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Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes

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Experience stillness and relaxation in a private setting.
Beach necessities, yard games and chairs at your disposal
Exterior
Hammock Spot next to Estuary
Catch the action on the estuary

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Calabash, NC
  • Oyster Bay Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sandpiper Bay Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes

Nestled in a park like setting the The Dock House offers the best of both worlds. Quiet, comfort & privacy after a day at the beach or a night on the town. The back of the property features a screened porch (but bugs are rarely a concern) that opens to all the sounds and sights a salt water estuary can provide. Hawks, Heron, Egrets, Osprey, Pelicans, Pipers, Turkey Vultures and Woodpeckers are everyday visitors. Game such as Deer, Rabbits and Squirrels frequent the area. Visable from the dock are fish and crustaceans during the daily tidal flow. The side yard is large enough to acommadate a Bocce, Badmiton or a Croquet game. A park style barbecue is located down by the and two hammocks in the shade down by estuary to relax and unwind.
One of the worlds top 25 beaches (voted by National Geographic 2017 & Trip Advisor 2018) is located 2 miles away as the crow flies. Parking at the beach can be found for free at the main entrance area or back towards the shops. Paid parking is also available for $8 a day at the Pier. The fishing pier is privately owned and requires a $1 fee for a stroll and history read of the isle or $9 per pole for fishing. The beach is a beauty at all times. Great sun soaking, swimming, bicycling, walking or running. The sand is packed smooth and hard where water touches it. 10 degrees cooler at the beach. A stiff breeze can visit every so often at the beach, anchor your umbrella well or rent a cabana. Be sure to catch at least one sunrise and sunset from the beach breathtaking vistas. Sunset Beach Island accumulates more land mass everyday, a rarity for an island. Some of the best times to visit are late May to June or Sept. into mid Oct. But it's not unheard of to hit 75 degrees in January. Check water temp for swimming plans though.
Calabash is billed as "The SeaFood Capital of the World" starting back in the 1940's. The area usually draws a good crowd around diner time. Fresh shrimp is one of the notables for the area. Many great consignment stores in town and in surrouding area.

Property manager

Paul E Youngquist

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
1 Day Only!10-12 people. responsible for cleaning
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes off in house. The use of flip flops, socks or slip-ons are preferred.

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
Note from host: 1 Day Only!10-12 people. responsible for cleaning
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Calabash

Located in Calabash, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ocean Isle Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Cherry Grove Pier. Tribal Island and Ingram Planetarium 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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Calabash, NC

What's nearby

  • Oyster Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sandpiper Bay Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Crow Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Brunswick Plantation Golf Resort - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • North Myrtle Beach Beaches - 26 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC (CRE-Grand Strand) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boundary House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gravy Southern Eatery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeli's Italian Oven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Calabash Creamery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Captain Nance's Seafood - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dock House - Creek to Beach in 5 minutes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Thistle Golf Club, The Pearl Golf Links and Sunset River Marketplace. Carolina Shores Golf and Country Club and Oyster Bay Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane Janet G.

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

Calm creek bliss

Beautiful spot on the tidal creek. Early morning coffee spot as the sun rose up and the birds start chatting. Great birding. Comfortable inside and out. The cleanest VRBO I have ever stayed at. Well equipped kitchen and outdoor seating. The host with tne most kindnesd
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley J.

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

Dock House - Calabash, NC

Dock House provided every amenity for a great visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Wonderful place

Very comfortable house in a beautiful location. Calabash is a great little town. Easy check in, house is clean and well stocked. I could spend all day sitting on the dock.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

Great stay

Nice, quiet, safe neighborhood never felt the need to lock our vehicle whole there. House was what we expected. Clean house, well kept lawn. Hosts made checkin very easy though we thought we were at wrong address when arrived because there was vehicle in garage so we had a laugh over that. Due to wind and low tide being middle of afternoon i didnt get to fish but the pier and screened in porch offered nice realaxing atmospheres.Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Rare find in Calabash

My parents live in Calabash. We stayed here so we could have some extra space for a family reunion. The house is a rare find in this area. Lovely yard right on the water. We really enjoyed the little dock sitting area. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Nice big, clean fridge, Stove and oven worked well. It was cold outside, and the heat worked well. The sun porch is nice. And the living room and kitchen sitting areas provide lots of places to spread out and relax. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. The checkin and checkout were easy. And the owner was very responsive though we did not experience any problems whatsoever. Really good find!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Dawn G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Rent at your own risk!!! Roaches!!!!!

The outside of the property is set next to a beautiful little river, and is quite charming. However, on the inside the home smelled musty, and when we began to open cupboards and put away our food, we were greeted with huge cockroaches we constantly had to hide our food in plastic bags or the refrigerator, the same with dishes, so they were not ran upon by roaches, the bed linens in the master bedroom smelled of body odor. I informed the owner of my displeasure of renting out a roach infested smelly property. He told me I could leave and he would refund my money. The problem with that is I had no other place to stay on such short notice. I ended up buying laundry detergent and re-washing all the bedding because it reeked even with their detergent and tried to make the best of it. I cleaned up the place better than I found it re-washed all the dishes, and even left roach traps for the next guest. The owner was kind enough to reward me by charging me $45 for not putting the garbage by the curb. I wouldn’t stay here ever again. I was constantly concerned that I might carry roaches home to my own family home. Rent at your own risk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nod C., Shelbyville

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

Everything we needed

Great location, so quiet, perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S., Richmond

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

Great Place

Very nice and clean home. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi J., Honaker, Va

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

Great house and location for our family vacation

We had everything we needed for our vacation. My son really enjoyed the fishing. He hooked several fish and an alligator. Many memories were made. A 10 minute drive the beautiful sunset beach was perfect. We hope to book here again if ever back in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cammie H.

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

We LOVED IT!!

Oh my goodness we cannot say enough amazing things about this property!! The house was super cleans and so well stocked with necessities the backyard os beyond perfect. We fished every tide in and out and had a blast. The neighborhood is super quiet and we enjoyed all the natiure!! So many gorgeous birds and even raccoons we went on our belated honeymoon and are already planning another trip soon. Paul was very communitive and super kind!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

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

Great little house and a quiet little neighborhood

We love sitting on the back screened in porch watching all the nature we saw deer a snake lots of birds fish jumping in the water it was very peaceful I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

Peace and Quiet

Nice brick ranch home in a very quiet older and established neighborhood. I was surprised at how little traffic and people I saw during the whole trip at the home. The yard is huge. Very private and quiet. Being on the creek and having the dock is perfect for relaxing and watching the wildlife. I caught a few fish and saw a bald eagle among tons of other birds and crabs. Very close to all of the Calabash seafood restaurants and shops. I’d also recommend Gravy Southern Eatery which is very close by. You’re also only 10 minutes away from Sunset Beach and 15 from OIB. Paul was easy to work with and provided updates on anything needed. Would have no problem staying in the home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

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

The location and house is wonderful!

This house is amazing! The location is so convenient to everything. So comfortable and easy to be here. The estuary is so interesting and fun to watch as it changes. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

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

Great location and relaxing

Nice quiet location, spacious and clean. Close enough to activities we were looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

This place was amazing and relaxing. Location was perfect for us and the house was beautiful.

This was a perfect location for us. House was super clean and property was stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Danny M.

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

As advertised

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

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

Truly a great experience -

Renting this house was such a great experience for me and my daughters, 12 and 14. The house and property are incredible. The best touch; the beach items and lawn games in the storage unit that Paul provides. We had so many positive experiences, nice surprises; great memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Golf stay

We wanted a single family home with a yard and privacy for a guys golf trip with access to fishing and this place didn’t disappoint other than a lack of alligator sightings
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Fantastic!

This was the cleanest, most well-stocked rental we've ever stayed in. Also the most accurately described. The house was spotless, and instead of mismatched, random, and often nonexistent cookware and kitchen ware, there were complete matching sets of everything, and plenty of pots and pans and other gadgetry. Plenty of towels, pillows, bedding, even shower gel and shampoo. Fishing was pretty good.....would have been better if not for the shortage of live shrimp bait in the area lol. The yard is beautiful, the dock is great, and the neighborhood was very quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about this rental, thank you for sharing. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

corey n.

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

Cute house on a beautiful property.

Great communication with the owner. Comfortable house on a beautiful big lot. This place was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Review of vacation

We enjoyed the peacefulness of the vacation house. Thoroughly enjoyed the house.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Relaxing

Enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch watching the wildlife. We saw two alligators this trip. Caught a few fish out of the tidal creek. The big yard is excellent for kids to run and play in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

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

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT

If you want a quite and nice place to stay this is the spot for you having the dock to go drink coffee on in the mornings is so relaxing having the big yard for the kids to play in is absolutely amazing it's a 5 min drive to sunset beach if you stay there go to Bennett's best cheese burger ever will be back for our next vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee P., Tennessee

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

Wonderful House Near The Beach!

Absolutely Awesome Brick House just a very short drive from some terrific restaurants, gift shops, and of course, the Beach! Located in a safe and quiet neighborhood with a great scenic backyard view of nature and water! Really nice large yard with lots of room on a cozy private lot. The owner, Paul, does a fantastic job of quick response communication and genuinely cares that all of your questions are answered in a fast and timely manner. Would most definitely stay here again and hope to do so every summer going forward if our schedule permits. Cannot say enough good things about this well kept and clean property! No negatives to report whatsoever! Lee in Tennessee
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Peaceful !

Enjoyed the seclusion of the backyard. Sat on the screened in porch watching the kids run and play in the backyard. Can’t wait to come back in July.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paul E Youngquist

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I'm an advid nature enthusiest. Beach goer. Holistic health practitioner since 2001.

Why they chose this property

Secluded, Full of wildlife, located off a salt water estuary, close to many amenities, 5 minutes from Sunset Beach.
It's my aim to be able to continue visiting through sharing our house with other people.

What makes this property unique

The location is quiet and hard pressed to find equal for privacy and wildlife.

Languages:

English