Title: Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. 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 home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968387/0c35d0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968387/7b130ba9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968387/a69a0dd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968387/81cd1938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18968400/18968387/ea6daca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located just a short walk to the sand and surf, Donkeys Inn offers an inviting retreat with ocean views from the front porch swing. Unwind in the backyard picnic area or take a stroll to nearby parks, tennis courts, soccer fields, and beach all within 3 blocks. Enjoy three queen bedrooms and WiFi inside. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61232 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. We are just a short walk to the sand and surf. Check out our weekly and monthly rates so you can set on front porch swing with two more chairs where you can hear the roar of ocean waves breaking on the shore. In the back yard concrete table picnic area under with a charcoal grill. Walk to the park, walk to tennis court, soccer field, where the kids can enjoy a splash pad and walk to the beach all within 3 block from the house. Washer/dryer, appliances, WiFi, cable, three bedrooms have queen beds, and den area has a couch for a afternoon nap. We have a 4.9 guest rating and our average response time to our guest is less than one hour. Please note our cancellation policy which is set at firm. We encourage you to purchase the trip cancellation protection from CSA insurance which is an option during your reservation purchase time. Review CT: The experience was great, the owners were great and easy to get in touch with. The property was even better than described, we felt at home and were so relaxed. The beach is so close and convenient as well as all of the wonderful shops and restaurants. Review AC: This is our second time staying at Donkeys Inn and it was just as great the second time! Everything was there that we needed for a home away from home. Also so close to beach, we were able to walk. Review JG: We had a great time. The owners were amazing and very helpful. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The little ones especially loved the short wagon ride to the beach. We will be back! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,232 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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: 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. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Our home has a portable crib, little red wagon ### 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Winter is Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way House Oak Island Winter is Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way House Winter is Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way Oak Island Winter is Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way Book Before Jan 1 2019 get 10 % Discount on Reservation Price Spring is Coming What Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way House Spring is Coming What Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way House Best Time see Beach Quick Get-way is Fall. Come Enjoy House Spring is Coming What Great Time see Beach Quick Get-way Best Time see Beach Quick Get-way is Fall. Come Enjoy Oak Island Best Time see Beach Quick Get-way is Fall. Come Enjoy The Winter is a Great Time to see the Beach for a Quick Get way Book Before Jan 1 2019 get 10 % Discount on Reservation Price The Winter is a Great Time to see the Beach for a Quick Get way Book Before Jan 1 2019 get 10 % Discount on Reservation Price The Winter is a Great Time to see the Beach for a Quick Get way Book Before Jan 1 2019 get 10 % Discount on Reservation Price ## 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%7C33.91500%2C-78.11621&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mS2t7CbVAS-S7cR21GFNJOFr5o0=) 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 - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬12 min walk - ‪Salt64 - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Great home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. located? > This family-friendly Oak Island cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Bay Beach and Oak Island Golf Club 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 home for the working traveler. Short term or long term is welcome. Reviews 9.8 ### 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 57 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli B. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! We love Donkeys Inn! The location is great, and we enjoyed not having to bring our linens this year. We can’t wait to visit again. ##### Kelli B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dema C. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun times Great house. Close to the beach. ##### Dema C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli B. 19 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay at Donkey's Inn Plenty in the kitchen to cook at home if not interested in going out, but close to plenty of options for dining out if that's what you're interested in. We love the location of this home and enjoyed playing connect four this visit. Easy communication with host and always quick to reply. ##### Kelli B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandi N. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Great & Welcoming stay. Very clean! Family friendly as it is super close to the beach and park/splash pad. Hosts were super sweet and answered all my questions in a very fast manner. Will definitely be returning!! (: ##### Brandi N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin M. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Donkeys Inn Overall the house was good for us, Just a few things I think you too correct 1 in the details of the house, it is listed a crib was in one of the rooms NO crib( we did not need but maybe renters with a baby may need)2 listed a sofa bed again future renters may need one and not one there 3 maybe it was us but could not operate the outdoor shower no water. Other than that we liked the house. Thanks Kevin& Cindy ##### Kevin M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### denise f., salisbury 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and nice owners This property is well stocked and beautifully redone inside even though it is an older house. It is charming. We have stayed here 3x. If you plan on walking to the beach, it is doable but you do have to cross a busy highway and dragging a lot of stuff with kids would be tough. We drove to the beach but as a downer they are now charging parking. This is not the cottages fault of course. I would rent from them anytime. Reasonable rates too for shorter times than a week also. They are very responsive to any little problem too. It does need a bit of paint on the outside but that does not affect an enjoyable stay. ##### denise f. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kandis H., Asheboro 8 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is a great rental home. Very friendly owners. Great location. Amazing owners. Clean house. ##### Kandis H. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### denise f., salisbury 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So cute inside! This property has been nicely redone in recent years. We enjoyed the place v3ry much and the kindness and promptness of the owners when we needed to ask something. It was priced reasonably too! It does need some yard work-mowing and bushes trimmed but it is the inside that counts. It would looks cute if the stucco was painted a bright color too to make it even better. ##### denise f. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 8 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to enjoy the beach in the fall Walking distance from the beach, a park and grocery stores. Nice and clean property. Owners are very proactive / responsive to make sure everything goes smoothly. ##### David F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila S. 19 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip It was a nice place to stay, clean with room for everyone. Everyone enjoyed it staying there. The only down fall was that it didn't have TV in every room. I also enjoyed the screened in proch and the swing. ##### Sheila S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos M. 12 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for a great price We loved the Donkey's Inn for our 4 day stay. The house is in a great location with everything you need for a small family or a friends getaway. Everything is very clean and you have all that you need to enioy the beach. Highly recommended! ##### Carlos M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina C., Belmont 29 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short but Sweet The property was just as described. Beds comfortable, enough space for family, close to the beach. You do need to bring your own linens and towels, not a big deal. Large bathroom shower could have more water pressure, but we managed. Overall very enjoyable stay. We may do it again next year. ##### Tina C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli B. 16 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! Enjoyed our stay at Donkeys inn! Great location on the island, a block away from the splash pad and the public access cabana. House was clean and well equipped for a longer stay. We plan to rent again on our next trip to OkI ! Rest assured with your own booking that you’re getting a great value! -The Binley’s ##### Kelli B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim D. 9 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home We had a great vacation at this home. The owners were very nice. We will be back! ##### Kim D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly G. 27 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and comfortable Great size for family of 4! ##### Holly G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristie H., Indian Trail, North Carolina 19 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! We greatly enjoyed our stay at this cute home! It had pretty much anything we could need which was wonderful. This was our first trip to Oak Island and everyone was super friendly! :) ##### Kristie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dema C. 13 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joy We loved our family vacation here. Very relaxing, felt like home. ##### Dema C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maranda B. 4 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had a great time and enjoyed the property and it’s location. The home was very clean and accommodated all of our needs. We would definitely return to this property for future visits to OKI. ##### Maranda B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey O. 26 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Girls Getaway We were looking for a responsibly priced location with easy access to the beach. We indeed got that at the DonKey Inn. The first thing we noticed upon entering the property was how clean it smelled. It had all the necessary things we needed for our girl's getaway. We enjoyed having the full size fridge and icemaker as we took a cooler to the beach everyday and having that was so helpful. The house is in a great location with easy public beach access. We loved sitting on the front porch in the morning drinking our coffee and planning our day. Then after a long day at the beach the two showers came in handy to allow us both to clean up from the day. All the bedrooms were nice but we only used two of the three but they all seemed about the same as it relates to comfort. Also all the necessary cleaning supplies were at the house so we didn't need to get things like dish soap, dishwasher detergent or trash bags. The owners were great and answered the couple of question we had very quickly. We will be back...might make this a yearly trip. ##### Stacey O. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene S. 4 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donkeys Inn Clean and quiet. Very comfortable. ##### Eugene S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Staci D. 4 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Weekend Getaway Booked Donkeys Inn after realizing that my kids and I all had several days off. The owners were extremely responsive sending emails prior to us even leaving home to let us know everything. The house was exactly as it was pictured. It was clean and had everything we needed. The locations was ideal. We walked to the beach a few times each day. One day there was even a craft fair and live music at the park across the street. My daughter's who can be very critical (teens) love the place and said they would love to come back! It was a perfect get away and we were sad to have to come home. Thanks! ##### Staci D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brandon g. 2 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Just what they needed after a long day of work! ##### brandon g. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Wilma h. 22 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donkeys inn Very cute home in a mostly quiet neighborhood. Would definitely stay again. ##### Wilma h. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica A. 22 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly Placed What a wonderful experience. Convenient to everything! Almost everything you need or want to see is literally within walking distance. Owners are available for any questions or concerns (not that you would have any) I look forward to returning with more friends and family in the future!! :) ##### Jessica A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasson A., Lockport Illinois 5 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donkeys Inn Vacation time. Very clean , comfortable room sizes , beds were comfortable too , a/c , t.v. all running great . Minutes from beach an A+ , unfortunately the washer was out of service, everything else as good as expected. ##### Jasson A. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020