Title: The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat 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 # The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat Holiday home in Oak Island with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315400/104315397/048246c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315400/104315397/9958b45b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315400/104315397/46396c08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315400/104315397/fc4ce6c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315400/104315397/da03764c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a peaceful neighborhood just minutes from the beach, The Blue Wave offers a cozy retreat for relaxation. Unwind in the fenced outdoor area, enjoy meals prepared in the fully equipped kitchen or explore nearby restaurants with diverse dining options. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - 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. ### The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat Experience The Blue Wave! Welcome to our 3-bed, 2-bath home in a peaceful neighborhood, just minutes from the beach. Relax with the family in this cozy retreat. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals. Outside, unwind in the fenced outdoor area. Nearby restaurants offer diverse dining options. The entire house is open to the guests, including the kitchen items and the washer and dryer. The backyard also has a dining area to be used any time of day. The master bedroom has its own bathroom. The 2nd bathroom is in the hallway. In the dining area you will find a few games and books for your entertainment. Help yourself to the coffee bar where you can even add flavorful syrups to your morning caffeine. Guests have access to 4 smart TVs in the house. Feel free to utilize the dressers and the closets in each bedroom. We provide paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and a few cleaning supplies. Allowable pets include dogs only. $25 per night fee after first 2 dogs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53158300/53158237/e9aee643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=53158237&PinnedHotelID=53158237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88660000/88651900/88651831/8b727bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage Walking Distance to the Beach Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=88651831&PinnedHotelID=88651831&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64610000/64604500/64604433/f90514ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach - 3 Bed/2 Bath Beach Bungalow Long Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=64604433&PinnedHotelID=64604433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 638425 ## 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%7C33.91958%2C-78.16588&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_BMHmwVC4E_dSsJV-ojUCP1h2l0=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Ocean Crest Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles - Holden Beach - 37 min drive - 27.6 miles - Riverwalk - 47 min drive - 36.6 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive - ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat located? > Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Caswell Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 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 ## The Blue Wave: Quiet & Cozy Beach Retreat 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 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly V. 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway ! Very nice, newly remodeled cottage on Oak Island. Beach only a few blocks away. Great Getaway ! ##### Beverly V. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Run Oak Island Great place to stay. Close to town and beach. Nice yard for our dog. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for hosting us. ##### Robin S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maddie C. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy relaxing weekend getaway The house was clean and exactly as described! It was in a great neighborhood and we loved sitting out back on the patio just spending time together as a family and playing games! ##### Maddie C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roger L. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was almost perfect Loved almost everything about this place.Cons-Shower in master bedroom is very tight. No king beds. Only queens. Cheap toilet paperPros- Pet friendly, Location was excellent, Overall clean, Shower pressure was good. Furniture was not that bad and there was enough of it. Plenty of room overall. But most of all huge TV with access to Direct TV & Netflix etc. We dont spend time in room except at night to watch TV & sleep. TV moved it from 4 star to 5. Would come back if coming back to Oak Island ##### Roger L. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie V. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend stay We loved the location of this property and it was as adorable as it looked in the pictures. Lovely backyard and had most everything we needed in terms of amenities. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and getting to the beach was pretty easy. ##### Katie V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan S. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This place was great for a small family. Very quiet neighborhood. Everything was perfect! ##### Morgan S. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy F. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dog approved backyard at this cute cottage Cute and clean property on OKI. We needed a place with a safe and usable yard for our dogs and this definitely met our needs. Quiet dead end street felt tucked away, yet close to everything. ##### Amy F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginger S. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home! The Blue Waves was perfect! Cozy home with plenty of room in a quiet neighborhood. The hosts had everything that we needed and made us feel welcome. I loved the fenced-in roomy backyard! This home is perfect for families with children and pets. It’s a short distance to the beach and all that Oak Island has to offer. ##### Ginger S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leigh e. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! Clean, appears to be recently renovated. Host responded quickly to any questions. The grandkids loved the outside games! Bring ice as there is no ice maker. Short walk to the pier down the street. ##### leigh e. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathern G. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kathern G. 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