Title: The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem 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 Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem Family-friendly cottage in Oak Island ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74239200/74239166/3f2aa60d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74239200/74239166/680098c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74239200/74239166/346bbf75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74239200/74239166/58f8a96d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74240000/74239200/74239166/7bec0014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At The Inkwell, you can enjoy a carefree beach vacation in this beautifully decorated and well-maintained cottage. With its newly renovated covered porch with rocking chairs, screened-in deck, and firepit for outdoor fires, there’s plenty of room for family fun. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## 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. ### The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem Bring the whole family to The Inkwell…a great beach cottage with lots of room for fun. The Inkwell is beautifully decorated, clean, well maintained and stocked with everything you need to make your beach trip worry-free. Beach access is at SE 40th Street…a short walk away. The Inkwell features a newly renovated covered porch with rocking chairs. You can also enjoy a nice evening out on the screened in deck. Or enjoy an outdoor fire at the firepit. A $100 deposit will be requested through VRBO once a booking is made. It will be refunded through VRBO within 24hrs of check out provided there aren’t any damages. The golf cart stored on the property is NOT accessible to guests. Please do not touch it or attempt to use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - 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. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Recycling ## Similar properties ![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 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=64604433&PinnedHotelID=64604433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34157000/34156984/1e2b9de0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oak Island Retreat - Ranch with Screened Porch Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=34156984&PinnedHotelID=34156984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82690000/82684500/82684459/7c727388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEACH HOUSE COTTAGE- 3 min to Beach - Remodeled, 2 screened in porches, big yard Tranquil Harbour - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=82684459&PinnedHotelID=82684459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105130000/105124900/105124821/56ffdfb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### POOL AND PICKLEBALL! 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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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.917942,-78.12844&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gn%60nEvmz%7BM%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBSBQBODQDQBQDQDODQDQFODQFOFODQHOFOFOFOHMFOHOFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKJILKJILILIJKLGLILGLILGLGLGLGNELGLELENENELELCNENCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLDNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLFLHJFLJLHJHLHJJJHLLJHJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHLHNHLFNHNHLFNFNFNFNFPFNDNFPDNFPDPDNBPDPDPBPDNBPBRBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FPAPARARAPCPAPARCPCPCPCRCPENCPEPEPCPENERGNENGPENGNGPGNGNGNGNINILGNILINILINIJILKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJMJKHKJMHKHMHMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMBODMDOBOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMCMEOEOEMEMEMGOEMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMGKKMIMIKIMKKIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIKKOIMIOGMIOGMIOGOGOGOIOEQGOGOEQGOEOESEOEQCQEQEQCOCQCSCQCQCQCSAQAQAQASASAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OabkonZfvZrp4cCZhw0eNMoR78s=) Oak Island, NC #### What's nearby - Caswell Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Members Club at St. James Plantation - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles - Oak Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles - Oak Island Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles #### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salt64 - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬2 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive - ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬16 min walk - ‪Pirates Deck - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem located? > This family-friendly Oak Island cottage is located in Tranquil Harbour, within 2 mi (3 km) of Caswell Beach and 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 Inkwell ~ An Oak Island Gem Reviews 9.6 ### 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 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren E. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Stay This is the second time we’ve stayed at Inkwell. We had a wonderful time, again, and we can’t wait to come back. ##### Lauren E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Landon R. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay It was our first time renting ourselves and we were very new to the process and they made it very easily and the house was very nice ##### Landon R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### April W. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wilson Family This was our first trip to Oak Island! We very much enjoyed the beach, restaurants, shopping! The Inkwell was a wonderful home and we had plenty of room for our family. Thank you! ##### April W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Rental! My family and I absolutely loved our stay here. The house is clean, well stocked and oh so adorable. The new covered front porch is a beautiful and functional addition. The neighborhood is quiet and close to shops and restaurants. I can not say enough wonderful things about this house! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy W. 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy House Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at this house. Our daughters loved that they each had their own bed and bedroom! Our host was very responsive with a couple minor issues. Super short drive to the beach! ##### Jeremy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua H. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last week of july Arrived at the property with a seamless check-in and a cool (nice withe the July heat), clean house. As a coupe the house was a good size and would be good for a small family also. Thoroughly enjoyed or visit. ##### Joshua H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First timers to oak island The inkwell was adorable, perfect for first timers to oak island! Small walk to the beach- we typically had someone from our group drop us off at the beach entrance with our gear and have others walk. would have rented a golf cart if staying awhile. The home was cute, perfect amount of space! Wonderful outdoor shower! Had all the kitchen gadgets needed and plenty of board games :) we had a great time! Destiny was wonderful to communicate with. ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Belinda B. 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Our stay at the Inkwell We checked in on June 12 to spend a week with our daughter before she moves to Japan for two years. We enjoyed our time. The Inkwell is a nice place in a good spot BUT it was not clean. The floors had dead palmetto bugs and a toenail in the right bedroom. Not ideal to start a vacation. I realize that owners rely on cleaning companies to clean for them but it is the most important thing with the rental. ##### Belinda B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren E. 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stellar Experience We loved everything about this house! Cozy yet plenty of room for everyone and everything. Was exceptionally clean, never saw a single bug inside. The screened in back porch was perfect for having morning coffee. It was so convenient being so close to town and the beach. The hosts were easy to communicate with and let us know about fun happenings in the area. Can’t wait to stay again! ##### Lauren E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022