Title: Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Holiday home in Oak Island with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350198/w1241h796x6y7-cfee6b3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350198/65937647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350198/w1238h797x0y0-7de5e7a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350198/w1243h796x8y5-64803bd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57360000/57350200/57350198/w1242h796x5y5-d1ef9c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located right across the street from the beach, Gorgeous Beach House offers a spacious retreat with breathtaking ocean views. Unwind in the open concept living area or relax on your private balcony overlooking the sea. With three bedrooms, ample storage, an office space and outdoor shower with hot and cold water, this house has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Spacious, Gorgeous Beach House with convenient beach access and Breath Taking Views. The master bedroom has it own master bath and a private balcony which overlooks the ocean! The House has an open concept living area! The Beach access is right across the street! This house has three spacious bedrooms and two spacious bathrooms. We have ample storage for anything you might possibly bring! There is also an office space, washer and dryer and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water! An elevator is also available! Come book with us, you will love it! Please check all ratings for our house! Once in awhile you get someone that just isn't happy no matter what you do to make it nice for them! Gas card with every reservation of 2 or more days! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61620000/61614000/61613975/fb469c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet beach house steps away from the ocean with private pier to view the marsh. 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Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=82726570&PinnedHotelID=82726570&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Extra cleanng fee applies ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Donovan's Out of the Blue Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value Location! Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Oak Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.91449%2C-78.15514&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2a_cw5MzRGDjES0okepza1EiWec=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Ocean Crest Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles - Oak Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles - Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 8.3 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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 - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! located? > Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Donovan's Out of the Blue Great Value and Location! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Ed E. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### June vacation Elevator is a nice benefit as my wife has a hard time with all the stairs. Porches are great. Mattresses could be upgraded and some of the flooring was coming apart. Great location and would rent again. ##### Ed E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine S. 25 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay How was very accommodating and we loved the house and location! ##### Katherine S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Darrell H. 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach location It’s a great house in a good location, very affordable in the winter season. ##### Darrell H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky R. 20 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Enjoyed our stay. ##### Becky R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy M. 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Out of the Bluewe enjoyed We enjoyed our relaxing week at this property. It was pet friendly which was very important to us! Conveniently located across the street from the beach access. Highly recommend! ##### Sandy M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christina T. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great rental House was very clean and well-kept. It is in a great location with easy access to the beach. The elevator is a wonderful feature that made it easy to load and unload the car. ##### Christina T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina E., Pfafftown , NC 25 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick get away Everything we hoped for ##### Christina E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa Y. 22 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Needs updates in living room! Had a wonderful short trip. Everything you need. Not to fancy or new but great! Wonderful VIEW! Outstanding location. Very short walk to the beach. We all slept like babies/beds are good. Outstanding shower in master bed room. Great outside living. Full size washer and dryer. Has a nice elevator!! The BIGGEST problem is the sofa and chair are worn 1000% out. Not just old but needs to be replaced! ##### Lisa Y. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry B. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Property. We stayed at this property July-16-23rd. Excellent beach access for a 2nd row home, literally cross the street and walk down three houses, 2 minutes max. Great fenced in back yard for our two senior dogs. Mix of sun and shade, which they loved. A/C and fans were great. Temps were in the mid 90's every day of our visit, but we never had to touch the thermostat. Very comfortable. Our only observation, not a criticism, is that the floor plan is very unique. Tons of storage space, way too much for a beach house. It seems that there's enough space for a 4th bedroom. I would think that adding a 4th bedroom would help with cash flow. But, just saying....It's not my property. ##### Terry B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Susan L. 26 Nov 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Inexcusable When my son got to the place, he discovered someone else was already staying there. Host had given us contact info for someone to call if we had issues. We promptly called and she informed us it was double booked. She did not seem at all upset and did not offer any suggestions for us. I spent time trying to find an alternate place to stay instead of having fun with my family. I called VRBO help line. They said there was no alternate place to stay. I had just called VRBO helpline this week. I was worried about the booking because my credit card had not been charged. The representative I spoke to said that everything was fine and it showed that booking had been confirmed and credit card was being processed. As a previous short term rental host myself, I find this situation inexcusable. I think I should be reimbursed for the travel insurance I purchased and compensated for my time and frustration-at least half of the booking fee. I will never book any property that this host owns nor will I ever use VRBO again. What’s more I will tell all my friends, neighbors, and family not to book with this host. Since I live here at Oak Island-that is a significant number of people. Very disappointed!!! ##### Susan L. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie A. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay! Beautiful location and Holly always stays in contact with any of our needs! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/80ac63d5-0cd6-4305-a6a1-952ca4690edf-1753033869297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3b749cc3-8ac2-4eb2-9377-a47f7bc7a5a9-1753033870043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melanie A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy W. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Just as advertised; only issue at check in Great house and location, just as advertised. Only issue was not getting check in information upon arrival. Arrived at 245 pm for 3 pm check in after traveling two days with family of 5 and owner did not respond until nearly 345 to let us know where to find the keys. In the meantime, VRBO offered us a refund as they could also not get a response from the owner regarding access to the property. Stressful start to our vacation, to say the least. I would highly recommend reaching out to the owner the morning of the arrival day at least to avoid this. ##### Cathy W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe H. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Walk to ocean. Everything as advertised ##### Joe H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney B. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful oasis We came out to North Carolina for my Father in Laws memorial and this home was the perfect relaxing place for it. It was so clean and such a beautiful location. I would re book this home in a heartbeat! 10/10! ##### Brittney B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele C. 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can’t wait to stay again. I loved everything about this place. Location was perfect and the front sitting area was superb. House was clean and had all necessities needed. The gate on the front porch was perfect so my dog could sit out in the front without me worrying that he would go down the stairs and cross the road. Did I mention being steps away from the beach? Love! ##### Michele C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denette C. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick stay Very accommodating. Nice, clean place with close access to beach. ##### Denette C. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherl P. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome!!! The beach house offers a perfect escape with stunning ocean views, cozy accommodations, and a serene atmosphere. It was extremely clean and cozy. Ideal for a relaxing getaway by the sea. ##### Cherl P. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacy S. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice but.. I really like this home! The location, layout of home, and fact that It allows dogs had us come back for a second year! This year though barely any condiments to use in the home, limited household items like hand soap and dish soap. I don’t think everything needs to be totally supplied but the basics would be helpful. (Like salt and pepper)! Could have some extra blankets also. This would not prevent me from renting again. Overall the location for us and layout is great. ##### Stacy S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie S. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location. Will be back Great Views, close to beach love its pet friendly. ##### Carrie S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anita C. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Do No Rent This House Check in was 3 pm. The house was dirty, beds unmade, food crumbs on floors, hair in bath sinks. Sheets and towels in washer wet. Assume put there by previous quests. I called vrbo. They couldn't contact owner. They gave me alternate number. It was owner's husband. He said that he was in different town. He tried calling but couldn't reach her. He said they live in Ohio! Holly finally called and said cleaners were on the way. They arrived around 6 pm. We went to dinner. When we got back to house, they were gone. My son went to bed around 9pm, and his sheets were wet! ##### Anita C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori I. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Loved our stay here! Great house, great location. Hope to visit again ! Thanks! ##### Lori I. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bret B. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! This was a last minute beach trip for me, my wife, and our adult daughter. The home was perfect: clean, nicely decorated, near the ocean, and near (but not too close to) town. Much needed R&R. Our daughter requires a wheelchair for all mobility, so we especially appreciated the elevator and wide hallways. Would absolutely recommend! ##### Bret B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald L. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Oak Island weekend Beautiful house in a beautiful location. ##### Donald L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William L. 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful beach vacation Out of the Blue was simply delightful for our beach vacation. The house was clean and bright and the location was excellent. We could see and hear the ocean and we could walk to the beach in less than a minute. It was amazing. The front deck was awesome for watching shrimp boats and waves, and it had a gate at the top of the stairs so our pet could be out there safely with no worries. The back deck is terrific too and leads to the fenced in yard - again our pet was completely safe. The elevator was really cool and so handy for bringing up luggage and groceries - we loved it. Oak Island has a laid back vibe that was perfect for us. Several groceries stores, gas stations, shops, restaurants etc. are right on the island and easy to get to. And there are no high-rise condos blocking views of this beautiful shore. Our host was quick to respond to questions - we had a small appliance give out the first week and the host had a replacement arrive within a couple of hours of notification - perfect! Our month-long stay went by too quickly but we certainly would consider returning again sometime. ##### William L. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate R. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just about perfect This is an excellent dog-friendly home. The elevator was excellent for our geriatric pup whose knees just won't let her go up and down stairs multiple times a day. The elevator was also terrific for hauling our things into the house.The location is minutes away from the beach and we could see the ocean from the front balcony. The front balcony has a gate at the top of the stairs, great for corralling dogs -even small dogs, as well as children. The 3 bedrooms are all good sizes, plenty of room to move around. The beds were comfortable. I liked the bedspreads so much (soft and a good weight) I ordered one for at home. This is an excellent home for a long stay, there is a ton of storage available. It is close to shopping and things to do. There's shopping as close as only 3 minutes away and a grocery about 5-10 minutes away. We found an excellent restaurant (my husband said the best crab cakes, second only to his mom's) and a mediocre pizza place. The kitchen is well supplied with everything we needed, even the right scoop for scooping poached eggs out of the pot. Only two things make this house less than perfect. 1. We don't own it and/or 2. We don't live in it. ##### Kate R. 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