John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk - Oak Island

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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Oak Island, NC

Caswell Beach6 min walk
Ocean Crest Pier3 min drive
Members Club at St. James Plantation10 min drive
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk

This house is an absolute gem! Do not let the affordable price of John's Crab Shack fool you! Nestled on a wooded corner lot, this four-bedroom home is just a quick five-minute scenic walk (paved sidewalk) to the beach. Guests do not have to cross over the the busy street of Oak Island Drive to get to the beach like similar homes in this price range. With two living rooms both equipped with TVs, separate dining room and fenced in backyard, John's Crab Shack's owners have lovingly decorated with your perfect family vacation in mind!

John's Crab Shack is waiting to help you create a relaxing vacation full of cherished memories. Enjoy yourself under the shady oaks of the fenced-in backyard. Load up the beach cart and stroll over the tidal creek to the beautiful beach or try your hand at surf fishing. Relax on the beach under our shibumi shade. No need to buy, rent, or bring your own as we provide one for you. Wash the sand from your feet in the private hot and cold outdoor shower. Put an umbrella in your drink and grab a book as you relax on the backyard deck. Whip up a gourmet meal in the well-stocked kitchen or grill out on the back-yard deck. For a rainy day, John's Crab Shack comes equipped with plenty of games, puzzles, and books to keep the whole family entertained. If that is not enough, then take a short drive to historic Southport to visit museums, art galleries, historic homes and then dine in one of Southport's many excellent restaurant . For day trips, historic downtown Wilmington is only 40 minutes, Myrtle Beach is an easy 1 hour drive or take a scenic ferry ride to exclusive Bald Head Island. There is also a convenience store just one block away on the way to the beach. A public floating dock 5 streets away and a public fishing dock 6 streets away.

With plenty of room to spread out or get together for a family dinner, John's Crab Shack is truly a great family vacation home. The beaches of Oak Island are waiting for you...

Master bedroom = 1 King + full bath, Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen & 1 bunk bed, Bedroom 3 = 1 queen, Bedroom 4 = full bed

Keywords: Dog friendly family House with fenced in backyard, beach walk.

Property manager

Tim Bush

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Boards, skim boards, toys twin beds, high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Two dogs max for additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$65 rebooking fee on all cancellations.

$25 per night pet fee applies. Absolutely no cats! (sorry - allergies!) For extended stays contact owner about pet pricing. See rental agreement.

Trash and recycling must be taken to curb Sunday night. No exceptions. Used charcoal should be disposed in trash container. See rental agreement.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Caswell Beach and Bay Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

Caswell Beach - 6 min walk
Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive
Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive
Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive
Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Koko Cabana - ‬10 min drive
‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is John's Crab Shack - Fenced Backyard - Close Beach Walk located?

This family-friendly Oak Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Bald Head Island Information Center and Bay Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

31 May 2024

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

Always relaxing at the crab shack!

We've stayed there several times and always love it! Cozy and comfortable and a quick walk to the beach. Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

9 May 2024

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

Hope to come back

This was a terrific place. Easy to get to the beach, but not in the traffic crunch area. We enjoyed the home and all the space, it worked very well for us. Because it wasn't too fancy, we were able to relax and enjoy. The yard was nice too.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

28 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful getaway!!!

Relaxing weekend getaway, house has everything we needed and very close to the beach!!! Communication was fabulous!! Appreciate great hospitality!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah N.

14 Apr 2024

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

Great Stay!

This place was perfect for us. It was a short walk or quick bike ride to the beach and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The dogs loved lounging in the morning sun in the back yard. This is an older house with lots of character and charm. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

27 Mar 2024

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

Another great week!!

We are repeat-visitors and as usual loved our stay! What a comfortable home away from home for us. Tim and all are so accommodating, and we'll come back again and again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

8 Mar 2024

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

Reminds me of...

This house reminds me of the place I spent summers as a kid on Long Beach Island before it was decimated by wealthy developers. So good to know there are still comfy lived-in places to stay, rather than the sterile McMansions with no beach cottage feel. My dogs loved hanging out on the back deck, and we all loved hanging out on the beach! Bicycles and kayaks are available to use, along with other beach gear! I was a solo traveler, but this house would be great for families and kids!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C., St. Albans, WV

15 Feb 2024

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

John's Crab House

We had a wonderful time in this wonderful " happy" home! You can't help but feel good with all the fun and very unique features of this home! Walk to beach is 0.2 miles, an easy walk for the younger ones in our family. The beach is nice, and luckily, free parking during the winter months. There were 6 in our party, but this house is certainly big enough for more! All in all, this long weekend was a wonderful break for us! Hoping to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allen B.

26 Nov 2023

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

Okay property

overall good. The property needs some updating.. There is a major dripping in the tub in the master bathroom. There is too much "stuff" all around in the closets and in the kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kaye D., Carthage, NC

28 Oct 2023

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

Great location!

The house, though older, was just right for our needs. The owners must be artistic as the interior walls are painted with multiple happy colors. The walls throughout are also adorned with brightly colored artwork. The location is excellent, very close to the water, quiet neighborhood with lovely areas to walk about in. Bicycles, kayaks, scooters, etc. available just as described. A nice large deck leads to a fenced in back yard. The nextdoor neighbor loaned us some rakes as the yard was covered in acorns and small limbs that would have been perfect for the backyard firepit. Unfortunately, we didn't do much raking or build a fire. The bike I chose had a flat tire and the airpump nozzle didn't fit the tire so I took a few good walkabouts instead. Ample sleeping, dining, and lounging areas throughout. My friends and I were very comfortable and our dogs had a great time exploring the back yard. Other than a stove that neither of us could figure out to use (nice and new) plus a more detailed cleanup list (prior to leaving) than I expected, our stay was most enjoyable. We also had great weather. Oak Island and nearby Southport offered multiple restaurants, antique and thrift shops and the traffic wasn't bad at all. I'd love to come back with my grands to take advantage of all the sports equipment provided by the hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Geraldine B.

22 Oct 2023

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

Cute place

Cute place. Good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

30 Sept 2023

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

Great visit- Again!

This is our third stay- we love the house, the location, and the space for our dogs!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Charlotte

22 Aug 2023

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

We love the Crab Shack!

This was our 6th or 7th time staying here which shows how much we love it! Such a relaxing cozy get away with the pup.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

5 Aug 2023

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

Cayton family

We loved the house! Had more room than we expected which was great and super cute! We left some water stuff in the garage for the next kids as we didnt need them (: Our only dislike was the amount of dog hair that came out from under the furniture.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene W.

3 Aug 2023

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

We always come back!!

This was probably our 5th time staying at Johns Crab Shack. It is a much loved home that could use some maintenance and deep cleaning, but that's neither here nor there, because we didn't vacation to the beach to critique a house; we went to enjoy family, friends, the beach and restaurants. This home has LOTS of room. We always put together a large puzzle on the dining room table and/or play games. Adults can hang in one living room, teens hang in the other. New for this year was a Shibumi shade. And having the beach wagon made for a very easy walk to the beach. I wish we had more time so that we could have used the kayaks. If you like to read, there are tons of books to choose from. And room fans for white noise. Yes!! The owner left us a vase of beautiful home grown flowers upon our arrival. Charcoal too. We had everything we needed to have a cookout and other dinners and breakfasts (except for a scrubbing pad, but the Dollar General remedied that.) The washer does have a crack in the glass, thus a small leak when in use, but we simply put a hand towel down, and all was well. It is wonderful that we could bring our pups with the fenced yard. And the next door neighbor, Ken, is very nice. Love the outdoor shower! We will definitely return to John's Crab Shack because of the convenience of the walk to the beach, and everything else in OKI, the comfort, and the roominess. And more so, communication with the owner. Very responsive and nice to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Durham

30 July 2023

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

A beautiful week at the Crab Shack

Each year, there are more thoughtful amenities. This year's shibumi was an absolute joy - weighs next to nothing, takes minutes to put up, and allowed us to enjoy many more hours of the beach. The house is a comfortable, home-away-from-home for us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Candace P.

1 July 2023

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

Lots of space and appreciated the little details

The home was spacious. The kitchen was fully equipped. The home had paper towels and toilet paper, even dishwashing soap and laundry soap. These items aren’t standard with a rental, so it was a nice addition. The towels and sheets were adequate. The master bed is FIRM. My husband didn’t mind it (back sleeper) but I (side sleeper) could barely sleep. It was nice to have TVs everywhere and access to multiple streaming apps to keep everyone happy in between activities. The location is pretty good but if you have young children, the walk to the beach along with your stuff can be rough on a hot day. The wagon was helpful but if I stayed here again I would rent a golf cart without a doubt. We didn’t use the kayaks or bikes but that’s a great touch! Check in process was as easy as you can get. The washing machine leaks- I messaged the host who was already aware. It was nice to be able to wash and take home clean clothes! The yard could use some TLC- you drag a lot of leaves in from the outdoor shower area. The host has a book of rules and other outdated recommendations. The book mentions that the host is aware the home is older and could use some updates. It is clear they’ve done some updating and that there’s room for more. I was aware at booking that the home is dog friendly- as such, extra cleaning is necessary. Cleaning fur from under the furniture for example should be standard b/n guests. Best eats: Tranquil Harbor, BBQ House, Provision

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G., Chester

26 June 2023

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

WONDERFUL HOUSE!! BAD WEATHER!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

13 June 2023

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

Nice house in a good location

The house was just what we needed for our family. We were within walking distance from the beach and the bikes available were a added bonus for us.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

10 June 2023

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

John’s Crab Shack is the best

We love to stay here every year. Thanks for wonderful accommodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Billie F.

8 May 2023

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

Relaxing

Comfortable and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alecia N.

16 Apr 2023

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

Quick Walk to the Beach

Tons of room, bedrooms are spread out. Multiple living rooms. Fenced in yard with a deck for the dogs to lay out in the sun. Would recommend and will stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

4 Apr 2023

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

Oak Island fun

A comfortable, roomy home. Kitchen has everything you need.Easy walk to the beach. Lots of toys available for all ages. A couple of different living spaces that work for a little variation in style( teen and videos in one room, read in the other). We took the kyaks out one day, road bikes ( bring a pump) walked down to the beach and in general had a great little family trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Charlotte

26 Mar 2023

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

5th time here! Great pup friendly place close to the beach

Nice deck and backyard- relaxing spot

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

23 Mar 2023

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

Great family getaway!

Another great stay! This is the perfect set up for our family- we hope to come back again next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

9 Feb 2023

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

Perfect character house

This home was the perfect retreat for me and my dogs as we came to the area to visit friends and the beach. The house has wonderful character and a great backyard for pups

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Bush

We have a huge family and love our family beach vacations. We are so happy to be able to provide a beach house for you to make your own vacation memories.

Why they chose this property

Surrounded by a green canopy of trees, it's hard to believe our house is just steps from the sand and water. Unlike other homes closer to the beach, our house has a user friendly fenced in yard instead of just sand and concrete. :)