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! Holiday home in Oak Island with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/bb0d0472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/988e904c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105879600/105879509/fe59d66a.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 - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102579500/102579487/bfe29b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spotted by the Sea. 0.3 mi to beach. 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Walk to Restaurants Yaupon Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=89820423&PinnedHotelID=89820423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to 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 rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please be considerate of nearby neighbors in regards to street parking, noise levels, etc. They are very friendly and kind permanent OKI residents :) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 ![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 - Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles - Holden Beach - 41 min drive - 30.0 miles - Riverwalk - 51 min drive - 39.0 miles - University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 59 min drive - 43.2 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 - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬15 min walk - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at GREAT Location! 5 minute walk to beach!? > On-site parking is available at the 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 Tranquil Harbour, 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 #### James H. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time We had a great time. Weather was great. We had one evening of rain. Days were sunny and hot but the ocean breezes were wonderful. The property couldn't have been better. Hope to visit again in the near future. ##### James H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our stay at this gorgeous Oak Island, NC, beach home was phenomenal. The owners were exceptional, offering prompt, friendly communication from booking to departure, making the process seamless. The home’s prime location, a short walk from the beach, gave us easy access to sun, surf, and local spots. It’s perfectly situated to enjoy Oak Island’s charm, with restaurants and shops nearby.The house itself is a masterpiece—spotless, stylish, and welcoming. Its coastal decor and bright, airy spaces felt like a true home. The kitchen was fully equipped for family meals, and the cozy living areas were ideal for relaxing. Amenities were top-notch: high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, plush bedding, and an expansive screened porch with overhead fans were perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks listening to the ocean. Beach chairs, towels, and shibumi were thoughtful touches that enhanced our stay.Every detail, from the comfortable furniture to the pristine condition, showed care and quality. Our family made unforgettable memories, from beach days to game nights. This was one of our best vacation rentals ever, blending luxury and convenience. We’re already planning to return and highly recommend this gem to anyone seeking a perfect Oak Island getaway. Thank you to the owners for sharing this slice of paradise! We will be back SOON! ##### Kevin C. 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