfortable and close to restaurants and shopping. We walked to the beach and around the neighborhood with our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandy Paws is great! The home is clean with good amenities. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was welcoming and exactly what we wanted. Our dog Capt. Hook loved the fenced yard and squirrels.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We always enjoy our stay at Sandy Paws. It is a very nice place with everything you could need. My husband and myself and our three dogs were very comfortable there. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying at Sandy Paws. Our dogs loved it especially the fenced in back yard. Emily was so quick to answer questions. Comfortable beds and nice home all the way around. Thank you for letting us stay. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W., Durham NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was exactly as described and was perfect for us and our pups. We would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Close to everything we want to do. Slept our family of 5 easily (2&5 year old). Everything you could need from cooking utensils present. Keurig for the morning coffee. We enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return Visit

We have definitely found our home away from home here. Always easy check in and Emily is very responsive if we need anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time at Oak Island

Our family booked this house somewhat last minute, and we were so pleased with everything. The house was perfect for our needs - great fenced in yard for our dog, beds were comfortable, everything we needed for a great vacation. Location was great! Oak Island in the summer is amazing!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Kings Mountain, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time! Perfect house for us and our furry friends! Would definitely love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful Get Away

This was an amazing place to book. Clean, great location and plenty of space for our little family. The kids enjoyed the yard and the adults enjoyed the patio would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

We had a great time at this home! Really enjoyed the outdoor spaces and the closeness of the beach (3min driving) and the ample parking once there. The home is beautiful inside and has all the amenities you need. Being pet-friendly was a bonus, especially with a fenced yard! Would DEF stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Notch Above the Rest

Miss Emily goes above and beyond as a host! Thankful to stumble on her wonderful home. We were very well taken care of and the home is exactly what we needed! The bar has been set to a new level!!!! Sandy Paws is a must for us!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place well stocked large fenced backyard for our dogHope to be back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time staying at sandy paws. Place is great and has everything you need to stay in Oak Island. Our dog enjoysthe fenced back yard. Will return
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Beach Stay with our Furbabies (dogs)

We went back for our anniversary to Oak Island where we got married. We wanted to bring our dogs with us this time and this house was perfect if you want to bring them. It’s in a great location and even the walk to the beach from house was enjoyable. The fence in yard was perfect for them. We had one issue with the smoke alarm battery needing to be changed and got a response right away with it fixed within a hour. Definitely will be back with our dogs when we want to visit again !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Windy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quick getaway

The house was very well stocked and perfect when traveling with pets
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles m., Cary

Liked: Cleanliness

Sun,surf, sand and smiles

Cozy, roomy, comfortable, yard was enough for the pup to run a bit and stretch his legs. Tv's and all the other appliances worked fine. Quiet street, close enough for us to walk to the beach over the 39th st footbridge. Weather was great except one day wind blew away our Kayak tour of the Montgomery Slough. Maybe next time....
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandy Paws

We enjoyed our stay at Sandy Paws with our fur babies. Fenced in backyard is a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway for Family with Pets

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this beach rental! The home was spotless, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend this spot for families or anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful beach escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT WEEK STAY!!

We went as a family of 4 with our 2 fur babies. We even rented their golf cart! We had a great Spring Break trip. Even though not everything was open for business yet, we really enjoy how quiet and easy OKI is. Very easily accessible via golf cart all over the island! Easy drive to Southport for great food!!Emily was very easy to communicate with and responded very quickly! The house was just as described and perfect for our family of 4 humans and the 2 pups really loved running around the fenced yard! Not to mention, you can take your dogs on the beach year round!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Wonderful place to stay. Feels just like home. Just a great place to relax with family and pets after some time at the ocean. Fenced backyard and screened porch are perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Statesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandy Paws us better than advertised

From the cute beach bungalow feeling upon entry to the dog friendly set up, Sandy Paws is the perfect home base for a beach getaway with kids, dogs or both. The house is well kept & homey. There are even games should your stay have a rainy day. The kitchen has ample pots & pans, plates & cups. The back yard is perfect for relaxing or grilling a burger or steak on the provided grill while the dogs play tug o war or enjoy some zoomies. Highly recommend & look forward ti our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025