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Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!

Adorable waterfront cottage with a private dock on the Davis Canal located 2 short blocks to the beach. Kick up your feet and relax with your family and furry friend. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is conveniently located near the Middleton Avenue bridge so it makes getting to the beach a breeze. It has a large back yard that leads to its own dock where you can fish or launch a small boat, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the beautiful, serene and wildlife-filled waterway. We have been told it’s one of the best spots for fishing on the canal! If lounging on the beach or playing in the ocean is your desire, take a quick 5 minute walk across the bridge and you are there. There is a private hot water shower to wash off the sand when you return.

The kitchen was recently updated and is fully stocked. The master bedroom features a king bed, TV, closet and an en-suite full bathroom. The middle bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and 2 closets. The bunk room has two bunk beds and a large closet full of games and toys. There is also a pack and play, a toddler bed and a small cot in the closets if needed. Additionally, the sun room has a pull out couch with a full-sized bed. All beds have comforters and fully enclosed, zippered mattress pads and pillows with covers. Linens and Towels are NOT INCLUDED.

The cottage has central HVAC and full-sized washer and dryer. Amenities include smart TVs with local channels and Netflix as well as DVD players and dual band WiFi. There is a charcoal grill and a wagon to haul your beach stuff.

Dogs allowed, please select "Pets" when booking!

Linens and towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own or contact one of the several delivery services on the island. This is done in an effort to keep our costs low!

You will not be disappointed with this rental and will want to keep coming back every year!

Property manager

Vinny and Megan

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $250 cleaning fee applied if violated

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog max, No cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toddler bed, pack n play, booster and high chair

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Biscuit Cafe/Pepe’s Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! located?

This family-friendly Oak Island vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Caswell Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. 57th Place West Access Park and Horse Island are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dock on Canal, Close to Beach and Dog Friendly with a fenced in backyard! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

This home was great for our family vacation! The dock was fun for fishing and the kayaking while the home very comfortable and well.located
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The Dock House was perfect for our family of nine adults. The dock was great for gathering, and launching kayaks. The house was close enough to walk easily to the beach every day. The owners were very responsive to our needs. It was a perfect week and we’d love to come back to The Dock House!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Dock over canal was favorite by entire party. Morning, afternoon, nite -did not matter time - always something to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This was our second stay here and Vinnie and Megan didn’t disappoint. The property was very clean and well kept. They answered emails immediately. We couldn’t ask for better hosts and with the location we will always rent this place from them. The kids absolutely love it and the older ones too! Thanks again Vinnie and Megan! Y’all are the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

The owner of this property responded very quickly to any concerns we had. When we arrived it appeared the cleaning person had not come to the house after the lasts guests left. The owner quickly refunded our cleaning fee & offered to have the cleaning person come out the next morning. The deck was a nice place to sit & read. The yard was great for our dogs. The house was spacious & well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

This home was more than we could have asked for. It was so comfortable, roomy, the air conditioning was incredible. The beds were comfortable. The yard was perfect for our pup and our kiddos. Our kids had fun for hours on the dock, fishing and crabbing! stores and restaurants minutes away. Super short walk/ride to the beach. Can’t say enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

We were pleased to find the place exactly as we expected and even better! We knew from the listing that Vinny and Megan had gone to great lengths to make this place like home away from home. But so many toys and games for the kids, a small library for adults…and the most well stocked kitchen of any place we ever rented! We had a couple of minor issues upon check in and Vinny was so quick to respond, even coming out Sunday morning to take care of things. We loved this place for our family vacation and will definitely be the go to in the future. Thanks Vinny and Megan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Very relaxing stay with everything you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

First off i want to say this was our best vacation yet. The location was perfect in the fact that it was close to the beach ,but not right on the beach. We had our own dock to fish from on the canal, we caught croaker ,pinfish, red drum ,flounder, and several nice black drum! The house was clean and well maintained. We were within walking distance to the beach and a all you need little store across the bridge. Lowes food is but a short drive up the road. We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Great location- easy walk to beach but we also rented a golf cart to haul all our beach gear/baby stuff to and fro. Great house- layout and fenced yard worked well for 5 adults and baby and dog. Tons of kid toys, books, kitchen items. Lots of room to spread out, covered outdoor space to keep sandy items out of the house but also out of the weather! Dock provided a peaceful place to read or just enjoy the view, also easy for us to use for kayaking. Kitchen was well stocked including some staples like spices, plastic bags, foil, etc. Beds were comfortable. Only complaints: pillows were not comfortable and couldn't find any beach chairs (which were listed as amenities) and honestly I didn't even message the owners to ask bc we made due w the ones we brought. Overall a tiny complaint in an otherwise lovely beach vacation stay! Communication w hosts was courteous and prompt! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Fantastic week! the hosts were pleasant, helpful, and quick to respond to any questions. Great house on the canal with a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Our family loved this beach home! Home away from home! Realaxing, quiet, clean and roomy! Short distance to beach. Normally we stay ocean front in North Myrtle so this was different. But we enjoyed it! Son brought his kayak and fished from the dock and also on the canal from his kayak. Fenced in back yard was a plus and the dock views amazing! Loved everything and the owners are very nice and helpful! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Our family loved this place! Maybe our best vacation ever! There was lots of room . Our older dog did not have steps to climb. She enjoyed staying on the deck. The younger one spent her time playing in the fenced yard. Our daughter napped In the rope chair swing. She has ordered one for herself. We got to fish off the dock and put the kayaks in there. Short walk to the beach. Comfortable beds. We were so sad to leave. We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay. The house with a fenced in yard and having the dock on the water were perfect for us. Loved the location, and the fact that we were able to bring our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Loved the location of this home. We rented a golf cart for the week. Getting to the beach was super quick and easy. Loved the dock on the canal, especially for sunsets. We cooked all our meals at the house and I do mean ALL. We didn't eat out once during our stay. Everything was so convenient. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

The property was quite nice and suited out needs. There was new deck, out shower, and fenced yard. Our dog was able to enjoy his time at the beach too. The extra spray hose was useful to remove sand from beach equipment and dog. The golf cart drive to the beach was easy and the cart only parking at the beach access was appreciated. We had a great time fishing and Kayaking off the dock. Low tide is challenging to access the floating dock but worth it. The kitchen was well stocked for those that cook. The water tasted wonderful ... super appreciation for the water filter system!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The place is more than perfect. Very clean and has absolutely everything you could possibly need. My pugs loved the backyard and there were lots of tennis balls thrown in that yard during the week. The owners were great with communication leading up to the rental. Didn't really need anything while we were there, but am positive they would have been responsive if we did. We don't have kids but if you do, DEFINITELY kid friendly. The neighbor is the absolute sweetest man with good restaurant recommendations. Will rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The Dock House exceeded expectations! If you are looking for a family friendly home base to explore Oak Island please check out the Dock House! Plenty of room to spread out, fenced in yard, crabbing from the dock and a well equipped kitchen . The hosts are very responsive to questions and the neighbors are very friendly! I would recommend this rental property to friends and family without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

First of all, what a great place! House was clean and welcoming. Secondly, the fenced in yard was an absolute blessing!! The dogs loved it. Highly recommend this place especially if you have dogs, they have the freedom to fun wild!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The house was great and in great condition. I already miss the backyard and so does our dog. The beach at Oak Island is very nice with PLENTY of parking. We really enjoyed our stay!! Thank you for everything Vinny & Megan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this home! The highlight was definitely fishing and launching kayaks from the dock. The fenced in backyard was the perfect place for our dog to play! We really appreciated how well-equipped the kitchen was. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

We had two awesome weeks at The Dock House. Everything this rental is perfect.

10/10

Our family of five were very comfortable here - the property is large enough that we each had our space, but cozy enough for family bonding. We made good use of the dock - going out on our kayaks every day, the fenced-in yard for our dog, and the proximity to the beach. The neighborhood was great for morning and evening walks with our dog. The property owners were responsive when the air conditioner broke. This was not their fault, as the unit was relatively new. We informed them of the problem and it was fixed by the next day. This house is a good fit for people who don't want a standard beach house on a gravel and sand lot - the trees, yard, and dock made it different.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10

Had a great stay. Five minute walk to the beach and the weather was perfect 5 out of 7 days.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10

We found the property location was walkable to the beach and good access to the river for people who want to kayak or fish. The sofas are older. The beds were comfortable. Although the location is great it is near a busy road. This is the first place we stayed that required us to bring our own sheets and towels. Maybe this was a COVID issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020