Title: GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! 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 # GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/bb0d0472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/fe59d66a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/988e904c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/9271bdc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/af85ef46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sandy Starfish, a beautiful family-friendly retreat, offers an easy 2-block walk to the beach and a short stroll to shopping, groceries, and restaurants. With its relaxing backyard featuring cornhole games or coffee on the open-air porch or screened-in area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71628 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! Welcome to the Sandy Starfish! Beautiful and relaxing family-friendly home in the most convenient location on island - walking to shopping, groceries, restaurants, and parks. You'll love the easy 2 block walk to beach access! Beach essentials, chairs, books, and board games ready for guests. Great backyard for a game of cornhole or enjoying a coffee on the open-air or screened in porch. One block from community park, playground, splash pad, basketball courts, and tennis/pickleball courts No pets or smoking! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 4 steps to reach entrance - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Tennis ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,628 square feet - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114460000/114458900/114458859/884d40b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom house in delightful Oak Island with WiFi, AC Long Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=114458859&PinnedHotelID=114458859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103742500/103742453/2fa71ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Breeze - 5 min. walk to the beach! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island, is home to this holiday home. Franklin Square Gallery and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oak Island Lighthouse and Fort Fisher State Historic Site. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island.dx6164970) [View more Holiday homes in Oak Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6164970-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.91614,-78.11384&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Db%60nEnrw%7BM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40SBQBQBSBQBQBODQDSBODQDQDQDOFQDOFOFQDOHOFOFOFOHOFMHOHOFMHMJOHMHKHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKLIJKLKJGLKJILGLILILGLGLGLGLGNELGLELENENELENELCNCLCNCNCNALCNANANAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLHLHJFLHLJJFLJJJJHLJJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHJHLHNHLHLHNFNHLHNFNFNFNFNFNFPDNFNDPFNDPDPDPBNDRDPBNBPBPBRBPBP%40R%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAPARAPAPCRAPARCPCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCPEPENEPGPENGNEPGNGPGNGNGNGNILINGNILINILILILILKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKHMJKJKJMHKHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMDMHOFMDMFMDODMDMDOBODMBODO%40MDO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMAOEMCOCMEOEOEMEMEMGOEMGMIMEMGMIMGMIMIKIMIKIMIKKMKKIKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIMGOIMIOGOIMGOGOGOIOEQGOGQEOGOEQEQEOEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCQASCQASAQAQASAQAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wZNiRLxWy2QxsC8gzriXCX5_Qos=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles - Members Club at St. James Plantation - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles - Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Salt64 - ‬2 min drive - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬10 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! located? > Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse 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 ## GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew B. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I was surprised by the roominess of the house. I like that the master bedroom is away from the other rooms in the house for a little extra space from the kids. It's also very convenient to the beach, grocery store, shops, and restaurants. Would recommend and definitely would stay here again! ##### Andrew B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard L. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Making memories This is a fabulous house. Great location and extremely well maintained. We made the decision to start looking for our final home after staying here. ##### Richard L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark c. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfortable and convenient Outstanding, very well maintained. Negatives, doors squeak and master bath door does not lock. Major problem, man an wife across street, several times daily bring dogs over to do business in bushes right next to screened in porch! ##### mark c. 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