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Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4

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Deck is half covered for when you want shade, the other half is open so you get your daily dose of Vitamin D.
Aerial view looking SW towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Spacious couch to enjoy your favorite shows. Ocean can be viewed right from the couch! Electric fire place under TV.
You can choose to watch TV or take in the ocean view while cooking your meals.
Amazing ocean view from anywhere in the home!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 448.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Oak Island, NC
  • Caswell Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oak Island Golf Club
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ocean side

1 Double Bed

Street side

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Primary

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4

Key AmenitiesL
Charcoal Grill
Wraparound Porch with ocean views
Fully Stocked Kitchen for all your meal-prep needs
Smart TV with streaming options
Board Games, Puzzles, and Poker Set for indoor entertainment
Books & Magazines for reading by the ocean breeze
Retro Swings to relax and enjoy the view
Outdoor Shower with hot and cold water
Private Beach Access just steps away
Beach Chairs for lounging by the water
Yard Games like Giant Jenga, Cornhole, and Yard-Sized Connect Four
Washer & Dryer for laundry convenience
Beach Towels and Chairs for your beach days
Full-Sized Beds in both bedrooms with sliding glass door access to the porch

"Small Pleasures" on Oak Island, NC

As you approach “Small Pleasures”, the first thing that will excite you is the full wraparound porch. Enter from the ocean side and imagine yourself sitting at the kitchen table for breakfast, gazing out at the vast Atlantic. This quaint cottage has an amply stocked kitchen to prepare meals from breakfast to dinner. On the deck, you can enjoy dinner while feeling the ocean breeze. Two comfortable chairs and a side table are perfect for discussing the day's finds & planning out the next day.

If you’re a fisherman (or visited one of several local fresh seafood markets), you will love to cook your meal on the charcoal grill downstairs. While you’re waiting for your dinner to finish, hang out on the retro swings, and peek over the dunes at the pelicans as they fly over the ocean searching for their dinner.

Head inside on cooler evenings to work a puzzle, play a board game or a round of poker, watch one of several movies provided in the drawer or stream your favorite show on the smart tv. With a simple flick of the switch, cozy up with one of the various books or magazines in the warmth of an instant fireplace.

Both bedrooms have full-size beds and provide the added privacy and convenience of exiting through sliding glass doors onto the wraparound porch. One bedroom has a full view of the ocean and the other features an illuminating blue neon wave that is as alluring as looking at the crashing waves on the other side. Open the doors and breathe in the salt air. Nap listening to the seagulls, waves and the distant gleeful delights of children building sandcastles. Dream about the day you spent with your toes in the sand sitting in one of the provided beach chairs. Did you play any of the yard games? Giant Jenga, corn hole and yard-sized Connect Four are located in the utility room downstairs. Wash off the sand & salt using the outdoor shower on the deck walkway before heading in for a snack. Full-sized washer & dryer will get your bathing suits & towels ready for fun the next day.

The beach awaits you at the end of the short walkway & one of the many “Small Pleasures“ that come with booking this beachfront cottage is that you don’t have to find parking at a beach access because you have your very own!

What are you waiting for?! Hurry and book your stay now! We are excited to host you and your family's next vacation! Just don't forget to bring your flip flops, and leave your worries behind while you soak in the salty air breeze and beautiful Oak Island sun! Get ready to unplug, unwind and enjoy the Small Pleasures in life!

Please read
The Oak Island Town Council voted to approve paid parking on the island. The paid parking will be in effect from April 1 through September 30th and the hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Bedroom 1 (ocean side): 1 Full bed
Bedroom 2 (street side): 1 Full bed
Linens & bath towels are included for free in the reservation

House Amenities:
-Bathroom: vanity, toilet, walk in shower, view of the ocean
-Bedroom & Laundry: washer, dryer, essentials (towels, soap, TP), dresser, linens, portable poker table is stored in the bedroom closet
-Living Room: SmartTV (BYOL), games, puzzles, books, DVD's, DVD player, electric fireplace
-HVAC: Central Air & Heating, ceiling fans (by remote control), pathogen reducing/ indoor air quality improving ionization system connected to central HVAC system
-Home Safety: smoke alarm, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector
-Internet: Private high-speed wireless internet access (WiFi)
-Kitchen & Dining: refrigerator/ freezer, microwave, dishes & silverware, dishwasher, stove, standard coffee maker & Keurig single cup, wine glasses & barware, toaster & toaster oven, crock pot, electric kettle, blender & cooking utensils
-Lower Auxiliary Room: beach games, beach chairs, charcoal grill, corn hole
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**Door lock & access: This home uses 2 lockboxes to house the keys, one next to the bottom auxiliary closet (laundry room) and one next to the primary entrance (home entrance). The 4 digit code to access the 2 lockboxes will be received when your check-in procedures are sent via email 2 days prior to check-in. Each key is secured to the lock box via retractable cable. This ensures the key will always be in the right spot for when you return home from the beach.**

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House Rules:
-Check-in: After 4pm, no earlier
-Checkout: at 10am, no later
-Keyless check-in
-NO SMOKING
-NO PETS
-NO PARTIES or EVENTS
-Must be 25 years or older to rent property, failure to follow this rule will end in tenant(s) removal from property and forfeiture of rent money
-Stay on designated walkways when crossing over dunes

Restaurants nearby:
-Shagger Jacks
-Swain's Seafood
-Nancy Jo's Homemade Bakery
-Bob's Hot Dogs
-Koko Cabana
-Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill
-BBQ House
-Jones Seafood House
-Oak Island Sandwich Shop

Stores nearby:
-Beach Pantry: on S. Middleton Ave
-Publix
-Food Lion
-ABC Liquor Store
-Haag & Sons Seafood Market


Local Activities:
-Sky Diving
-Helicopter Tours
-Single Prop Plane Tours
-Deep Sea Fishing
-Fishing Piers
-Boat Rentals
-Mini Golf
-Oak Island Golf Course (Public 18 Hole Course w/ Driving Range and Restaurant)
-Wild Life Observation Do

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Oak Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horse Island - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid's Island Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Raw Bar & Grill - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Oceanfront Home! - Ocean View From Anywhere In The Home - Beach Gear - Sleeps 4 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Long Beach holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Caswell Beach, 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island. Ocean Crest Pier is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juli J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oak Island
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room
Although the house was small, it was just right for the two of us. It was super clean, nicely decorated with modern furniture and finishes, and most importantly, close to the beach. Our only complaints are that the beds were full-size instead of queen or king, and the furnace/air conditioning was a little loud in the bedroom. We had an issue connecting to the WiFi at first, and although we figured it out on our own, the rental agency and owner were very responsive when we first reported it and even offered to come fix the issue. I really appreciated that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cozy for 2
Quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute!
The cutest little vacation rental!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cute!
The cutest little airbnb!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Heaven
I spent three days here and have to say it was the most perfect mini vacation I think I’ve ever had. Small Pleasures is a perfect little spot to spend time soaking in the sun, listening to the waves and just recharging the soul. Watching the sun rise and set was the frosting on the cake. This was my first visit to Oak Island and I promise it won’t be my last.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
This place was perfect for my husband and I, we are in our mid 60s and enjoyed the stay, sitting on the deck , watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee, or the sunset with a hot cocoa + something.....we used the second bedroom for our clothes, because the rooms are a little small, but we do that most of the time anyway....so no big deal for us....i just think it could be cleaner, it needs a long deep clean, like light switches, light hardware, inside the oven and id recommend to get some new pans foe the over, we cooked a turkey breat and were looking for a fitting pan, those i saw are disgusting but i bought my own, so other than that we had a wonderful stay.... Thank you very much...
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay!
This is our 3rd staying here and it’s always so amazing. Great location right on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small Pleasures
Great property-right on the water. Perfect size for two people. Lots of amenities included. Loved the outdoor deck
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach house Oak Island
Great house in a great location. Quiet and relaxing property with beautiful ocean views. We enjoyed our stay. You may want to hire a new cleaning crew. Dust bunnies and cleaning needs to be done under beds and furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
The house was clean and comfortable. Perfect location to relax with easy access to the beach. Also, plenty of things nearby if you want to go out and explore a little.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unplug
Incredibly restful place. Beautiful setting for being on the beach. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets.A very comfortable house…beds are comfy and kitchen well stocked. Very clean!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October tanning on oak island
Absolutely loved my stay. Already planning another get away, and I hopefully will end up at Small Pleasures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Great little escape!
My husband and I are retired so, we booked Small Pleasures at the end of September. The weather was gorgeous, low 80’s, and the beach was almost empty. I can’t say enough about this house. Very nicely updated, had everything we needed and steps to the beach! Just what we were looking for in a vacation rental. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute little cottage. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing week
Good-sized cottage for a couple of people, would probably be crowded for more. The deck and proximity to the beach are wonderful. Planning to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Wish it was better
I will start this review with something positive. We loved the location. It was right on the beach with its own beach access. That was perfect. Unfortunately, that is all the positive. The place was not clean at all. All the fans were covered in a thick layer of dust as well as the fridge. The bathroom had a heavy pee smell that drifted through the entire house. The shower head was also completely covered in thick green mold and the fixture was very ooze from the wall. The pictures of the patio in the listing are also deceiving. There are no added lights to the porch as listed. The table is also very small compared to the one in the picture. The patio issues were not a huge deal but added to everything else plus we had planned on spending a lot of our time on the patio since the house is very small and the view was nice. And the listing advertised the patio as being a great place to be. I also have pictures of all the issues but there is no way to add them to the review.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway!
Small Pleasures was just as described…clean, comfortable, and with beautiful views of the ocean. The house is small - perfect for 2 people and has that quaint beach cottage feel. Whether we were sitting on the deck watching the waves or taking a stroll on the beach we could not have asked for a more perfect and relaxing getaway….Small Pleasures most definitely fit the bill. 10 out of 10 we would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aurora P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Cute (small) property but prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Oasis
I can not recomment this place enough. It was the best vacation our family of 4 has ever taken. The pictures no not do justice to have spectacular the area is. The house was idea for everything we needed. The washer and drier even worked qinderfully. It had all the kitchen amenities that you couls need. I cant wait to go back!!! Loved every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 3 Vacation
Our family stayed at this cute little house right on the beach and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Everything you could need for your vacation, this house has. Although, most of our time was spent outside on the deck or at the beach! I would definitely recommend staying here if you are looking for a cozy beach house for your vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turfmaster L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small pleasures does not disappoint
Had a wonderful week here. My wife and two kids could not have asked for a better location. The house was perfect for what we needed and accommodated all our needs perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
Great property for a family of 3. We had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip.
The house was clean, everything worked as it should and we had a very enjoyable stay. I will say the house appears larger in pictures than it was in reality but we had a nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

An absolute gem!
My husband and I stayed here with our 18 month old and had the best time. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. The views were amazing. We loved eating outside on the covered deck with our little one. We were so sad to leave and hope to visit again. Thanks for the amazing memories!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

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