Entire home

“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

Photo gallery for “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Consider a stay at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway and take advantage of a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway

“The Almost” is a bright and comfy house with every amenity from the kitchen to the yard. Relax and enjoy the beach, just a six minute walk. Then relax on the screened porch for dinner. The backyard is fully fenced to keep the dogs safe. Everything is here from the grill to the towels. Bring your toothbrush, shampoo, and come enjoy.

There are beach chairs, beach tent, fishing gear, boogie boards, coolers and many other items for your use in the shed. There is a private outdoor shower to get the sand off. There are usually two to five bikes in the shed. There are games, cards, guitar, and TV's in all the bedrooms and living room. All televisions have access to regular channels and streaming services. There is a wire dog kennel and baby gate for your use. There is a propane grill and charcoal grill.

Everything, and I mean everything, is a short walk away in this quiet neighborhood. There are restaurants, bars, grocery store, ice cream, liquor store, fishing pier, boat ramp, and of course THE BEACH.

There is no cleaning, pet, or linen fee. We only ask that barking outside is kept down when the pooches are outside.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Caswell Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Oak Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Members Club at St. James Plantation - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lazy Turtle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duffer's Pub & Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway located?

Located in Long Beach, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Caswell Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean Crest Pier. Oak Island Golf Club and Oak Island Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

“The Almost” A dog friendly, beach getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Weekend trip

The house is fantastic. Would recommend staying at this property. Short walk the beach. Centrally located to area resturants and Publix.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Oak Island Getaway

A super week ! Walking distance from beach access , grocery store , restaurants and ice cream we gave stayed at The Almost” before and loved it. The house is always clean and inviting. Hope to go back very soon !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Delightful get away

Walking distance to the beach, this sweet home is comfortable, clean and very well appointed. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Great place ....nothing needed

Stayed 5 nights for family members wedding. Home is well stocked, plus some! Great games and activities to do. Owner is close by and ready to help if anything is needed. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great place

Such a great house in a great location and if you have pets they provide extra bowls for them to use which is helpful! The house was very clean and it was truly a pleasant stay all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie T.

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

Second stay even better

This is our second stay at The Almost... but certainly won't be our last. This is like being at home, and we feel very comfortable when we stay.We would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Life in Tranquil Harbor

My family spent 5 nights at The Almost. They had a great time. Then I arrived and spent the remaining 5 nights which were amazing. I paddled the waterway from 55th st to Southport. That was so much fun. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta R.

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

Perfect Location All You Need

Our experience was perfect, the location is incredible. Convenient to anything you need and want, including the beach. The house is just what you need while at the beach, we were absolutely blown away with the location, the convenience, the home, the backyard for our pups to run around. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri P.

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

Best stay

Very close & convenient to everything. We really enjoyed the house. The house,yard & screened porch is beautiful & homey
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

The Almost

The Almost was awesome, it was everything that we had hope for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie T.

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

Home away from home

Not only a great location, but we (and our dog) had everything we needed for a relaxing get-away. Comfortable, clean, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann J.

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

Great vacation spot

The house was in a great location and it had everything you may need. We really enjoyed being able to bring our dogs with us on vacation. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

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

Property should be called "The Perfect"

Great location, lots of thoughtful little touches, and super clean and welcoming! We loved our stay so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great Place!

My family and I come to OKI multiple times a year, and this is by far our preferred rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi T.

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

The Almost

Wonderful stay. Well equipped house, including kitchen. Quick response from owner when needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Weekend Stay

Property was ready and access couldn’t have been easier. Very clean as compared to other properties stayed at in the past. Location is great. House has everything you could possibly need…even 3 different ways to make your morning coffee. Only watch out is the gas grill has some intense flames so grill carefully. But there is a great charcoal option too. Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Our November Getaway

The house was homey and cozy. The location was perfect. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Charlotte, USA

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

Great Place

This place is great. This is the 2nd time staying here with my family and we are already booked for another!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Perfect spot

This house truly has everything you need for a relaxing beach trip. It was very clean and comfortable and the fenced yard made traveling with our dogs incredibly easy. This is now our favorite place on Oak Island and we plan to return ASAP!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. T.

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

Get away

Just a quick stay for a change of environment. House has everything you need for the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Beach vacation

Our stay at the beach house was great. Wonderful place to bring dogs with fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

Home away from home

This place was very clean and accommodating. It was in a nice location close to everything. Very happy with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again. Owner was very kind, helpful and available when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Best Getaway

We had a great week , the house was very nice , clean, great neighborhood, felt totally safe. A short walk to everything including the beach access. We had our little puppy that enjoyed the fenced in backyard. Will recommend “The Almost” to all and we would love to stay there next time we go to Southport.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great location

Craigs home was super clean, well stocked and he was quick to answer any questions that we had. Great VRBO
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

Our February Stay at The Almost

We had an awesome stay at this welcoming, clean, and family-like home! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home in a space that’s both charming and thoughtfully maintained. The location couldn’t be better—just a 10-15 minute walk or short drive to the beach and conveniently close to a vibrant main strip filled with coffee shops, restaurants, and various stores. Having a Publix and Dollar General nearby made grabbing any last-minute essentials a breeze. We highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Five stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025