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THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC

Oak Island vacation home in Tranquil Harbour area

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A beach with sand, sparse vegetation, and a cloudy sky.
A brown leather sectional sofa with striped and anchor-patterned cushions, a wooden staircase, and light blue paneled walls.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a small table with a lamp, and a fireplace.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a wall with a painting.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Oak Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Tranquil Harbour vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Caswell Beach - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Holden Beach - 32 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬8 min drive

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 SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC

Welcome to our 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home located on a double lot with ample room for boat parking or multiple vehicles. Our home has a BRAND NEW A/C in 2019. Home is located only 2 blocks from Davis Canal public dock. Clean, cozy house in the wooded area of the island. The house is walking and biking distance to the beach.

Bring your own boat! Optional boat dock available for rent within walking distance of home. Deep water on canal for only $25 per night. Contact us for more details!

Our completely renovated home currently has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The house situated on 2 lots with ample room for boat parking in front or beside the house. Completely renovated home will have brand new appliances and modern bathrooms. One bathroom includes double shower heads! Our home has a cute loft with a SMART TV that is perfect for kids!

Our home has dining area, kitchen & large living room. The living room has a sectional sofa, ceiling fans and end tables. A large flat screen TV & DVD player. High speed internet with Wi-Fi is available for your use.

The kitchen is equipped refrigerator/freezer/ice maker, standard coffee maker, stove/oven, microwave, blender, coffee cups, glass wear, silver wear, wine glasses and all other standard necessities for the kitchen and more.

Check-In is 4:00pm EST and Check-out is 10:00am EST

If you would like to bring your well-behaved dog, please message me BEFORE making a booking. Dogs are permitted only with prior approval; $75 non-refundable pet fee (2 dogs maximum; no cats or other pets accepted).

Owner is North Carolina Licensed Real Estate Agent.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,290 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Guests cannot use the fireplace for fires.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Shoal Shack Oak Island, Nc
THE Shoal Shack - Oak Island, NC Oak Island
THE Shoal Shack - Oak Island, NC Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.5 mi (49-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Oak Island Beach and 6.5 mi (17-min drive) from Caswell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC to downtown Oak Island?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Oak Island.

THE SHOAL SHACK - Oak Island, NC Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Would rent again. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Family Time Ever

We loved the house and Oak Island people were very friendly. Planning our next visit for next year already!
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Kids loved the ocean 🌊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and accurate Outside shower doesn't work and yard really needs maintenance, due to pine cones and ticks. But again, the house was clean. Pillows need replaced, but other than that. It was , nice and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here for an extended long weekend with my dogs while down visiting family. Neighborhood is nice and quiet, and the house was nice. My dogs enjoyed watching the squirrels from the large windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Great place near the beach. We enjoyed our stay in this cute beach house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shoal Shack Paradise

Very clean and comfortable place to stay for the family. Dog friendly and a loft for the kids. Two nice showers with good space, and well-furnished kitched. We loved our time here so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loves our vacation

Great vacation for us loved being away from the busy main road but close to everything. Home was cute and in quiet area where our kids could take our dog for a walk without us worrying about traffic.Owner was easy to communicate with and very nice .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay on Oak Island

The house was so cute. Quiet neighborhood and very clean house. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place!

Perfect for a fishing weekend with my son. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit with family

Pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Storm Debby

Thank you for a wonderful stay. Wish the weather had cooperated too. But it was a lovely trip for family time. Absolutely loved that this is a dog friendly property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Location

The Shoal Shack was perfect for our needs. Convenient location in a quiet neighborhood; close to the beach and all amenities. Plenty of space for my wife and I, and our two teenage sons, as well as our dog. Zero complaints and at a great price. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Beach House

Very nice. Everything you need or could want. Even provided beach chairs and boogie boards for playing in the ocean. Hope we can come back again . Large enough to accommodate our family. . Love the wrap around por h. Placexexpectations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Getaway

Plenty of room for our family of six whether gathering for a movie, a meal or a game and only a few blocks from the beach. Clean, comfortable, relaxing, and our hosts took wonderful care of us. Our middle daughter loved all the pictures of their pets throughout the home. We had such a memorable vacation and were so sad to leave The Shoal Shack. Our only hope is that it's available for our next visit to Oak Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2023

Nice little house with all conveniences. Had issue with internet was all. Owner was quick to communicate and offered to come over if needed. Nice little neighborhood where we felt comfortable and safe. Dog friendly which was a plus for our little fur babies. Would recommend to anyone who doesn’t mind being a little ways from beach. I would go here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute rental

Cute rental. Nicely remodeled. Quiet area and pretty yard and deck. Easy drive to beach. Sparce on pillows and no blankets. Bring your own hair dryer and hangers too. Some beds are comfortable enough but a couple could use new or better mattresses. Couch is comfortable and house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as pictured, host was quick to reply with any questions, and everyone had a great time. Only complaint we had was there were several larger bugs seen inside the home during our stay. I don't think they were roaches, but they were very similar looking and BIG (possible a water beetle of some type). Also, Ants were on the counter within 10 minutes of putting any food out. We had to throw away a whole pizza on our first night before we even got to enjoy it due to hundreds of ants swarming the kitchen countertop while we were bringing our luggage in. Same with if you left a soda can on the counter for a few minutes, ants all over. I would definitely recommend this place and stay here again if the bug sightings/ants were corrected by an exterminator.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, stay was good, but when we got in the house although he warned us there would be dead bugs all over the place., because they exterminated like the day before we got there! I don’t like bugs and they were dead big roaches called palmetto everywhere !Not to mention they were running around the house, and I had to go buy spray even after the exterminationThe furniture was covered with sand, and they expected a lot out of a person when they were checking out like sweeping the floors, wiping the counters and the appliances when you get a Vrbo, that should be the job of the cleanup crew not the tenants! On a positive note it was a great neighborhood very quiet and the people in the neighborhood were very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was extremely impressed with the property. The prices was reasonable. The layout of the home was perfect for our family. The ajointing rooms made it easy for our children to get to us if they needed us for anything, and they thoroughly enjoyed the upstairs playroom. There was accommodations for our pets as well. I couldn't have asked for a better property that felt as comfortable as our own home. The host communicated with us in a timely manner. They provided most of our needs such as toilet paper, dish soap, clean linens, towels and washcloths, and much more. I would absolutely stay here again. 10 out of 10 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy 3 BR perfect for beach getaway

We loved our stay. Property was clean with modern amenities. It is located in a quiet part of Oak Island but it is 5 minutes (if that) from the beach. Would recommend if you need a place for a weekend getaway. Only negative was beds were a bit squeaky but otherwise comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Friendly

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Shoal Shack! It was clean, family friendly, close enough to the beach and local businesses, and a short distance to Southport. Towels and linens provided along with basic cookware, glassware & dinnerware. If you like to prepare meals there is a Publix/Food Lion where you can buy grocery items (make sure to get your pantry staples including spices.) There is also a Dollar General close by if you forget shampoo, soap or need extra paper products or laundry detergent. Dish detergent & dishwasher packets were provided. There is a breakfast nook/dining room area that we found perfect for a family game night or family meals. Puzzles were provided and we enjoyed putting one together on the same dining table. There was a kids loft area upstairs with tv, bean bag chair and small couch (if you are tall watch your head going up there lol). The kids loved the loft and it made a great kids play area! We loved the map on the wall & it made a great conversation piece/ learning experience as well as photo bkgd. It was cold in November but my husband & sons went fishing and loved it! Cold weather calls for coffee & we checked out Oki Scoop & Donuts as well as the Oki Coffee Shop. This was a great experience and we made a lot of memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

We really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Very beautiful and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple and convenient

The stay was easy. It was not complicated to use the appliances and the home was clean and simple. It was not far from the beach at all, just a couple of minutes drive. The area was quiet and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021