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Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park

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Exterior
Exterior
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Main Living Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park

No worries about paid parking at Barefoot Bungalow! Super short walk to the beach and Middleton park for concerts , splash pad and Artisans Market!

Are you ready to feel right at home at the beach? Warm and cozy clean and inviting beach cottage with charming decor and outdoor spaces.

This cottage has recently been updated!
New washer/dryer, HVAC, hot water heater, new LVP flooring throughout, new furniture in living room, new bedding, new 1/2 bath, newly updated full bath.

Its a 3 minute walk to the beach for great swimming and fishing. Walk or bike ride to great restaurants and shopping or drive to nearby charming Southport. 7 minute ride to fishing pier.

The space
Peek a boo view of the ocean from this very laid back beach cottage. Master bedroom has a king size bed and a just added half bath. Second bedroom has twin bunk beds and a full. Third bedroom has a queen size bed. We just added a brand new and very roomy outdoor shower and also a half bath in the master bedroom.

Kids toys, DVDs, puzzles and books available for your leisure.

The covered outdoor patio/seating area with bar top is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day at the beach. Edison lights to enhance the atmosphere. Cornhole boards available to pass the time.


Charcoal grilling area in backyard.

Middleton park, just 5 houses from the cottage, has a ball field, tennis courts a skate park and on Monday mornings during the summer months a farmers market is set up with local fruits and vegetables, bakery goods and crafts. Many people are out running, walking and bike riding but there are other activities on Oak Island like golfing, putt putt, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, swimming and boating.

Another 2 blocks from the house there is the end of the Davis canal where people love to go fishing or crabbing.

Drive to Southport, 12 minutes away for great restaurants and shopping or take the ferry to Carolina Beach or Bald Head Island. Wilmington is also a great trip, 45 minutes away, with more shopping and restaurants.

Enjoy viewing the deer and all the other wildlife from our deck. We have a little canal across the street and you may see our resident Egret.

When you're ready to hit the beach, just go left out of the driveway to 43rd St (4 lots) and turn left and the public beach access is straight ahead. 3 houses.

This is NOT Myrtle Beach. This is a quiet, relaxing and stress free beach. Enjoy.

**Other things to note**
Linens are NOT provided. If you do not want the hassle of bringing your own, they can be provided by a local linen service (Sharon's Linens) for an additional $100 and will include,
Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, kitchen linens, bath mats, and a complete set of sheets per bed.

We offer baby item rentals through Babyquip.
https://www.babyquip.com/a/7f0scm

If you are interested in renting a street legal golf cart during your stay, we would be glad to help you! Sea Dog Cart Rentals, LLC offers 4, 6 & 8-Seater street legal golf cart rentals. As a guest of our home, you will enjoy a discount with a promotion code of $10 off rental valid only for our house guests. Keep in mind, the golf cart rentals book up quickly and are limited, so be sure to book in advance if you are interested.

https://seadogcartrentals.weebly.com/

Surveillance cameras are present in common areas around the outside of the house. They are there to protect you and your property.

Property manager

Doug and Kerri
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack and Play available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please load and run dishwasher prior to checkout and wash and dry any non dishwasher items and return items to cabinets.
Please put garbage and recycling out before you leave or Tuesday and Friday night.

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dogs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Swain Seafood Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salt 64 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Warm and cozy Beach Cottage. 3 houses from beach 5 houses from Middleton Park located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Caswell Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Nice local

Comfortable little house. It was me the wife and my two sons and there kids. Had plaenty of room and the location is really convenient. Close to grocery stores and playgrounds for the kids. Also a short walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaria C.

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

Great Stay

Had a overall great stay. First time using VRBO and the process was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B. B.

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

Weekend Getaway

Nice house with good amenities and location, first time to oak island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Awesome Stay

House was clean and well kept, had plenty of cooking utensils and plates and cups, very nice house to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Great Place

We loved the house and our vacation. I hope it’s available next summer. Our host was great and very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Beautiful location and easy acess to beach

The house was very clean and stocked with the essentials
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Cottage with Character

We enjoyed our long weekend here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Birthday getaway

Property is conveniently located, close to the beach and accommodated our party well. The porch and yard are great places to hang out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cory S.

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

Quaint beach house

Great location, cool litte house. A little challenging with several people and only one shower indoors but it worked out. Easy walking distance to the beach and park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len W.

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

Great location & cute little bungalow as advertised

There were 4 of us. It was the perfect size and a great location for us. Short walk to the beach and easy drive to a few fun places to visit, such as the light house and fishing pier. Salt 64 was the best nice restaurant nearby. And we loved the local donut shop too! Our first visit to Oak Island and we appreciated the mellow vibe, great for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nashaunderese F.

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

Beach house

Wonderful experience for first time at oak island will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas G.

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

Barefoot bungalow

The location is great, we had 2 toddlers that were with us and they loved the proximity to the park. The short distance to the beach made it easier to take the toddlers and our infant to and from the beach each night of our stay. The property hosts were great with getting back to me with any issues or questions I had. Really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie T.

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

Such a great stay!

Location was amazing ! 3 bed rooms was perfect for our family of 5. Nice front porch for coffee/ hanging out. Short walk to the beach! Communication with host was so prompt and check in/out was a breeze! We hope to be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Great little getaway

My friends and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend at this home. Great beach access, located on a quiet street, and a quick walk to the local pizza place (which was delicious). Owners responded quickly to minor issues that were resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

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

Cute Bungalow

Super cute house for a quick getaway. Clear communication on check in was awesome and the house was clean. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there. But we still had fun just having an adult weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy c.

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

Good space and location

We were meeting for a ladies getaway and the space was perfect. Fast communication and check in was easy. 3 blocks from beach. Even for a rainy weekend we had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Beach Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Barefoot Bungalow . The house was clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed. The proximity to the beach was perfect! We could walk to the beach in under 5 minutes. The outdoor shower is a very nice touch. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Time Out

Just what my family and I needed. Time out for the coastal vibes! Beautiful house just right for us. Thanks for all of your cooperation in making this week possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Sunrise dream

My husband and I got married on Caswell beach the morning of May 4th 2024. Some of my family and I stayed here the weekend of. This house is beautiful and had the space we needed. Doug was amazing at communicating through out the entire process. Laundry service is fantastic and well worth requesting. This home will forever be a part of an amazing day and we hope to revisit each year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Perfect!

We had a wonderful one week stay at the Warm and Cozy Beach Cottage! It was a 4 minute walk from the front door to the water’s edge. The home is very well equipped for everything you could possibly need, especially in the kitchen. Very clean. Plenty of seating in the living area and 8 stools around the island if you have a large group. The beds ranged from firm (queen) to soft (full) with the others somewhere in between. The 1/2 bath addition, plus the outdoor shower are very convenient to have. Nice yard space and outdoor seating areas. Owners were very responsive when we had questions. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wet bungalow

Overall it was clean. Heavy rains caused large pooling of water at bottom of staircase. It was ankle deep. There was no way to get around it. Entire area was flooded. Drainage system is needed. Washer/dryer outside is not good idea during heavy rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

fantastic escape for small kiddos

This was a perfect home base for our weekend with little ones! Just a block walk from the splash pad and Middleton Park, along with tennis courts, the weekly farmers market and the dole whip stand... we had a blast! Outdoor shower was great for hosing off the sand and adding more shower options for a bigger house full of people needing to get cleaned off. Kitchen is nicely stocked for cooking at home. Porch was shaded in the afternoon and was a great spot to hang out and enjoy a beverage. No ocean views, but super quick walk to the public access, so we could run home for forgotten beach supplies easily. 2 beach chairs included on the property and a charcoal grill in the back for die hard grillers. Just a really comfortable weekend for the adults and an absolute blast for the kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Location Very Beach Friendly

Quick walk to the beach, loved the outdoor shower, great kitchen set up for feeding a group, and when you are ready to sleep the mattresses are great too! The owner returned responses to any questions quickly and was easy to communicate with. Would have no problem renting this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug and Kerri

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Hi! We are Kerri and Doug. We are private hosts now in our 4th season and we are experienced Superhosts. We want your stay to be perfect. We are constantly striving to add to Barefoot Bungalow to make it the best we can for your stay. In our spare time, we are endlessly changing furniture, painting, adding beachy items and decor. We have an extensive referral list from local vendors offering exclusive discounts to our guests from photography to spa treatments to instructional surf fishing tours to kayak and bicycle rentals and more. If there are any suggestions during or after your stay, please let us know! We love the cozy and warm feeling Barefoot Bungalow has and we hope you feel the same.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with it's cozy charm and it's great location to the beach, restaurants and short drive to Southport. We are a very short walk to the beach and Middleton Park which has a splash pad for kids and is the location for all summer concerts/events and the Monday Artisans market. Also attached to the park are tennis and pickleball courts. Walking distance to many great restaurants, beach shops, Publix Supermarket and more. We feel there is no better location on the beach for walkable amenities. Davis Canal ends 2 blocks down on our street. You can fish there, put in a kayak or throw a cast net to catch live shrimp. The canal overflows into a smaller canal across the street from the house where you can catch fiddler crabs or drop in your minnow trap for some additional live bait.

What makes this property unique

Warm and inviting original yet updated beach cottage. We pride ourselves on constantly updating and adding to the amenities as well as making sure our place is sparkling clean. We want you to feel like it's your home!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests