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Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear

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Escape to Happy Hour, a tropical paradise in Oak Island, NC. Unwind by the resort-style heated pool or roast marshmallows at the fire-pit area under starlight skies. Enjoy direct beach access just steps away from this spacious home with ample natural light and comfortable furnishings.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear

  • Welcome to Happy Hour at Oak Island by Mountain to Waves—a spacious, pet-friendly Oak Island beach house with a private pool, fenced backyard and direct beach access just a three-minute walk away.

    TOP 5 REASONS TO STAY AT HAPPY HOUR

    1. Private resort-style pool with playful fountains

    2. Three-minute walk to Oak Island Beach with no roads to cross

    3. Fenced backyard with a pergola, Blackstone griddle and fire pit

    4. Two king bedrooms, family bunk room, arcade games and air hockey

    5. Complimentary beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, toys and beach cart

    Whether you’re planning a family beach vacation, couples’ getaway or pet-friendly Oak Island escape, Happy Hour offers everything you need to relax, reconnect and make lasting memories.

    THE SPACE

    Set on a beautiful quarter-acre corner lot surrounded by mature live oaks and pine trees, Happy Hour offers more than 1,800 square feet of comfortable indoor and outdoor living space.

    The home is located on a direct beach-access street, so your family can walk to the beach in approximately three minutes without crossing a busy road or paying for beach parking.

    Spend your days swimming in the private pool, relaxing beneath the backyard pergola, cooking on the Blackstone griddle or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. When you’re ready for the ocean, load the provided beach cart and enjoy an easy walk to the sand.

    Inside, the open-concept living, kitchen and dining areas provide plenty of room for families and friends to gather. Three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and additional sleeping spaces comfortably accommodate your group.

    LIVING ROOM

    Relax after a day at the beach in the spacious living room featuring:

    • 65-inch Roku Smart TV

    • Comfortable seating

    • Queen sleeper sofa

    • Board games

    • High-speed Wi-Fi

    • Open access to the kitchen and dining area

    Sign in to your preferred streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and Disney+, using Roku Guest Mode.

    FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN

    The kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances and an assortment of cookware, bakeware and utensils for preparing family meals.

    Kitchen amenities include:

    • Keurig coffee maker

    • Traditional drip coffee maker

    • Toaster

    • Blender

    • Crockpot

    • Countertop spice rack

    • Starter supplies of coffee, sugar and salt

    The farmhouse-style dining table seats six, with seating for two more at the custom kitchen island.

    GOURMET COFFEE AND TEA BAR

    Start your morning at the fully stocked coffee bar featuring:

    • Keurig

    • French press

    • Drip coffee maker

    • Milk frother

    • Coffee-bean grinder

    • Light, medium and dark-roast coffee selections

    • Tea bags

    • Sweeteners

    • Convenient to-go cups

    Take your coffee outside to the private deck and enjoy the peaceful Oak Island morning.

    BEDROOMS AND SLEEPING AREAS

    Primary Bedroom—Main Level

    The main-level primary suite features:

    • King bed

    • Firm mattress

    • Selection of firm and soft pillows

    • Custom farmhouse-style furnishings

    • Roku Smart TV

    • Walk-in closet

    • Private bathroom

    • Access to a small coffee deck

    The attached primary bathroom includes dual sinks and an oversized custom-tiled walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead, second showerhead and handheld sprayer.

    Second Bedroom—Upper Level

    The spacious second bedroom includes:

    • King bed

    • Comfortable chaise lounge

    • Roku Smart TV

    • Closet, hangers and luggage rack

    Third Bedroom—Upper Level

    Designed with families and younger guests in mind, this bedroom includes:

    • Queen bed

    • Twin-over-full bunk bed

    • Roku Smart TV

    • Closet, hangers and luggage rack

    Upstairs Common Area

    The upstairs landing includes an air hockey table and a futon that can be used for additional seating or sleeping.

    BATHROOMS

    The home has two full bathrooms and one half bathroom:

    • Private primary bathroom with dual sinks and rainfall shower

    • Full bathroom upstairs between the two bedrooms

    • Half bathroom beside the kitchen and laundry area

    PRIVATE POOL AND FENCED BACKYARD

    The private resort-style pool is the centerpiece of the backyard and includes fun fountain features for children to enjoy. The fenced outdoor area provides space for swimming, dining, grilling and relaxing.

    Outdoor amenities include:

    • Private swimming pool

    • Pool fountains

    • Pergola-covered dining area

    • Blackstone griddle

    • Charcoal grill

    • Adirondack chairs

    • Hammock and lounge seating

    • Outdoor shower

    • Bistro seating

    • Spacious fenced yard

    POOL HEATING

    Optional pool heating is available for $30 per day during eligible spring and fall dates. Pool heating depends on outdoor temperatures and is generally available when temperatures remain above 45°F.

    Please contact us before booking if pool heating is important to your stay so that we can confirm availability. Pool temperatures cannot be guaranteed during unusually cold weather.

    FIRE-PIT AREA

    After a day at the beach or pool, gather in the Adirondack chairs around the private fire pit. Roast marshmallows, enjoy the evening breeze and spend time together beneath the stars.

    A starter supply of firewood is provided by the host.

    BEACH ACCESS AND BEACH GEAR

    Oak Island Beach is approximately a three-minute walk from the house along a direct beach-access street. There are no busy roads to cross on the way to the beach.

    For your convenience, we provide:

    • Beach cart

    • Beach chairs

    • Beach umbrellas

    • Beach towels

    • Children’s beach toys

    Please return all beach equipment to the property after use.

    FAMILY-FRIENDLY AMENITIES

    Happy Hour was designed with family vacations in mind. Entertainment includes:

    • Pac-Man arcade game

    • Air hockey table

    • Board games

    • Children’s books and toys

    • Smart TVs with Roku

    • Private pool

    • Fenced backyard

    • Family bunk room

    LAUNDRY

    A washer and dryer are located beside the kitchen. A starter supply of laundry products is provided. An iron is available in the primary-bedroom closet.

    PET-FRIENDLY POLICY

    Well-behaved dogs are welcome with advance notice and payment of the applicable pet fee.

    • Pet fee: $55 per dog, per night

    • Maximum of two dogs

    • Dogs must be crated when left unattended

    • Dogs are not permitted on furniture or beds

    • Dogs are not permitted in the swimming pool

    • Guests must clean up all pet waste from the yard and outdoor areas

    For stays of seven nights or longer, please contact us before booking to ask about a discounted flat pet fee.

    Undisclosed or unauthorized animals may result in a $500 fee, plus any extraordinary cleaning, deodorization, sanitization or replacement costs resulting from the stay.

    Guests traveling with a service animal should notify the host before arrival so that we can prepare appropriately. Service animals are not charged a pet fee; however, guests remain responsible for damage or extraordinary cleaning resulting from the stay.

    GUEST ACCESS

    Guests have private access to the entire home, swimming pool, fenced backyard, decks, fire-pit area and outdoor amenities. Nothing is shared with other guests.

    Your personalized keyless-entry code will operate the main entrance and deck-side door.

    PARKING

    The property has two driveways with parking for up to four vehicles. Please contact the host before using street parking, as local parking regulations may apply.

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

    • Approximately 3-minute walk to Oak Island Beach

    • Approximately 2 minutes to Food Lion and Publix

    • Approximately 4 minutes to Middleton Park

    • Approximately 4 minutes to Oak Island Golf Club

    • Approximately 7 minutes to Oak Island Lighthouse

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    • Check-in: After 4:00 PM

    • Check-out: By 10:00 AM

    • Primary renter must be at least 25 years old

    • The person who books must remain at the property throughout the reservation

    • No indoor smoking or vaping

    • No parties or unauthorized events

    • Exterior security cameras monitor outdoor entry areas

    • Tampering with or disabling security equipment is prohibited

    • Guests use their own streaming-service credentials

    • Early check-in and late checkout may be available for an additional fee when the reservation schedule permits

    • Travel insurance is strongly recommended for protection against unexpected disruptions

    For everyone’s safety, please do not sit, climb or lean over deck or patio railings.

    Escape to Happy Hour at Oak Island for a memorable North Carolina beach vacation filled with pool days, ocean breezes, family cookouts and evenings around the fire. Book your stay and discover why every hour feels happier at the beach!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

If you have a service animal, please get in touch with us BEFORE booking. We will make every effort to accommodate SAs as per the ADA.
Please take trip insurance for any refund due to unforeseen circumstance.
This is a strict No Smoking or Vaping indoors and No Pet home (unless host is notified that guest is bringing a pet).

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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 and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Yaupon Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and Founders Club at St. James Plantation. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Oak Island travel guide
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a beach with waves gently lapping the shore.
    Caswell Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal town with houses, a lighthouse, and a beach.
    Oak Island Lighthouse
    7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • A coastal town with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by houses and a beach.
    Ocean Crest Pier
    8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • A beach with waves, a person in red, and tall grasses.
    Holden Beach
    39 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • Tengu Japanese Steakhouse
    8 min drive
  • Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Oak Island Beach | Private Pool | Pet Friendly | Beach Gear located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach and Oak Island Golf Club. Ocean Crest Pier and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicholas S.

Liked: Location
The house was clean and comfortable, with a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. The area felt very safe and was generally very quiet at night with a few loud cars every so often. There were 2 issues worth noting for the stay that may be important for some folks. First is that the house was listed has having an EV charger, but there is no EV charger on site. We contacted the host immediately and they were friendly, but informed us there's no charger and they'll update the listing. They suggested using the chargers in the area which are all slow chargers that would require parking my car 1-2 miles away for the full day to get a charge. This wasn't really possible for us, so we found ourselves driving 35 minutes each way for a fast charger when needed. No offer for partial refund for the inconvenience, just an offer to check out early and be refunded for the rest of the stay.The second issue was general maintenance having fallen behind. Some of the kitchen drawers would fall right out, some outlets didn't work, the grill was rusted out and couldn't be used, and wood hadn't been restocked for the fire pit (enough for probably 2 fires). The house was very clean otherwise, but they would benefit from some basic repairs and replacements.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was awesome! We used the pool daily and the beach was just a short walk down the street. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a stay in Oak Island!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a dream. It had everything we needed, from beach towels to beach chairs, even pool toys for the kids! There was coffee stocked for the adults, which was much appreciated for early morning beach walks. Hope to stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

jonathan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect for families! The rain shower and pool were highlights. We were particularly impressed with the kitchen- it was like cooking at home and very easy to clean. The house had everything we needed for the beach, along with being perfectly located for grocery shopping.The host is responsive and friendly. Check in/out was seamless. Would absolutely stay again. The only downside was that we didn’t have enough time to take advantage of the fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026