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Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining

Oak Island vacation home in Tranquil Harbour area

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV, books
Interior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

Seaside stay .A stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Caswell Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Crest Pier. Also, Oak Island Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Oak Island Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pepperoni Grill at the Beach - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining

4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths
2 Kings | 2 Queens | 1 Twin Trundle

Find the beach vacation you’ve been dreaming about at Wish Upon a Starfish. Conveniently located less than a seven-minute walk from numerous dining and entertainment options and only half a mile from the nearest public beach access, this ranch-style home on a double lot provides a quiet neighborhood vibe for your time spent off the beach. Two dogs up to 60lbs each can enjoy playing in the large fenced-in yard while the family relaxes on the spacious screened-in porch. A large driveway provides plenty of parking for cars, trucks or even your boat, and a public boat launch is located just around the corner.

The open-concept living and dining area is brightly lit and welcoming. A comfortable sectional and armchairs located across from the large flat-screen T.V provide the perfect place to gather together and enjoy a favorite movie, and the large dining table seating eight stands ready for family dinners or game nights. The adjacent kitchen is fully stocked with all the cookware needed to prepare your catch of the day–or more standard fare snared from the nearby grocery store.

Directly off the living room, you’ll find the primary bedroom, complete with a king bed, flat screen T.V. and small desk area for those who may need to bring work with them to the beach. The attached private bath provides a step-in shower stall.

Down the hall from the kitchen is the second bathroom, with a standard tub/shower combo. Two bedrooms are also located in this hallway. The first has an additional king bed and a flat-screen T.V. The second has a queen bed and twin trundle and also has a flat-screen T.V.

The final bedroom is off the dining area and provides an additional queen bed and flat-screen T.V. Directly across from this room is the laundry and utility closet, with a washer and dryer as well as storage space for your beach bags or equipment.

Just outside the side entrance door, you’ll find a roomy screened porch as well as access to the fenced backyard. Lounge in the egg chair or gather around the table for lunch under the shade and protection of the screened porch with a ceiling fan to keep you comfortable. Swim around in the private pool on those warm afternoons. Then gather around the backyard firepit as the evening breeze cools the air and exchange stories as you roast marshmallows.

Thoughtfully furnished, nestled among oak trees and close to everything Oak Island has to offer, all that’s missing in this happily ever after is you!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1913

Reviews

Wish Upon A Starfish: Ranch Home Just a Short Walk from Shops and Dining Reviews

6.8

7.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adelia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the location. Walking distance to the beach and shops and a Publix. We loved the pool itself and got a lot of use out of it. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean. However the house needs some attention from the owners. One of the mattresses had urine stains. The couch and ottoman were also stained. This house has so much potential! The screened in porch would have been a great spot to read but is sorely in need of a pressure wash, a new coat of paint. The screens are ripped making it feel even more dingy. No lounge chairs or umbrella around the pool. Only plastic chairs. A nice sized yard but no landscaping so it’s a little dreary sitting by the pool. We got the impression that the owners must not spend any time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nasty! We left!

We ended up not staying and getting a full refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

House was clean upon arrival and was in a great location. Nice quiet neighborhood just a hop and a skip from the beach. About a 15min drive to Southport. Only thing is the house really needs an outdoor rug to help keep from tacking sand inside. Everything else was 10/10 and would book it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

James N.

Beach trip

It was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th Family Fun

Beautiful home, plenty of room and very clean. Enjoyed the porch so much! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023