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Cottage in Oak Island

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Cozy Rustic OCEAN FRONT Cottage

Enjoy this old-school cottage with knotty pine walls. Pet friendly. Deck seating, gorgeous sunrise/sunset views. Walk directly to beach. Half mile walk to pier. Spacious open living area. Large dining table for games and puzzles. 3 BR (2 full, 4 twin). 1 Full bath, one half bath. During the season rents by the week with SUNDAY CHECK-IN only. -Check in ANY DAY during the off season and stay for as little as three days. Pets allowed with pet fee. Please provide your linens (sheets and towels)

Jan 7 – 14

ﺩ.ﺇ835 per night

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Cottage in Southport

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 358 reviews

Happy's Place Downtown Southport

This is my uncle Happy's place. It is in historic downtown Southport. Walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and the Cape Fear river. Located on a quaint alley just off the Main Street of town. This happy little cottage is nestled amongst large live oaks and in the shadow of Southport's iconic water tower. The home has one bedroom with a queen bed. The living area has a twin bed and two chairs. There is a full kitchen and small bathroom. Southport’s beautiful waterfront and parks await.

Oct 15 – 22

ﺩ.ﺇ675 per night

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Whimsy Cottage By the Sea, Oceanview, Fenced Yard

We’d love for your happy beach memories to be made here at our cottage by the sea, The Whimsy Whale. Our island cottage is perfectly placed under a canopy of magnificent live oaks, just steps away from the ocean. Nestled on a quiet beach access street central to all the best attractions, shopping and eateries on Oak Island; close to attractions in Southport too. It is one of our favorite places to spend time together and we look forward to sharing it with you, your loved ones and friends.

Aug 24 – 31

ﺩ.ﺇ1,332 per night

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Cottage in Southport

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Southport's Canary Cottage

Southport's Canary Cottage is a newly renovated southern, cottage located in a small, historic town along the Cape Fear River! Canary Cottage is located 1 mile from Southport, 2 minutes from the ferry's at Deep Point Marina & 20 minutes to the Oak Island beaches! While in Southport, enjoy the shops, the majestic Live Oaks, dine at fabulous cafes & restaurants with water views, take a carriage ride, watch the boats go by, go on a ghost walk or tour a museum. Southport has something for eveyone!

Nov 30 – Dec 7

ﺩ.ﺇ696 per night

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Charming Oak Island Bungalow - Great Location!

Our 3BR cottage promises a fresh and clean experience that is ideal for your family beach week or weekend getaway. Close to everything Oak Island has to offer - sand, surf, fishing, boating and biking - whatever your heart desires. A well stocked kitchen to enjoy a dinner in or treat yourself to one of the many Oak Island and Southport restaurants. Guests rave about the screen porch with the "Where Have You Been All My Life" hanging bed and the new backyard firepit. Come, relax and enjoy!

Jan 20 – 27

ﺩ.ﺇ553 per night

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Cottage in Wilmington

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

The Artist's Cottage

Guests must be 21 or older. Two guest max!!! Also, I get a lot of requests for small pets. Due to safety and health concerns, I cannot accommodate any pets at all. That includes service or support animals. I live on the property in the main house. Cottage is behind house. No 3rd party booking allowed. The person checking in must be the person that booked and the person that's name is on the account. If you are interested in booking the cottage. No smoking/vaping of anything inside cottage.

Aug 16 – 23

ﺩ.ﺇ427 per night

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Its a "Sweet Little Cottage On Oak Island"

Oak Island; a serene south facing beach you will love to stroll. "Sweet Little Cottage" is so close -1 1/3 short blocks away with no major street to cross. Stroll or bike the tree lined streets.Feel cool ocean breezes, hear soothing ocean sounds.Within walking distance to library, shopping, eateries, oceanfront dining coffee shop, ice cream parlor, Yaupon Pier Short drive to Community Center Exercise/Weight Room, tennis, basketball,Oak Island Golf Course. Small and medium dogs allowed.

Feb 2 – 9

ﺩ.ﺇ575 per night

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Cottage in Wilmington

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Island hopping & fishing on Masonboro Sound

Winter fishing at its best! Pick your adventure in this 1-of-a-kind cottage on the Masonboro Island Estuarine Reserve. Get your SUP or kayak ‘on’ and in just a 300m paddle (5 min) you can be lounging on one of the dozens of secluded tiny island beaches surrounding the cottage. Make the ~20 min paddle to experience the unspoilt beauty of Masonboro Island’s pristine, 9 mile white sand beach. Or chill on the dock (shared with owners) and take in the jaw dropping views with a glass of wine.

Jan 14 – 21

ﺩ.ﺇ810 per night

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Cottage in Calabash

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews

Cozy Cottage at Sunset Beach dog friendly

We've created a cozy, beach-themed getaway nestled in an adorable neighborhood, just a short drive to the ocean. We redid the entire home with all new appliances, flooring, and amenities. It's decorated to help each and every guest feel at home at the beach. The home is within 5 minutes of Sunset Beach. 10 minutes to North Myrtle, Cherry Grove. Both Wilmington and Myrtle Beach are within 40 minutes. There are plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and bars very near the home as well.

Mar 4 – 11

ﺩ.ﺇ632 per night

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Pinch of Peace, Dogs Welcome!

This is a custom built dog friendly family beach house on the quiet west side of Oak Island, a five minute drive or bike ride to the beach, and one block to the Intercostal Waterway. Artfully decorated, with a fully equipped kitchen, safely fenced back yard for dogs, screened back porch, super dog friendly beach, and a tiny house in back with more sleeping capacity; this house is a place for beach lovers who appreciate comfort and art and want their pooches along with them.

Sep 11 – 18

ﺩ.ﺇ653 per night

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Cottage in Oak Island

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews

Beachy Cottage w/ screened porch & outdoor shower

Located in a quiet neighborhood with a cute screened in porch, private outdoor shower, open rinse off shower side of house, deck with grill, and privacy fence. A short drive to the beach, a 5-10 minute bike ride over the canal at 20th St or walk over to enjoy the sunset. Bring bikes and ride all over the island. Kitchen is fully equipped. We even have cornhole and a couple of other outdoor games to play in the backyard. Our goal is to make our guest feel at home. Enjoy !

Sep 19 – 26

ﺩ.ﺇ548 per night

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Cottage in Carolina Beach

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews

The Mariner's Cottage

203 steps from the sand! The Mariner's Cottage is a downstairs efficiency with full size appliances in kitchen. There is a pantry, storage closet, bath and washer/dryer unit. Pets considered at owner's discretion. Carolina Beach is located on Pleasure Island and is the perfect place for your next relaxing vacation. If chilled out and relaxing on the sand is not your thing, Carolina Beach and Pleasure Island have lots of fun activities for adults and children.

May 10 – 17

ﺩ.ﺇ504 per night